Smart Manufacturing: Implementing and Sustaining Industry 4.0


Course Objective:

This comprehensive workshop provides a structured, end-to-end approach to understanding, implementing, and sustaining Industry 4.0 technologies in manufacturing environments.

Participants will gain:

  • A foundational overview of current and emerging technologies such as AI, digital twins, machine vision, and predictive maintenance.
  • A step-by-step guide to integrating these technologies into production systems, including ROI calculations and cost-benefit analysis. Strategic planning tools to develop a sustainable roadmap for digital transformation, with a focus on maintainability, scalability, and long-term value creation.
Who Should Attend?

Designed for manufacturing professionals, engineers, and decision-makers, this workshop bridges the gap between technical implementation and strategic execution, empowering participants to lead successful Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Instructor(s): Jonathan Howell and William (Billy) Peacock, PE

Date(s): May 5-6, 2026 (Canton, MS)

Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Location: MSU CAVS Extension - 153 Mississippi Parkway Canton, MS 39046

Cost:$725.00 1

Please contact Coretta Price at cprice@cavse.msstate.edu or 601-407-2770 if you have any questions.

1Pricing is contingent upon participant eligibility for state funding. Eligibility will be assessed during registration. For more information about eligibility click here.

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MSU CAVS Extension
153 Mississippi Parkway
Canton, MS 39046
P: (601) 407-2700

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