CCAM Showcases the People, Partnerships, and Technologies Powering Virginia’s Manufacturing Future
A day of connection and collaboration
On October 28th CCAM welcomed industry leaders, academic institutions, government agencies, and community organizations — all coming together to celebrate the innovation and partnerships driving Virginia’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
CCAM Talks spark insights
Attendees enjoyed a series of CCAM Talks exploring topics across the manufacturing landscape. Highlights included a presentation by WAAM3D—demonstrating the potential of wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) for large-scale production—and insights from Chris Burger, Assistant Vice President of Manufacturing at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), who shared an encouraging outlook for Virginia’s manufacturing growth.
Innovation on display
CCAM researchers delivered a variety of live demonstrations featuring cutting-edge technologies and advanced manufacturing innovations — showing how research at CCAM is shaping the future of manufacturing.
Next-generation talent
Former CCAM interns and students from university member institutions presented research posters, sharing their experiences and future aspirations in manufacturing and engineering.
Voices from the region
Keith Boswell, President and CEO of Virginia’s Gateway Region, emphasized CCAM’s vital role as a partner in helping manufacturers establish, grow, and meet their technology advancement goals across the Commonwealth.
“Virginia’s manufacturing ecosystem is thriving because of the relationships and shared vision we have across sectors. CCAM is proud to serve as a hub for that collaboration, driving innovation that strengthens our communities and our economy.”
-John Milton-Benoit, CCAM President & CEO
Looking ahead
The day underscored the strength of collaboration across sectors and celebrated the people, partnerships, and technologies driving innovation forward at CCAM.
It was energizing to see industry, academic institutions, government partners, and community organizations all come together within the CCAM ecosystem, fostering conversations, building connections, and sparking new ideas for collaboration at our Open House.
