College of the Canyons is set to host the 2018 National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) summer workshop, on Monday, according to officials.

The event is scheduled for June 4 and 5 at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at COC.  

The two day workshop is in partnership with COC and Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International, which is set to feature three break-out sessions in advanced manufacturing, welding technology and MakerSpaces, according to officials.   

“We are very excited to be hosting this year’s NCATC summer workshop at College of the Canyons,” said Dr. Ron McFarland, dean of the college’s School of Applied Technology. “We hope attendees will gain insight about the pivotal role educational institutions can play in the future of advanced technology.”

Attendees can expect to have industry tours of Remo Drums, Stratasys and ADI Manufacturing, and hear from Josh Papenbrook, director of global supply chain for Boston Scientific Neuromodulation.

NCATC is a professional organization that aims to foster a discussion about advanced technologies and how education can support the future of advanced manufacturing, including logistics, additive and subtractive manufacturing, welding, electronics and Makerspaces, according to a College of the Canyon Press Release.

The workshop is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 4 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 5.

To register for the event, click here

College of the Canyons is located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road Valencia.

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