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Revolutionizing Quality Control: How AI-Powered Vision Inspection is Transforming Manufacturing

The second session of the Manufacturing Competitiveness in the 21st Century series, held today at the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) campus in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, spotlighted the transformative potential of Vision Inspection with AI Deep Learning. Organized in collaboration with the UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC), Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), and CVTC, the event brought together manufacturing professionals eager to explore AI-driven automation as a catalyst for operational excellence. AI-Powered Machine Vision: A New Standard in Quality Control Dr. David Ding, Professor and Program Director at the University of Wisconsin-Stout's College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Management, led discussions on how AI-powered machine vision systems are revolutionizing quality control and defect detection. Using advanced techniques such as pattern recognition, image segmentation, and deep learning, these systems achieve up to 99% accuracy [...]

Revolutionizing Quality Control: How AI-Powered Vision Inspection is Transforming Manufacturing2025-02-17T11:00:45-06:00

Empowering Rural Chippewa: CEDC’s Role in BEAD Engagement

Broadband expansion is a transformative force for rural communities in Wisconsin, and the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is dedicated to supporting this important initiative. CEDC several years back formed a Chippewa broadband expansion committee whose aim is to improve internet access for rural areas in Chippewa County. As of January 2025, approximately 10% of Wisconsin is still unserved, and 18% is underserved in terms of broadband access. This marks significant improvement compared to previous years but still leaves many rural residents, especially those in Eastern Chippewa County without adequate internet connectivity. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has deployed to date over $345 million since 2019 to improve or build new access to broadband. CEDC helped play a crucial role in supporting broadband expansion and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) programs [...]

Empowering Rural Chippewa: CEDC’s Role in BEAD Engagement2025-01-28T13:51:06-06:00

Join CEDC for Startup Week Wisconsin!

November 11-15 marks an exciting time for the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) as we celebrate Startup Week Wisconsin in the Chippewa Valley! Each year, we join forces with our economic development stakeholders to gather entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from across the Chippewa Valley, supporting and energizing the local startup ecosystem. This week-long celebration brings together community members dedicated to driving growth and fostering innovation, creating valuable opportunities for startups to thrive. Throughout the week, a variety of events will unfold across the region, including workshops, panel discussions, networking events, and keynote speakers. Each is aimed at fostering innovation, providing resources, and creating opportunities for startups to grow and succeed. Events such as CEDC’s HATCH which takes place in various venues throughout the Chippewa Valley each year. HATCH provides a unique platform [...]

Join CEDC for Startup Week Wisconsin!2024-11-01T15:02:13-05:00

Get Ready for HATCH 2024: The Ultimate Idea Pitch Competition!

Entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers—this one’s for you! On Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, during Startup Chippewa Valley Week, Chippewa Falls will be buzzing with creativity and excitement as CEDC's HATCH returns. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering a $5,000 grand prize to the most promising business idea! HATCH is more than just a pitch competition; it’s a platform for local entrepreneurs to shine, connect with community leaders, and get their innovative ideas in front of a panel of experienced judges. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale your next big venture or a community member excited to witness the latest ideas that could shape the future, this event is for you. Why You Should Attend: Meet the Entrepreneurs: Some of the brightest minds in the Chippewa Valley will [...]

Get Ready for HATCH 2024: The Ultimate Idea Pitch Competition!2024-09-16T15:58:06-05:00

Chippewa Valley Innovation Center (CVIC) Open House

In celebration of Wisconsin's MANUFACTURING MONTH, we welcome you to join us at CVIC for an Open House on Tuesday, October 10th from 11AM-2PM. CVIC is a manufacturing incubator and a vital resource to our community's startups and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Stop on by for lunch with Bubbles BBQ and to learn more about CVIC and what it has to offer.

Chippewa Valley Innovation Center (CVIC) Open House2023-10-05T00:36:32-05:00

Generations Academy Students Receive Tour of CVIC

Generations Academy is a non-profit charter school in Eau Claire, WI that specializes in individual development and project-based learning. Recently, the Generations Academy students had a business unit; every child from five to eighteen years old was instructed to come up with a business idea. In addition to the hands-on experience they got from their business projects, two groups of students were also able to see small businesses in action by receiving a tour of the Chippewa Valley Innovation Center (CVIC). CVIC Board President and CEDC Board Chair, Tom Waldusky, guided both groups of students through each bay in the building. The students also got to hear from and speak with two CVIC tenants: Dave Espeseth, owner of Excel Medical Corp., and Anthony Nied, owner of Safe & Simple Organic Lawns. Both had their [...]

Generations Academy Students Receive Tour of CVIC2021-12-04T12:03:51-06:00
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