WTEC and TMAC to Host Automation and Robotics Workshop for Entrepreneurs

Contact: Brian Enevoldsen, 806-651-5151, brian@wtenterprisecenter.com
Copy by Adam Jiwa, 806-651-8503, adam@wtenterprisecenter.com 

AMARILLO, Texas —  Business owners interested in learning more on how automation and robotics can enhance productivity and reduce errors can register now for an upcoming Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center workshop.

The session is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 11 at the WT Enteprise Center, 2300 N. Western St. in Amarillo.

The workshop will equip business leaders with the knowledge to integrate advanced technology into their operations, whether they are beginning to explore automation or need to scale their operations, said Brian Enevoldsen, managing director of the WTEC.  

The partnership between the WTEC, a department of West Texas A&M University’s Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business, and TMAC assists entrepreneurs in creating and improving processes, products and technologies.

Terrence Southern, TMAC’s advanced manufacturing technology manager, will lead the session. With expertise in robotics, machine vision, control systems, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and drone technology, Southern has played a key role in implementing automation solutions across the industry. Throughout his 25-year career, he has installed over 2,000 robots for Fortune 100 companies worldwide and earned recognition for his contributions to manufacturing and workforce development.

 “Automation and robotics are transforming the manufacturing landscape,” Southern said. “This workshop is designed to help business owners understand the opportunities these technologies present and how the advances are integrated into operations.”

This session is part of a monthly workshop series presented by TMAC and hosted by the WTEC to offer entreprenures and manufacturers ongoing opportunities to explore innovative solutions and enhance their operations.

“By partnering with TMAC, we are helping businesses gain access to the knowledge and tools they need to integrate these advancements into their operations, ultimately strengthening the Texas Panhandle’s manufacturing sector,” Envoldsen said.

For more information and to register, go to WTEnterpriseCenter.com/TMACAutomation or call 806-651-8500.

Partnering with and retaining community businesses to improve the quality of life in the Panhandle and beyond is a key component of the University’s long-range plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.

That plan is fueled by the historic One West comprehensive fundraising campaign, which reached its initial $125 million goal 18 months after publicly launching in September 2021. The campaign’s new goal is to reach $175 million by 2025; currently, it has raised more than $160 million.

About WT Enterprise Center

WTEC is a department of WT’s Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business and works side-by-side with America’s SBDC at WTAMU in supporting economic development throughout the Texas Panhandle. WTEC provides Panhandle entrepreneurs business coaching, access to facilities, access to capital, and various other trainings and programs to assist them in growing companies with strong leadership. WTEC also aims to provide opportunities for College of Business students to intern in local businesses showing them the hard work and dedication entrepreneurs must have to be successful. To learn more about the WT Enterprise Center, visit wtenterprisecenter.com or contact info@wtenterprisecenter.com or 806-651-8500.

About West Texas A&M University

WT, a Regional Research University, is redefining excellence in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus, as well as the Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center in downtown Amarillo. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of more than 9,000 and offers 66 undergraduate degree programs, including eight associate degrees; and 44 graduate degrees, including an integrated bachelor’s and master’s degree, a specialist degree and two doctoral degrees. The University is also home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in the state and the home of one of the Southwest’s finest art collections. The Buffaloes are a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offers 14 men’s and women’s athletics programs.

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