Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

Reweaving Skills: Harnessing AR/VR to Empower Next-Gen Operators (Room Indiana Convention Center, Room 140)

04 Nov 25
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Tracks: Emerging Technologies Conference

Speaker(s): Jonathan Crumpler, Assistant Dean, Business and Technologies Division at Western Piedmont Community College; Tom Wright, Lead developer on the NC Textiles Innovation and Sustainability Engine

Join two leading AR/VR developers as they reveal how immersive simulations are revolutionizing operator training in textile manufacturing. You’ll see real-world demos, learn best practices for reducing onboarding time and boosting retention, and discover how these cutting-edge tools attract digital-native talent. Don’t miss this deep-dive into the future of workforce development—where ancient craft meets tomorrow’s technology.