** EVENT REMINDER **
ALABAMA ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY PARKTO HOST OPEN HOUSE:
New Mobile Training Lab Being Unveiled
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley will be among the elected officials, business professionals, and education leaders attending the Alabama Robotic Technology Park (RTP) Open House scheduled for TOMORROW, June 13, 2013, at 9 am. The event will kick off in Phase I of the RTP. Following opening ceremonies, attendees will have the opportunity throughout the day to tour Phase I and Phase II of the center.
A highlight of the Open House will be the unveiling of the RTP's new Mobile Training Lab. The Mobile Training Lab contains both robots and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) used in training, educational and industrial settings. The mobile lab will be used to educate students from K-12 through college to create awareness about careers in the robotics and automation industry. In addition, live demos, seminars, and research and development activities will be featured.
The Alabama Robotics Technology Park (RTP) is a multi-phase, state-of-the-art facility focused on training and education in Robotics and Automation technologies. Located at Calhoun Community College, the RTP was created through a partnership with Calhoun, AIDT, the state of Alabama and various robotics vendors. For more information on the RTP, visit the website at http://www.alabamartp.org
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