Date: 03 Jun 2025 Time: 01:50 PM UTC to 03:15 PM UTC Bernard Acquah, a member of our IEEE Western North Carolina Section, will give us a tour of parts of the GE Aerospace Manufacturing facility located at 401 Sweeten Creek Industrial Park, Asheville, NC 28803.  and discuss some of the innovative computer integration into manufacturing processes and systems. A recent WLOS news had reported that: "Asheville and North Carolina continue our tradition of leading in aviation innovation. This significant investment represents our commitment to this community and its workforce”..."Asheville plays a key role in producing parts needed for the ramp-up of LEAP engines used on narrowbody aircraft, along with parts in widebody aircraft and military fighter jets, helicopters and ships" Tuesday, June 3rd at 9:50 AM, Bernard Acquah, one of our IEEE Western North Carolina Section members, will be giving us a tour of some parts of the GE Aerospace Manufacturing facility at 401 Sweeten Creek Industrial Park, Asheville, NC 28803, and talk about some of the innovative computer integration into the manufacturing processes and systems. Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:50 AM - 11:15 AM ~AEROSPACE Asheville 401 Conference - Main 10 9:50-10:00 Arrive at Asheville, hang out in the lobby and sign in 10-10:10 Intro to Asheville + Safety debrief, Main conference room 10:10-11:00 SHOP TOUR!! 11:00-11:15 Follow-up questions and depart, Main conference room Visitors MUST: Wear closed-toe shoes, no heels, or wedges Wear jeans or slacks Wear a shirt/blouse/jacket with covered shoulders NO CAMERAS ON TOUR, no exceptions NO FOOD OR DRINK ON TOUR, very few exceptions Hopefully, we can gather together afterwards for a non-sponsored lunch at a restaurant convenient to the location. Please arrive a little early.