WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Area residents interested in learning more about industrial technologies are invited to attend Free Fab Fridays at the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology (GOCAT), 125 N. Howell Ave., in West Plains.

Sponsored by Missouri State University-West Plains and West Plains R-7 School District’s South Central Career Center, the free events are designed to give those attending an overview of the fundamentals of machining, industrial controls, hydraulics, pneumatics and 3D printing, organizers said.

Sessions are set for 10 a.m. to noon on March 23 and 30 and April 6, 13, 20 and 27. Topics for each session are:

• March 23 – Machining I will cover the fundamental concepts of manual milling;

• March 30 – Machining II will cover the fundamental concepts of automated manufacturing;

• April 6 – Industrial Controls will cover fundamental concepts of electronics and how they are used in industry;

• April 13 – Industrial Controls will cover the concept of construction and operation of motors, generators and electronic control circuits;

• April 20 – Hydraulics/Pneumatics will cover the concepts of mechanical and fluid power systems;

• April 27 – 3D Printing will cover the concepts of this new emerging technology and how it is used to create almost anything.

Seating is limited to 15 for each session, so registration is encouraged by calling 417-255-7784 or emailing GOCAT@MissouriState.edu. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis.

All topics are study areas of Missouri State-West Plains’ Associate of Applied Science in Technology degree, which is offered through GOCAT.

For more information about GOCAT and its services, visit www.gocat.wp.missouristate.edu.