Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems

Mission

The mission of CAVS Extension is to support Mississippi’s emerging automotive industry, other OEM’s and small to medium size manufacturers, providing advanced technical expertise in the areas of product and process improvement, professional development education and training, and technology transfer. Our major goals are to improve the competitiveness and profitability of Mississippi’s manufacturers and to support economic development such that new companies will locate to Mississippi and existing companies will expand, providing new and better jobs for the people of our state. Working with the CAVS research center and other departments at Mississippi State University, we provide access to and applications of advanced engineering tools and concepts related to engineering analysis, product design, manufacturing, and assembly processes. We also provide proven experience and knowledge based concepts in production system modeling, plant layout, manufacturing plan development, and other applications in the areas of business and industrial systems.