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Enjoy guided tours and demonstrations, and meet the team of engineers at The Rapid Center during its open house on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, from 3-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

The event will be held in the Center for Applied Technology Building, located at 387 Centennial Drive in Cullowhee, NC, on the campus of Western Carolina University. A research and development hub housed within the WCU College of Engineering and Technology,<\/p>\n

The Rapid Center partners with business, industry, and entrepreneurs to develop new products and processes.<\/p>\n

Learn more about The Rapid Center at rapid.wcu.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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