Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 refers to a new phase in the Industrial Revolution that focuses heavily on interconnectivity, automation, machine learning, and real-time data. Industry 4.0, which encompasses IIoT and smart manufacturing, marries physical production and operations with smart digital technology, machine learning, and big data to create a more holistic and better-connected ecosystem for companies that focus on manufacturing and supply chain management.

LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Wins National Award From Wells Fargo Foundation

SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator has been named one of 15 national winners of a Channel Partner Strategic Award from the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN²), a $50 million clean technology program funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). This year, IN² distributed

By |2024-04-21T16:31:48-04:00April 21st, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Houghton MTEC SmartZone Announces 6 Companies For Inaugural AMMP Accelerator Cohort

HOUGHTON – MTEC SmartZone is pleased to announce the selection of six companies for its inaugural cohort of the AMMP Accelerator program. This initiative aims to support early-stage companies focusing on either advanced materials or advanced manufacturing sectors. Committed to fostering innovation, job creation, and positioning Keweenaw as a leading startup innovation hub in the

By |2024-04-15T18:48:49-04:00April 15th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook – How Manufacturers Can Benefit From AI And Machine Learning

TROY  – Automation Alley’s fourth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series is focused on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its potential to transform industries, enhance decision-making and foster innovation. Emerging technology continues to transform the world of production and creates an opportunity for companies that embrace it to gain a competitive advantage – but

By |2024-04-15T18:48:50-04:00April 15th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Manufacturers Need Up To 3.8 Million New Employees By 2033

WASHINGTON DC  – The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte’s new report, “Taking charge: Manufacturers support growth with active workforce strategies,” examines the workforce challenges that manufacturers are facing as well as the investment and skills likely required to drive continued growth across the industry. The U.S. manufacturing industry has emerged from the pandemic on a strong

By |2024-07-03T15:55:32-04:00April 7th, 2024|Featured, Industry 4.0|

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Additive Manufacturing

TROY – Automation Alley’s third playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series is focused on how additive manufacturing continues to revolutionize the traditional design process and how manufacturers can overcome barriers to adopting and successfully using the technology. The insights for the playbook were gathered at a Feb. 14 roundtable discussion hosted by Automation Alley, which featured

By |2024-03-24T15:55:03-04:00March 24th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

US Battery Storage Smashes Deployment Records In Q4 2023

WASHINGTON DC - The US battery storage market shattered deployment records across all segments in Q4 2023 – a 101% increase from the previous quarter. The US battery storage sector saw 4,235 megawatts (MW) installed in Q4 2023, according to Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) latest “US Energy Storage Monitor” report. For

By |2024-03-24T15:43:54-04:00March 24th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Death Ray Has Arrived: $13 A Shot Laser Weapon To Disrupt Defense Industry

WASHINGTON DC - Western missile defense capabilities are powerful but can be expensive to maintain against continued enemy fire. For example, the Standard Missle-2, which the U.S. Navy uses for air defense, costs over $2 million every time it's fired. In battlefields like the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, where Houthi rebels have put

By |2024-03-22T14:52:45-04:00March 22nd, 2024|Industry 4.0|

CATL, Little-Known Chinese Battery Maker, Threatens US Green Transition

BEIJING - It is the world’s biggest battery maker, it powers electric vehicles for Tesla, Volkswagen and BMW, and its EV technology is miles ahead of US offerings, say experts The world’s two superpowers are so intricately linked that it’s hard to think of a pillar of the economy that hasn’t been strained by tensions

By |2024-03-19T12:27:15-04:00March 19th, 2024|Auto Tech, Industry 4.0|

Biden Eyes Infrastructure Build For Big Truck Charging Stations

The Biden administration has unveiled a detailed road map to help spur build-out of charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for big trucks. Why it matters: Diesel-powered freight movement is a big source of carbon dioxide, and dangerous air pollutants like fine particulate matter. Yet lack of infrastructure to support electric and hydrogen models is a barrier to

By |2024-03-20T17:18:03-04:00March 16th, 2024|Featured, Industry 4.0|

Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Second Playbook Published

TROY - Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at the Jan. 24 roundtable discussion, which featured participants representing technology, manufacturing, government and academia sectors. “The way companies make products

By |2024-03-12T11:39:30-04:00March 11th, 2024|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|