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.

Move Over AI: Scientists Discover New Organoid Intelligence Field

NEW YORK - Computers powered by human brain cells may sound like science fiction, but a team of researchers in the United States believes such machines, part of a new field called “organoid intelligence,” could shape the future — and now they have a plan to get there. Organoids are lab-grown tissues that resemble organs.

By |2023-03-03T14:11:27-05:00March 3rd, 2023|Industry 4.0|

Flying-V Plane Puts Passenger Seats In The Wings

AMSTERDAM - Airlines are testing all sorts of ways to make planes less of a drag on the environment. Virgin Atlantic recently used recycled waste to power a commercial flight, while Boeing and JetBlue have backed an effort to create hybrid electric planes. The Netherland's KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is taking a different approach. It just partnered

By |2023-02-26T11:18:49-05:00February 26th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

3 In 4 Job Seekers Who Used ChatGPT To Write Their Resume Got An Interview

NEW YORK - Despite launching not even three months ago, ChatGPT has already made major waves across many sectors, including recruitment and HR. Although HR managers may be able to tell when a candidate uses AI to write their application materials, the time saving benefits for job seekers may be too good to pass up.In

By |2024-09-09T19:11:07-04:00February 25th, 2023|Featured, Industry 4.0|

Automation Alley’s Integr8 Conference To Include 3D Printer Pitch Competition

TROY–Automation Alley’s Integr8 Industry 4.0 conference will once again include a 3d printer pitch competition with the grand prize of–what else?–a state-of-the-art 3d printer. The event, hosted by the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s Pure Michigan Business Connect program, will be held Tuesday, May 9 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100Grand River Ave., Novi. The competition

By |2023-02-21T07:28:49-05:00February 21st, 2023|Industry 4.0|

Stellar Broadband Expands Into Northern Michigan

TRAVERSE CITY–Stellar Broadband has contracted with DTN Management to deliver gigabit Internet to its new townhouse development, Bayview of Traverse City. Bayview offers 216 rental units of 2 and 3-bedroom townhouses with attached garages as well as 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. “Today marks Stellar’s entry into the Northern Michigan market with the expansion of serving DTN’s

By |2023-02-21T07:28:50-05:00February 21st, 2023|ESD, Industry 4.0|

U-M Researchers Aim To Bring Humans Back Into Loop, As AI Use And Misuse Rises

ANN ARBOR—Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines—enabling new innovations that drive business performance—yet the negative implications for society are an afterthought. How can humans get back into the loop in the quest toward a better society for all? A trans-Atlantic team of researchers, including two from the University of Michigan, has reviewed information systems research on

By |2023-02-20T16:09:43-05:00February 20th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

America Sets Record Robot Sales In 2022

ANN ARBOR–Driven by a resurgence in robot orders from automotive companies, the North American robotics market set all-time records in both robots sold and value in 2022, according to a report from the Association for Advancing Automation. The report foune that North American companies ordered 44,196 robots valued at $2.38 billion last year, representing increases of 11% and

By |2023-02-15T10:25:22-05:00February 15th, 2023|ESD, Featured, Industry 4.0|

Humanity May Reach Singularity With Artificial Intelligence Within Just 7 Years

DETROIT - Technology is moving so quickly some experts suggest artificial intelligence will reach singularity within seven years, meaning there will be no distinction between human and machine or physical and virtual reality. The merging of man and machine could take place by 2030, some say, the stuff of sci-fi movies. AI researchers and technology

By |2023-05-11T08:09:03-04:00February 6th, 2023|Featured, Industry 4.0|

Coast Retires As President Of Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

PLYMOUTH – Mike Coast, President of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center for the past 21 years, has announced his retirement after 27 years with the organization. Replacing him is Ingrid Tighe, previously Director of Economic Development for Oakland County where she led 200 staff members in four divisions focused on business development and international business

By |2023-02-07T09:25:28-05:00February 5th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

NASA Tests New Propulsion Tech To Unlock Deep Space Travel

WASHINGTON DC - With the successful launch of Artemis I behind it, NASA has been doubling down on efforts to make deep space travel – and it’s reported future trips to the Moon and Mars – easier to achieve. We’ve already reported on why the Space Launch System used for the Artemis mission isn’t sustainable, but

By |2023-02-07T09:25:30-05:00February 5th, 2023|Industry 4.0, Politics, Politics/Government|