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.

Moon’s Surface Contains Key Ingredient For Producing Clean Limitless Energy

BEIJING - China has discovered a crystal from the Moon made of a previously unknown mineral, while also confirming that the lunar surface contains a key ingredient for nuclear fusion, a potential form of effectively limitless power that harnesses the same forces that fuel the Sun and other stars. The crystal is part of a

By |2024-06-19T17:15:45-04:00June 19th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

$2.5M Funding For Michigan Animal Agriculture Research

EAST LANSING — More Than $2.5M In New Funding To Support Michigan Animal Agriculture Research. 1.  The Role Of MSU In Animal Agricultural Research Funding: The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture (M-AAA) has allocated over $2.5 million to fund 23 new research and outreach initiatives. Consequently, researchers and educators will lead these projects from Michigan

By |2024-06-30T18:10:03-04:00June 19th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Apple’s Free Message Via Satellite Works Like iMessage

CUPERTINO, Calif. - It’s no secret Emergency SOS via satellite has been a great success for Apple. Ever since it launched back in late 2022, there have been countless reports of people being able to use satellite connectivity to call for help. So it’s no surprise iOS 18 will expand that feature and offer satellite text messaging services

By |2024-06-19T08:41:12-04:00June 19th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

LTU’S Centrepolis Accelerator Receives Additional $2 Million In Funding

SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2 million from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to strengthen its mission of supporting startups and small businesses in Southeast Michigan with their hardware and physical product innovations. This new funding will further strengthen Centrepolis’s Evergreen Service-Based Investment Fund, which provides essential

By |2024-06-12T15:16:31-04:00June 12th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Benefits Of Digital Twins In Manufacturing

TROY  – Automation Alley’s sixth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series shines a spotlight on the world of digital twins and explores the potential of digital replicas to revolutionize industries. A digital twin is a virtual representation of an object or system designed to reflect a physical object accurately. In 2022, 86% of senior executives in

By |2024-06-05T07:31:27-04:00June 5th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

LIFT, DOD, State Launch Hypersonics And Extreme Environment Test Lab At Selfridge

DETROIT – LIFT, the Detroit-based Department of Defense national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, today announced it has launched a project to explore the potential for a new Hypersonic and Extreme Environment Test (HEET) facility at or near Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan. Supported by members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation, and led

By |2024-05-31T08:53:11-04:00May 31st, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Right Out Of Star Wars, 6G May Allow Us To Communicate Via Holograms

NEW YORK - Scientists have created a new programmable antenna that is being considered the world's first 6G antenna. The data speeds possible with the new antenna could be such a breakthrough, reports indicate, that holograms may actually become a viable way to communicate. That sounds crazy and, honestly, like something right out of a Star Wars

By |2024-05-14T17:12:41-04:00May 14th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

DeepHow Introduces Smart AI Quizzing for Skilled Workforce Training

DETROIT —DeepHow, an AI-powered, video training platform for the skilled workforce, announced the release of AI Quizzing, which redefines the learning and development landscape by offering real-time assessments generated from training video content. Leveraging advanced generative AI technology, this feature ensures personalized learning experiences while continuously verifying employees' skills. "AI Quizzing accelerates the creation of

By |2024-05-12T10:48:06-04:00May 12th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Michigan Auto Parts Makers Get More Than $100 Million In New Funding From Feds

DETROIT - With a fresh round of funding, the Biden administration is doubling down on its commitment to expand American manufacturing and position itself as a leader of electric vehicle production. Vice President Kamala Harris this week announced more than $100 million in new funding opportunities earmarked for the country's small businesses that manufacture vehicle parts. Much

By |2024-05-09T12:09:15-04:00May 9th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Cybersecurity Needs In Manufacturing

TROY – Automation Alley’s fifth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series shines a spotlight on the growing cybersecurity risks faced by manufacturers as they continue to adopt advanced technologies that operate on higher levels of information and operational technology. Today’s cyber criminals see the manufacturing industry and complex supply chains as a lucrative targets,

By |2024-05-07T10:33:45-04:00May 7th, 2024|Cyber Defense, Featured, Industry 4.0|