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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.

SME Names Jeannine Kunz Chief Workforce Development Officer

SOUTHFIELD — SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz to the newly created position of Chief Workforce Development Officer. She will report to Robert “Bob” Willig, executive director and CEO of SME. In her new role, Kunz will work with Willig and SME’s

By |2022-04-14T17:14:47-04:00April 12th, 2022|Industry 4.0|
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Northwood VP To Serve On Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Board

MIDLAND – Northwood University is pleased to announce its provost and academic vice president has joined the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center’s board of directors. “Given my prior work in U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and the quality arena, I am thrilled to work the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center in this capacity,” stated Kristin Stehouwer, provost and academic

By |2022-04-04T17:15:51-04:00April 4th, 2022|Industry 4.0, New Products / Contracts|
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Workforce Strategies For Manufacturers April 14

GRABD RAPIDS - In the second of three webinars from The Right Place, The Center-West and MiBiz, learn how manufacturers are using a revamped onboarding processes to increase workforce retention. In today’s world employees have a choice, they have more ability to find employment that fits with who they are. As employers, we need to

By |2022-04-03T17:14:23-04:00April 3rd, 2022|Industry 4.0|
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How ITC Michigan Is Energizing Michigan’s Economy

ANN ARBOR - Simon Whitelocke, ITC Michigan president, returns to talk about how electricity transmission company is energizing Michigan's economy. Mr. Whitelocke continues his conversation from earlier reports about how electric infrastructure impacts economic growth. This video interview focuses on how in 2021 Michigan added 396 new franchise businesses and expects to add another 139

By |2022-04-01T14:21:39-04:00April 1st, 2022|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|
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Integr8 Includes Manufacturing Pitch Competition: Deadline To Apply April 7

TROY - New to Automation Alley's Integr8 in 2022, Michigan businesses with a manufacturing facility in the state and less than 500 employees are encouraged to participate in a pitch competition presented by Automation Alley in partnership with Pure Michigan Business Connect. Applicants must explain how a 3D industrial printer would solve a labor, capacity

By |2022-04-03T14:32:16-04:00March 31st, 2022|Featured, Industry 4.0, mitechtv|
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Biden May Use Defense Production Act To Prioritize Mining Of Battery Materials

WASHINGTON DC  - The Biden administration is drafting an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to alleviate shortages of key minerals needed for the technology to store clean energy, according to The Intercept. Using the DPA in this way would bolster the manufacturing capacity of electric vehicle producers. It also indicates the administration is open

By |2022-03-29T11:04:52-04:00March 29th, 2022|Auto Tech, Industry 4.0|
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Quantum Charging Could Charge Electric Vehicles In 10 Minutes

ANN ARBOR - While we’ve come to accept this as a fact, it pays to work towards eliminating the problems that EVs bring to the table. There are armies of scientists who work around the clock to improve the batteries’ power, life, and weight, but there are other areas that still need improving. One of

By |2022-03-29T10:39:53-04:00March 29th, 2022|Auto Tech, Industry 4.0|
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Automation Alley Integr8 May 10 Includes Manufacturing Pitch Competition

TROY - Elevating the conversation on the future of manufacturing, Automation Alley is taking its signature Industry 4.0 conference, Integr8, to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on May 10 for an experience filled with innovation, interaction and – new this year – an additive manufacturing pitch competition. A livestream will also be available for

By |2022-03-19T16:17:23-04:00March 19th, 2022|Industry 4.0|
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6-8 Percent Of Market Revenue Comes From RaaS for Mobile Robotics In Logistics

DETROIT - RaaS is becoming an increasingly popular option, especially for mobile robotics in logistics. In the research for IDTechEx's newest report “Mobile Robotics in Logistics, Warehousing and Delivery 2022-2042”, IDTechEx discovers 6-8 percent of the current market revenue for mobile robotics in logistics comes from RaaS model, according to the information and sources IDTechEx

By |2022-03-19T16:17:23-04:00March 19th, 2022|5th Generation Mobile Network 5G, As-A-Service, Industry 4.0|
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ITC Energy Report: Why Is Electric Transmission Important To Michigan’s Economic Growth?

ANN ARBOR - In the second ITC Energy Report, Nora Balgoyen, Senior Area Manager ITC Michigan, explains why electric transmission is important to Michigan's economic growth. She took a break from the Michigan Economic Developers Association Legislative Day to answer a few questions from MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan. https://youtu.be/f89gOTa6wF8      

By |2022-03-03T19:02:41-05:00March 3rd, 2022|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|
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