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.

Airscooter Personal Flying Machine Offers Alternative To Cars

Inventor Franky Zapata, known for his daring feats on the Flyboard Air hoverboard, has unveiled his latest creation – the Airscooter. This incredible personal flying machine is designed to offer an alternative to cars. And it can zip through the air at speeds of up to 62 miles per hour. Imagine a cute little egg-shaped

By |2024-05-01T09:43:37-04:00May 1st, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Centrepolis Accelertor At LTU Gets Mobility Grant

Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, announced the launch of the Mobility Prototype Grant Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at accelerating innovation in mobility and electrification technology in Michigan. Scott Phillips from the Accelerator provides the back story on MITech TV. The

By |2024-04-23T12:04:57-04:00April 23rd, 2024|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|

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|