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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.

Michigan Receives $1.9 Million In Federal Funding To Expand Project DIAMOnD

LANSING — The Michigan Infrastructure Office today announced that Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD, a shared network of 3D printers, has received $1.9 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to allow small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to adopt smart manufacturing technologies. The project will enhance manufacturers' capabilities, helping them lower costs, increase production efficiency, reduce emissions, and

By |2024-12-12T14:16:21-05:00December 12th, 2024|Industry 4.0|
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Kalamazoo To Host Electric Vehicle And Semiconductor Education Program

KALAMAZOO — A first-of-its-kind public-private investment partnership totaling more than a combined $4.7 million will offer new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor education and career opportunities to students across Southwest Michigan, Greater Grand Rapids and beyond beginning in 2025. The goal — announced by Michigan University, Kellogg Community College and the Michigan Economic Development Corp., as

By |2024-12-12T14:17:35-05:00December 10th, 2024|Featured, Government/Politics, Industry 4.0, Politics, Politics/Government|
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LIFT Advanced Metallic Production And Processing Center Coming To Detroit In 2025

DETROIT – LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute, announced that it will introduce its new state-of-the-art Advanced Metallic Production and Processing Center in the new year solving a critical gap in addressing advanced materials challenges across the U.S. industrial base. The

By |2024-12-10T16:36:12-05:00December 7th, 2024|Industry 4.0|
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Non-Flammable Battery Offers 10X Higher Energy Density, Can Replace Lithium Cells

BOSTON - Innovations in batteries are advancing the development of electronic devices, robotics, electric vehicles, and modern machines. However, making batteries safer in different conditions during their widespread use hasn’t been an easy task for developers. Some battery fire incidents have also weakened customers’ interest in electric vehicles and larger machines powered by batteries. In

By |2024-11-25T18:46:26-05:00November 25th, 2024|Industry 4.0|
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Finalists Selected In First Army Digital Transformation Challenge

ANN ARBOR – Finalists Selected in First Army Digital Transformation Challenge. </strong>The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has announced eight innovative finalists for the 2024 Army Digital Transformation Challenge. Hence, explaining how new technologies and methods are helping the U.S. Army improve and modernize quickly. 1. Overview of the 2024 Army Digital Transformation Challenge:

By |2024-12-01T10:35:08-05:00November 15th, 2024|ESD, Industry 4.0|
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“New Oil” Found In US Could Fuel EV Batteries For Centuries

China is currently the biggest player in the lithium game, but maybe not for too much longer. A mine in a volcano in North America is so rich in mineral lithium deposits that it could kickstart an entire battery supply chain for the EV market. The area called Thacker Pass has received permission from the US Federal

By |2024-10-25T13:07:37-04:00October 25th, 2024|Industry 4.0|
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Project DIAMOnD 3D Printing Initiative Enhances Additive Manufacturing In Oakland County

TROY - Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing initiative in partnership with Automation Alley and Oakland County, has opened a Digital Transformation Center in Auburn Hills that provides companies access to industrial 3D printing equipment, training and support. Pavan Mazumdar, Automation Alley COO, and Project DIAMOnD CEO, joins MITech TV to explain the significance of this

By |2024-10-05T10:12:15-04:00October 5th, 2024|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|
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Michigan Manufacturing Employing More Than 600,000 Workers Across the State

LANSING — Michigan is home to over 600,000 manufacturing workers employed by more than 12,000 companies, offering high-paying, successful career opportunities. As Michigan celebrates National Manufacturing Week from Oct. 4-11, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is highlighting the growing number of good-paying jobs created through clean energy and advanced manufacturing projects

By |2024-10-09T15:07:28-04:00October 4th, 2024|Featured, Industry 4.0|
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Michigan Receives $9.1 Million From Feds To Help Small Automotive Suppliers Grow And Hire More Workers

LANSING — Small and diverse automotive manufacturers in Michigan will soon have support securing funding to grow their businesses and hire more workers thanks to $9.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and a $500,000 matching grant from the Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund. This investment will launch the Michigan

By |2024-09-24T15:36:30-04:00September 24th, 2024|Government/Politics, Industry 4.0, Politics, Politics/Government|
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