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Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) for North America and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus. We facilitate public-private partnerships by connecting industry, education and government to fuel Michigan's economy.
The automotive industry is at a crossroads. After decades of refining internal combustion engine vehicles, manufacturers now face a global imperative to embrace electrification. This shift isn’t just about changing the powertrain—it’s about rethinking the entire...
Manufacturing is contending with the largest disruption in global trade since the pandemic. Moving target tariffs, changing political relationships, a push for onshoring and the AI juggernaut are all jostling the traditional manufacturing order. So, what does...
2025 has been a wild ride for manufacturers. Tariffs, uncertainty and fast-changing regulations are among the manufacturing industry trends that have shaken up the playing field and left many leaders hesitant to make any big moves. To help you better navigate this...
Read this expert insight from Rockwell Automation’s Rodney Rusk on how innovations in electrification and more shape the automotive supply chain.
Read the main feature from our Integr8 Playbook, “Global Trends & Supply Chain: Planning or a Shifting World,” built by insights from our Integr8 roundtables.
See the manufacturing trends that defined 2025, as reported by 249 manufacturing businesses in a Wipfli survey.
