Summary
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.
Michigan has a choice to make. We can look at the rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data centers as something happening to us, or we can decide Michigan will help shape what comes next. -Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly in Crain's Detroit Business...
The academic sector is essential for equipping the future workforce to shape how dataand industrial intelligence are developed, trusted, and implemented in manufacturing.It is crucial for learning institutions to connect their research, curriculum, andpartnerships to...
Manufacturing has become the most data-intensive industry in the global economy. Factories generate massive streams of information from machines, sensors, inspection systems, supply chains and workforce activity. Industry estimates suggest manufacturing produces...
Michigan cannot afford to sit out the AI and advanced computing economy — data centers are becoming essential infrastructure for manufacturing, mobility, defense and global competitiveness.
Academic institutions are urged to align curricula with industrial intelligence needs by integrating data, AI, and real-world applications to better prepare graduates for evolving manufacturing challenges.
Manufacturers are shifting from data collection to industrial intelligence by integrating analytics, connectivity, and AI to overcome operational complexity and unlock real-time decision-making.
