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.
How Universities Are Preparing Engineers for the Future of Manufacturing Walk into almost any aerospace, automotive, or defense manufacturer that has recently adopted additive manufacturing and ask who championed it. The answer is often the recent graduate—the one who...
Verifying employment eligibility has been a mandatory practice for all U.S. employers since the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). But in the last year, some longstanding standards and processes related to Form I-9 compliance and enforcement have...
Is Your Website a Factor in Hiring? Your website is out of date. Maybe you’ve tried to make the case to leadership (or maybe you ARE leadership) and the question you have to answer is: Where is the ROI in a website overhaul? For some businesses, this can be very...
Engineers who gain hands-on additive manufacturing experience during their education are driving faster industrial 3D printing adoption by bringing practical expertise and confidence into the workplace.
With intensified enforcement efforts and stricter Form I-9 standards, manufacturers can no longer treat compliance errors as minor administrative issues—proactive audits, staff training, and documented response protocols are now essential to avoid significant penalties and operational disruption.
A modern website overhaul delivers ROI beyond sales by strengthening employer branding, helping manufacturing and manufacturing-tech companies attract and retain top talent through compelling storytelling, mission-driven messaging, and candidate-focused career content.
