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.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, continues to revolutionize manufacturing, bringing digitalization, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and real-time data monitoring to the forefront. Metal additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D...
If you think the topic of 3D printing seems confusing or overwhelming, you’re not alone. There’s a lot to consider. But the more you learn the clearer the picture will become. A good place to start is becoming familiar with the different additive manufacturing (AM)...
Michigan State University’s Nondestructive Evaluation Lab is revolutionizing metal 3D printing by combining low-cost powders with real-time AI-driven monitoring, making advanced manufacturing more affordable, sustainable, and Industry 4.0-ready.
Learn how Stratasys’ powder‑bed fusion tech deploys infrared‑absorbing agents and heat lamps to selectively fuse polymer powder into high‑quality, production‑ready parts at scale.
