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.
In the early 2000s, HIROTEC Corporation recognized a unique opportunity to build a new manufacturing facility from the ground up. Rather than simply replicating traditional manufacturing methods, the company set out to create a world-class operation focused on...
The Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Program (MAST-P) has officially launched, introducing a statewide initiative designed to help Michigan’s small manufacturers in the internal combustion engine (ICE) industry successfully diversify into emerging manufacturing...
The latest State of Smart Manufacturing – Automotive Edition reveals an industry navigating economic pressure, workforce gaps and rapid technology shifts. With responses from 130 managers and executives at automotive and tire manufacturers, original...
HIROTEC’s journey toward zero-operator manufacturing demonstrates how advanced robotics, flexible production systems, intelligent automation, and innovative vertical factory design can improve efficiency, reduce floor space by 30%, and advance autonomous automotive manufacturing.
Michigan launched the Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Program to provide small and underserved automotive suppliers with funding, technical assistance, and advisory services to help them scale operations and transition from internal combustion engine production to electric vehicle and adjacent industries.
Global automotive, tire and battery manufacturers are increasingly moving toward smart manufacturing.
