We are Michigan's Industry 4.0 Knowledge Center

Automation Alley is a nonprofit manufacturing and technology business association and Michigan's Industry 4.0 knowledge center, with a global outlook and a regional focus. We connect industry, academia and government to fuel Michigan's economy and accelerate innovation. We offer programs, resources and knowledge to help our members grow and prosper in the digital age.

What is Industry 4.0?

Our Foundation Members

Technology in Industry Report

Automation Alley's Technology in Industry Report is a data-driven guide to Industry 4.0 implementation featuring 150 pages of use cases, emerging trends, challenges, opportunities and action items for industry.

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MI Smart Factory Tour

Automation Alley's MI Smart Factory Tour is a program designed to expose the future workforce to some of the most technologically advanced smart factories in the nation, allowing students to explore Industry 4.0 technologies and in-demand manufacturing jobs right here in Michigan.

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Integr8

Integr8 is a place to learn, a place to get inspired and a place to challenge the status quo. As technology changes the way we make things, we too must change the way we think about manufacturing and the role we will play within this new, collaborative environment.

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We Match Michigan businesses with growth opportunities

Welcome to Automation Alley, Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center. We support the technology and manufacturing businesses that call Michigan home, and we want to support you! Become an Automation Alley member today and let us help you increase revenue, reduce costs and think strategically.

Small Company
Membership

Ideal for small companies and startups that are thinking about digitalization and want to learn more about Industry 4.0.

Medium Company
Membership

Ideal for companies that are ready to explore Industry 4.0 and looking for guidance.

Corporate
Membership

Ideal for companies that are actively engaged in Industry 4.0 and have taken some steps towards digitalization.

Foundation
Membership

Ideal for companies that have implemented Industry 4.0 technologies and are invested in digitalization and sustainability initiatives.

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On the Blog

An Over-Fixation on Lean Manufacturing is Detrimental to Business Success

Gordon Stannis

Twisthink

Case Study: Flooring Solutions Provider Shaw Industries Breaks Production Records with Splunk IoT

Splunk Inc.

The Importance of Reviewing Candidates’ Transferable Skills When Hiring

Ken Truss

ChapmanBlack

National Industry 4.0 Policy is Key to U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness

Tom Kelly

Automation Alley

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Factory Reboot Podcast

Episode 14: Smart Cars & Smart Cities: Exploring Future Job Trends

Elaina Farnsworth

The NEXT Education

Episode 13: Embracing Wholistic Manufacturing with Configuration Lifecycle Management

Scott Perdue

Configit

Episode 12: The Streamlined Business: How Robotic Process Automation Can Improve Efficiency

Karen Wiltgen

RSM

Episode 11: Exploring Artificial Intelligence and the Factory of the Future with Bosch

Dr. Christopher Martin

Robert Bosch

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What Our Members Are Saying

Automation Alley helps our members increase revenue, reduce costs and make strategic decisions during a time of rapid technological change.

Carrie Uhl
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL

"I was impressed with the caliber of attendees at the Intergr8 conference. Throughout the sessions I attended, I also found myself better able to separate the hype from the reality, and hear practical ways to implement Industry 4.0 solutions."

Scott Ellsworth
Accenture

"We found Integr8 effective at engaging a broad audience of industry folks passionate about the topics we presented."

David Darbyshire
DASI Solutions

"We have found that our active involvement with Automation Alley has been key to our long-term success. "