by Dennis Burck, Automation Alley | Aug 4, 2023 | US Center for Advanced Manufacturing
On July 19, 2023, The US Center for Advanced Manufacturing hosted a leadership roundtable and tour of Steelcase Grand Rapids. During the tour, attendees witnessed the furniture maker’s manufacturing operations, showcasing an innovation lab and wood furniture...
by Dennis Burck, Automation Alley | Jul 24, 2023 | Big Data
The zap of welding and bustle of an open shop floor provided the backdrop for Automation Alley’s latest factory tour and roundtable at Arcstone and SK International’s Digital Manufacturing Center in Wixom, MI. The topic of the event focused on Manufacturing Execution...
by Dennis Burck, Automation Alley | Jul 14, 2023 | 3D Printing
The U.S. Army awarded Automation Alley member Meltio the xTechInternational Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Award, solidifying the company as a “strategic technology partner” in the current and future development plans of the defense industry worldwide. The award...
by Dennis Burck, Automation Alley | Jun 22, 2023 | Manufacturing
Witzenmann USA is a producer of flexible metal hoses, expansion joints, metal bellows, pipe supports and automotive components. The Troy-based company is a subsidiary of the greater Witzenmann Group, headquartered in Pforzheim, Germany with roots dating back to 1854....
by Dennis Burck, Automation Alley | May 25, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft MVP in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Charles Elwood likens new AI technology to a genie in a bottle. Once it’s out, it can never be placed back in. “Now imagine having access to all the genies in the bottle before they’re out,” Elwood said. “That’s what I can...