by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Mar 25, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence
The rise of Industry 4.0 technology in manufacturing may end up being as impactful to our industry as the industrial revolution, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the heart of the movement. While tools like robotic arms and autonomous carts are more visible...
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Mar 5, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence
Owners and leaders of small to midsize businesses frequently find it challenging to spend enough time working ON their businesses because they too often find themselves working IN the business. Until now, few tools were available to help managers find the time to...
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Dec 18, 2024 | Economic / Global Trends
It’s the year 2000, and while the concerns about computer date systems being unable to handle the transition to the new millennium never come to pass, technology is strengthening its impact on society. Internet and cell phone usage are skyrocketing. Computers are...
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Dec 12, 2024 | Workforce
As manufacturers seek solutions to ongoing workforce challenges, veterans are an underutilized talent pool with the potential to quickly adapt skills gained in the military to ever-changing manufacturing environments. As we recognize our nation’s veterans for their...
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Dec 4, 2024 | Robotics
Robotics is having more than a moment in manufacturing. Humanoids are stealing the spotlight in pilot programs at Amazon warehouses and BMW and Mercedes plants, but enhancements to tried-and-true technologies are the developments making waves in our industry....