by Automation Alley | Jan 30, 2023 | Culture
It wasn’t until after a decade of working as a mechanical engineer that I really understood the crucial concept of letting the questions lead. While working on discovery-based projects, we must spend ample time documenting our question(s) before jumping into action....
by Automation Alley | Nov 7, 2022 | Cybersecurity
The Evolving Threat LandscapeThe convergence of operational and information technology is leading the shift toward Industry 4.0. Organizations that previously relied on air-gapped environments (internal systems that do not connect to the internet and are only...
by Automation Alley | Nov 1, 2022 | General Articles
Ultimation Industries, a manufacturer of conveyor systems, is one of 300 companies in the metro Detroit area t0 receive a free 3D printer as part of a local government program. The idea, akin to the federal Defense Production Act, is that, in exchange for the $20,000...
by Automation Alley | Sep 20, 2022 | General Articles
This year marks the 10th year of STEP funding, which has awarded more than $13 million to the state of Michigan since its inception. Since 95 percent of the world’s consumers and two-thirds of all purchasing power are located outside the United States, this...
by Automation Alley | Aug 12, 2022 | General Articles
The Industry 4.0 transition depends on male-dominated fields like computer science and engineering, potentially causing a disproportionate effect on women seeking to enter the field. However, the industry-wide shift to more automation, big data and robotics may...