Foundation

Our Foundation members are laying the groundwork for the next generation of manufacturers.

Foundation Benefits

Leading the Way:

Automation Alley’s Foundation Members are an exclusive group of brands that are leading the world in promoting the fourth industrial revolution by providing solutions, curating the latest digital content, and developing strategic initiatives that are changing the way we do business.

Our network of technology, manufacturing, professional service, academic, and government entities work together to promote a software-first mindset that leverages the intersections of advanced technologies, systems and people around the region through successful technology integration.

Our Foundation Members make an impact through participation in working groups, roundtables, thought leadership, blogs, and white papers with a commitment to shared resolution for the biggest challenges to manufacturing. It is the vision of the members which enables the mission of the whole to be achieved. This shared vision is the foundation on which we work together to build a stronger future for Michigan.

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How Augmented Reality Could Help Engineers Better Insulate Older Homes

by Fraunhofer USA | Virtual and Augmented Reality

Behind the historic charm of many New England homes is an often-overlooked problem: their walls contain little to no insulation. That can make houses hotter in summer and chillier in winter. In some older homes, as much as 25 percent of heating energy is lost through...

How connected digital ecosystems are shaping the future of battery manufacturing

by Siemens | Mobility / Electrification

Battery manufacturing has always reminded me of cake baking. In both cases, you take some materials, mix them together, spread the mixture, and put it in an oven. Just like in cake baking, two people can follow the same recipe and produce completely different results....

Why Reskilling Programs Struggle Without Operational Context

by Ron Crabtree, MetaExperts | Workforce

As technology moves faster, operations get more complex. Customers expect more. Systems change. Automation expands. Leaders are being asked to build new capability without slowing the business down. That is why reskilling gets so much attention. Companies invest in...