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.

The Michigan Opportunity Podcast: Dr. Arthur Lupia, Vice President of Research and Innovation, University of Michigan

by Michigan Economic Development Corporation | Education

Listen to the podcast here.

From Factory Floor to Cloud: How Smart Sensors are Powering the Industrial IoT Revolution

by Omron | Big Data

Sensors are the first line of awareness in any automated system. They detect the presence or absence of objects, monitor environmental conditions, and trigger precise actions that keep production lines moving. Whether it’s a photoelectric sensor spotting a product or...

AI Checklist: How Mid-market Leaders are Scaling AI Responsibly

by WIPFLI | Artificial Intelligence

AI adoption is moving quickly — but too many mid-market firms remain stuck in testing mode. To uncover what it really takes to move from experimentation to execution, Wipfli spoke with innovators including Jacob Ollman (Moltin AI at Schneider), Dr. Michael Simon...