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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The Design-to-Source Era Has Arrived
For modern manufacturers, supply chain costs are rising from every direction: raw materials, logistics, compliance, labor, and financing. For companies managing complex bills of materials (BOMs), especially in high-precision and engineered- to-order sectors, the...
New Tool Makes Generative AI Models More Likely to Create Breakthrough Materials
The artificial intelligence models that turn text into images are also useful for generating new materials. Over the last few years, generative materials models from companies like Google, Microsoft, and Meta have drawn on their training data to help researchers...
Rebuilding Resilience: How Innovation Is Reshaping Automotive Supply Chains
The automotive industry is at a crossroads. After decades of refining internal combustion engine vehicles, manufacturers now face a global imperative to embrace electrification. This shift isn’t just about changing the powertrain—it’s about rethinking the entire...
Foundation Partners
Automation Alley is proud to partner with organizations that are committed to leadership and progress during the 4th Industrial Revolution.
