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.

Humans & Machines: Why AI is a Workforce Multiplier, Not a Replacement

by Dan Stewart, Automation Alley | Artificial Intelligence

The alarm bells are sounding; manufacturing is disrupted by AI and jobs are disappearing. Headlines grip readers with troubling stories of layoffs and closures while often overlooking its power to unite data, people and institutions. Successfully implemented, however,...

From Weeks to Hours: Rapid Tooling is Redefining the Injection Molding Workflow

by Stratasys | 3D Printing

Like most manufacturers, injection molders contend with a variety of challenges. Managing speed, cost, and repeatable quality typically rank among the top priorities. At the heart of these challenges is the mold tool, which plays a direct role in achieving success or...

From Design to Source: Why BOM Collaboration Is Your Next Competitive Advantage

by George Stasiw, Samsung SDS | Big Data, Supply Chain

For decades, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing have operated like neighboring cities separated by borders, connected by trade routes but governed by different rules. Today, those borders have become barriers to competitiveness. In industries such as...