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Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 refers to a new phase in the Industrial Revolution that focuses heavily on interconnectivity, automation, machine learning, and real-time data. Industry 4.0, which encompasses IIoT and smart manufacturing, marries physical production and operations with smart digital technology, machine learning, and big data to create a more holistic and better-connected ecosystem for companies that focus on manufacturing and supply chain management.

Automation Alley’s Integr8 Conference To Include 3D Printer Pitch Competition

TROY–Automation Alley’s Integr8 Industry 4.0 conference will once again include a 3d printer pitch competition with the grand prize of–what else?–a state-of-the-art 3d printer. The event, hosted by the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s Pure Michigan Business Connect program, will be held Tuesday, May 9 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100Grand River Ave., Novi. The competition

By |2023-02-21T07:28:49-05:00February 21st, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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Stellar Broadband Expands Into Northern Michigan

TRAVERSE CITY–Stellar Broadband has contracted with DTN Management to deliver gigabit Internet to its new townhouse development, Bayview of Traverse City. Bayview offers 216 rental units of 2 and 3-bedroom townhouses with attached garages as well as 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. “Today marks Stellar’s entry into the Northern Michigan market with the expansion of serving DTN’s

By |2023-02-21T07:28:50-05:00February 21st, 2023|ESD, Industry 4.0|
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U-M Researchers Aim To Bring Humans Back Into Loop, As AI Use And Misuse Rises

ANN ARBOR—Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines—enabling new innovations that drive business performance—yet the negative implications for society are an afterthought. How can humans get back into the loop in the quest toward a better society for all? A trans-Atlantic team of researchers, including two from the University of Michigan, has reviewed information systems research on

By |2023-02-20T16:09:43-05:00February 20th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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America Sets Record Robot Sales In 2022

ANN ARBOR–Driven by a resurgence in robot orders from automotive companies, the North American robotics market set all-time records in both robots sold and value in 2022, according to a report from the Association for Advancing Automation. The report foune that North American companies ordered 44,196 robots valued at $2.38 billion last year, representing increases of 11% and

By |2023-02-15T10:25:22-05:00February 15th, 2023|ESD, Featured, Industry 4.0|
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Humanity May Reach Singularity With Artificial Intelligence Within Just 7 Years

DETROIT - Technology is moving so quickly some experts suggest artificial intelligence will reach singularity within seven years, meaning there will be no distinction between human and machine or physical and virtual reality. The merging of man and machine could take place by 2030, some say, the stuff of sci-fi movies. AI researchers and technology

By |2023-05-11T08:09:03-04:00February 6th, 2023|Featured, Industry 4.0|
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Coast Retires As President Of Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

PLYMOUTH – Mike Coast, President of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center for the past 21 years, has announced his retirement after 27 years with the organization. Replacing him is Ingrid Tighe, previously Director of Economic Development for Oakland County where she led 200 staff members in four divisions focused on business development and international business

By |2023-02-07T09:25:28-05:00February 5th, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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NASA Tests New Propulsion Tech To Unlock Deep Space Travel

WASHINGTON DC - With the successful launch of Artemis I behind it, NASA has been doubling down on efforts to make deep space travel – and it’s reported future trips to the Moon and Mars – easier to achieve. We’ve already reported on why the Space Launch System used for the Artemis mission isn’t sustainable, but

By |2023-02-07T09:25:30-05:00February 5th, 2023|Industry 4.0, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Survey: AI And Big Data To Make Most Impact On Emerging Tech For Pharma In 2023

Artificial Intelligence and Big Data will be the two most impactful technologies for the pharmaceutical industry for the fourth year in a row in 2023, according to a survey by GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that 39 percent of healthcare industry professionals in the survey believed that AI would be the emerging

By |2023-02-05T18:24:37-05:00February 3rd, 2023|Industry 4.0|
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TechTown Detroit Elects Eight To Its Board Of Directors

DETROIT – TechTown Detroit has elected eight new talented business and community leaders to its Board of Directors for three-year terms. In addition, Jamilla Thompson, partner, Business Consulting, at EY, was appointed to another one-year term as the chair of TechTown’s Executive Committee. “With a new year comes new opportunity, and we are thrilled to

By |2023-02-03T11:26:40-05:00February 3rd, 2023|Business, Entrepreneurs, Industry 4.0|
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LTU Dedicates One-Of-A-Kind Factory Automation Lab To Speed Industry 4.0

SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new robotics and factory automation laboratory that the companies that helped create it say is unique anywhere in the United States. “What you’re about to see behind that door is state of the art technology: world class control architecture, controller based safety, mechatronics, and the list

By |2023-01-30T10:54:08-05:00January 28th, 2023|Featured, Industry 4.0|
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