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.

Ransomware Is Top Cyberattack Type, As Manufacturing Gets Hit Hardest

DETROIT - Ransomware and phishing were the top cybersecurity issues for businesses in 2021, according to IBM Security’s annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. The report maps the trends and patterns observed by X-Force, IBM’s threat intelligence sharing platform, covering key data points including network and endpoint detection devices, and incident response (IR) engagements. The report, which covers 2021,

By |2022-02-25T09:57:07-05:00February 25th, 2022|Cyber Defense, Featured, Industry 4.0|

Industry 4.0 Low Carbon Training: Save Money, Attract Talent And Grow

LANSING - The Michigan Manufacturers Association and The Nature Conservancy in Michigan have partnered to provide four webinars on practical insights into voluntary actions companies may take toward transitioning to lower carbon industrial production. Such efforts beyond regulatory requirements can be achieved while saving money, attracting talent, growing your business and helping the community. Save

By |2022-02-23T12:08:06-05:00February 23rd, 2022|Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0|

Feven Zylstra To Establish Innovation Center To Develop Smart Manufacturing Principals

GRAND RAPIDS - Feyen Zylstra announced the company has been chosen to establish an Innovation Center by the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Institute. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, CESMII seeks to rapidly accelerate the development and adoption of Smart Manufacturing principals to drive sustainable manufacturing efficiencies, improve energy consumption, and achieve real-time business

By |2022-02-13T19:10:49-05:00February 13th, 2022|Industry 4.0|

42 Percent Of Michigan Workers Jobs Are At High Risk Of Automation

DETROIT - According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Oxford University, 42 percent of U.S. workers are at high risk of losing their jobs to automation. Why? Machines do not call out sick or spread disease and can replace workers to aid in social distancing. While some jobs and tasks, especially those

By |2022-02-13T18:09:32-05:00February 13th, 2022|Industry 4.0|

New Energy Report Focuses On ITC Building GRID To Meet Growing Electrical Demand

ANN ARBOR - ITC Michigan is the middle business between electric utilities and consumers of electricity - households and businesses. Simon Whitelocke, the ITC Michigan president, joins MITech TV to kick off an educational series, the ITC Energy Report, that will explain not only what ITC does, but the challenges ITC and the electric Grid

By |2022-02-07T09:14:28-05:00February 7th, 2022|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Launches Connex Michigan To Strengthen Industry 4.0 Supply Chain

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has announced it has become the sixth state to join CONNEX, designed to strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain in Industry 4.0. Michigan joins Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma and Utah. In each state, the platform is managed by an MEP center to provide a coordinated

By |2022-02-06T17:27:31-05:00February 6th, 2022|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|

Five Tips For Running A Great Manufacturing Business

DETROIT- For those who are passionate about helping their country and making money in the process, there are few jobs out there as rewarding as working in the manufacturing industry. Being able to make products that change people's lives can be an immensely satisfying job, making it an attractive industry for self-starting people who want

By |2024-07-19T14:24:01-04:00February 3rd, 2022|Industry 4.0|

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Brings Supply Chain Support To Manufacturers

PLYMOUTH  – The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center  has announced it has become the sixth state to join CONNEX, designed to strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain in Industry 4.0. Michigan joins Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma and Utah. In each state, the platform is managed by an MEP center to provide a coordinated approach

By |2022-01-31T16:45:15-05:00January 31st, 2022|Industry 4.0|

Ford Says It Will Generate $45 Billion From EV Delivery Vans, New Services

SONOMA, Calif.— Selling vehicles is just the first step in Ford's plans to make money off its first electric delivery van that the automaker is rolling out this month. Between plans to sell 150,000 electric Transit commercial vehicles annually from 2023 onward (after building fewer to sell the first year) and creating "charging depots" to help customers manage

By |2022-01-31T16:44:56-05:00January 31st, 2022|Auto Tech, Featured, Industry 4.0|

General Motors To Invest $7 Billion In Four Michigan Factories, Including EV Battery Plant

LANSING – General Motors announced Tuesday it will spend $7 billion on four factories, including some $2.6 billion in the Lansing area to build electric vehicle batteries. Another $4 billion will be invested to convert its existing factory in Orion Township to make electric pickups. GM also plans to spend about $500 million to upgrade

By |2022-01-25T17:04:16-05:00January 25th, 2022|Featured, Industry 4.0|