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Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) for North America and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus. We facilitate public-private partnerships by connecting industry, education and government to fuel Michigan's economy.
If you think the topic of 3D printing seems confusing or overwhelming, you’re not alone. There’s a lot to consider. But the more you learn the clearer the picture will become. A good place to start is becoming familiar with the different additive manufacturing (AM)...
Whether it be a jig, clamp, welding fixture, or vise, fixturing is essential to certain manufacturing processes. Fixturing aims to hold, support, position, or secure workpieces, facilitating accurate and consistent results. Fixturing techniques lead to greater...
On July 1, Sen. Elissa Slotkin toured the Project DIAMOnD Digital Transformation Center in Auburn Hills to see how Michigan manufacturers are using 3D printing to solve real-world challenges. During the tour, Slotkin saw Project DIAMOnD's industrial-grade 3D printers...
Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) is a versatile 3D printing technology that builds durable, high-precision polymer parts layer by layer, offering manufacturers greater design freedom, production efficiency, and scalability for industries ranging from aerospace to healthcare.
Fixturing is fundamental to manufacturing precision, and 3D printing is helping manufacturers create faster, more cost-effective, and highly customizable fixtures that improve accuracy, productivity, and quality.
U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin visited Project DIAMOnD’s Digital Transformation Center to see how Michigan manufacturers are using industrial 3D printing and the Project DIAMOnD Marketplace to drive innovation, strengthen small businesses, and expand advanced manufacturing across the state.
