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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.
There's no question that smart factories are at the heart of the future of manufacturing. But what exactly is a smart factory, what technologies make it tick, and what makes it ‘smart’?In a nutshell, smart factories are manufacturing facilities that rely heavily on...
Karen Buscemi is the owner of Detroit Sewn, a full-service cut-and-sew manufacturing company located in Pontiac, Michigan. In this Tech Talk from Integr8 2022, Karen discusses her journey navigating the supply chain, automating on a budget, and staying competitive in the apparel market.
The goals of manufacturing in the future are essentially the same as they were at the dawn of the first industrial revolution – reduce cycle time, reduce errors, boost productivity, improve part quality, and increase profitability, but the tools to achieve these goals have drastically changed. During this tech talk, Rita will highlight how the culture of innovation at ZOLLER and their Automation Solutions are redefining Industry 4.0 practices in the complete management of one of the most critical and often overlooked areas of the production process – the cutting tool.
Smart factories are manufacturing facilities that rely heavily on digital technologies to improve efficiency and productivity. What exactly are the technologies driving this transformation? The Manufacturer breaks down what makes these factories tick.
