Summary
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.
Phoenix Contact introduces NearFi, a contactless real-time transmission technology. NearFi couplers can transmit up to 50 Watts of power and 100 megabits of data per second, all without physical contact. Many factory automation applications, such as robot tool...
In today’s environment of rapid change and uncertainty, your ability to make clear, confident decisions depends on more than just data access — it depends on alignment. Whether you're protecting the downside, positioning for upside or trying to stay agile in a...
The adage “Cash is King” remains one of the most important principles in business—especially in manufacturing. Cash keeps the doors open, machines running, and employees paid. But in today’s fast-moving, data-driven economy,...
Phoenix Contact pioneered a new connectivity solution with contactless data and power transfer.
Misaligned data across teams may look harmless, but it quietly sabotages growth, erodes trust, slows decisions, undermines AI ROI, and increases operational and cultural risk.
In today’s fast-moving manufacturing world, cash keeps operations afloat—but data is the queen that empowers smarter decisions, smoother supplier and customer agility, and stronger overall strategy.
