Project DIAMOnD has turned a funny business into a serious effort to help local manufacturers. The technology initiative created by Automation Alley and funded by Oakland County, Michigan, is helping businesses across various industries save thousands of dollars each year, including the producers of the oddball Moon Ring. Project DIAMOnD provided cutting-edge 3D printing technology that enables businesses to reduce their reliance on overseas support and bring production in-house, ultimately keeping manufacturing in the US.
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As Automation Alley’s Digital Content Editor, Dennis Burck manages Automation Alley's Industry 4.0 knowledge center, building relationships and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders, including Automation Alley members and partners, to develop and curate engaging content around advanced manufacturing and digital transformation. Dennis provides in-depth coverage, data-driven reporting and on-the-ground feature stories on the Industry 4.0 transformation. Dennis worked previously as a business journalist for The Construction Association of Michigan and as a reporter for The National Endowment for the Humanities.
