Foundation

Our Foundation members are laying the groundwork for the next generation of manufacturers.

Foundation Benefits

Leading the Way:

Automation Alley’s Foundation Members are an exclusive group of brands that are leading the world in promoting the fourth industrial revolution by providing solutions, curating the latest digital content, and developing strategic initiatives that are changing the way we do business.

Our network of technology, manufacturing, professional service, academic, and government entities work together to promote a software-first mindset that leverages the intersections of advanced technologies, systems and people around the region through successful technology integration.

Our Foundation Members make an impact through participation in working groups, roundtables, thought leadership, blogs, and white papers with a commitment to shared resolution for the biggest challenges to manufacturing. It is the vision of the members which enables the mission of the whole to be achieved. This shared vision is the foundation on which we work together to build a stronger future for Michigan.

How 3D Printed Anatomical Models Improve Surgical Planning in Hospitals: What the Latest Research Shows

by Stratasys | 3D Printing, Healthcare

As personalized medicine continues to shape healthcare, hospitals are seeking smarter ways to deliver more precise, patient-centered care. One of the most important innovations driving this shift is point-of-care 3D printing - producing 3d anatomical...

The New Mobility Paradigm

by Automation Alley | Mobility / Electrification

There is no shortage of noise around the future of mobility. Trade tensions, shifting tariffs, and fragile supply chains often create a drumbeat of doom for the automotive sector. Yet beyond the static lies a horizon of opportunity—hydrogen, EVs, autonomous vehicles,...

Michigan Small Businesses Benefit from Overseas Trade Missions

by Fox 2 Detroit | Economic / Global Trends

Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly spoke with Fox 2 on how small businesses benefit from Automation Alley trade missions. “We want to see our children stay here like everybody,” said Tom Kelly, the CEO of Automation Alley. “And we have to create vibrant communities. One...