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.

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3D Printed Fixed-Wing Drone Design and Manufacturing Guide

by Stratasys | 3D Printing

Fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly used for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications that require long-range, efficient flight. As mission requirements evolve and production timelines shrink, manufacturers need faster ways to design,...

From Owner to Owner: How Praxis Business Brokers Guides Manufacturing Business Transitions

by Dennis Burck | Manufacturing

Selling a business can be a stressful thing to say the least. Valuation, finding buyers, untangling ownership and paperwork are serious tasks that leave a lot of sellers feeling stranded. This is even more so a problem with the complexity of a manufacturing business....

Succession Planning for Manufacturing Owners: Protecting Enterprise Value Before You Exit

by Rehmann | Manufacturing

You’ve spent decades building your manufacturing company. You’ve weathered labor shortages, absorbed supply chain shocks, invested in automation, and fought to protect your margins. But have you planned for the next chapter of your journey — whether that’s a...