by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Jul 22, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence
When people talk about artificial intelligence, they usually focus on software, algorithms, and futuristic tools. But behind every AI model, every chatbot, and every autonomous system lies something far more grounded: physical infrastructure. From data centers to...
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Jun 24, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence
As Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing approaches continue to change the manufacturing landscape, most discussions focus on automation, data analytics and process efficiency. However, one area that is frequently overlooked is how smart technology and artificial...
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | May 19, 2025 | innovation
Implementing technology to support production and/or business operations at the wrong time is a recipe for disappointment, even if it’s the right solution. Premature investments often result in underutilized systems or insufficient staff support, while delayed...
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Apr 18, 2025 | innovation
For the past five years, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) has had the privilege of performing onsite Technology Opportunity Assessments at the small-to-medium manufacturers (SMMs) across the state. To date, we have sampled over 10% of all manufacturers...
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Mar 28, 2025 | Supply Chain
Since the time of Covid there has been continuous dialogue about challenges manufacturers face when trying to grow or diversify (multi-source) their supply chain. At Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), we spend a LOT of time on the topic. In fact, the...
