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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Kettering University Cleared to Launch Nation’s First Accelerated Semiconductor Degree

by Kettering University | Education

Kettering University has received formal approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to offer its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Materials and Devices, officially advancing one of the first high-intensity undergraduate programs of its kind in...

Advancing Industry 4.0: Leveraging 3D Printing with Affordable Powders for Smarter Manufacturing

by Michigan State University | 3D Printing

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, continues to revolutionize manufacturing, bringing digitalization, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and real-time data monitoring to the forefront. Metal additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D...

Leading the Lean Way: Transforming Supply Chains with Leadership and Lean Thinking

by Automation Alley | Supply Chain

In today’s volatile global economy, manufacturers face unprecedented supply chain complexity. Labor shortages, cost pressures, and unpredictable demand have become everyday challenges. Amid this turbulence, Lean Thinking continues to offer clarity, stability, and...