Industry 4.0 Team

As MMTC’s Manufacturing Services Director, Bob Scipione oversees the teams responsible for delivering training and consulting services to Michigan manufacturers, as well as MMTC’s internal operations team. He works with small and medium-sized companies to strengthen their operations through quality management, Lean practices, leadership development, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Bob previously served as MMTC’s Industry 4.0 Program Manager and Manufacturing Services Manager. In those roles, he helped manufacturers evaluate new technologies, develop implementation strategies, and connect investments in people, processes, and equipment to measurable business results. Today, he continues to lead MMTC’s work in practical Industry 4.0 and AI adoption.

Professional Experience
Before joining MMTC, Bob was a Senior Controls Engineer at Inovision Inc., where he worked with global manufacturers on automation projects, including robotic system testing and installation, software integration, major development projects, and plant launches. He brings extensive experience in manufacturing automation, controls engineering, and software development to his work with Michigan manufacturers.

Education
Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Engineering Sciences with a concentration in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University. He is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business.

PUBLICATIONS
Be Clear About What You Plan to Solve With Automation 
How Can AI Help My Company?
Attracting a Younger Workforce with Industry 4.0
Custom Designs With 3D Printing
Your New Coworker: The Collaborative Robot
Got Skills? Get Ready to Adopt Industry 4.0 Technology