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On Monday, April 15 th , as many scramble to finalize last minute tax returns, manufacturers from across North America will be gathering in San Antonio for the “Revitalization of North American Manufacturing Conference,” sponsored by the Association for Manufacturing Exc...

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Last modified - June 07, 2019

The Michigan Economic Development Corp. is making a new push to place Michigan manufacturers ahead of the curve on Industry 4.0 technology. The MEDC has formed partnerships with Troy-based Industry 4.0 knowledge center Automation Alley and the Michigan Manufacturing Technolo...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/MEDC-makes-new-Industry-4-0-push-with-partnerships
Last modified - May 02, 2022

Manufacturing USA Sixteen different manufacturing innovation institutes across the nation comprise Manufacturing USA. These institutes are public-private partnerships that each have distinct technology focus areas but work towards a common goal: To accelerate U.S. advance...

https://www.the-center.org/Our-Services/Advanced-Technology/Manufacturing-USA
Last modified - January 13, 2023

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST)  Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)  program has awarded a total of nearly $12 million in first-year funding to 11 organizations, including the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, that will ope...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/NIST-Awards-$12-Million-to-MEP-Centers-in-11-State
Last modified - May 05, 2022

The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is partnering with Automation Alley for a segment of Integr8 breakout sessions called the Smart Technology Zone that are specifically tailored to help the supply chain better understand Industry 4.0. Those sessions include: Au...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Automation-Alley-sets-breakout-sessions-for-Integr
Last modified - May 02, 2022

Automation Alley’s signature Integr8 Industry 4.0 conference is returning to an in-person format Oct. 19 at the TCF Center in downtown Detroit. Integr8 is designed to bring together technology and manufacturing experts to elevate the conversation around the smart and connect...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Automation-Alley’s-Integr8-Industry-4-0-Conference
Last modified - May 02, 2022

BY: JOSH JOHNSTON The manufacturing industry has always been synonymous with innovation and change. But as we move further into 2025, the challenges and opportunities facing manufacturers, especially small to midsized firms, are larger and more complex than ever before. I...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/January-2025/Emerging-Trends-in-Manufacturing-for-2025
Last modified - January 08, 2025

Uncover Hidden Opportunities with a Manufacturing Waste Walk Knowing exactly where your organization’s pains lie can often be a challenging task. Having another set of eyes is often necessary in pointing them out.  This is why our experts developed an assessment called the m...

https://www.the-center.org/Our-Services/Operational-Excellence/Assessments/Opportunity-Assessment
Last modified - September 27, 2016

Chuck Werner has been with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center since July 2016. His areas of expertise are in Lean, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0 and Quality.  Professional Experience Chuck has accumulated 30 years of experience in manufacturing, most of it as a Tier ...

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Last modified - September 11, 2025

Chuck Werner has been with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center since July 2016. His areas of expertise are in Lean, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0 and Quality.  Professional Experience Chuck has accumulated 30 years of experience in manufacturing, most of it as a Tier ...

https://www.the-center.org/About-The-Center/Our-Team/Six-Sigma/Werner
Last modified - September 11, 2025