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With the first quarter of 2015 under our belt, several aspects of the manufacturing industry have gained momentum. These trends are expected to continue and rapidly impact 21 st   century manufacturing around the globe.   Industry Growth for the U.S. & Mic...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/April-2015/Industry-Update-Four-Hot-Trends-in-U-S-Manufactu
Last modified - May 29, 2019

BY: REBEKAH MCCARTER Recently, manufacturers have been tasked with managing new challenges related to supply chains and talent shortages in addition to dealing with long-standing problems like optimizing efficiency and profitability. For some, an answer to these challeng...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/June-2021/Microfactories-The-Future-of-Manufacturing-or-Just
Last modified - July 28, 2021

As costs continue to rise and customers repeatedly seek price reductions, it’s no surprise that manufacturing profits are feeling the pinch. That’s why it’s critical for businesses to look into environmental performance as a means to save money. Read the full article provide...

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Last modified - May 05, 2022

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...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/April-2013/Hand-Out,-Hand-Up-The-Revitalization-of-Manufactu
Last modified - June 07, 2019

The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) has announced the addition of Chuck Werner and Andy Nichols to its Lean/Six Sigma and Quality teams. Werner was named Lean Program Manager while Nichols joined as a Quality Program Manager. 

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/The-Center-Adds-Lean-Six-Sigma-and-Quality-Experts
Last modified - May 05, 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 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

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