Automation Alley

Five curated roundtables and new networking mixers will explore digital transformation while emphasizing workforce impact across all technologies. Let’s get started. automationalley.com/articles/autom…

Manufacturers are moving beyond basic digitization and using AI to turn siloed factory data into real-time, role-specific guidance that improves quality, training, decision-making, and overall operational performance. automationalley.com/2026/03/17/ai-…

Automation Alley, Michigan’s Digital Transformation Insight Center, announced the launch of the Exit Excellence for Industry Leaders Webinar Series, a 10-part monthly program developed in partnership with GlobalAutoIndustry.com automationalley.com/2026/03/16/aut…

@Stratasys explains that food-safe 3D printing is viable for packaging tools, fixtures, line components, and some food-contact applications when manufacturers use certified materials, controlled industrial processes, and fully validated workflows rather than relying on material choice alone. automationalley.com/2026/03/13/a-f…

What happens when the dominant tools of an industry are fundamentally replaced after nearly a century of stability? Read more below automationalley.com/2026/03/12/ai-…

Automation Alley’s new playbook, “Vibe Manufacturing: Where AI Meets Additive,” is now live. Start with the foreword, then explore the full playbook. integr8series.com/integr8-2026-r…

Metrologic DCS explains how structuring 3D inspection plans directly from CAD and PMI data improves consistency, traceability, and digital continuity across the inspection workflow, enabling more reliable and repeatable measurement results. automationalley.com/2026/03/09/3d-…

Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly joined industry leaders this January for a panel discussion exploring the evolving landscape of manufacturing technology and the innovations shaping the future of the industry. automationalley.com/2026/03/04/det…

Siemens highlights how modern product complexity demands a unified CAD platform like Designcenter to replace fragmented tools, maintain data integrity, and accelerate cross-team collaboration from concept to production. automationalley.com/2026/03/02/go-…

The Michigan SBDC explains why accounting systems are prime cyberattack targets—and shares practical strategies like MFA, internal controls, staff training, and incident response planning to protect financial data and your bottom line. automationalley.com/2026/02/27/shi…

Discover the five overlooked aspects of obsolescence management and actionable steps to build a sustainable lifecycle management program. @ROKAutomation automationalley.com/2026/02/27/a-p…

Discover the five overlooked aspects of obsolescence management and actionable steps to build a sustainable lifecycle management program. automationalley.com/2026/02/27/a-p…

Markforged’s blog highlights how using industrial 3D-printed drone parts accelerates UAV development by enabling stronger, lighter, and more customizable components while keeping production and intellectual property in-house. automationalley.com/2026/01/26/sca…

Automation Alley was honored to welcome a distinguished Hungarian delegation through the Open World Program this week. We look forward to continued collaboration that advances international partnerships and supports the future of advanced manufacturing and economic growth.

Automation Alley’s DTC has expanded access to its industrial additive manufacturing services, making them available to non-member organizations in Michigan and beyond. automationalley.com/2026/02/24/pro…

Applied Generative AI, powered by services like Amazon Bedrock and implemented through Ankercloud’s tailored frameworks, is removing traditional cost and complexity barriers, enabling SMB manufacturers to deploy secure, production-ready AI solutions that enhance knowledge retention, supply chain resilience, and quality control. automationalley.com/2026/02/23/ai-…

@Stratasys explains how its additive materials and 3D printing technologies are aligned with global qualification standards—like IP ingress protection, IK impact resistance, and stringent military test protocols (MIL-STD)—to deliver rugged, real-world functional components. automationalley.com/2026/02/05/qua…

Join Oakland Schools and Automation Alley on 3/11/26 for the Career Readiness + STEM Conference. Keynote by Jennifer Brace of Ford Motor Company, followed by action-focused industry–education roundtables tackling Michigan’s workforce gap. automationalley.com/events/be-the-…

On March 3, join Automation Alley and University of Michigan-Flint for a roundtable on tech innovation, mobility, cybersecurity, and industry–university collaboration. Connect. Collaborate. Lead what’s next for Michigan. automationalley.com/events/u-m-fli…

By 2026, OT cybersecurity will shift from afterthought to backbone, driven by secure-by-design tech, cyber-literate workforces, and integrated safety. automationalley.com/2026/02/03/ot-…