Industry 4.0

LIFT

Operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), LIFT is nonprofit 501(c)3 public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of Defense, industry and academia, part of the national network of manufacturing innovation institutes, driving the U.S. mobility sector toward the future manufacturing revolution to support our nation’s economy and enhance our national security.

Automation Alley

Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus. Automation Alley facilitates public-private partnerships by connecting industry, education and government to fuel Michigan's economy and accelerate innovation. Automation Alley helps businesses by equipping them with the knowledge to leverage advanced technologies, systems and people to jumpstart and accelerate a digital path to success.

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is an organization dedicated to supporting Michigan manufacturers to work smarter, to compete and to prosper. MMTC develops more effective business leaders, drives product and process innovation, assists with navigating through governmental and industry regulations, promotes company-wide operational excellence and fosters creative strategies for business growth and greater profitability.

Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator

Spearheaded by Michigan's Industry 4.0 Knowledge Center, Automation Alley, the Industry 4.0 Accelerator is the first of its kind in the United States. Powered by Centrepolis at Lawrence Tech University and Lean Rocket Lab in Jackson, the accelerator globally crowd sources the best-in-class Industry 4.0 manufacturing efficiency technologies to participate and partner with Michigan-based manufacturing firms.