Automation Alley’s 2019 Technology in Industry Report looks at...
Summary
The report combines research from Michigan and Canadian universities, with corporate partner insights, and is comprised of emerging trends, challenges, opportunities, case studies and implications for industry. New to the report this year were findings on Automation Alley’s proprietary Velocity Index™, which illustrates the maturity of Industry 4.0 technologies and their expected rate of growth within the automotive, medical, retail and aerospace sectors to determine the risks associated with investment. Other key findings and action items in the report, which were delivered at the event by Automation Alley Senior Director Cynthia Hutchison, include five strategic steps for the Industry 4.0 journey: We now have a deeper understanding of the barriers that can impede that leadership and will continue to work with our manufacturing and education communities, as well as state government, to plan additional programming and targeted initiatives to address them.” The mission of Automation Alley is to position Michigan as a global leader in Industry 4.0 by helping our members increase revenue, reduce costs and make strategic decisions during a time of rapid technological change.