Automation Alley’s first Integr8 Playbook focuses on global trends

“Navigating the Future: Global Industry 4.0 Trends, Standards and Policy” is the first in a series of playbooks planned from the Integr8 roundtable series

TROY, Mich., Jan. 31, 2024 – Automation Alley has published the first playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on global trends, standards and policies in Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at the January 10 roundtable discussion, which featured participants representing industry, academia and government sectors. 

“Navigating the Future: Global Industry 4.0 Trends, Standards and Policy” is available to view or download at https://www.integr8series.com/playbook/navigating-the-future. 

"As technology propels industries forward at an unprecedented pace worldwide, our playbook on Global Trends in Industry 4.0 serves as a crucial compass for navigating the diverse approaches of nations grappling with the challenges and opportunities of this new era,” said Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO of Automation Alley. “This playbook, and those to follow in our 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series, are the output of vital conversations around Industry 4.0. Automation Alley is honored to lead this discourse, fostering global collaboration in the face of political and social challenges. As a trusted source of information and insight, we look forward to guiding industries, academia, and government sectors toward a future marked by technological collaboration and shared prosperity beyond borders." 

The playbook provides a comprehensive overview of the current Industry 4.0 landscape and offers a prospective outlook and recommendations to help companies adapt to the evolving digital transformation trends in the years to come. Topics discussed include: 

• Setting global standards of excellence for Industry 4.0
• Challenges for Industry 4.0 collaboration worldwide
• The need for infrastructure readiness, technology deployment and cybersecurity
• Identifying industry trends to maximize the potential that new technology brings to the market
• Recommendations for government entities to effectively regulate and leverage the benefits of Industry 4.0
• Recommendations for educating and training the current and future workforce on the skills required to operate Industry 4.0 technologies 

Navigating the Future: Global Industry 4.0 Trends, Standards and Policy is sponsored by Wipfli, LLP and was created in partnership with Altair and MMA. 

The 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series offers invite-only roundtable sessions where leaders from industry, academia and government meet to discuss the opportunities and challenges surrounding various Industry 4.0 topics. Roundtable participation is limited so that attendees are better able to participate in meaningful discussions. Companies can find the full agenda and descriptions of each roundtable at https://www.integr8series.com/. 

About Automation Alley
Automation Alley is a nonprofit technology business association and Digital Transformation Insight Center focused on driving the growth and success of businesses in Michigan and beyond through innovation and automation. With a global outlook and a regional focus, we foster a vibrant community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through opportunities for collaboration and learning. Our programs and services help businesses develop the skills and expertise needed to effectively jumpstart or accelerate digital transformation. By bringing together industry, academia, and government, we aim to create a dynamic ecosystem that drives innovation and growth across Michigan.

 At Automation Alley, our mission is to help businesses thrive in the rapidly changing digital economy by equipping them with the knowledge, insights, and tools to develop a software-first mindset that leverages the power of automation, AI, and other cognitive technologies. We believe that by working together, we can build a stronger, more innovative, and more competitive economy for the future. Visit automationalley.com.

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With the topic of Automation Alley and Integr8 in mind, Chris Holman recently welcomed back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI.

Watch Tom share about 2023 highlights and big news for 2024 including a reformat for the popular Integr8, in the YouTube video shared below:

Chris looked to find out several things from Tom in their conversation:

What were some highlights from 2023?

            Trade Mission Program reached $2B in export sales creating 10,000 jobs.

            Launched our $2M Cybersecurity Center at Oakland University

            Launched Phase 2 of Project Diamond – a $15M Additive Mfg initiative in partnership with Oakland County.

What projects were initiated or continued?

            The US Center for Advanced Manufacturing continues to build our international presence in partnership with the World Economic Forum

Any big events of note?

            Completely revamped our website to make it easier to navigate

            We increased our manufacturing membership by over 500 companies and now exceed 2500 manufacturing members and 2800 total members from all corners of the state

            Integr8 gets a revamp for 2024, monthly content, and a big event in October, tell us those details

            Series of 12 roundtables, culminating in Industry Summit in October in Detroit

            Global trends, Workforce, 3D Printing, AI, AR/VR, Robotics, Digital Twin, Big Data, etc..

            Head to automationalley.com and click on Integr8 Roundtables at the top to request an invitation.

What trade missions are on tap for 2024?

            Heading to India January 26 2024 

            Off to Australia and New Zealand May 2, 2024

We also look forward to hearing from you in the MBN Speakers Series this coming September!

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