Events
Technology in Industry Reveal 2020
The 2020 report, titled "Industry 4.0 in Focus," will feature a series of case studies and white papers written in collaboration with top academic and industry leaders on the trending topics impacting companies today. Industry leaders will tell their digital transformation stories and share best practices for Industry 4.0 implementation success.
Read MoreVirtual Investor Trek for Midwest Co.'s
Do you qualify ...As a startup focused in the Technology sector Plan to raise a Seed or Series A round of $1MM-$10MM within the next 3-6 months Have a developed MVP at a minimum Primary office based in the Midwest (IL, IA, IN, OH, MI, MO, MN, WI, KY)
Read MoreConnected & Automated Vehicles
Learn from leading researchers and expert faculty through U-M’s Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) short course. This comprehensive four-day course explores all things CAV through interaction.
Read MoreAutomation Alley's Integr8 Conference
Registration for Automation Alley’s Integr8 conference is now open. Join the digital revolution on Nov. 10 at Detroit’s TCF Center. Tickets include entrance to a variety of technology-focused breakout sessions, World Economic Forum AMHUB roundtable participation, breakfast, lunch, and keynote presentations from digital transformation advocates.
Read MoreDESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING
Dragon Innovation helps hardware teams navigate the path from a prototype to high-volume factory production. Customers like Pebble, MakerBot, SharkINinja, Link by AKC, Moment, ReMarkable, and hundreds of others have used Dragon’s proven process, software, and deep expertise to understand manufacturing costs and schedules, find factories, manage production, and more.
Read MoreHOW TO OUTSOURCE BUSINESS PROCESSES: Adding Flexibility While Reducing Costs Through Managed Service
Forward-thinking professionals are outsourcing critical parts of their business processes to supply partners with distinctive core competency, enabling companies to take advantage of drastic improvements in not only cost, but in quality, reliability, and service. Learn why and explore options for your company.
Read MoreIndustry 4.0 – A Practical Start
Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) bring up visions of AI, millions of sensors and thousands of robots working in concert. In reality, there are practical, cost-effective efforts that can be made leveraging existing equipment, staff and systems. With nearly 20 years of IoT experience in manufacturing plants across the globe, Kors Engineering joins the Tech Takeover at Automation Alley to clear the fog on what you can do now to make you competitive today – and tomorrow.
Read More1Million Cups
Held the second Wednesday of each month, 1 Million Cups (1MC) is based on the notion that great ideas are discussed over a million cups of coffee. 1MC is not a pitch platform, nor is it a networking event. It’s simply a chance for 1-2 presenting entrepreneurs to tap into the knowledge and experience of the local community in a focused and encouraging environment. During each event, entrepreneurs have just six minutes to present their company or business idea (from newly formed up to 5 years old) to a room full of community members. For the next 20 minutes, the audience will ask questions, provide helpful feedback, and share similar experiences or support. Every 1 Million Cups event concludes with a question posed to the entrepreneur: “What can we as a community do to help you?” This cultivates the intention that 1 Million Cups chapters are created by the community for the community.
Read More4 Steps to Accelerate New Product Launches
How to Use the PACE Method to Bring New Products to Market with Less Cost, Time & Risk!
As the late Peter Drucker once said, we must “innovate or die.” Markets from consumer products to mobility to aerospace seem to shift daily, creating a difficult environment for leaders to bring new products to market while supporting current offerings that pay the bills. To address this common industry challenge, we conducted in-depth interviews of 126+professionals across 25 industries to uncover the specific actions which impact product time to market the most. We condensed these insights into a new four-step method for accelerating new product launches. In this webinar, we'll unpack the surprisingly simple tactics innovative companies deploy that provide dramatic results for accelerating new product launches.
Read More1 Million Cups
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held monthly via ZOOM during the Coronavirus emergency.
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