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If you’re a small auto supplier (under 10 employees) navigating EV disruption and industry shifts, this is built for you.

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@ROKAutomation outlines secure connectivity principles for operational technology, helping manufacturers balance IT/OT connectivity benefits with cybersecurity protections that reduce operational, safety and infrastructure risks.

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Oakland University will host the 33rd Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition May 29–June 1, featuring 32 teams, expanded autonomous driving challenges and new student honors.

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Growth stalled? Join MetaOps CEO Ron Crabtree on June 4th for a free hands-on workshop focused on identifying business constraints, prioritizing improvements, and building a practical roadmap for scalable growth.

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Digital manufacturing initiatives succeed when operational discipline—clear standards, accountability, training, and communication—keeps pace with technology, ensuring innovation translates into sustainable business value rather than exposing execution gaps.

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See how Eku Brakes achieved full part-level traceability in cast iron production with CDOT Code starting from green sand molding. CDOT Code kept each disc identifiable through pouring, shot blasting, heat treatment, and coating—improving visibility, defect tracking, and quality control.

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This article from MetaOps®, Inc. explains how a Fractional COO can provide part-time operational leadership, helping organizations improve execution, align priorities, and address operational challenges without adding a full-time executive role.

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We’re still thinking about everything we saw at last week’s XPONENTIAL 2026. From breakthrough innovations to next-generation technology, the event showcased where the future of autonomy, robotics, and advanced manufacturing is headed.

Check out our latest article highlighting seven standout innovations from XPONENTIAL 2026 and the technologies that caught our attention most - https://t.co/IOSsObggRh

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At Xponential 2026 in Detroit, international and local leaders in drones, defense and autonomous technology showcased innovations ranging from autonomous cargo aircraft and counter-drone systems to medical delivery drones and advanced 3D printing — highlighting how the future of mobility, logistics and aerospace is rapidly taking shape.

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"Michigan has a choice to make. We can look at the rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data centers as something happening to us, or we can decide Michigan will help shape what comes next."

- Automation Alley CEO Thomas Kelly in Crain's Detroit Business

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ABS is the go-to for functional 3D printing, but UV exposure breaks it down outdoors. ASA was built to solve that. Similar strength, better weather resistance, and easier real-world printing. Here’s when to use each material.

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Automation Alley’s Community Events Calendar highlights events, workshops, webinars and convenings that support the advancement of manufacturing, technology and the broader digital economy.

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Michigan Technological University has launched the Dave House Computational Innovation Fellowship, a cross-disciplinary PhD program that funds and mentors doctoral students through joint engineering–computing research collaborations.

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Our newest Integr8 playbook, The Next Industrial Workforce: What Jobs Will the Future Demand?, brings together insights from manufacturing, technology, academia and government leaders to explore the future of workforce development in the age of AI and automation.

View the playbook here: https://t.co/ERGphmuevK

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Mid-market companies in 2026 can manage AI risks and unlock value by implementing a structured governance framework that emphasizes accountability, data integrity, compliance, and ongoing oversight.

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Eastern Michigan University highlights a new initiative aimed at expanding student access to hands-on, career-focused learning opportunities to better prepare graduates for in-demand industries.

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Academic institutions are urged to align curricula with industrial intelligence needs by integrating data, AI, and real-world applications to better prepare graduates for evolving manufacturing challenges.

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The future of manufacturing is being built right now.

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ESD-safe 3D printing materials incorporate conductive additives to dissipate static electricity, protecting sensitive electronic components during manufacturing and handling.

Read more from @3dxtech here: https://t.co/xETXkwg1l1