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Industry 4.0 Innovation Shines at MMA Ops Conference
The Industry 4.0 Accelerator had an outstanding day at the MMA Operations Conference on April 17 at the Lansing Center, where innovation and collaboration took center stage.
zachk
May 51 min read
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Japanese Startups Look to the U.S. Midwest for Expansion as JETRO Selects Industry 4.0 Accelerator to Lead Manufacturing Tech Program
The Industry 4.0 Accelerator 133 W Michigan Ave Jackson, MI 49201 www.i40accelerator.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2025 The...
Brandon Marken
Apr 303 min read
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ProMat Show Recap 2025
The manufacturing and supply chain community came together for a record-setting ProMat exhibition, according to show producer MHI.
zachk
Apr 33 min read
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Industry 4.0 Accelerator Hosts 2nd Annual GM Innovation Day Trade Show—Twice the Size, Twice the Impact
The Industry 4.0 Accelerator , in partnership with General Motors , hosted the 2nd annual GM Innovation Day Trade Show , showcasing...
zachk
Mar 191 min read
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Industry 4.0 Accelerator’s Innovation Expo with Ford – Meeting Manufacturing Challenges with Curated Solutions
On October 31 and November 1, the Industry 4.0 Accelerator and Ford Motor Company co-hosted the third annual Innovation Expo at Detroit’s...
zachk
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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MEMA's Automotive Insiders with i4.0 Accelerator EIR Joe LaRussa
Host Jason Stein sits down with Joe LaRussa, owner of Supremo Consulting and the expert in residence at the Industry 4.0 Accelerator.
zachk
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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Bridging Japan and the U.S.: Inside the Industry 4.0 Accelerator’s Global Startup Program with JETRO
The Industry 4.0 Accelerator recently celebrated the graduation of eight advanced manufacturing startups from Japan as part of our Global...
Brandon Marken
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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Showcasing Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at Manufacturing in America
The Industry 4.0 Accelerator, a program run by Lean Rocket Lab in Jackson, MI, and the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological...
zachk
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Industry 4.0 Accelerator Program Wins Global Acceleration Challenge Award with JETRO
The Industry 4.0 Accelerator 133 W Michigan Ave Jackson, MI 49201 www.i40accelerator.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Industry 4.0 Accelerator...
Brandon Marken
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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EIR Spotlight: Joe LaRussa, PE
Joe LaRussa, PEOperations & Policy Consultant, Strategic Planner, SpeakerFarmington, Michigan, United States Joe LaRussa is a dynamic and...
zachk
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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Automate 2024 - Show Recap
ForwardXRobotics Mike Folster from the Industry 4.0 Accelerator speaks with Michael Xu, Business Development Manager with Forward...
Brandon Marken
May 15, 20243 min read
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Industry 4.0 Accelerator - Automate 2024 Preview
Show Overview The industry 4.0 Accelerator team is looking forward to the upcoming Automate Show in Chicago at McCormick Place - May 6-9....
Brandon Marken
Apr 26, 20243 min read
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I40 Accelerator - MODEX 2024 Recap
According to event organizer HMI, MODEX 2024Â saw a record-shattering number of registered manufacturing and supply chain professionals,...
Brandon Marken
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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Recap: MMA Operations Conference Spotlights Innovation in Michigan Manufacturing
Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) recently hosted the MMA Operations Conference at The Lansing Center on March 14th, bringing...
zachk
Mar 29, 20241 min read
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GM Innovation Day Recap: A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Technology
GM Innovation Day, hosted at GM's Tech Center in Warren, MI, was a resounding success, drawing over 500 GM engineers eager to explore the...
zachk
Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Unveiling the Future: Understanding the Essence of Industry 4.0
In a world propelled by technological advancements, the term "Industry 4.0" has become a buzzword in discussions surrounding the future...
Brandon Marken
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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Revolutionizing Manufacturing: The Power of Video Assembly Analysis Powered by AI
Video Assembly Analysis powered by AI in manufacturing is a technology that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to analyze...
zachk
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Khenda: Redefining Productivity and Efficiency with AI-driven Continuous Improvement Platform
Khenda, a tech company that recently relocated from Turkey to Ann Arbor, MI, is making waves in the world of artificial intelligence....
zachk
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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EIR Spotlight - Ryan Cahalane
Ryan Cahalane's journey through life has been a remarkable tapestry woven with diverse experiences, a deep-rooted passion for family, a...
Brandon Marken
Oct 11, 20232 min read
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Huge Welcome to Olis Robotics and the Future of Industrial Robot Technology
We are excited to announce the newest addition to our i4.0 Accelerator's Tech Portfolio Companies: Olis Robotics! Industrial robots have...
zachk
Sep 8, 20231 min read
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