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Automation Alley is Michigan’s leading nonprofit technology and manufacturing business association, connecting industry, academia and government to fuel Southeast Michigan’s economy and accelerate innovation. Automation Alley focuses its efforts on innovation and technology, entrepreneurship, talent development, defense and international business, providing resources, funding and actionable intelligence to help our members grow and prosper in the digital age.
We serve businesses focused on technology and manufacturing -- from startups to large corporations -- with activities in Michigan.
The mission of Automation Alley is to position Southeast Michigan as a global leader in Industry 4.0 by helping our members increase revenue, reduce costs and think strategically as they keep pace with rapid technological changes in manufacturing.
For more information, visit automationalley.com.
We serve businesses focused on technology and manufacturing -- from startups to large corporations -- with activities in Michigan.
The mission of Automation Alley is to position Southeast Michigan as a global leader in Industry 4.0 by helping our members increase revenue, reduce costs and think strategically as they keep pace with rapid technological changes in manufacturing.
For more information, visit automationalley.com.
Overview
Location
United States, Michigan, Troy
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 248-457-3200
Founded date
1999
Investment Type
Accelerator
Mentions in press and media 23
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| Feb 23, 2026 | Automation Alley Expands Industrial 3D Printing Access for SMEs | Michigan organization supporting advanced manufacturing Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD has made its Digital Transformation Center (DTC) available to companies beyond its membership network. Businesses can now submit 3D printing orders, ... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Governor Whitmer And Michigan Strategic Fund Approve Major Investments For Expanding Housing, Innovation, And Manufacturing | Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board have approved a series of new projects to strengthen Michigan’s housing infrastructure, innovation ecosystem, and advanced manufacturing capacity. The initiatives include... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Project DIAMOnD Launches Marketplace to Expand Distributed 3D Printing in Michigan | Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing network led by technology accelerator Automation Alley and funded by Oakland County, has launched a new marketplace for additive manufacturing. The platform allows companies to submit jobs that are produced co... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook focuses on the Connection Between Big Data and Internet of Things | Automation Alley logo "Transformative Synergy: Exploring Big Data and IoT" is the seventh in a series of playbooks from the Integr8 roundtable series TROY, Mich., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Automation Alley's seventh playb... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook focuses on the benefits and adoption of digital twins in manufacturing | Automation Alley logo "Diving into the Digital Realm: Harnessing the Power of Digital Twins" is the sixth in a series of playbooks from the Integr8 roundtable series TROY, Mich., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Automation Alley... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook focuses on the power and benefits of additive manufacturing | New playbook focuses on how additive manufacturing continues to revolutionize the traditional design process and how manufacturers successfully adopt and use the technology. "Shaping Tomorrow: Additive Manufacturing" is the third ... |
| Sep 30, 2022 | We've got you covered: Festo Didactic and SICK release new curriculum for Robot Safety Awareness | Ted Rozier- Festo Didactic, Director of Engineering and Brian Sellers, SICK, Industry Marketing Manager at IMTS Student Summit presenting the Safety Awareness Training Package EATONTOWN, N.J. (PRWEB) September 30, 2022 Smart Technology is r... |
| Sep 12, 2022 | IMTS 2022: Student Competition & I4.0 Learning Experience “Industry 4.Core: Embracing the Journey from Mechatronics to Industry 4.0” | Festo Booth at IMTS 2022 CHICAGO (PRWEB) September 12, 2022 Festo Didactic, Siemens and SICK Safety are teaming up at this year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. The trio is building awareness around the excit... |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Researchers combine digital watermarking and blockchain to protect 3D printing IP | Researchers from the University of Exeter Law School have patented a watermarking technology for use with 3D printing which they claim will “revolutionize” how 3D printed objects can be distributed, traced, and searched for. The team, led b... |
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FAQ about Automation Alley
When was Automation Alley founded?
Automation Alley was founded in 1999.
What has the press written about Automation Alley?
Parsers VC has collected 23 articles mentioning Automation Alley, among them “Automation Alley Expands Industrial 3D Printing Access for SMEs” (Feb 23, 2026) and “Governor Whitmer And Michigan Strategic Fund Approve Major Investments For Expanding Housing, Innovation, And Manufacturing” (Oct 29, 2025).
Is Automation Alley still active?
Yes, Automation Alley is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 12, 2026.