Oakland County Diversification Newsletter, August 2021

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August 2021  |  Top Stories:

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center  |  Leaning into Industry 4.0  |  Automation Alley's Industry Report  |  Centrepolis Accelerator  |  Diversification Through Federal Contracting Program  |  2021 Michigan Israel Defense Delegation  |  Motor Bella at M1 Concourse  |  Michigan Mobility Funding Platform  |  Michigan EGLE  |  MICHauto Talent Attraction Campaign  |  India's Electric Vehicle Roadmap


A Message from Dom Holmes

Administrator, Emerging Growth & Innovation

Dom Holmes

Dear Colleague,

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We will be featuring news and resources as it aligns with our strategic focus on advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, digital technology, and mobility – with an emphasis on initiatives and activity for opportunities of growth to you or to share within your network.

 


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Advanced Manufacturing

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Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is here to help support your advanced manufacturing needs. Industry 4.0 – including automation, additive manufacturing, and the 'Internet of Things' – enable manufacturers of all sizes to stay efficient, profitable and competitive. Through the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center’s (The Center) free Technology Opportunity Assessment, small and medium-sized manufacturers can work with The Center’s technology experts to identify opportunities for improvement in their operations and ultimately create a custom roadmap to strategic technology adoption for maximum ROI. Get started here: inquiry@the-center.org

 

Industry 4.0

Manufacturing's Evolution: Leaning into Industry 4.0

READ: Manufacturing's Evolution: Leaning into Industry 4.0. “Industry 4.0 is not a substitute but a complement to lean manufacturing and serves as the next step in the evolution of manufacturing optimization and operational excellence, thanks in large part to artificial intelligence and Big Data…”

–Noel Nevshehir, Automation Alley.

 

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Automation Alley’s 2021 Technology in Industry Report now available

READ: Automation Alley’s 2021 Technology in Industry Report now available, debuting with new Automation Alley website. The 2021 Tech in Industry Report was prepared with support from Automation Alley’s Industry 4.0 academic and corporate partners that highlights several real-world Industry 4.0 success stories and features executive summaries and action items on the most pressing Industry 4.0 topics for small and medium-sized enterprises. They include: artificial intelligence, robotics, big data; 3D printing, 5G; supply chain disruption, cyber risk mitigation, Industry 4.0 diversity and equipping our digital workforce.

 

Centrepolis Accelerator

Centrepolis Accelerator

Centrepolis Accelerator has created the Industry 4.0 Accelerator which was awarded a technology readiness demo fund that is specifically designed to help catalyze technology demonstrations within Michigan's manufacturing community by sharing in the cost associated with testing early-stage industry 4.0 technology. Learn more and apply here: I4.0 Demo Fund.

 


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Aerospace/Defense

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Diversification Through Federal Contracting Program

Diversification Through Federal Contracting Program: The Oakland County Innovation & Growth team has recently launched the ‘Diversification Through Federal Contracting Program’ to help grow the supplier base and increase investment in companies throughout Oakland County. The intention of this program is to support Oakland County businesses diversify their customer portfolio, understand how federal contracting may fit into their long-range plans, and tools they need to win federal contracts. Save the Date: Defense Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Training is coming up on September 23, 2021, from 9:00–11:00 a.m.

For this and other upcoming training opportunities visit:
OakGov.com/DTFC

 

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2021 Michigan Israel Defense Delegation

2021 Michigan Israel Defense Delegation – The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator is actively recruiting for their Israel Trade Mission taking place from November 6-12, 2021, which includes attending ISDEF. Participating companies will have the opportunity to visit significant Israeli defense companies/organizations and connect with companies specializing in the latest equipment and technologies for defense. The Defense Delegation Application can be found here: surveymonkey.com/r/RL3RXV2

 


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Mobility

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Motor Bella at M1 Concourse, Sept. 21-26

Motor Bella at M1 Concourse in Pontiac: Oakland County welcomes Motor Bella to M1 Concourse in Pontiac, a showcase of super cars and innovative vehicle technologies. Oakland County Business Development team will be participating in the two Industry Days on September 21 and 22 along with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Tickets are available now.

 

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Michigan Mobility Funding Platform

The Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) have partnered to launch the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform aimed at providing vital grant funding to mobility and electrification companies of all sizes looking to deploy their technology in Michigan. The funding platform is designed to accelerate investment in solutions that create safer, more equitable and environmental conscious transportation for all Michiganders. Learn more and apply here: Michigan Mobility Funding Platform.

 

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Michigan EGLE

Michigan EGLE: Charge Up Michigan is an EV Charger Placement project that aims to build the infrastructure for DC fast charging stations in the state of Michigan.

 

 

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MICHauto Talent Attraction Campaign

MICHauto Launches Industrywide Talent Attraction Campaign to Improve Career Perceptions. MICHauto has launched a first-of-its-kind industrywide talent attraction campaign to raise awareness about and improve the perception of careers in the automotive and mobility industry among emerging talent.

 

India’s Electric Vehicle Roadmap & Investment Opportunities

India’s Electric Vehicle Roadmap & Investment Opportunities

Automation Alley hosts “India’s Electric Vehicle Roadmap & Investment Opportunities” on Wednesday, 18th August between 10:30am -11:30am EST/ 9.30am-10.30am (CST). Organized by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), along with Consulate General of India, Chicago, and supported by Automation Alley. For more details click here to view flyer or click here to register.

 


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