Ep.2 - Tom Kelly Executive Director and CEO, Automation Alley

A fast-paced discussion about global competition, manufacturing and getting on board with Industry 4.0.

For our second episode, The Michigan Opportunity had the pleasure of having a fast moving and informative discussion with Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO of Automation Alley. He discusses what the key to the future of global trends are and what will help keep Michigan a leader in manufacturing.  He explains why Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus.  He will enlighten us about the digital transformation and what it can mean for workforce opportunities to Michigan’s talent workforce.  He touches on the unique economic ecosystem of industry, academia and government working together in the state as well. You can also read the transcript of our conversation.