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We are bringing the i4.0 Accelerator to Ford Field.On October 28, Manufacturing in America (hosted by Electro-Matic and ...
10/07/2026

We are bringing the i4.0 Accelerator to Ford Field.

On October 28, Manufacturing in America (hosted by Electro-Matic and Siemens) brings 1,000+ manufacturing leaders to Detroit, and we will be there in a big way:

Booth 209, a 10x30 space shared with four of our portfolio startups
An 8:00 AM pitch session in the Hall of Legends: The Practical Implementation of i4.0 Technologies
A front-row warmup for the opening keynote on the future of U.S. manufacturing

Registration is free. Come see what Industry 4.0 looks like when it is actually running on a plant floor.

Register: attendmia.com

Don't miss your chance to connect with the Industry 4.0 Accelerator at AME 2026!If you'll be at the Advanced Manufacturi...
07/24/2026

Don't miss your chance to connect with the Industry 4.0 Accelerator at AME 2026!

If you'll be at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo, make plans to visit us in the i4.0 Technology Hall.

Whether you're exploring automation, AI, robotics, or trying to move a smart factory initiative forward, our team will be available for one-on-one conversations throughout the event.

Be sure to attend Sanjay Kumar's featured breakout session: Why Smart Factory Pilots Stall: A Data Orchestration Roadmap for Manufacturers

📍 July 29-30
📍 DeVos Place Convention Center | Grand Rapids

Reserve your 30-minute discussion before the event:
https://link.leanrocketlab.org/widget/bookings/meet-with-the-i40-accelerator

Register today! https://ame2026.vfairs.com/en/registration-form

Our biggest event of the year is almost here, the Advanced Manufacturing Expo, July 29–30 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids...
07/21/2026

Our biggest event of the year is almost here, the Advanced Manufacturing Expo, July 29–30 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.

Come find us in the i4.0 Technology Hall. We'll be showcasing portfolio startups, hosting 1-on-1 conversations with manufacturers, and connecting the dots between technology and the shop floor.

Registration is FREE. Let's talk i4.0.

Will we see you at AME?If you're attending the Advanced Manufacturing Expo, stop by the i4.0 Technology Hall and meet th...
07/16/2026

Will we see you at AME?

If you're attending the Advanced Manufacturing Expo, stop by the i4.0 Technology Hall and meet the Industry 4.0 Accelerator team.

We'll be hosting one-on-one conversations with manufacturers looking to move technology initiatives forward and sharing solutions from innovative manufacturing startups.

Be sure to catch Sanjay Kumar's breakout session: Why Smart Factory Pilots Stall: A Data Orchestration Roadmap for Manufacturers

📍 July 29-30
📍 DeVos Place Convention Center | Grand Rapids

Book time with our team:
https://link.leanrocketlab.org/widget/bookings/meet-with-the-i40-accelerator

Don't forget to register for the expo! https://ame2026.vfairs.com/en/registration-form

We're heading to AME 2026.The Industry 4.0 Accelerator is proud to sponsor the i4.0 Technology Hall at the Advanced Manu...
07/07/2026

We're heading to AME 2026.

The Industry 4.0 Accelerator is proud to sponsor the i4.0 Technology Hall at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo.

Stop by to:
⚙️ Explore innovative Industry 4.0 technologies
⚙️ Meet with our team
⚙️ Discuss real manufacturing challenges and practical solutions

If you're navigating stalled technology pilots, disconnected systems, or wondering what to tackle next, let's talk.

📍 July 29-30
📍 DeVos Place Convention Center | Grand Rapids

Reserve a 30-minute discussion:
https://link.leanrocketlab.org/widget/bookings/meet-with-the-i40-accelerator

Register for AME here: https://ame2026.vfairs.com/en/registration-form

Will you be attending the Advanced Manufacturing Expo (AME) on July 29–30?As the sponsor of the i4.0 Technology Hall, th...
06/19/2026

Will you be attending the Advanced Manufacturing Expo (AME) on July 29–30?

As the sponsor of the i4.0 Technology Hall, the Industry 4.0 Accelerator will be on-site connecting with manufacturers, technology providers, system integrators, and industry leaders from across Michigan.

Many manufacturers are navigating challenges around fragmented data, disconnected systems, vendor fatigue, and technology pilots that never scale. That's why our team will be available throughout the event for one-on-one conversations focused on helping manufacturers move their Industry 4.0 initiatives forward.

Meet with:
⚙️ Zach Kraabel, Lean Rocket Lab
⚙️ Stacey Weismiller, Centrepolis Accelerator
⚙️ Mike Folster, Expert in Residence
⚙️ Sanjay Kumar, Industry 4.0 Accelerator Expert in Residence and former Senior Principal at Siemens

You can also join Sanjay Kumar's presentation:

**Data Orchestration Across the Manufacturing Tech Stack**
📅 July 30, 2026 | 12:00 PM

This session will explore why manufacturing technology initiatives often stall before delivering value and provide a practical framework for organizing data across the manufacturing technology stack. Attendees will leave with actionable insights they can bring back to their facilities.

📍 Advanced Manufacturing Expo (AME)
📅 July 29–30, 2026
📍 Grand Rapids, MI

Reserve a 30-minute discussion with the i4.0 team:
https://link.leanrocketlab.org/widget/bookings/meet-with-the-i40-accelerator

Learn more about AME:
https://www.advancedmanufacturingexpo.com

We're heading to Chicago for Automate 2026, North America's largest robotics and automation event.1,000+ exhibitors. 450...
06/12/2026

We're heading to Chicago for Automate 2026, North America's largest robotics and automation event.

1,000+ exhibitors. 450,000 sq ft of automation solutions. Our team will be on the floor identifying technologies worth bringing back to small and mid-sized manufacturers.

Attending? DM us — happy to connect on the floor.

We're proud to be the i4.0 Tech Hall sponsor at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2026!AME returns to DeVos Place in Grand...
06/11/2026

We're proud to be the i4.0 Tech Hall sponsor at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2026!

AME returns to DeVos Place in Grand Rapids on July 29-30 -- the Midwest's premier manufacturing event, and it's FREE to attend. Thousands of Michigan manufacturers, four specialized halls (Automation, Metalworking, MRO/Safety, and i4.0 Technology), keynotes, live demos, and hundreds of exhibitors all under one roof.

You'll find the Industry 4.0 Accelerator in the i4.0 Tech Hall -- stop by our booth to talk shop floor technology, smart factory adoption, and what's actually holding pilots back.

Come see us, explore the halls, and let's talk about what's next for Michigan manufacturing.

Register for FREE: https://www.advancedmanufacturingexpo.com/

Advanced Manufacturing Expo

The Industry 4.0 Accelerator is excited to welcome four new technology startups to the i4.0 portfolio.These companies ar...
05/20/2026

The Industry 4.0 Accelerator is excited to welcome four new technology startups to the i4.0 portfolio.

These companies are developing advanced solutions across robotics, AI, automation, inspection, and industrial intelligence, creating new opportunities for manufacturers looking to improve operations, efficiency, and decision-making.

⚙️ Mbodi AI
AI-powered industrial robotics using natural language instruction and generative AI.
Website: https://www.mbodi.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbodiai/
Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ELLb1R4Cjw

⚙️ AICA
Real-time AI ecosystems connecting hardware, sensors, and robotics control systems.
Website: https://www.aica.tech/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aica/
Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbf25nyJQzQ

⚙️ Humatics
High-precision positioning technology for autonomous robotics and material handling.
Website: https://humatics.com/milo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humatics-corporation/
Demo: https://vimeo.com/832394221/70f6f80576

⚙️ SprayVision
AI-driven robotic paint process optimization and automated inspection technology.
Website: https://www.sprayvision.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sprayvision/posts/?feedView=all
Demo: https://www.youtube.com/

These technologies represent the continued growth of Industry 4.0 innovation and the future of advanced manufacturing.

Learn more about the Industry 4.0 Accelerator: https://www.i40accelerator.com

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