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i4.0 Accelerator powered by Lawrence Tech University's Centrepolis Accelerator & Lean Rocket Lab

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

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.

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

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

05/05/2026

The future factory isn't coming. It's already here — and it's moving fast.

Just shared my full breakdown from Hannover Messe: what the biggest names in industrial tech are building, where AI is actually headed on the shop floor, and what U.S. manufacturers need to do now to stay competitive.

If you're in manufacturing, this one's worth the read. 👇

https://www.i40accelerator.com/post/hannover-messe-takeaways-the-factory-future-is-moving-faster-than-expected

04/30/2026

Last week at the MMA Operations Conference in Lansing, four AI-powered manufacturing startups pitched live to a room of Michigan manufacturers for the opportunity to win two awards: a Judges Award, decided by MMA member judges, and a People's Choice Award, decided by the audience.

The Industry 4.0 Accelerator pitch lineup:
→ Flexxbotics - Landed in NewLab - Software defined manufacturing for advanced machine tending
→ Beet - Michigan-HQ - Device Level Machine Monitoring
→ SkillReal - Israeli Startup Landed in Michigan - 3D dimensional and quality inspection
→ Mowito - Indian Startup Landed at NewLab - Tackling difficult applications for robotics

After morning exhibits, each team pitched to three MMA member judges and the full conference audience. The judges' panel and the People's Choice vote both went to SkillReal!

Thanks to MMA for giving these four startups direct exposure to our Michigan manufactures.

04/22/2026

This week, our team is over in Hannover, Germany for Hannover Messe — the world's largest industrial trade fair!

4,000+ exhibitors. 150+ countries. We'll be scouting the latest in i4.0, automation, and advanced manufacturing — bringing the best of what we find back to the Midwest.

Are you there? We'd love to connect!

04/21/2026

The i4.0 Accelerator has a packed event season, and we're just getting started.

Here's where you'll find us in 2026:

MMA Operations Conference — Apr 23 | Lansing, MI
We're bringing 4 AI-powered manufacturing startups (Beet, SkillReal, Mowito Robotics & Flexxbotics) for a live pitch event. Don't miss it.

Hannover Messe — Apr 20–24 | Hannover, Germany
Scouting the world's biggest industrial trade show for what's coming next in i4.0.

Automate 2026 — Jun 22–25 | Chicago, IL
North America's largest automation event — we'll be walking the floor for solutions that matter to Michigan manufacturers.

Advanced Manufacturing Expo — Jul 29–30 | Grand Rapids, MI
Our biggest showing of the year. Exhibit, startup showcases, 1-on-1 manufacturer consultations, and more.

Attending any of these? Drop a comment or DM us — we'd love to connect.

04/16/2026

We’ll be at the MMA Operations Conference next week!

Hosted by the Michigan Manufacturers Association, this event brings together manufacturing leaders from across Michigan to focus on operations, workforce, cybersecurity, and emerging technology.

The Industry 4.0 Accelerator is bringing four AI-powered startups to the show floor and pitch stage, each solving real challenges for manufacturers.

i4.0 Teams pitching:
⚙️ Mowito Robotics www.mowito.ai
⚙️ Skillreal www.skillreal.com
⚙️ Beet www.beet.com
⚙️ Flexxbotics https://flexxbotics.com

Come see what’s next in manufacturing AI, directly from the companies building it.

📍 April 23, 2026
📍 Lansing Center

Learn more: https://mimfg.org/operations

03/17/2026

The Industry 4.0 Accelerator will be at the MMA Operations Conference, hosted by the Michigan Manufacturers Association, an event that brings together manufacturing leaders from across Michigan to explore practical solutions, best practices, and emerging technologies improving operations, workforce development, and efficiency.

This year, we’re excited to host an Industry 4.0 Pitch Event featuring startups solving real challenges for manufacturers.

i4.0 Teams pitching:
⚙️ Mowito Robotics www.mowito.ai
⚙️ Skillreal www.skillreal.com
⚙️ Beet www.beet.com
⚙️ Flexxbotics https://flexxbotics.com

These companies will showcase solutions designed to improve productivity, automation, training, and operational performance on the factory floor.

If you’re attending, be sure to join us and connect with technologies shaping the future of manufacturing.

📍 MMA Operations Conference
📅 April 23, 2026
📍 Lansing Center

Learn more and register: https://mimfg.org/operations

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