As featured in 3DPrint.com, Automation Alley is pioneering distributed manufacturing in Michigan by implementing Project DIAMOnD, a $25 million initiative that equips small and medium-sized manufacturers with 3D printing capabilities to enhance agility and responsiveness.
"Funded initially by grants from Oakland and Macomb counties, Project DIAMOnD has since distributed over 300 3D printers to Michigan manufacturers. These machines, primarily from Markforged, were selected due to their security features, including encrypted print files—an essential element for a digital manufacturing network. The initiative was intended not only to provide local companies with new manufacturing capabilities but also to establish a decentralized production network that could be activated during emergencies."
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