LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced 24-small manufacturers around Michigan, including one in Baraga County, have been awarded a total of $559,005 to help them adopt Industry 4.0 technologies. The funds are part of the $3-million Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Grant program.
L’anse Manufacturing And Technology, Inc. will receive $25,000.
Launched at the end of 2020, the state’s Industry 4.0 initiative has reached more than 2,120 small manufacturers statewide through programming, events, training, and technology assessments.
Grant applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are allocated. To learn more about the program and to view the grant application, visit: michiganbusiness.org/industry4-0/grant.