So, Detroit is getting a new neighbor — and no, it’s not another shawarma spot (though we wouldn’t complain). Apple just announced they’re opening the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit on August 19, and it’s all about helping U.S. businesses level up with AI, smart manufacturing, and automation.
Now, we know what you’re thinking: “That’s cool, but what’s it got to do with Dearborn?”
Habibi… everything!
Dearborn is full of small and medium-sized businesses — from family-owned factories to tech startups in basements — and guess what? The academy’s free workshops are designed exactly for companies like ours. They’ll be teaching how to:
- Use machine learning and deep learning to make smarter products.
- Automate production (so you can finally stop arguing with the old conveyor belt).
- Use data to improve quality (because customers can spot a bad batch from a mile away).
Apple’s teaming up with Michigan State University for this, so we’re talking serious expertise here. And even if you can’t make the trip every week, they’re offering virtual programming later this year — including project management and process optimization courses.
Bottom line: whether you’re a Dearborn gearhead, a code wizard, or just someone with a big idea, this could be your chance to put Dearborn-made products on the national stage.
Oh, and did we mention it’s free? Yalla, no excuses.
Source: Apple Manufacturing Academy opens in Detroit on August 19 – Apple
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