Detect-It Hosts Aerospace and Defense Technology Showcase
Detect-It was happy to host a Technology Review on March 25 to showcase its latest software for the Aerospace and Defense and Security Industries.
The review was a success with many positive comments coming from our guests.
We would like to thank:
Armend Topllari from Senator Kevin Hertel’s Office,
Bryce Webster from Senator Michael Webber’s Office,
The MI Aerospace and Defense Caucus,
Bob Honeyman from MI Small Business Center,
Greg Doyle and Glen Satori from Oakland County,
Salem Habhab from Oak Park,
MDASA
Macomb County Commissioner Don Vansyckel
State Representative Mike McFall
State Representative Donavan McKinney
General Doug Slocum
Deputy Director John Geisler, MAMA
Carl Berry, Don Morris, Stacy Edwards - NAIAS Security Services
Senator Michael MacDonald
Thank you to all for making our event a success.
Detect-It Endorsed by Michigan Aerospace and Defense Caucus
The Michigan Defense & Aerospace Caucus is an official, bi-partisan caucus within the legislature of the State of Michigan. Formed in 2019, the purpose of the Caucus is to re-brand and promote the State of Michigan as a leading location for defense and aerospace activities, including for the private-sector space industry. The structure of the Caucus includes multiple non-legislative advisory committees that provide advice to legislative policy makers and help communicate the Caucus's policies through the communities comprising the various advisory committees. The Caucus has close relationships with all of the major military service organizations, such as the Air Force Association, the Association of the United States Army and others.
March 7, 2024
To Whom It May Concern,
As the Co-Chairman of the Michigan Aerospace and Defense Caucus, I am happy to reach out to you and inform you of some significant developments happening in Michigan. Specifically, in the ever-growing and expanding field of Aerospace and Defense and Artificial Intelligence. Michigan is one of the nation's leaders in the development, manufacturing, testing, and implantation of advanced solutions for our ever-evolving and changing world.
Detect-It was founded in 2020 to serve US business with Artificial Intelligence Technology. Detect-It Technology has been a game changer for Michigan/global businesses and provides them with innovative industry 4.0 solutions. Detect-It is a Michigan-based company with its artificial intelligence software being developed in Oak Park, Michigan, and not in other states. Detect-It has won the 2021 Automotive News Pace Pilot Award and most recently helped the Magna Seating Division win the $2 million prize for 2024 Technology of the Year at its Global Leadership Conference held in Austin, TX. Detect-It is on the cusp of becoming a global Artificial Intelligence solutions provider and wishes to start scaling its operations in Michigan to provide support in the Aerospace, Defense, and Education sectors. Its defect detection and assembly verification technology will help Aerospace and Defense companies eliminate manufacturing defects and ensure the assembly quality of all parts going out their doors.
Detect-It is planning to work with Michigan-based integrators to help scale up their operations and provide the necessary support. Detect-It wishes to immediately help the children and the residents of Michigan by utilizing its Artificial Intelligence Technology to help create Zone Security, Threat Detection, and emergency alerts.
Currently, Detect-It is actively being recruited to relocate its operations to Colorado and Virginia. In order to scale its operations in Michigan, Detect-It will need $4.95 Million to hire I 0-15 high-wage employees, acquire the necessary infrastructure updates, and expand/acquire the necessary building space.
AI Technology is critical now more than ever as large public gatherings are becoming increasingly unsafe and the demand for 100% quality part verification is increasing among the Aerospace and Defense companies. As Chairman of the Aerospace and Defense caucus, I will work to address the needs of Detect-It to help facilitate its broad use in Michigan, around the U.S., and the world by:
Advocating for matching funds for Aerospace and Defense industry investment if they meet all contingent criteria. Helping facilitate the hiring of highly talented, high-wage, salaried employees when necessary.
Sponsoring industry-specific legislation as needed.
Providing grant letters and letters of support from myself and fellow caucus members when necessary.
Aiding, when and if possible, in obtaining state and city of Detroit contracts and grants.
We believe that the goals of Detect-It are consistent with the mission and interests of the Aerospace Defense Caucus and encourage you to investigate its feasibility for yourself. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at (517) 373-0994.
Sincerely,
Michael Webber
State Senator
9th District
Lawrence Tech opens state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 laboratory featuring Detect-It software
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, Lawrence Technological University dedicated a new, advanced laboratory where students will learn all about Industry 4.0--and where they and their professors and industry partners will conduct groundbreaking research to advance the state of the art in manufacturing still further. The million-dollar-plus laboratory is formally called the Rockwell Automation/McNaughton-McKay Electric Co. I4.0 Robotics and Industrial Automation Laboratory. Besides those companies, other sponsors of equipment in the lab include Kuka Robotics; DeepView, a Rochester company that has developed an intelligent camera inspection system; and Detect-It, an Oak Park startup developing novel artificial intelligence workflow and inspection systems.
Detect-It awarded the Best Industry 4.0 Emerging Technology at Manu-Tech Pitch Day at Lean Rocket Labs in Jackson
Manu-Tech Pitch Day 2021 was held on December 8, 2021 and provided insight into breakthrough technology that is enabling operational resiliency for our Michigan manufacturing firms. The event featured best-in-class technology from companies in the Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator. The event also included a fireside chat with Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly and MEDC Chief Business Development Officer and Executive Vice President Josh Hundt as well as a round table discussion with Michigan manufacturing industry 4.0 thought leaders. Participants were also given an overview of the Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator powered by LTU Centrepolis and Lean Rocket Lab. Detect-It was awarded the Best Industry 4.0 Emerging Technology.
Detect-It LLC takes home Best Manufacturing Technology award at the Centrepolis Accelerator Annual Client Awards
The Centrepolis Accelerator hosted their Annual Client Awards on December 15, 2021 which recognized their clients’ accomplishments in product commercialization, I4.0 manufacturing, and cleantech & circular economy technologies over the past year. Detect-It took home this year's Best Manufacturing Technology award.
Detect-It Wins 2021 Automotive News PACEpilot Award, Named one of ten “Innovations to Watch”
Detect-It Honored as Automotive News PACEpilot Award winner for 2021
September 30, 2021 10:45 AM
The Automotive News PACEpilot program honored 10 emerging innovations from both global suppliers and small startups.
PACEpilot recognizes innovations that have reached a working pilot demonstration phase but are not yet commercialized with a contracted sale.
"This year's class of award winners and honorees reflects the big changes that are coming at us," said Steve Schmith, director of PACE judging. "In our 27th year of the PACE program, it's striking to see how innovation is continuing to improve the auto industry."
The 2021 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovations to Watch:
Arbe: 4D imaging radar
CNXMotion: Brake-to-Steer
Detect-It: Coder-free AI enterprise software
Lear Corp.: 5G V2X telecommunications unit
Lear Corp.: INTU Thermal Comfort with ClimateSense technology
Nexteer Automotive: Steer-by-wire with stowable steering column
Noble Gas Systems: Conformable high-pressure hydrogen tank
Sonatus: Dynamic data management solution
Swift Navigation: Precise positioning
Vayyar: Automotive 4D imaging radar
Click HERE to read on Automotive News Website
Kevin Kerwin published in Ward’s Auto: AI’s Advantages in Automotive Manufacturing Growing
Click HERE to read on Wards Auto Website
Fox 2 Detroit Roop Raj interviews Kevin Kerwin at Motorbella 2021
Detect-It™ interview with Autoline Network at Motorbella 2021
Detect-It™ Featured in
Crain’s Business Detroit
AI startup Detect-It seeks to gain momentum in automotive sector
NICK MANES | July 30, 2021
Company works to bring proprietary artificial intelligence software technology to market
Focus now is pitching value proposition to mostly tier one suppliers
Startup wrapping up $5 million Series A venture capital fundraising round
"Artificial intelligence" and "machine learning" may be buzz words among corporate industrial executives, but an Oak Park startup sees opportunity to make them part of everyday work flow outside of the C-suite and right on the shop floor.
Detect-It LLC, which formed late last year, now seeks to bring its proprietary artificial intelligence software technology to market, targeting predominately tier one automotive suppliers. The message the company hopes to convey, according to President and CEO Kevin Kerwin: Those companies are in the business of manufacturing auto parts, not coding. Absent an application like his Detect-It software called Net Builder, companies would need to develop their own AI code, Kerwin told Crain's in an interview.
Click HERE to read on Crain’s website. (Note: Subscription required)
Detect-It™ Named a 2021 Automotive PACEpilot Awards Finalist
April 16, 2021 01:44 PM
Here are the finalists for the 2021 PACE and PACEpilot Awards
The Automotive News PACE Awards are now in their 27th year
23 finalists from 20 companies have been named finalists for the Automotive News PACEpilot Awards.
The PACEpilot Awards, now in their second year, recognize pre-commercial, post-pilot innovations in the automotive or future mobility space, including products, processes, software and IT systems.
Judges will review the innovations, and the awards are to be presented Sept. 30 at a ceremony in Detroit.
"This year's class of PACE finalists showcases the rich innovation underway worldwide in the business of moving people and things," said Steve Schmith, director of Automotive News PACE Awards judging. "The finalists represent companies operating throughout the automotive value chain who are not only driving game-changing approaches to product development, but also reimagining the customer experience and creating new ways of generating revenue."
The finalists for the 2021 Automotive News PACEpilot Awards are:
Aira
FreePower wireless charging
Chandler, Ariz.
Arbe
4D imaging radar
Tel Aviv, Israel
CNXMotion
Brake-to-Steer
Grand Blanc, Mich.
Continental
Trailer hitch assist
Auburn Hills, Mich.
Continental Structural Plastics
Multimaterial EV battery enclosure
Auburn Hills, Mich.
Detect-It
Coder-free artificial intelligence manufacturing enterprise software
Oak Park, Mich.
GHSP
Grenlite antibacterial lights
Holland, Mich.
Global Safety Textiles
One-piece woven airbag
Maulburg, Germany
Lear Corp.
5G V2X telematics control unit
Southfield, Mich.
Lear Corp.
INTU Thermal Comfort with ClimateSense technology
Southfield, Mich.
Magna International
EtelligentReach advanced all-wheel-drive system for battery-electric vehicles
Troy, Mich.
Marelli
Indoor air-quality purification system
Auburn Hills, Mich.
Marelli
MFL transparent human-machine interface
Auburn Hills, Mich.
Nexteer Automotive
Steer-by-wire with stowable steering column
Auburn Hills, Mich.
Noble Gas Systems
Conformable high-pressure hydrogen tank
Novi, Mich.
PPG Industries
Precision coatings application
Ingersheim, Germany
Sonatus
Dynamic data management solution
Sunnyvale, Calif.
Swift Navigation
Precise positioning
San Francisco
Tenneco
Cold start thermal unit
Southfield, Mich.
Valeo Thermal Systems
e-Silentflow
La Verriere, France
Valeo Thermal Systems
FlexHeater
La Verriere, France
Vayyar
Automotive 4D imaging radar
Yehud, Israel
ZF Friedrichshafen
Self-supporting overhead airbag system
Northville, Mich.
Click HERE to read on Automotive News website. (Note: Subscription required)
Detect-It™ Joins NVIDIA Inception
May 12, 2021
Detect-It™ Joins NVIDIA Inception
Detect-It LLC today announced it has joined NVIDIA Inception, a program designed to nurture startups revolutionizing industries with advancements in AI and data sciences.
Detect-It is a software and services company that helps customers or other businesses implement AI or neural network technology in their products, their processes and their production systems.
NVIDIA Inception will help Detect-It™ to educate their customers in the industrial and manufacturing segment about the benefits they can receive from AI at a ground-floor level. From quality control and error-proofing systems to predictive maintenance and operator line-side assistance. Detect-It™ has discovered that AI can help in places that no one realizes yet. The program also offers Detect-It™ the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading experts and other AI-driven organizations.
"When I first heard about the Inception program at NVIDIA I knew Detect-It™ needed to be a part of it. Detect-It™ and NVIDIA are akin to each other in that we make the software and they make the hardware for AI development. It just makes sense for each of us to get to know the other better. Detect-It™ needs to understand what hardware advances and technology NVIDIA is coming out with, particularly at the Edge, so that we can educate our customers. In this fast-paced, evolving field, it's nice to be part of the "inside team.” We look forward to our partnership. It's going to be quite exciting." – Kevin Kerwin, CEO of Detect-It LLC
NVIDIA Inception is a program that helps startups during critical stages of product development, prototyping and deployment. Every Inception member gets a custom set of ongoing benefits, such as NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute credits, marketing support, and technology assistance, which provides startups with the fundamental tools to help them grow.