Detroit summit sees solutions for growth across industries

Between the lines: The gathering was also a showcase for Newlab and the Michigan Central campus, a transportation and mobility hub for economic development and investment in new technologies.

• Newlab also hosted a "Reindustrialize Summit" this summer.

State of play: The event was hosted by US Center for Advanced Manufacturing, a 2-year-old nonprofit based in Troy.

• Mayor Mike Duggan and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist were among the scheduled speakers.

Zoom in: Executives from Carhartt, robotics company Fanuc America, Bedrock and GM Ventures participated in one of the panel discussions.

• The panelists highlighted sorting technologies that can be applied to the manufacturing processes for Carhartt clothing and electric vehicles.

What they're saying: "To see that some of the same challenges that exist in the apparel industry are problems that maybe have already been solved in other industries … is a pretty cool thing," Fanuc America president and CEO Michael Cicco tells Axios.