mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

NCMS Announces Winners Of The 2023 CTMA Technology Competition

ANN ARBOR — The US Air Force has been selected the Overall Award winner of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences 2023 Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities Technology Competition. The winning entry was for Ultrasonically Activated De-Paint Technology. Cumulus Digital Systems was selected the People’s Choice Award winner, for WeldScout: Intelligent Welding Inspections for Critical Infrastructure.”

By |2023-06-13T08:46:50-04:00June 13th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

MIT Engineers Built One-Megawatt Electrical Motor That Could Power Aircraft

BOSTON - Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have successfully created a one-megawatt motor which is a crucial stepping stone in making large electric planes in the future. The team has tested individual components of the motor and computed to show that it can generate one megawatt of output, a press release said. With

By |2023-06-12T13:41:34-04:00June 12th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

June 12: Cyber Threats, Toyota EV Plans, LTU Update, AI For Lead Generation

On MITech TV June 12, Dan Lohrmann updates the latest cybersecurity threats. Todd Remtema, Group Manager of Powertrain Calibration & Evaluation at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development, updates Toyota's EV plans. Matt Roush provides the latest headlines from LTU. Melih Oztalay provides details on a webinar that will look at using AI for

By |2023-06-12T12:17:54-04:00June 12th, 2023|Podcasts|

Comcast RISE Program Offers Small Biz, Money, Ads, Tech Support

PLYMOUTH - Comcast is offering small businesses a package of financial support and services to help each grow. Comcast's Rob Ponto explains in this video. The deadline to apply is June 30.  Each business selected will receive all of the following benefits: CONSULTATION Assessment of business and tactical planning; business to business coaching; and mentorship

By |2023-06-12T10:12:12-04:00June 12th, 2023|mitechtv, New Products / Contracts|

Cannabis-Friendly Credit Card Processing Offered By Desert Creek Ventures

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan cannabis community has had difficulty getting approval by credit card companies to pay for cannabis. Now with a new product from Desert Creek Ventures, a binary credit card processing system will let anyone use credit cards to pay for their purchases. William Shaw is introducing this legal financial process to

By |2023-06-12T09:11:03-04:00June 12th, 2023|Marijuana Business, News|

iHemp Michigan Seeks To Rebuild Hemp Industry, Seeks State Help

ANN ARBOR - The Hemp industry in Michigan thrived 80 years ago. Then prohibition came. Under the 2018 Farm Bill Hemp was made legal to grow again, but the rebirth has been rocky at best. Dave Crabill, president of iHemp Michigan, appears on MITech TV to talk about what's need to make Hemp thrive once

By |2023-06-11T12:51:46-04:00June 11th, 2023|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Lifestyle Factors And Prostate Cancer Risk Reduction

Numerous studies have suggested that a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer. These foods are abundant in essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health. Consider incorporating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and kale, which contain compounds that may help inhibit

By |2023-06-09T16:19:22-04:00June 9th, 2023|Guest Columns|

Toyota to Build New Automotive Battery Lab at Michigan R&D Headquarters Near Saline, Expanding Electrified Vehicle Development

YORK TOWNSHIP – Toyota Motor North America, Inc. announced Thursday it will invest nearly $50 million to construct a new laboratory facility at its North American headquarters to evaluate batteries for electric and electrified vehicles in North America. As part of its evaluation process, the new Michigan battery lab will ensure that Toyota's batteriesmeet North

University Of Detroit Mercy’s New STAR Center Will Create Healthcare Stars

DETROIT—Tucked away in University of Detroit Mercy’s (UDM) College of Health Professions on the McNichols Campus is a facility that looks like a working hospital. Wide hallways and doors accommodate the movement of beds from room to room. Large windows showcase machines that beep vital signs. Patients are treated for trauma while others give birth.