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.

Proposed Change Would Expand Allowable e-Bike Operation

LANSING - Operation of Class 1 electric bicycles on state park-managed nonmotorized trails open to bicycles would expand under a proposed Michigan Department of Natural Resources land use change that could go into effect as early as this spring. Under current Michigan law, only Class 1 e-bikes – e-bikes that are pedal-assisted and can go

From 3D To Outer Space: Register For WCC Youth Summer Camps

ANN ARBOR – Registration is open for Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) hands-on summer camps for area youth ages 5-18. e Seven camps are designed to motivate participants with fun activities ranging from NASA-affiliated space exploration and STEM-based problem-solving to archeological discoveries and Lego building projects. Each camp is conducted by instructors connected to organizations steeped

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Additive Manufacturing

TROY – Automation Alley’s third playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series is focused on how additive manufacturing continues to revolutionize the traditional design process and how manufacturers can overcome barriers to adopting and successfully using the technology. The insights for the playbook were gathered at a Feb. 14 roundtable discussion hosted by Automation Alley, which featured

By |2024-03-24T15:55:03-04:00March 24th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Death Ray Has Arrived: $13 A Shot Laser Weapon To Disrupt Defense Industry

WASHINGTON DC - Western missile defense capabilities are powerful but can be expensive to maintain against continued enemy fire. For example, the Standard Missle-2, which the U.S. Navy uses for air defense, costs over $2 million every time it's fired. In battlefields like the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, where Houthi rebels have put

By |2024-03-22T14:52:45-04:00March 22nd, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Breakthrough Therapy Obliterates Deadly Brain Tumor in Days

BOSTON - Brain scans of a 72-year-old man diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of cancer known as a glioblastoma have revealed a remarkable regression in his tumor's size within days of receiving an infusion of an innovative new treatment. Though the outcomes of two other participants with similar diagnoses were somewhat less positive, the case's success still

By |2024-03-21T15:53:34-04:00March 21st, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

TrialAssure Offers Anonymize 3.0 That Uses Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence To Share Info

CANTON – Pharmaceutical technology company TrialAssure announced that its flagship product TrialAssure ANONYMIZE® 3.0 is now available. ANONYMIZE allows users across the pharmaceutical industry the ability to perform data, document, and image anonymization and redaction using machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), and artificial intelligence (AI) to share information with confidence, knowing that patient

By |2024-03-21T15:42:05-04:00March 21st, 2024|Artificial Intelligence|

Eaton Offers Next-Gen Fuel Tank Isolation Valve For Hybrid EVs

SOUTHFIELD - Eaton has launched its next-generation fuel tank isolation valve (FTIV) for hybrid vehicles. The new FTIV® is easier to mount, 27% lighter, 39% smaller and contains 24% fewer components than its predecessor. The gas engine in a hybrid vehicle does not operate continuously. As a result, hybrid fuel systems require special measures to address

By |2024-03-21T15:34:34-04:00March 21st, 2024|ESD|

ITC Holdings VP of Regulatory Affairs Discusses Support for Women in Energy

NOVI – In the March 18 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Purvi Patel, vice president of regulatory affairs for ITC Holdings. In light of Women’s History Month, Patel discussed her experience in the male-centric energy industry and what she is doing to support other women seeking careers in energy, both through her work

By |2024-03-22T11:54:01-04:00March 20th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, mitechtv|

The Profit Potential Of Private Label Supplements Revealed

The private label supplement industry is a rapidly expanding sector, offering a wealth of financial advantages to those who venture into this area. In a world increasingly focused on health and wellness, consumers are constantly seeking out supplements that offer high quality, convenience, and affordability. Private label supplements, such as those found at https://yourcbdwhitelabel.eu/private-label-supplements/, offer

By |2024-03-20T10:16:45-04:00March 20th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Michigan Tornado Drill Will Produce Sirens Statewide

LANSING - If you hear tornado sirens on Wednesday, don’t panic: Michigan is holding its annual statewide tornado drill. As part of Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging residents to participate in a voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20by

By |2024-03-20T17:18:43-04:00March 20th, 2024|Guest Columns|