ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College and LEAD Prep Academy have signed a multi-year agreement for WCC to become the preferred educational partner of LEAD Prep Academy. LEAD Prep Academy, powered by the L.E.A.D Foundation and the Legacy Center Sports Complex, will open in May at the state-of-the-art sports complex in Brighton, 15 minutes north
LANSING – Four Tribal Nations filed a brief asking the Michigan Court of Appeals to overturn the Michigan Public Service Commission’s recent approval for Canadian oil giant Enbridge to build the Line 5 tunnel project beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The tunnel project would extend the operational life of the pipeline, pumping oil through the
HOUGHTON – MTEC SmartZone is pleased to announce the selection of six companies for its inaugural cohort of the AMMP Accelerator program. This initiative aims to support early-stage companies focusing on either advanced materials or advanced manufacturing sectors. Committed to fostering innovation, job creation, and positioning Keweenaw as a leading startup innovation hub in the
TROY – Automation Alley’s fourth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series is focused on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its potential to transform industries, enhance decision-making and foster innovation. Emerging technology continues to transform the world of production and creates an opportunity for companies that embrace it to gain a competitive advantage – but
BOSTON - We can only guess what surgery may look like in 50 or 100 years, but one thing will always be true: The patient and surgeon will always be at the center, according to Medtronic. And the same is true for surgeons and the technology they use. Surgical robotics isn’t about the bits or
GRAND RAPIDS - Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to the second annual Small Business Resource and Financing Fair from noon to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at the Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St. SW, in Grand Rapids. The free event is organized by the Michigan SBDC and takes place during National Small
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), Tuesday announced the launch of the Mobility Prototype Grant Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at accelerating innovation in mobility and electrification technology in Michigan. The grant program will provide funding and support to promising companies in the mobility and electrification sectors, facilitating product development
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit is celebrating 20 years since it officially opened its headquarters by releasing a special anniversary logo emphasizing its founding roots within Wayne State University (Wayne State) and its current alignment with the university. The 20th Anniversary logo marries TechTown and Wayne State branding elements into the design. TechTown Detroit’s blue logo
SOUTHFIELD - ISSA Motor City Virtual Meeting is scheduled for April 18 at 6 pm and will feature Chris Raber, Strategic Accounts Manager for Cribl. His topic is Data Management for Cybersecurity. Cribl will present on Managing Cyber Security and Observability data. How can organizations easily harness their data for insights and risk management, do so in
DETROIT - NIO’s 900V drive system rolled off the production line Wednesday, according to the Chinese EV maker. NIO’s (NIO) “Thunder” 900V electric drive system (EDS) can add over 150 miles (255 km) with a five-minute fast charge. Update: Lucid Motors reached out to Electrek to confirm that the electrical architecture of its Lucid Air stands at 924V. It has been
