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LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Secures $360,000 Grant From Walters Family Foundation

SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced that it has been awarded a $360,000 grant from the Walters Family Foundation. This funding will be instrumental in bolstering Centrepolis Accelerator's mission to support innovative hardtech startups and small businesses by providing access to seasoned Experts in Residence (EiRs). These EiRs, with over 20 years of

By |2024-07-30T14:43:04-04:00July 30th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

National Defense Organization Expands Headquarters In Ann Arbor To Bolster Defense Innovation

ANN ARBOR - The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. announced  the opening of its new headquarters in Ann Arbor. This expansion reflects NAMC's continued growth and its commitment to advancing defense technology and innovation. Over the past two years, NAMC has experienced significant growth, doubling its staff and outgrowing its previous office space. The move

Lear Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

SOUTHFIELD--Auto Tier 1 Lear Corp. has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, outlining the company's progress on its climate goals, sustainable product innovations, supplier sustainability efforts and inclusion initiatives. "Through hundreds of efficiency projects and the increased use of renewable energy at our operations around the world, we are pleased to report that Lear is making

Consumers Energy Foundation Donates $250,000 To Grand Rapids Nonprofit

GRAND RAPIDS--The Consumers Energy Foundation unveiled the Community Food Club of Grand Rapids as one of their 2024 People Award winners today, donating $250,000 to the nonprofit to alleviate food insecurity in the community. "Access to basic, affordable food is critical not only to sustaining individuals and families, but to ensuring whole communities thrive," said

By |2024-07-30T13:17:57-04:00July 30th, 2024|News|

Here’s How Technology is Transforming the Illustration Industry

Image Source The illustration industry, once dominated by pen and paper, has undergone a dramatic transformation thanks to the advent of digital technology. From the way art is created to how it's shared and monetized, technological innovations have reshaped every aspect of the field. Today's illustrators wield tablets and styluses with the same skill as

By |2024-07-30T16:46:53-04:00July 30th, 2024|Guest Columns|

J.D. Power: Wireless Network Keeping Up With Demand, Customer Problems Decline

TROY–With the increase of 5G phones and network technology, wireless customers are experiencing fewer problems, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study Volume 2. The reduction of problems has led to improved consumer perception of reliability and increased network quality satisfaction, the study found. “Despite a very public

By |2024-07-30T12:38:28-04:00July 30th, 2024|ESD|

Grain Management Completes Majority Investment In 123Net

SOUTHFIELD–Grain Management LLC announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of a majority investment in 123NET, a commercial and residential fiber internet, data center interconnectivity and colocation, and business voice services provider. Since its founding in 1995, 123Net has invested in Michigan’s infrastructure, partnering with communities and carriers to enhance fiber networks throughout

By |2024-07-30T12:38:28-04:00July 30th, 2024|ESD|

Winners Named In Michigan Virtual’s EdTech Pitch Event

LANSING—A Lapeer-based developer of affordable, hands-on STEM education kits for students earned the $10,000 first place prize in Michigan Virtual’s Michigan EdTech Innovation Pitch Contest July 18. MindWired Labs provides kits that lets learners build and program fun projects like alarm sensors and vending machines, developing knowledge of embedded systems and other technologies along the

By |2024-07-30T12:38:29-04:00July 30th, 2024|ESD|

Advanced Manuacturing Expo In Grand Rapids Focused On Industry 4.0

GRAND RAPIDS - Mark your calendars for the 2024 Advanced Manufacturing Expo, which will be held August 7-8 at Devos Place in Grand Rapids and focused on bringing many of the 12,000 manufacturing companies in Michigan up to speed on how I4.0 can improve efficiency.  Centrrepolis Accelerator CEO Dan Radomski joins MITech TV to provide

By |2024-08-10T19:25:42-04:00July 29th, 2024|Industry 4.0, Mobile MI|

Blood Test 90 Percent Accuracy To Determine Whether Memory Loss Due To Alzheimer

SWEDEN - Can a blood test based on the ratio of plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) relative to non–p-tau217 (expressed as percentage of p-tau217) combined with the amyloid-β 42 and amyloid-β 40 plasma ratio (the amyloid probability score 2 [APS2]) accurately identify Alzheimer disease in primary care and secondary care when prospectively applying predefined biomarker

By |2024-07-29T18:28:43-04:00July 29th, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|