Industry 4.0 has transformed how manufacturers think about productivity. Connected machinery, industrial Internet of Things sensors, robotics, predictive maintenance, machine vision, and artificial intelligence have enabled facilities to monitor production with a level of precision that would have seemed impossible only a decade ago. Manufacturers now collect millions of operational data points every day, allowing
DETROIT — Michigan's largest employers are growing more cautious about the economy, but they're not yet hitting the brakes on hiring, capital investments or their long-term commitment to the state. A new second-quarter survey from Business Leaders For Michigan found CEO optimism declined sharply compared with the previous quarter as executives weighed continuing uncertainty surrounding
A Forbes profile of Lume CEO David Morrow highlights a broader transformation as branding, customer analytics, artificial intelligence and operational efficiency become the new competitive advantages in America's most competitive cannabis market. ANN ARBOR — When Michigan legalized recreational cannabis, success often came down to three things: obtaining a license, building cultivation capacity and growing
Commercial vehicles have come a long way from simply transporting people, tools and materials from one location to another. Today's trucks generate vast amounts of data, communicate with cloud-based systems and help businesses make smarter operational decisions every day. As digital technology continues to advance, commercial vehicles are becoming intelligent business assets that improve productivity,
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is transforming industries from manufacturing and finance to human healthcare. Now an Ann Arbor startup believes veterinary medicine is poised for its own AI revolution. Founded just 18 months ago by entrepreneur Jonathan Lightning Rayos, Manu Inc. is developing what he describes as a connected digital ecosystem that brings together
LANSING — Michigan residents whose homes or businesses were damaged by April's severe storms, tornadoes and flooding can now get face-to-face help applying for federal disaster assistance as Disaster Recovery Centers open across the state. The centers, operated by the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division in partnership with the Federal Emergency
State Tax Commission will decide whether to approve 12-year property tax incentive for project expected to anchor Michigan's AI ambitions SALINE TWP. — Oracle has formally applied for a 12-year property tax exemption for its proposed artificial intelligence data center in Saline Township, moving one of Michigan's largest-ever technology investments into the next phase of
COLUMBUS - For Michigan cannabis companies doing business in Ohio—or considering expansion there—a proposal moving through the Ohio Legislature could provide something the industry has wanted for years: a clearer picture of who buys cannabis and why. Ohio lawmakers are advancing legislation that would allow the state's Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) to conduct anonymous
ANN ARBOR – Michigan's automotive industry has weathered supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and the transition to electric vehicles. But a new report suggests its next challenge may be finding workers with the digital and technical skills needed for an industry increasingly powered by artificial intelligence, automation and software. Nearly one in three automotive employers
New Innovation Alliance hopes to turn more Michigan inventions into Michigan companies—and keep billions of dollars in future value from leaving the state. LANSING - For decades, Michigan has been one of America's great innovation engines. The state is home to world-class research universities, global automotive and manufacturing companies, a growing artificial intelligence sector, and
