GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and the Institute of Packaging Professionals West Michigan Chapter will host a luncheon forum on Monday, December 12 at Kendall College for Art & Design in Grand Rapids discussing current trends and issues in packaging design and specification for local businesses and industry. Local packaging professionals are
DETROIT - New evidence has emerged that shows it may now be possible that your computer can become infected by malware simply by viewing PNG images. Researchers have found that the files can contain something called ‘threat actors’ that then deliver malicious payloads, as per Tech Radar. Reports show that a prevalent cyber threat actor called Worok is active at the
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care providers to its provider network. The new additions represent several key provider organizations and include McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital and Holland Hospital along with their affiliated physicians. “HAP’s ongoing commitment is to provide the
SOUTHFIELD—Lear Corp. announced the acquisition of Novi-based InTouch Automation, a supplier of Industry 4.0 technologies and complex automated testing equipment critical in the production of automotive seats. Terms were not disclosed. InTouch’s product portfolio fits with Lear’s Industry 4.0 strategy of implementing technologies designed to automate the testing and validation of components and finished seats.
LANSING—The Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have established a Semiconductor Talent Action Team, a public-private partnership aimed at making Michigan a top state for semiconductor talent and growth. The action team will build on the governor’s efforts to onshore critical supply chains of semiconductors back to Michigan, creating good-paying jobs, and
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, along with host sponsor Dow Inc., gathered 650 professionals to celebrate and empower leaders changing the world through technology in Michigan at its 14th annual Signature Gala in Detroit Nov. 5. The event raised a record $600,000 in gross proceeds for programs that inspire and grow girls
WASHINGTON DC - The truth about UFOs in the United States could soon be exposed as government and military personnel break their silence on sightings. The officials with knowledge of or experience with UFOs may unveil new information without fear of reprisal thanks to a new bill. The yearly Defense Authorization Bill could include linguistic
MANCHESTER, UK - A team of experts at The University of Manchester led by Dr Amir Keshmiri have received government funding to work with Powerhouse Energy Plc - a world-leading UK company specializing in treatment of unrecyclable wastes - to help recover hydrogen for clean energy use. This project will develop and validate a novel and inexpensive
Sports is something that unites generations, nations, and all social and demographic groups in general. Of course, there are a lot of people who are not interested in sports at all, but there are some who are real fans. And if you are a representative of the second category, you definitely know what we are
FRANKFURT, Germany - Continental reported it has received a major award in the third quarter for the series production of its semi-dry brake system (also known as Future Brake System, FBS), valued about $1.6 billion. This success increases the liftetime sales to more than $2 billion for this new system. The start of series production
