SAN FRANCISCO - In the age of the coronavirus, face masks have become a part of normal life. They're a safety requirement in many places, and for some people, a fashion statement. But for facial recognition technology, they pose a major challenge. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended wearing face coverings to help fight the
SAN FRANCISCO - If, like a lot of people, you're working from home due to the coronavirus, a virtual private network is essential for protecting your privacy online. Only problem is, a virtual private network can get pretty expensive. And with the global pandemic pinching more people's pockets, paying more than a hundred dollars for homebound privacy protection doesn't readily square with
ANN ARBOR - The future of personal mobility likely includes a greater reliance on shared transportation (ride-hailing, ride-sharing, carsharing). However, the COVID-19 health crisis has intensified the debate on the health risks in the shared mobility world. The interior of light-duty vehicles is an excellent example of the necessary combination of predisposing factors for cross-contamination.
GRAND RAPIDS—Boyd Corp., a manufacturer of engineered materials and thermal management systems, announced a joint effort with Coca-Cola Co. and MakersRespond.org to deliver critically needed medical face shields for healthcare workers battling the coronavirus pandemic in Michigan. Boyd is modifying production lines, tooling and material supplies at its plants to manufacture the Origami Face Shield,
LANSING—The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has announced several new initiatives designed to support the economic recovery efforts of small businesses and downtown areas throughout the state. These initiatives include the MI Local Biz Community Crowdfunding Program, which pairs successful crowdfunding efforts with a financial match from the MEDC; an expansion of the Match on Main
GRANDVILLE—The World Literacy Foundation announced the development of an interactive online service offering resources for educators who have been affected by the indefinite school lockdown as a result of COVID-19. The purpose behind the streaming service was born out of the coronavirus lockdown of classrooms of an estimated 25 million teachers in Africa, Asia, Middle
NOVI—Charles L. Marshall has been named vice president of transmission planning by ITC Holdings Corp., the Novi-based owner of power transmission lines. He succeeds Thomas W. Vitez, who retired from ITC on May 1. At ITC, Marshall’s responsibilities have ranged from regulatory policy and stakeholder relations to project engineering and business unit planning. His experience and committee
DETROIT - For the week ending May 9, the State of Michigan experienced another dip in initial unemployment insurance claims when compared to the prior week, the fifth consecutive week of claim decreases, indicating that the greatest number of new job losses and unemployment claims to the shutdown occurred in late March and early April.
ANN ARBOR - This week on the iHemp Hour May 14 at Noon the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan hosts Gina Alessandri of the Michigan Department of Rural Development, and Michigan Sen. Dan Lauwers (R-25th District). Gina (the hempress) will discuss current Michigan rules and procedures to grow Industrial Hemp. She also will update Michigan's
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV today, Publicist Karrin Black talks about keeping your brand top-of-mind during the pandemic. Film writer Jeff Gross will discuss the changing landscape of film during our COVID-19 times. U-M Software Licensing Director Drew Bennett provides details on working with makers on 3D printed face shields. Infectious Disease Expert Fred
