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Robotics, Vision And Motion Control Set Records In 2017

ANN ARBOR — The North American robotics, machine vision and motion control markets continue to set new records, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. “What I find most telling about these results is not simply that the automation market continues to grow, but that it is growing in such a wide variety of industries,”

By |2018-02-28T13:15:41-05:00February 28th, 2018|ESD, VSM|

IoT TechConnect April 4 – A Survival Guide To The Internet Of Things In Michigan

TROY - Most technology experts contend that the Internet of Things, more commonly called IoT, has become THE trend for the 21st century. On April 4 at the Troy Marriott a day-long conference will not only explain, but also celebrate all things IoT in Michigan. IoT TechConnect, “A Survival Guide to the Internet Of Things,”

By |2018-02-28T12:54:52-05:00February 28th, 2018|Featured, IoT|

Deadline March 6 To Apply To Pitch At Michigan Growth Capital Symposium

ANN ARBOR - Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, March 6. (11:59 EDT). Selected companies will be notified March 27 and are required to register for the conference. Presenting companies will receive a per person discounted registration rate of $295. APPLY TO PRESENT SEE WHO PRESENTED AT MGCS '17 Presenting Company Selection Companies selected to present

By |2018-02-28T10:01:42-05:00February 28th, 2018|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

Ann Arbor Autonomous Vehicle Company Raises $11.5 Million From Venture Capitalists

ANN ARBOR — May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle company seeking to replace existing transportation systems with self-driving micro-shuttles, announced that BMW i Ventures and Toyota AI Ventures have joined its investor-base, co-leading an $11.5 million round of seed funding. The company said the funding will allow it to launch new deployments across the country. Other

By |2018-02-28T09:27:38-05:00February 28th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, Entrepreneurs|

How To Take Your First Steps Into Cloud Computing – Red Level’s Finnigan Tells All

ROYAL OAK - How do you take your first steps into Cloud Computing? Listen as Quade Finnigan, a senior consultant with Red Level, explains all this and more on this segment of M2 TechCast. In this podcast you’ll learn: Red Level’s Cloud Connector starter pack. What is it? From our past conversations with client’s –

By |2018-02-27T16:36:38-05:00February 27th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

MCity Director Peng Explains The University Of Michigan Autonomous Vehicles Test Track

ROYAL OAK - MCity Director Huei Peng comes on M2 TechCast to talk about the recent good news that 42 companies will invest $150,000 each over the next three years to keep the Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Laboratory operational. MCity provides a living laboratory for all member companies to come in and perfect. Also 11

By |2018-02-25T14:32:39-05:00February 25th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor On WJR Turns 20 – Host Foster Braun Provides The Back Story

ROYAL OAK - The Internet Advisor started on WJR 760 AM in 1998 when the Internet was just moving to the fore in people’s minds and not yet becoming a force in business. During February, the IA crew has been celebrating what now has become an incredible resource for not only news and interviews, but

By |2018-02-25T13:10:20-05:00February 25th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

One-Million-Cups Program Helps Oakland County Entrepreneurs Get Started

ROYAL OAK - Tech248 co-director Greg Doyle talks about the one-million cups program started by the Kauffman Foundation. The theory is it takes a million cups of coffee to start a business. Some 150 are now working around the United States, but only this one in Michigan’s Oakland County. It’s a chance for entrepreneurs to

By |2018-02-25T12:46:57-05:00February 25th, 2018|Entrepreneurs, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

MISBDC, DroneLaw Update, Conquest Auto Sales, Regulatory Environment For Autonomous Vehicles

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Feb. 26, the Michigan Small Business Development Center will feature one of its clients. Enrico Schaefer will update drone law and trends. Melih Oztalay will introduce a conquest auto sales program that combines technology with social media marketing. And Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Attorney John Muhs will talk

By |2018-02-23T11:54:31-05:00February 23rd, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

PSC Sets Process For Utilities To Calculate Tax Law Savings – Rate Reductions

LANSING - The state's 13 investor-owned utilities will provide the Public Service Commission with calculations for rate reductions to pass along to ratepayers as a result of the new federal tax law and as part of a three-part process the commission rolled out Thursday. By March 30, nine of the 13 utilities will be required

By |2018-02-23T12:18:10-05:00February 23rd, 2018|Clean Update, Politics, Politics/Government|