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Nexteer Expands Steering Technology For Autonomous Vehicles

DETROIT — Nexteer Automotive, the Saginaw-based developer of electric steering technology, announced the expansion of its advanced steering technology suite at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. “While these industry-leading innovations can each stand on their own merit, the real game-changer is the combination of technologies in a single suite of technologies,” said Jeff

By |2018-01-19T10:50:40-05:00January 19th, 2018|Autonomous Vehicles, ESD|

New 3D printer Big Enough To ‘Print’ Engine Blocks

LIVONIA — Roush, the Livonia-based automotive technology provider, said it has purchased the largest powdered metal 3D printer in the world, the Xline 2000R. The company said the machine has a “build envelope” — the cube in which three-dimensional structures can be built, one thin layer at a time — of 800 by 400 by

By |2018-01-19T10:50:41-05:00January 19th, 2018|ESD|

Michigan House Bills Would Create State Bank, Help Medical Marijuana Payment Issue

LANSING - Legislation introduced in the Michigan House on Thursday would create a state-run bank, which could help those in the medical marijuana business deal with their profits and more efficiently pay the state its taxes. As new medical marijuana regulations unfold, the drug is still illegal on the federal level, meaning businesses cannot put

By |2018-01-19T10:33:32-05:00January 19th, 2018|Politics|

Amazon Rejection: Officials Still Positive But Raises Policy Questions

LANSING - The Midwest was well represented in the list of 20 finalist cities and regions for the second Amazon headquarters, but Detroit was not one of the Midwest cities chosen, and the primary reason was an issue Governor Rick Snyder has talked about all through his administration: talent resources. In a conference call, executives from the

By |2018-01-19T10:33:32-05:00January 19th, 2018|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

Technology, Flexibility Remain Key To HR Effectiveness In 2018

LANSING - As technology continues to evolve, it affects the workplace and the workforce.  For organizations to remain competitive in a tight talent market, they must keep up with these changes. TO READ THE FOUR KEY TRENDS, CLICK ON https://www.sbam.org/Resources/tabid/97/ArtMID/2980/ArticleID/3062/Technology-and-flexibility-remain-key-to-HR-effectiveness-in-2018.aspx

By |2018-01-19T09:46:34-05:00January 19th, 2018|Small Business Association of Michigan|

Act Now To Reserve Your Sponsorship, Booth And Ticket To IoT TechConnect

TROY - IoT Tech Connect - Michigan’s showcase for IoT products and services - will be an unbiased gathering where companies, institutions, associations, and professionals can network, showcase their products and services, and learn more about what Michigan companies are doing in the Internet of Things - with particular focus on Autonomous Vehicles. The Michigan

By |2018-01-19T08:40:41-05:00January 19th, 2018|Featured, IoT|

Wesley Named Executive Director Of Red Cedar Ventures

LANSING - Jeff Wesley has been named executive director of Red Cedar Ventures by the Michigan State University Foundation. He will focus on managing and growing the company’s venture investment portfolio of companies commercializing intellectual property created at MSU. An alumnus of Central Michigan University, Wesley served as an executive with Two Men and a

By |2018-01-18T19:44:08-05:00January 18th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

Williams Named Cybersecurity Team Project Manager At Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

PLYMOUTH – Jeff Williams has joined the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center cybersecurity team as Program Manager. Williams leads The Center’s effort to ensure small to medium-sized manufacturers around Michigan are meeting the latest cybersecurity standards. A focus of Williams’ work includes the updated list of specifications that must be met by contractors who work with

By |2018-01-18T19:44:08-05:00January 18th, 2018|Cyber Defense|

EDGAR Develops Software To Transform Typeset To HTML

NEW YORK – On the heels of the SEC’s roll out of two new forms that need to be filed digitally in 2018, EDGAR has developed a single source typeset that takes highly stylized typeset materials and convert them to EDGAR-compliant HTML. In an easy to use application, the process happens in minutes while maintaining

By |2018-01-19T07:03:23-05:00January 18th, 2018|New Products / Contracts|

DTE Energy Ranked Highest In Customer Satisfaction With Business Gas Service

DETROIT - DTE Energy is ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Business Gas Service in the Midwest," according to J.D. Power's 2017 Gas Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study released this week. The award is DTE's second for business customer satisfaction for 2017, as J.D. Power also recognized DTE as highest in customer satisfaction with business

By |2018-01-19T07:03:23-05:00January 18th, 2018|New Products / Contracts|