ITC, a major power company in Michigan, will be conducting aerial inspections of its high-voltage transmission structures and power lines using helicopters. Thus, these inspections will take place from September 9th to October 4th, weather permitting. 1. Why Are There Low-Flying Helicopters Near Michigan Power Lines? Eventually, the goal of these patrols is to assess
SOUTHFIELD – Maj Dean Mirmirani has been appointed as the interim dean of the LTU College of Engineering, effective July 1, 2024. He succeeds Nabil Grace, who has been appointed as the new senior vice president of research and economic development at LTU. 1. LTU's New Interim Dean Dr. Mirmirani's Background: Dr. Mirmirani brings a
LANSING– As the iconic Pure Michigan campaign nears its 20th anniversary in just over a year, the team behind the brand announcied new leadership to steer it into the future. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that Kelly Wolgamott has been named Vice President of Pure Michigan. Wolgamott has served as interim Vice President since
DETROIT - General Motors is revoking the "fully remote" status of about 100 white-collar workers and will now require them to come into the office at least three days a week. For some, the order will require relocating closer to an office, the Free Press has learned. The employees impacted by this change include managers.
NEW YORK - A dangerous new Android malware has surfaced that can clone contactless payment data from physical credit and debit cards and relay it to an attacker's Android device, enabling fraudulent transactions. Researchers from ESET, who are tracking the malware as NGate, described it this week as the first of its kind they've observed in the
ROCHESTER HILLS – The industrial automation and robotics supplier Fanuc America has announced the establishment of the Fanuc Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund, in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation. The largest automation scholarship in SME Education Foundation history, this initiative will foster the next generation of skilled professionals in advanced manufacturing and automation. The SME
GRAND RAPIDS–The digital infrastructure provider US Signal announced the acquisition of a data center at 1035 West Entrance Drive, Auburn Hills. Company officials said this strengthens US Signal’s presence in the Detroit metro area but also marks a significant milestone as the third data center in this market, the fifth in Michigan, and the sixteenth
TROY–The public electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to be identified as a culprit in the unexpectedly slow adoption of EVs in the United States, but this year it is showing signs of improvement, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study. The number of public charging stations across
TROY–With the increase of 5G phones and network technology, wireless customers are experiencing fewer problems, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study Volume 2. The reduction of problems has led to improved consumer perception of reliability and increased network quality satisfaction, the study found. “Despite a very public
SOUTHFIELD–Grain Management LLC announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of a majority investment in 123NET, a commercial and residential fiber internet, data center interconnectivity and colocation, and business voice services provider. Since its founding in 1995, 123Net has invested in Michigan’s infrastructure, partnering with communities and carriers to enhance fiber networks throughout
