HOLLAND - Koops, a manufacturer of custom automation equipment, plans to invest $4.9 million into a new 40,000-square-foot facility adjacent to its headquarters in Holland. The expansion includes plans to add 60 new jobs and additional machinery as part of the expansion project, according to a statement published by MIBiz.Com. Koops, which provides automation equipment
PUNE, India - Cooper Standard on Friday celebrated the opening of its new India headquarters and technical center in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Relocated from its previous location in Sahibabad, the 6,000-square-foot facility employs 40 people and designs sealing components and fuel and brake delivery products for the automotive industry. “Today’s opening of our new India
DETROIT - Mobile app developer jācapps and Greater Media's WMMR have launched the radio station's mobile app that is now part of the Apple CarPlay ecosystem. The release is part of jācapps' "App Everywhere" offerings for radio broadcasters. "It took a lot of collaboration with the Apple and WMMR teams, and we're excited that broadcast
NORTHVILLE - HouseSetter, with the help of MTAM-member company Logic Solutions, has introduced a low-cost, portable monitoring solution to give homeowners peace of mind while they’re away. At $120 for the hardware, and service starting as low as $5 a month, HouseSetter’s canine-shaped device monitors a home’s vitals: power, temperature, and humidity. If something goes
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HOLLAND - Worksighted has promoted Gustavo Moura to On-Site Engineer. In this role, Moura will work with clients to help solve problems and assist in long-term technology strategy at their facility. Moura joined Worksighted in 2014 as an intern and was hired in full time after his graduation this year. Moura earned his bachelors in
FARMINGTON HILLS - RF Connect announced Wednesday that Patrick Rhatigan has been promoted to Midwest Region Director of Business Development. He will be based in the Michigan headquarters and report directly to Jeff Hipchen, executive vice president of business development. The growth of wireless networks and the development of applications that take advantage of the
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund has invested in ContentOro, a digital content firm based in Ann Arbor. The $50,000 investment from the Zell Lurie Fund, part of a larger bridge round, will help ContentOro grow its content offerings and customer base. In June 2015, the company closed a $450,000
HOUGHTON - It's a fish! It's a bird! No…it's a robot. Inspired by nature, mechanical engineer Nina Mahmoudian is getting underwater robots to move together. Not only could they travel more easily, but battery charging could be more efficient, too. Charging a robot is the biggest obstacle to underwater missions. That's why Mahmoudian, an assistant
ROYAL OAK - On M2 (Squared) TechCast Monday Aug. 1 - yes that’s right it will be August already - Co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush will interview Lisa Diggs, the founder of Buy Michigan.Com, who will discuss the Buy Michigan Now Festival on Aug. 5-7 in Northville, an event that also doubles as the 10th
