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Deadline To Nominate For Michigan Manufacturers Association Excellence Awards Sept. 14

LANSING - The Michigan Manufacturers Association is seeking nominations of high-performing Michigan companies and individuals for its first-ever awards showcase dedicated to excellence in the state’s manufacturing sector. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Sept. 14. The 2017 MFG Excellence Awards will present awards in a total of seven  categories including innovation, community impact, talent attraction, emerging leadership, and lifetime

By |2017-09-07T17:36:07-04:00September 7th, 2017|News|
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UM Survey Shows Majority Of Consumers Report Improved Personal Finances

ANN ARBOR - A survey by the University of Michigan shows 51 percent of consumers reported an improved financial situation in each of the past three months, the highest proportion since November 2000, and only slightly below the all-time peak of 57 percent in 1998.   When asked to explain how their finances had improved,

By |2017-09-07T11:08:49-04:00September 7th, 2017|News|
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LIFT Report: Demand For Advanced Manufacturing Jobs Up 13 Percent In Second Quarter

DETROIT – A new report says job demand for advanced manufacturing occupations has increased by 13 percent over the past year, and by 63 percent over the past four years, with nearly 33,000 job postings in the second quarter of 2017. The new report from Detroit-based LIFT - Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow - shows 2017

By |2017-09-06T19:31:21-04:00September 6th, 2017|News|
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US Army Gen. Perna Details How Contractors Can Work With Material Command

NOVI - U.S. Army Gen. Gus Perna in this video interview discusses how contractors need to work with Material Command at the 2017 Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium and Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry. Gen. Perna also expressed frustration with the annual U.S. Budget process that has turned into a series of Continuing Resolutions

By |2017-08-23T04:45:07-04:00August 23rd, 2017|News|
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LTU Event Showcases How Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality And Immersive Reality Affect Business

SOUTHFIELD – From immersive virtual reality caves to head-mounted devices to augmented reality headsets and more, a program at Lawrence Technological University will give attendees a chance to learn about these new tools in a relaxed environment and discover the positive impact they may have on the way business gets done. Join the LTU Collaboratory

By |2017-08-23T04:16:46-04:00August 23rd, 2017|News|
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An Inside Look At Ford’s $1 Billion Bet On Argo AI

SAN JOSE, Ca. - Somewhere between the 14th and 15th floors in a concrete stairwell, Bryan Salesky pauses, searching for the right words to explain his mission for the foreseeable future. He wants to give cars the eyes, ears, and brains they need to operate without humans. And he wants to do it for Ford

By |2017-08-22T04:12:08-04:00August 22nd, 2017|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, News|
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Game Of Thrones Computer-Generated Images Created By Troy’s Mackevision

ROYAL OAK - You may not have heard of Mackevision before, but you’ve seen its Computer-Generated Images in many TV auto commercials and in the world’s most popular TV show, Game of Thrones. Mackevision employs in Troy 500 specialists, experts in product visualization, animation, visual effects for films and interactive applications. Find out more in

By |2017-08-31T12:31:50-04:00August 14th, 2017|Featured, M2 TechCast, News, Podcasts, STEM|
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IoT Tech Connect Calls For Papers On The Internet Of Things

TROY - IoTTechConnect.Com, a new website focused on becoming a one-stop shop for companies offering Internet of Things products and services, is issuing a call for white papers, columns, and product offerings to display in an online catalogue. Topics include Autonomous Vehicles, Sensors and related hardware, cybersecurity, Industrial IoT, Agribusiness, Tourism, Wireless Mobility, Smart Buildings,

By |2017-08-11T11:30:35-04:00August 11th, 2017|Featured, News|
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GVSU Economist: Slower Growth Ahead For West Michigan Economy 

GRAND RAPIDS - After six months of disappointing car sales, the impact on local auto parts suppliers is finally being felt by the West Michigan economy, a Grand Valley State University expert said. The survey's index of business improvement (new orders) came in at +8, considerably below last month's +31. The production index eased to +6 from +26. The

By |2017-08-10T14:38:34-04:00August 10th, 2017|News|
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MCWT Seeking Nominations For Women Of The Year In Technology Award

DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its second annual Woman of the Year in Technology award. The nonprofit organization will recognize a woman in Michigan leading or driving change for women in information technology careers or fields of study. “Michigan is full of visionary women strengthening our

By |2017-08-10T08:46:09-04:00August 10th, 2017|News|
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