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Industry 4.0 Pitch Competition and Conference Dec 7
SOUTHFIELD - Manu-Tech Pitch Competition 2022: Catalyzing Sustainability in Domestic Manufacturing. Scott Phillips, manufacturing expert in residence at Lawrence Technological University, provides details on the Manu-Tech Pitch Competition Dec. 7. It is focused on Industry
Terry Bean Talks Effective Communications
ANN ARBOR - Terry Bean, co creator of TedX Detroit and Motor City Connect, joins Matt and Mike to talk about techniques to improve your business communications and hone your leadership skills. To connect with
More Tech Innovation Needed In Cannabis, Hemp Industries
ANN ARBOR - Thomas Lavigne, the managing partner of Cannabis Counsel, one of the oldest Cannabis-focused law firms in the country, says the Michigan technology industry needs to innovate in the cannabis and hemp sectors
Breaking News
Ann Arbor Preparing For Possible DTE Takeover
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor officials are preparing to take the next step to consider
Study Pushes For 52 Billion Solar Panels On Roads Across The Country
DETROIT - The problems such as climate change, the exhaustion of conventional energy resources, and
Ohio House Speaker Huffman Has Change Of Heart On Changing Pot Laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, who just a month ago said he
Michigan Eclipses $10 Billion In Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Since Went Legal In 2019
LANSING - Michigan licensed retailers sold $264.7 million in adult-legal cannabis in December pushing Michigan
$6.3 Million Illegal Cannabis Grow In Highland Park Busted By State Police
HIGHLAND PARK - Michigan State Police uncovered a large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park Feb 21, seizing an estimated
UAW Threaten Strike Feb. 23 At Ford’s Most Profitable Plant Day After CEO Said Unions Had Him Rethinking Factory Placement
DETROIT - One day after Ford CEO said union activity was making him reconsider where
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $242 Million, Big Drop From Record-Breaking December
LANSING - Michigan January cannabis sales totaled $242,812,694, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, with
Ford Ends Lease Buyout Option For Electric Vehicles
DEARBORN - Ford has just ended the option given to Ford electric vehicle customers to
$26,000 Solar Car Will Debut This Year
SAN DIEGO - California startup Aptera has purchased a factory for its solar cars — and
Chinese Electric SUV Claims Range Of 578 Miles On Single Charge
BEIJING, China - A new electric SUV from a Chinese auto company is challenging Tesla’s Model
Garage-Sized Nuclear Reactor Could Provide Limitless Energy
SEATTLE - Zap Energy is using a lesser-known approach to nuclear fusion to build modular,
ProQuest Launches Online Idea Exchange For Librarians
ANN ARBOR – ProQuest has launched Idea Exchange aimed at librarians who use ProQuest’s OASISand LibCentral products. Current OASIS and
BullsEye To Provide VoIP Contact Centers For Non-Profit Radiothon Fundraisers
SOUTHFIELD - BullsEye Telecom will be supporting radiothons for two Metro Detroit nonprofits organizations providing
New Organization Formed To Spur Growth In Southeastern Michigan
DETROIT - A new organization dedicated to spurring job growth in Southeastern Michigan has been launched
Winning Futures Offers Alumni Scholarships To Further Education, Career Goals
WARREN - Student Mentoring and Leadership skills development nonprofit, Winning Futures, is now accepting applications
Businessman Jeff Hagan Invests In Cannabis-Hemp Testing ABKO Labs
ANN ARBOR - Businessman Jeff Hagan has invested in a variety of businesses including rental
FBI Report: Marijuana Arrests Plunge More Than 30 Percent In 2020
WASHINGTON DC - The estimated number of persons arrested in the United States for violating
Cresco Labs Grand Opening Brings New MSO, Awarding Winning Cannabis To Michigan
MARSHALL - Cresco Labs on Monday officially opened its new cultivation and processing facility in
ABKO Labs MRA Certified To Test Adult-Use Cannabis Products
WARREN - ABKO Labs this week was certified by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency to
Featured News
Proton Engine Predicted By Einstein Produces Zero Emissions For Vehicles
ROCKWELL, Texas - Kohler Engines, a manufacturing company that deals in engines for different sectors, has recently exhibited its latest creation,
FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Treatment From Eli Lilly
WASHINGTON DC - The Food and Drug Administration approved a new Alzheimer's treatment called donanemab on Tuesday, clearing the way for
Ohio Approves Dual-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses
SANDUSKY, Ohio — In a historic move, Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control has approved the first provisional dual-use recreational marijuana sales
Michigan
Steelcase, Gates, Meridian Foundations Invest In The Future Of Education At GVSU
GRAND RAPIDS – Three foundations committed to innovation in education are investing in REP4, a
Regulatory Agency Calls For Gas Investment To Maintain Electric Reliability
WASHINGTON DC - North American Electric Reliability Corp. expects 500 GW of solar and 400
40 Percent Of U.S. Workers Considering Quitting Their Jobs—Where Are They Going?
NEW YORK - The number of employees who are considering quitting their jobs right now
Ford CEO Claims Drivers Will Pay To Sleep In Their Vehicles
DEARBORN - Ford CEO Jim Farley has made it quite clear that he envisions a
Steelcase, Gates, Meridian Foundations Invest In The Future Of Education At GVSU
GRAND RAPIDS – Three foundations committed to innovation in education are investing in REP4, a
Regulatory Agency Calls For Gas Investment To Maintain Electric Reliability
WASHINGTON DC - North American Electric Reliability Corp. expects 500 GW of solar and 400
40 Percent Of U.S. Workers Considering Quitting Their Jobs—Where Are They Going?
NEW YORK - The number of employees who are considering quitting their jobs right now
Ford CEO Claims Drivers Will Pay To Sleep In Their Vehicles
DEARBORN - Ford CEO Jim Farley has made it quite clear that he envisions a
Businessman Jeff Hagan Invests In Cannabis-Hemp Testing ABKO Labs
ANN ARBOR - Businessman Jeff Hagan has invested in a variety of businesses including rental
FBI Report: Marijuana Arrests Plunge More Than 30 Percent In 2020
WASHINGTON DC - The estimated number of persons arrested in the United States for violating
Cresco Labs Grand Opening Brings New MSO, Awarding Winning Cannabis To Michigan
MARSHALL - Cresco Labs on Monday officially opened its new cultivation and processing facility in
ABKO Labs MRA Certified To Test Adult-Use Cannabis Products
WARREN - ABKO Labs this week was certified by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency to
City of Ann Arbor Launches Open Data Portal
ANN ARBOR —City of Ann Arbor data is now available to the public like never
Toyota To Launch FIrst Electric Vehicle With Solid-State Battery By 2027
TOKYO - One of the world's biggest car manufacturers has announced plans to mass-produce a
GM EV Grand River Plant Adds Gas-Powered Cadillac CT5 Sedan
LANSING — General Motors is making a significant pivot away from electric vehicles at its
Michigan Senate Panel Eyes Regulatory Tweaks For 24 Percent Wholesale Tax
LANSING - Nearly two weeks after Michigan lawmakers took up legislation instituting a 24 percent
Advanced Technologies
High Demand, Prices For Lithium Send Mines Into Overdrive
SILVER PEAK, Nevada - Salty water gurgles quietly through a pipe across a dry lakebed and into a Caribbean-blue pond. It's
Self-Driving Car Tech Could Power Humanity’s Return To The Moon
NEW YORK - A half century later, humans are finally returning to the Moon. At least, that’s the plan. The soon-to-be-completed Artemis
Industry 4.0 Conference Draws Big Crowd, Awards Big Checks
LATHRUP VILLAGE—Industry 4.0 is the catchall term for recent advances in computing power, data analysis, sensor technology, wireless data speed, and
Lear Buys Industry 4.0 Specialist InTouch Automation
SOUTHFIELD—Lear Corp. announced the acquisition of Novi-based InTouch Automation, a supplier of Industry 4.0 technologies and complex automated testing equipment critical
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Study: World On Brink Of Five Disastrous Climate Tipping Points
POTSDAM, Germany - The climate crisis has driven the world to the brink of multiple “disastrous” tipping points, according to a major study. It shows five dangerous tipping points may already have been passed due to the
Report: World Heading In Wrong Direction – Climate Change Will Be Devastating
GENEVA, Switzerland - Climate science is clear: we are heading in the wrong direction, according to a new multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization, which highlights the huge gap between aspirations and reality.
Crab-Shell Derived Battery May Be Alternative To Lithium-ion Batteries
COLLEGE PARK, Md - In a paper published earlier this month in the journal Matter, one group of engineers at the University of Maryland crafted an impressive chitin-zinc battery made from crab shells that’s biodegradable, but still
Motorcycle Uses Hydrogen Fuel Cell That Provides 100 Percent Clean Energy
DETROIT - Meet Hydra, an e-bike with a difference. Unlike traditional electric motorcycles that rely on a powertrain that pulls energy from a lithium-ion battery, Hydra offers an alternate, much more experimental solution – hydrogen
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Toyota Files Patent For Water-Cooled Hydrogen Combustion Engine
TOKYO - Toyota has filed a patent application for an engine that includes water injection
Consumers Passing Up Electric Vehicles For Hybrids
NEW YORK - The latest and greatest of today’s automotive technology revolves around electric cars.
New Car Prices Down, Used Car Prices Up
TROY - There's been a dramatic decrease in new car pricing over the last six
Fast Charging Vs. Slow Charging: Study Reveals Difference In Range Degradation
MIAMI - One of the thoughts that go through the mind of an EV owner
MRacing Formula SAE Team Picks VI-Grade Driving Simulation
ANN ARBOR - VI-grade announced Tuesday that the MRacing Formula SAE Team of the University
Americans Cutting Down On Daily Driving Trips
ANN ARBOR - Americans spend 10 percent less time making trips for daily activities than
Digital and Mobile
Women in Defense Michigan Chapter Hosting Operation Warp Speed Director Whicker
DETROIT - WID-MI's monthly virtual program in May will feature Marion G. Whicker is the
May Mobility Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Could Be Extended
GRAND RAPIDS — The autonomous shuttle that runs through downtown could transition to an on-demand
Richard Stiennon With Russian Hacking Update
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, President Biden levied sanctions on a number of Russian
DTMB To Give $1 Million In Grants To Increase High-Speed Internet Access Across Michigan
LANSING - The Department of Technology, Management & Budget is providing an additional $1 million
Justice Department Charges Chinese With Cybercrimes That Pose National Threat
WASHINGTON DC - The US Justice Department has charged two Chinese nationals with cybercrimes, citing the threat
2018: The Year Privacy Took Center Stage
OKEMOS - As widely predicted, anticipated and even celebrated (by some), the biggest cybersecurity stories
Bills Require Consumer Notification 45 Days After Data Breached
LANSING – Banks, businesses, government agencies and nonprofits that suffer a data security breach would
Internet Data Security Provider Censys Lands $2.6 Million In Seed Funding
ANN ARBOR — Censys Inc., the provider of Internet security data, announced a $2.6 million
Business and Finance
Michigan Capital Network Connecting Angel Groups Statewide
ANN ARBOR - Diane Durance, president of the Michigan Capital Network Association, joins MITech TV
TechStars Virtual Sessions For August Announced
DETROIT - The August event lineup is here and we're excited to share these upcoming
4 Ways Technology Is Helping Businesses To Save Money
In the current economic environment, every business needs to find intelligent ways to cut costs
7 Steps To Streamline Manufacturing Processes
In the fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, manufacturing companies are constantly seeking ways to
Six Local Entrepreneurs Receive Nominations For TechTown On Tap And People’s Choice Award
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit has named six Detroit-based businesses as nominees to receive TechTown On
gBETA Musictech Accelerator’s Detroit Applications Due September 8
DETROIT – gBETA, a free pre-accelerator program offered in Detroit since 2017, will operate a
Ready To Grow Your Business?
DETROIT - Road to Readiness is a comprehensive, 5-part business education series on financial management
Study: Emotional Exhaustion Takes A Toll On Entrepreneurial Ventures
MUNCIE, Indiana - Emotional exhaustion caused by role ambiguity and work-family conflicts can lead many
Businessman Jeff Hagan Invests In Cannabis-Hemp Testing ABKO Labs
ANN ARBOR - Businessman Jeff Hagan has invested in a variety of businesses including rental
FBI Report: Marijuana Arrests Plunge More Than 30 Percent In 2020
WASHINGTON DC - The estimated number of persons arrested in the United States for violating
Cresco Labs Grand Opening Brings New MSO, Awarding Winning Cannabis To Michigan
MARSHALL - Cresco Labs on Monday officially opened its new cultivation and processing facility in
ABKO Labs MRA Certified To Test Adult-Use Cannabis Products
WARREN - ABKO Labs this week was certified by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency to
