MI Tech TV
SME Foundation Gets $6 Million For Manufacturing Training, Seeks 17 High School Partners
ANN ARBOR - Rob Luce, VP of the SME Education Foundation, explains how his manufacturing-focused group will use $6 million from the state of Michigan for its PRIME initiative, which offers manufacturing education and career-readiness
The Future of Electric Vehicles and The Michigan Electric Grid
ANN ARBOR - Auto industry experts Paul Eisenstein of the Detroit Bureau and Michelle Krebs of Cox Automotive (parent company of Kelly Blue Book and AutoTrader) joins co-hosts Mike Brennan, Editor of MITechNews.Com, and Matt
Michigan Cyber Patriot Update With Tamara Shoemaker
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program works with middle and high school students to introduce them to careers as cyber professionals. The virtual program is lead by Tamara Shoemaker, who for 17 years
Breaking News
Controversial Roadmap Put Forth By Conservative Climate Change Policy Makers
WASHINGTON DC – The "Conservative Climate Change Policy: 2025 Presidential Transition Project" is a controversial
Ohio Cannabis Festival Picks Paid Joint-Rolling Judges
POMEROY, Ohio — An Ohio cannabis festival launching in the state’s first full year with
110 Ohio Dispensaries Now Have Provisional Licenses for Adult-Use Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is about finished issuing provisional licenses to
Ohio Marijuana Growers, Processors First To Operate In Rec Market
COLUMBUS - Facilities that grow marijuana and create cannabis products will receive priority when the
Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer's office announced that Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brisbo To Head Up LARA Bureau of Construction Codes
LANSING – In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo will assume
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan,
Miss Michigan Attends MCWT Golf Outing To Promote STEAM
LAKE ORION - Miss Michigan Melissa Beyrand attended the Michigan Council of Women In Technology
ITC Brightens Holidays Spirits By Decorating I-96 Transmission Tower With Xmas Lights
NOVI - ITC Michigan, which owns and operates the high-voltage electricity grid in most of
Texas To Host Largest Solar Project In United States
CHICAGO - Invenergy, a global developer and operator of green energy generation and storage, announced
MPSC Report: Demand For Home Heating Fuel To Rise Due To COVID-19 Work From Home
LANSING - Despite a long-term forecast for a comparatively normal Michigan winter, demand for home
Study: 1.3 Million Jobs, $82 Billion In Wages Tied Directly To Great Lakes
ANN ARBOR—The Great Lakes support more than 1.3 million jobs that generate $82 billion in
Information Systems Resources Expands Staff, Promotes Two Executives
DEARBORN - Information Systems Resources has expanded its staff with the addition of three senior
AT&T Offers Three New Video Streaming Services
DETROIT – AT&T is offering three video streaming services – DIRECTV NOW, FreeVIEW and Fullscreen
Bernard Financial Group Director Joins Winning Futures Board
WARREN – Winning Futures, a non-profit organization that empowers young people to succeed through mentoring
Customer Demand, Desire To Expand Global Reach Takes OST To Hong Kong, Singapore
GRAND RAPIDS - To meet its growing client demand, Open Systems Technologies has expanded its global
Featured News
General Motors Embraces Industry 4.0 Technologies To Improve Efficiencies, Cut Costs
DETROIT - Smart manufacturing and the rise of Industry 4.0 technology, which involves the integration of digital tech, automation, and data
Toyota Could Include Solid-State Batteries In Vehicles By 2027
TOKYO - Although Toyota missed out on the initial EV boom, it seems to be charging forward with new electric and hybrid
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT — As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than ever. Enter SkillFusion, a customer success
Michigan
Software Developer Providing EV, AV Course Material To Wayne State
DETROIT—Amesite Inc., the artificial intelligence software developer, announced that it will now offer six-week certification
ASME Detroit, UM Chapter Set Virtual Auto Industry Even
SOUTHFIELD—The Metro Detroit chapter and the University of Michigan student chapter of the American Society
Despite Pandemic, West Michigan Execs Still Bullish About Growth In 2021
ZEELAND—Business executives are bullish about their 2021 prospects for sales, new product development, and expansion,
What Industry Is Listed As Having The 3rd Most COVID Outbreaks?
LANSING - Behind nursing homes and K-12 schools, which industry is next on the list
Software Developer Providing EV, AV Course Material To Wayne State
DETROIT—Amesite Inc., the artificial intelligence software developer, announced that it will now offer six-week certification
ASME Detroit, UM Chapter Set Virtual Auto Industry Even
SOUTHFIELD—The Metro Detroit chapter and the University of Michigan student chapter of the American Society
Despite Pandemic, West Michigan Execs Still Bullish About Growth In 2021
ZEELAND—Business executives are bullish about their 2021 prospects for sales, new product development, and expansion,
What Industry Is Listed As Having The 3rd Most COVID Outbreaks?
LANSING - Behind nursing homes and K-12 schools, which industry is next on the list
Report: Agentic AI Deployment Accelerates Despite Risks
STAMFORD, Conn. - The still nascent Artifical Intelligence technology continues to pose implementation challenges, KPMG
Future Of AI In Art And Design Topic of Sept. 25 Lawrence Tech Event At DIA
SOUTHFIELD —Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) will present an innovative event
UD-Mercy Gets $125,000 Grant To Create Internships For Mobility Companies
DETROIT - University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science recently received a $125,000
Hyundai Will Be First Hybrid Without Gasoline
KOREA - Hyundai will soon be adding a new vehicle to its lineup, and it’s
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Caledonia’s Aspen Surgical Buys Canadian Maker Of Personal Protective Equipment
CALEDONIA—Aspen Surgical Products Inc., the Caledonia-based manufacturer of disposable surgical products, announced the acquisition of Saint-Laurent, Quebec-based BlueMed Medical Supplies Inc. BlueMed is a manufacturer of high-quality, cost-effective disposable shoe covers and other personal protection
Genomenon Completes $5.3 Million Financing Round
ANN-ARBOR—Genomenon, the genetics informatics company, has completed a $5.3 million financing round, company officials announced. The financing will enable the company to expand its commercial operations, which serve genetic testing labs, hospitals, pharmaceutical and biopharma
COVID Pandemic Could Be Under Control In Michigan By Fourth Of July
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update Matt and Mike about the rate of COVID vaccinations in Michigan, the level of the contagion, and how if the stars align right Michigan could get
70 Percent Of Surveyed Michiganders Want Vaccine
LANSING - Dr. Anthony Fauci, the President's chief medical advisor is on a crusade to get more folks vaccinated, so Michigan pollster Bernie Porn thought his recent polling numbers might add some fuel to that
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Powering Mobility The Common Thread Through Everything We Covered In 2022
DETROIT - Nothing happens, nothing recognizes your face, nothing drives itself, nothing cleans the air
Solar Car Can Drive For Months Without Need To Recharge
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - The Dutch company Lightyear has just announced that its Lightyear 0 model is
Cheap, Simple, At-Home EV Charging for the Masses
DETROIT - ConnectDER makes a widget that taps directly into your home’s electrical meterand can
Report: Record Electric Car Sales As World Governments Double Down on Support
CAMBRIDGE, UK - While 2022 continues to add to the challenges electric vehicle (EV) makers
Digital and Mobile
Airfoil Group Report: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning To Transform Michigan Businesses
ROYAL OAK - Most trends focus on the year ahead, but truly transformative technology takes
Report: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Errors Pose Enormous Financial Risks For Businesses Worldwide
EAST LANSING – Economist Patrick Anderson in May presented findings at an International conference that
Secure-24 Names New Chief Marketing Officer
ANN ARBOR—Secure-24, a provider of managed cloud services, IT operations, and applications hosting, announced that
M2 Techcast Internet Radio Evolves Into Internet TV In July
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews is adding a live Internet TV show in July, as the
Interviews From The NA Cyber Summit, Lenovo And More
DETROIT - For episode 167, we took advantage of all of the live recording that
M2 TechCast At Cyber Summit: High School Cyber Challenge, Regional Cybersecurity Education Collaboration
DETROIT - Continuing with our interviews from the North American International Cyber Summit, we spoke
M2 TechCast At Cyber Summit: Michigan CIO David Behen, Why Michigan Is Tops In Cybersecurity
DETROIT - More interviews from the North American International Cyber Summit, this one with David
M2 TechCast At Cyber Summit: Ex-OnStar President Marshall Talks Smartphone Security
DETROIT - M2 TechCast went to the North American International Cyber Summit on Oct. 17
Business and Finance
Start Garden Pitch Competition Back After Year Off For COVID
GRAND RAPIDS - After taking a year off, Start Garden is bringing back a business pitch competition
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton-Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all things happening with the Michigan Council
Esperion Secures $50 Million To Finance Sales Expansion To Asia, Middle East
ANN ARBOR—Esperion Therapeutics, developers of a novel class of cholesterol-reducing drugs, announced that an investor
VC Capital 1st Quarter Report: Mega-Deal Values Account For Half Of Deals Done In 2020
SEATTLE - Venture capital dealmaking started strong in the first quarter of 2021 with an
How To Split Equity Equitably For Your Startup
ANN ARBOR - It's a question every startup struggles with—how to divide the equity before
U-M Tech Transfer Reports Record Number Of New Inventions
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan researchers reported 444 new inventions, up from last year's
Brain Activity Predicts Crowdfunding Outcomes Better Than Self-Reports – Really
ANN ARBOR - Surveys and self-reports are a time-honored way of trying to predict consumer
Spellbound Books CEO, An InGAGE Alumni, Semi-Finalist In $1 Million Accelerate Michigan Contest
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Director of Inforum’s InGAGE program, interviews Christina York, Founder &
