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How Will COVID-19 Impact US Elections Nov. 3?
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown offers a slide show he prepared for one of the two major US political parties that predicts how the pandemic could impact in-person voting. More than two-thirds
Election CyberSecurity – Can The Election Machines Get Hacked?
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon joins Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to discuss election cybersecurity. Can Russians, Chinese, Iraqis and other nation states as well as black hats throw a
Wayne State University STEM Innovation Center Opens
ANN ARBOR - Tonya Mathews, director of the new Wayne State University STEM Innovation Center, provides the back story on how she hopes it will help train the next generation of Science, Technology, Match, Arts
Breaking News
Proposed Change Would Expand Allowable e-Bike Operation
LANSING - Operation of Class 1 electric bicycles on state park-managed nonmotorized trails open to
Stellantis To Fire 400 White-Collar Workers To Remain Competitive In EV Market
OAK PARK - A mechanical engineer knew something was wrong when the rumor mill at work
Japanese Electric Pickup Takes Aim At Ford’s F-150 Lightning
TOKYO - A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and
ITC Holdings VP of Regulatory Affairs Discusses Support for Women in Energy
NOVI – In the March 18 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Purvi Patel,
Michigan Cannabis Sales Increase 65 Percent To $149 Million in June
LANSING - During June, Michigan cannabis sales increased 60% from a year ago to $149.0
MRA Director Andrew Brisbo Talks Caregivers, Edibles, Consumption Lounges, Sales, Tribal Regs
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Executive Director Andrew Brisbo joins the Four20 Post
Hero Project To Help Military Veterans, MRA License Holders Meet Social Equity Requirements
ANN ARBOR - Anton Harb Jr. is a US Army Veteran who served in Iraq.
Hemp And It’s 20,000 Uses Michigan’s Newest Cash Crop
ANN ARBOR - Leadership from the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan joins MITech TV co-hosts
Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Program Hosts Detroit Students For Clean Energy Camps
HOUGHTON - Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Program is hosting two groups of PAAMEE students from
New Robotic Lab Tracking Toxicity Of Lake Erie Algal Bloom
ANN ARBOR—A new research tool to safeguard drinking water is now keeping a watchful eye
Nanoparticles Could Usher In Age Of Invisibility Cloaks
ANN ARBOR - The science fiction of invisibility cloaking devices may become science fact after
Top U.S. Solar Car Team Goes Small To Win Big In 2017
ANN ARBOR—The sun-powered vehicle that the University of Michigan’s top-ranked Solar Car Team will race
Davenport Wins $3,000 Grant To Award Credit For On-Line Courses
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University has been granted $3,000 to award credit for a large
Davenport Offers 20 Percent Tuition Discount For Automation Alley Members
TROY - Davenport University offers a 20 percent tuition discount to all Automation Alley members
Free Trade Agreement Update: Trans-Pacific Partnership
GRAND RAPIDS - After years of negotiations an agreement has been reached on the Trans-Pacific
OST Acquires Human Centered Design Partner Visualhero
GRAND RAPIDS - Information technology consultant Open Systems Technology Tuesday announced it has acquired longtime
Featured News
Researchers Find Way To Produce Hydrogen And Purify Water
EDMONTON, Alberta - University of Alberta researchers have developed a new catalyst that could revolutionize how we generate power and purify
New Tandem Solar Cell Sets Highest Record Of Power Conversion In The World
SAUDI ARABIA - Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have developed a novel solar cell with the potential
Report: Economy Flattening, Concerns Rise Over Employment Picture
GRAND RAPIDS -- West Michigan manufacturers continue to signal a slowing economy as Grand Valley State University’s closely watched monthly purchasing
Michigan
WWJ Cybersecurity Panel At LTU Offers Advice To The ‘Pwned’
SOUTHFIELD—Have you been pwned? Probably. But you’re also in good company, according to panelists on
LTU Takes Second Place In Its Grand Prix
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Formula SAE car finished second among nine participating schools in its 11th
Business, Economic Leaders Celebrate Opening Of LTU Manufacturing Incubator
SOUTHFIELD - On National Manufacturing Day, Friday, Oct. 4, Lawrence Technological University and its partners
TEDxDetroit Returns Nov. 6 At Masonic Temple – Tech, Entertainment, Design
DETROIT – TEDxDetroit is focused on the latest in the worlds of technology, entertainment and
WWJ Cybersecurity Panel At LTU Offers Advice To The ‘Pwned’
SOUTHFIELD—Have you been pwned? Probably. But you’re also in good company, according to panelists on
LTU Takes Second Place In Its Grand Prix
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Formula SAE car finished second among nine participating schools in its 11th
Business, Economic Leaders Celebrate Opening Of LTU Manufacturing Incubator
SOUTHFIELD - On National Manufacturing Day, Friday, Oct. 4, Lawrence Technological University and its partners
TEDxDetroit Returns Nov. 6 At Masonic Temple – Tech, Entertainment, Design
DETROIT – TEDxDetroit is focused on the latest in the worlds of technology, entertainment and
Ohio Legislature To Revisit Regulations For delta-8 And Other Hemp Intoxicating Products
CLEVELAND - Ohio lawmakers are preparing to revisit regulations on intoxicating hemp products in the
Battery Maker Natron Energy Runs Out Of Money
HOLLAND, MI — A California-based battery startup is shutting down its Michigan operations after running
The Tech Behind Accurate and Efficient Lab Management
Managing a modern laboratory is no small task. From handling vast amounts of data to
Study: Aliens Disguised As Humans Or Living In Secret Bases Underground On Earth
BOSTON - Extraterrestrials are already here on Earth, disguised as humans or living in secret
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Automation Alley Seeks Help From Medical Device Makers Battling COVID-19
TROY—Automation Alley is requesting help from its members identifying suppliers and providers of personal protective equipment and medical supplies in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The survey is sponsored by the National Council of Textile
Esperion Names Pharma CFO To Board
ANN ARBOR—Cholesterol-lowering drug developer Esperino Therapeutics Inc. has appointed Alan Fuhrman as a Class III director, with a term expiring at the 2022 meeting of stockholders. “On behalf of the Lipid Management team and our
Petoskey Plastics To Make Isolation Gowns For McLaren Health Care
PETOSKEY - Petoskey Plastics, a Northern Michigan manufacturing company, has begin manufacturing 10,000 gowns per day to supply McLaren Health Care hospitals across the state. "This urgent, proactive action by Petoskey Plastics will help maintain
Calumet Electronics Filling Rush Orders For Breathing Ventilator Circuit Boards
CALUMET - Calumet Electronics has its 290 employees working around the clock to produce printed circuit boards for breaching ventilators used to treat patients with COVID-19, better known as Coronavirus. The Upper Peninsula company typically
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
California Aims To Triple Sale Of Electric Cars By 2026
SACRAMENTO, Ca. - California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years
Center For Automotive Research: See Who’s Really Driving
ANN ARBOR - COVID-19 reshuffled future mobility priorities for everyone, from automakers to government/transportation policy
General Motors May Build Battery Plant In Lansing, Expand Orion Assembly
LANSING — GM is expected to build a new battery plant in Michigan and spend billions
Two Big Michigan Battery Manufacturing Plants In The Works
GRAND RAPIDS - LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. has secured $1.36 billion in financing to
Digital and Mobile
Karamba Helps Automakers Defeat Autonomous, Connected Vehicle Hackers
ROYAL OAK - How do you keep the bad guys out of connected vehicles? Karamba
Duo, Akamai Partner On Access Security For Remote Workers
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor-based cybersecurity firm Duo Security announced a new partnership with
AvidCor Wins $50,000 IoT Techconnect Pitch Competition
TROY - AvidCor, a Michigan startup that had been incubated at the Conquer Accelerator in
Registration Open For NHacks School Hack-a-Thon At Flextech Academy
NOVI - Registration has opened for the Third Annual NHacks High School Hack-a-thon in May
Apple Removes iPhone, iPad Apps Infected By Malware From Stores
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has discovered and removed from its iPhone and iPad App Store
New US-China Treaty Could Limit Cyberattacks
NEW YORK - Could cyberattacks one day be governed by treaties like those limiting the
Small Business Owners Take Action On Cyber Security
GLENVIEW, IL - A new survey says the majority of small business owners are concerned
The Internet of Everything Is Here – How Do We Secure It?
LIVONIA - September 16 ISACA Detroit Chapter Meeting Pre-Dinner Topic will focus on the Internet
Business and Finance
Three New Lansing Startups ‘Hatched’ Through LEAP
LANSING–From gamified science learning to empowering youth athletes, entrepreneurs of all kinds joined the Lansing
Birmingham Angels Made Investments In Two Companies
BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham Angels, managed by City Side Ventures, has made investments in two companies
Michigan Angel Fund Looking For A Few More Qualified Investors Before Fund Closes
ANN ARBOR – If you want to join one of Michigan’s most active angel funds,
Dealmaker Optimism Remains in 2019, But Drops After Record Level in 2018
DETROIT - A year after record optimism in the wake of sweeping federal tax reform
Anderson Economic Group To Open Next Office In New York City
EAST LANSING - Anderson Economic Group LLC, a boutique consultancy founded in Michigan in 1996,
Techstars Mobility Hosting Demo Day Sept. 8 – Dozen Startups Pitching To Public
DETROIT - Techstars Mobility is graduating its second class in Detroit September 8. Last year’s
Grand Rapids Start Garden Spins Off VC Arm To Wakestream Ventures
GRAND RAPIDS - Coming off its merger with eMerge West Michigan earlier this year, Grand
Elevate Now Event Promises Useable Business Advice, Not Useless Rhetoric
TROY - Are you tired of attending entrepreneurial conferences that promise much useable business advice
