MI Tech TV
LTU Making PPEs, Footwear Sanitizers, Masks And GLOW Program, Opening America
ANN ARBOR – Dan Randomski, Director of the Lawrence Technological University Centrepolis Accelerator, talks about the PPE supplies made there. John Bolte, CEO of Patho3gen Solutions, describes his footwear sanitizing stations to block COVID-19. Vineet
Battling Coronavirus: PPEs, On-Site Mobile Clinics, Skilled Labor Brigade, Reopening America
ANN ARBOR - Battling the coronavirus continues to be the theme this week for MITech TV live on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/M2Podcast Starting at 2 pm Mike Brennan and Matt Roush interview John Tipton from the Global
Cyber Patriot Camps, COVID-19 Test Tracking and Contact Tracing Apps, Disease Updates
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV April 20, Tamara Shoemaker of the University of Detroit Mercy updates the Cyber Patriot summer camp program. Russell Schindler of Sample Serve describes his smart phone app used to
Breaking News
Solar Panel-Powered Vehicles Provide “5,700 Miles Free Each Year”
DETROIT - With the increasing number of people buying electric vehicles very year, many have
Porsche Plans To Keep Internal Combustion Alive With e-Fuels
BERLIN, Germany - While most manufacturers are set to go fully or mostly electric by
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
Executive Search Partners Provides Tips For How To Look For A Job
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, joins Matt Roush and
Applications Continue To Roll In For Recreational Marijuana
LANSING - The state continues to receive applications from businesses seeking to get in on
Cannabis Expert Rick Thompson To Co-Host M2 Techcast In November
ROYAL OAK – M2 Techcast, a live Internet TV show focused on business, technology and
$300 Million U-M Innovation Center To Be Built At Former Jail Site In Detroit
DETROIT – Plans were announced Wednesday for a $300 million research and development center in
USDA Posts Hemp Rules – Calls For Total THC Testing
WASHINGTON DC - Farmers growing hemp would get a small cushion in THC limits under
Michigan’s Renewable Portfolio Standard To Increase To 15 Percent By 2021
LANSING - State Sen. Mike Nofs, chair of the Senate Energy and Technology Committee, has
Survey: Climate Change Issue Will Play Major Role In Deciding Presidential Election
AUSTIN, Texas — A mounting perception that climate change is occurring could play a role in
Michigan PSC Approves DTE Electric Renewable Energy Pilot Program
LANSING - The Public Service Commission has approved a voluntary renewable energy pilot program for
Heavier Storms Threaten State’s Aging Drains And Great Lakes
LANSING - More intense, heavier rainfall has become prevalent in Michigan in recent years, which
Merit Network Offers Duo Security’s Two-Factor Authentication Solution To Members
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network, a nonprofit corporation owned and governed by Michigan's public universities,
New Investment In Great Lakes-Seaway Despite Cargo Slowdown
MONROE - Ongoing commodity price pressures continued to impact overall tonnage volumes through the
Billhighway Hires Hehl As Executive VP Of Operations
TROY - Billhighway has hired Marc Hehl, as its new Executive Vice President of Operations.
Worldwide PC Shipments Decline 7.7 Percent In Third Quarter
STAMFORD, Conn. - A new report said worldwide PC shipments in the third quarter declined
Featured News
Last 8 Years Warmest On Record Triggering Surge In Climate Change
SHARM-EL-SHEIKH, Egypt - The past eight years are on track to be the eight warmest on record, fueled by ever-rising greenhouse
$25,000 Solar-Powered Electric SUV Coming Soon
DETROIT - After decades of attempts to power cars with energy from the sun, the solar automotive age might finally be
Overusing Tech Could Lead To Hunched Backs, Clawed-Hands, Second Eyelids
CERRITOS, Calif. — Hunched back, clawed-hands, and second eyelids could be common features of human anatomy in the future, a recent computer
Michigan
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
Ford’s Corktown Project Gets State Aid, Leads $1 Billion In Expansions
LANSING – The state of Michigan has approved a $209 million tax break over 30 years for
US Signal To Open Data Center In Van Buren Township
GRAND RAPIDS — US Signal, a provider of data center and other managed IT services,
Two Michigan Teachers Win $150,000 In Harbor Freight Building Trades Teaching Prizes
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — A building trades teacher in Bay City and a welding and
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
Ford’s Corktown Project Gets State Aid, Leads $1 Billion In Expansions
LANSING – The state of Michigan has approved a $209 million tax break over 30 years for
US Signal To Open Data Center In Van Buren Township
GRAND RAPIDS — US Signal, a provider of data center and other managed IT services,
Two Michigan Teachers Win $150,000 In Harbor Freight Building Trades Teaching Prizes
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — A building trades teacher in Bay City and a welding and
How To Make Your Luxury Hotel Stand Out
Pexels - CC0 License Making your luxury hotel stand out is becoming more challenging in
Catastrophic Climate Event Unfolding In Arctic That Could Unleash Toxic Contaminants
NEW YORK - One of our planet's fascinating wonders is permafrost, which is soil that
Amazon Unleashes New AI Agents Ready To Take Over Your Daily Tasks
SEATTLE - The next wave of AI transformation will be driven by agents. Rather than
Benefits of Multimode Microplate Readers Over Single-Mode Units
Laboratories are constantly looking for tools to help professionals to reduce workload while maintaining high
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Hygieia Gets FDA Clearance For Insulin Guidance App
LIVONIA — Officials at Hygieia, the Livonia-based digital insulin guidance software developer, announced that the company has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a phone app that will enhance the company’s
Michigan VEX Robotics State Championship Comes To MSU Feb. 24
EAST LANSING - The state’s largest ever Michigan VEX Robotics State Championship is headed to Jenison Field House at Michigan State University on Feb. 24. Around 500 of the state’s best young robotic minds will
Running An LED In Reverse Could Cool Future Computers
ANN ARBOR—In a finding that runs counter to a common assumption in physics, researchers at the University of Michigan ran a light emitting diode with electrodes reversed in order to cool another device mere nanometers
Invest Detroit Ventures Portfolio Company Alerje Offers Low-Cost Epinephrine Pens
ROYAL OAK - Invest Detroit Ventures Tember Shea interviews portfolio company Javier Evelyn, Founder & CEO of Alerje, which is developing a low-cost epinephrine pen that is housed on the back of a smart phone.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Mary Barra: America’s Launching Pad For An All-Electric Future
DETROIT - Nearly 20 years ago, when I had the privilege of being the plant
Infrastructure Funding Could Push More Americans Into Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - President Joe Biden wants half the vehicles sold in the US to be
GM To Spend $35 Billion On EVs And Autonomous Vehicles Up 30 Percent By 2025
DETROIT — General Motors said it will increase spending on electric and autonomous vehicles to $35
Ford Buys Maker Of EV Charging, Fleet Management Software
DEARBORN—Officials at Ford Motor Co. announced the acquisition of Electriphi, a California-based provider of charging
Digital and Mobile
Application Deadline Jan. 16 For Women In Defense GRID Mentorship Program
TROY - The WID Michigan GRID Mentorship program is designed not only to assist WID
May Mobility Testing Driverless Shuttles In Downtown Detroit
ANN ARBOR - While the Big Three automakers are still in the research and development
Flaws In Chip Design Could Make Computers, Smartphones Vulnerable To Hackers
SAN FRANCISCO - A newly discovered exploit in most modern processors could make your computer
IoT Will Be Massive In 2018: Four Predictions From IBM
NEW YORK - Forbes magazine interviewed Bret Greenstein, VP of IBM's Watson IoT Consumer Business,
Cyberattack Against Sony Unprecedented In Scope
WASHINGTON DC - Few companies could have prevented the cyberattack that devastated Sony Pictures, the
Dashlane Takes Hassle Out Of Changing Website Passwords
SAN FRANCISCO - A new product from Dashlane could take much of the hassle out
ISSA Motor City Holiday Party Dec. 18 At Schoolcraft College
LIVONIA ? ISSA Motor City Chapter is hosting its annual Holiday Party Dec. 18 at
Suspected North Korean Malware Attack Against Sony Prompts FBI Flash Warning
WASHINGTON DC ? Is North Korea hacking Sony Pictures to prevent the release of a
Business and Finance
Marshall Plan For Talent Gets 88 Submissions In Phase 1 Of $100 Million Challenge
LANSING - More than 800 businesses, educators and community organizations have committed to pursuing Marshall
Winning Futures Gets $150,000 Grant From Dresner Foundation For Workforce Prep
WARREN - Winning Futures announced a two-year $150,000 grant award from the Vera and Joseph
Airfoil Group Announces Reorganization To Meet Demands Of Project-Oriented Clients
ROYAL OAK - Lisa Vallee-Smith, the co-founder of Airfoil Communications, has reorganized her 18-year old
INFORUM Update: Spellbound Gets Net Patent For Augmented Reality Patient Care Product
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Director of Inforum’s InGAGE program, interviews Christina York from Spellbound
Ag Tech Forum June 29 In Bay City Presents Promising Farm Technologies
BAY CITY - On June 29, some high-growth businesses in the agricultural field will present technologies
Deadline To Apply For TiE 20 Early Stage Startup Competition Extended To July 10
SOUTHFIELD - The deadline to apply for the TiE 20 Early Stage Startups that compete
Renaissance Venture Capital Fund CEO Earns Prestigious Recognition
ANN ARBOR - The Renaissance Venture Capital Fund, Michigan’s venture capital fund-of-funds, announced that CEO
MSU Neuroscience Grad Launches Startup Focused On Educational Drones
LANSING - One mid-Michigan entrepreneur wants to fill a need in the rapidly growing market
