MI Tech TV
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
MITech TV: Business Financing, 3D Printed Face Shields, Medical Device Developer, COVID-19 Update
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV April 13, Financing expert Bob Moore returns to talk about ways businesses can find funding during the pandemic. Inventors Darrin and Dalton Luedke are using a 3D printer to
Breaking News
Toyota Group Manager Updates Electric Vehicle Technology
ANN ARBOR - What is Toyota's Research Institute south of Ann Arbor developing to power
Converting Gas-Powered Cars To EVs Booming Business
DETROIT - Interest in electric vehicles is at an all-time high, with sales of new
Ford’s New EV SUV Called Personal Bullet Train — Challenge Tesla
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company is attempting to make more waves in the electric vehicle (EV) space.
Current Climate: Demand For Oil Will Peak By The End Of The Decade
WASHINGTON DC - The International Energy Agency estimates that global demand for oil is set to peak at
Ann Arbor Has 3 Shops Approved To Sell Recreational Marijuana
ANN ARBOR - Michiganders may be flocking to Ann Arbor Dec. 1st The State of
Michigan’s Economy Weathers A Challenging Year
ANN ARBOR—The Michigan economy turned decidedly chilly this year as the United Auto Workers strike
US Economy Set To Continue Slow And Steady Growth
ANN ARBOR—The U.S. economy, buoyed by low unemployment rates along with robust consumer spending, marked
Marijuana Security Operations Looking For Pros With Armed Security Skills
BAY CITY – Grady Emmons started Precision Risk Management Group in 2006 to provide such
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
Tom Lyons To Lead Michigan State University Product Center
EAST LANSING – Tom Lyons has been named director of the Michigan State University Product
U-M Battery Startup Enters $1.5 Million Joint Venture
ANN ARBOR - In an effort to make safer, longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries for technologies like
Osram Sylvania Demos New LED Modules, Headlights
NORTHVILLE – Osram Sylvania announced this week it has expanded its New Hampshire manufacturing capabilities
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.
Featured News
HAP Expands Statewide Health Care Provider Network
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care
Gov. Whitmer Creates Semiconductor Talent Action Team
LANSING—The Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have established a Semiconductor Talent Action Team, a public-private partnership aimed
MCWT Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact, Previews New Programs
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, along with host sponsor Dow Inc., gathered 650 professionals to celebrate and empower
Michigan
LTU Sophomores Improve Lives Of Persons With Disabilities Through Innovative Products
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University sophomore engineering students once again spent the fall semester designing
Flow-Through’ Exemption Restorer Bill Heads To House
LANSING - Nearly 250,000 Michigan "Flow-Through" business organized as S Corporations or partnerships could claim
Bills Require Consumer Notification 45 Days After Data Breached
LANSING – Banks, businesses, government agencies and nonprofits that suffer a data security breach would
LTU Hosting 800+ High School Students In DECA Business Competition Dec. 14
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University will host the 2018 DECA High School District Competition on
LTU Sophomores Improve Lives Of Persons With Disabilities Through Innovative Products
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University sophomore engineering students once again spent the fall semester designing
Flow-Through’ Exemption Restorer Bill Heads To House
LANSING - Nearly 250,000 Michigan "Flow-Through" business organized as S Corporations or partnerships could claim
Bills Require Consumer Notification 45 Days After Data Breached
LANSING – Banks, businesses, government agencies and nonprofits that suffer a data security breach would
LTU Hosting 800+ High School Students In DECA Business Competition Dec. 14
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University will host the 2018 DECA High School District Competition on
Study: EVs Could Save Money For 80 Percent Of Drivers And Up To $8,000 A Year
LONDON - A new study has revealed that electric vehicles could save money for 80% of drivers, with motorists
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the
Airplane Electric Propulsion Is 1000 Times Quieter Than Jet Engine
DETROIT - Let us just say, you stand next to an aeroplane and hear absolutely
Report: Auto Pact Needed Tying Duty-Free Vehicle Imports To Canadian Production
TORONTO — A new report suggests that if Canada can’t convince U.S. President Donald Trump
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
OptimizeRx Integrates With EHR Systems
ROCHESTER—OptimizeRx Corp., the digital health messaging provider for the pharmaceutical industry, announced its latest platform integration with the health care industry’s leading acute electronic health record (EHR) systems, including Epic and Cerner. This latest announcement
Cass Tech High School To Get Field Trip To Detroit Grand Prix
DETROIT - Comerica Bank, in partnership with the Detroit Grand Prix, is surprising some lucky students at Cass Tech High School with a field trip to Belle Isle to get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience during
7 Facts About STEM Workforce – STEM Workers Make 26 Percent More Than Average
WASHINGTON DC - Employment in science, technology, engineering and math occupations has grown 79% since 1990, from 9.7 million to 17.3 million, outpacing overall U.S. job growth. There’s no single standard for which jobs count
MDEQ To Sample Wells Near Grand Rapids Airport For PFAS
GRAND RAPIDS — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will sample 49 residential drinking water wells along Trout Creek in the neighborhood east of the 36th Street exits off I-96 and west
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Forecast: Non-Lithium Stationary Battery Market To Grow At CAGR Of 61 Percent From 2022-2032
DETROIT - IDTechEx forecasts the market for non-lithium battery chemistries in stationary storage to grow
Bollinger Cuts New Electric Work Truck Deal With EAVX
OAK PARK—Bollinger Motors, an all-electric truck company, announced a strategic collaboration with EAVX to develop
Troy EV Maker Electric Last Mile Solutions Inks Deal With Chinese Cargo Van Maker
TROY—Officials at electric vehicle maker Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. announced that the company has
Stellantis To Build Electric Ram 1500, Dodge Muscle Car In 2024
DETROIT - Stellantis announced Thursday that it would begin production on a battery-electric version of
Digital and Mobile
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,
Wireless Broadband-Like 5G To Drive IoT Innovations Over Next Decade
LAS VEGAS - At this year's Consumer Electronics Show that starts this weekend you'll hear
Cybersecurity In Self-Driving Cars: U-M Releases Threat Identification Tool
ANN ARBOR - Instead of taking you home from work, your self-driving car delivers you
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
Facebook Is Adding More Anti-Malware Protection To Block Bad Guys
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Facebook on Wednesday announced a new partnership with ESET that will
Intel Acquires Password Management Startup To Build Its Internet Security Efforts
MONTREAL, Canada - PasswordBox will become part of Intel Security, a branch of the chipmaker
ISACA Detroit Chapter Meeting: Cloud Computing Demystified; Cyber Security Risks At The ERP Level
LIVONIA ? The December meeting of ISACA Detroit will offer up two presentations: One called
Business and Finance
Invest Detroit Client Ripple Science – Improving Recruitment Of Research Subjects
ROYAL OAK - Invest Detroit’s Tember Shea interviews Peter Falzon, CEO, Ripple Science, which improves
Report: Fewer Deals, Larger Investments In Michigan Q3 Venture Capital Deals
GRAND RAPIDS - Venture capital investors made fewer deals in Michigan during the third quarter
BeAlive Closes $3.5 Million Seed Round Led By KittyCat Capital
MIDLAND — BeAlive, which says it is the first digital consumer entertainment brand for millennials
Fusion Coolant Systems Raises $8 Million In Series C Round
CANTON - Fusion Coolant Systems, a University of Michigan spin off, has raised an $8
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
Techstars Mobility Announces Class Of 12 Startups
DETROIT - Techstars Mobility has announced their next class of tech startups aiming to disrupt the
Study Shows Substantial Increase In State Tax Payments By Small Businesses
LANSING - A new report released today by Anderson Economic Group shows that owners of
Business News
- Ron DeSantis Blames Dollar Instability As Silver Hits Record Highs: If The US Had A 'Stable Currency' Silver Wouldn't Set New Records
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Lands In China As Nvidia Awaits Beijing's Verdict On H200 AI Chip
- Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Calls Llama 4 A 'Disappointment,' But Says The Upcoming AI Model Shows Promise: 'Looking Really Good'
- Ron DeSantis Blames Dollar Instability As Silver Hits Record Highs: If The US Had A 'Stable Currency' Silver Wouldn't Set New Records
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Lands In China As Nvidia Awaits Beijing's Verdict On H200 AI Chip
- Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Calls Llama 4 A 'Disappointment,' But Says The Upcoming AI Model Shows Promise: 'Looking Really Good'
