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UAW’s Next Frontier: Mercedes-Benz in Alabama
ANN ARBOR - The Center for Automotive Research (CAR), a leading independent non-profit organization focused
Game-Changing Research Unlocks New Wind Energy Potential
NEW YORK - When you consider today’s industrial wind turbine, you likely picture the windmill design, technically
Amazon’s High Desert-Based Solar Farm With AI Operational
SEATTLE - Amazon officials recently announced that its first solar farm-plus-battery energy storage project has
DEA’s Proposed Move To Reschedule Cannabis To Schedule III On Federal Register
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule to move cannabis to Schedule III
Study: 55 Percent Of Small Businesses Plan To Hire New Employees In 2022
WASHINGTON DC - The Manifest surveyed 1,003 small business owners and managers and found that
Analysis: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Generated Nearly $4 Billion in Tax Revenues in 2021
WASHINGTON DC - Tax revenues derived from the licensed retail sale of state-legal, adult-use cannabis
MICHIGO Cannabis Tourism Group Seeks Cannabis Friendly Lodging Throughout Michigan
ANN ARBOR - A non-profit group has been formed to capitalize on a growing trend
Democrats Face Tough Republican Opposition In Winning Senate Approval Of Legal Cannabis
WASHINGTON DC - Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is facing significant obstacles in his legislative push
U-M Study: Climate Change To Add Hundreds Of Billions Of Dollars To Electricity Costs
ANN ARBOR - Climate change is likely to increase U.S. electricity costs over the next
EPA To Look At Dioxane Plume In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has said it will conduct a preliminary
Royal Oak’s Powerley Rolls Out Smart Home, Real-Time Electricity Usage App
ROYAL OAK — Powerley, the utility-led smart home technology pioneer, has introduced the next generation
Study: Electricity Demand Will Be Met In Lower Peninsula If Planned Projects Are Completed
LANSING - Current utility projects under way now should result in Michigan's electric reliability remaining
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Detroit Book Depository Building New Home For Ford Mobility Lab
DETROIT - Inside the refreshed shell of an 87-year-old building in Detroit that’s been wracked by fire, tragedy, and more than
Norwegian Developer To Build Electrolyzer Manufacturing Plant In Michigan
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–The Norwegian hydrogen technology developer Nel announced plans to build an electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Michigan. The final location
Dormant Palisades Nuclear Plant Could Be Reactivated To Provide 5 Percent of Michigan’s Energy Needs
DETROIT - A company that tears down closed nuclear power plants wants to do in Michigan what has never been done
MI Tech TV
Lawrence Technological University Reopens With In-Class, Virtual Learning
ANN ARBOR - Lisa Kujawa, Associate Provost for Enrollment Management and Outreach at LTU, explains how LTU reopened with a hybrid In-Person, Virtual Learning format - and offers tips for how LTU pulled it off.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Talks Tech Entrepreneurship Tips
ANN ARBOR - Rick Snyder, former governor of Michigan, talks about all the progress that has been made in Michigan for tech entrepreneurs. Rick is not only a serial entrepreneur, but also an investor and
Kathleen Norton-Schock, Brian Wassom, Tech Legal Issues Update
ANN ARBOR - Diva Tech Talks' Kathleen Norton-Schock, and Warner Norcross + Judd's Brian Wassom discuss focusing on Social Media Channels, the law and the First Amendment. Brian also delves into hot issues that could
Michigan
Businesses, Plymouth-Canton Academy Partner For Manufacturing Careers
PLYMOUTH—Wayne County businesses have joined forces to partner with the SME Education Foundation to make available education
FCA To Set Up Connected Vehicle Ecosystem With Harman, Google
AUBURN HILLS - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announced that it will use technology from Harman
Holland Robotics Maker Sold To Hitachi For $1.4 Billion
HOLLAND – The New York City-based private equity firm Crestview Partners announced the sale of
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Announces Presenting Companies
ANN ARBOR—Organizers of the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium announced the ventures that will present at the 38th annual
Businesses, Plymouth-Canton Academy Partner For Manufacturing Careers
PLYMOUTH—Wayne County businesses have joined forces to partner with the SME Education Foundation to make available education
FCA To Set Up Connected Vehicle Ecosystem With Harman, Google
AUBURN HILLS - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announced that it will use technology from Harman
Holland Robotics Maker Sold To Hitachi For $1.4 Billion
HOLLAND – The New York City-based private equity firm Crestview Partners announced the sale of
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Announces Presenting Companies
ANN ARBOR—Organizers of the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium announced the ventures that will present at the 38th annual
Study: Internal Combustion Engines Officially Minority In EU
NEW YORK - A new analysis from TechGaged Research reveals that combustion engines have officially
Rokt and the AI Revolution in E-commerce Personalization
Artificial intelligence has fundamentally transformed how retailers approach customer personalization, with companies like Rokt leading
Pusoy Go Download Rekindles Interest Among GameZone Players
Pusoy Go Download continues to build strong curiosity among GameZone players who enjoy exploring digital
From Arcades to Online Platforms: How Classic Game Design Still Influences Casino Gameplay
When you think about an old arcade, you can almost hear it. The coins, the
Advanced Technologies
Science Tech
LTU Student-Produced Documentary On Women Of Color In STEM Now Up On YouTube
SOUTHFIELD—A team of students in Lawrence Technological University’s media communication program has produced a half-hour documentary film on previously little-known contributions to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) by three women of color in the
Invest Detroit Ventures Portfolio Client Update: Genomenon
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Portfolio Manager for Invest Detroit Ventures, interviews Mike Klein, CEO of Genomenon, to discuss the latest news coming out of the Ann Arbor-based gene therapy company. Mike Klein To listen,
Kellogg Foundation Gives GVSU $15.5 Million Grant To Build STEM Training At Battle Creek Public Schools
BATTLE CREEK - The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has provided a $15.5 million grant to Grand Valley State University to partner with Battle Creek Public Schools to provide students a pathway to high-demand jobs in the health
Doctors To Host Forum June 8 In Troy To Provide Evidence Supporting Cannabis’ Medical Efficacy
TROY – A group of Michigan doctors is hosting an all-day forum June 8 in an effort to bridge the conversational gap between healthcare providers, patients and the cannabis industry to provide evidence supporting cannabis’
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
DeLorean Sets Date For Its Electric Resurrection
DETROIT - The DeLorean is an iconic vehicle — stainless steel body, gull-wing doors —
New Sulfur Battery Promises 300 Percent More EV Range
BERLIN, Germany - German battery startup Theion is promising a new sulfur battery technology that
Ford Says Electric Crate Motors That Can Replace Combustion Engines In Old, New Vehicles Are Sold Out
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company's crate motor that can be used to retrofit internal combustion
Auto Engineering Expertise on Display At LTU Grand Prix
SOUTHFIELD—Under a spectacular sunny sky on a crisp autumn afternoon, students from Lawrence Technological University
Digital and Mobile
Act Now To Reserve Your Sponsorship, Booth And Ticket To IoT TechConnect
TROY - IoT Tech Connect - Michigan’s showcase for IoT products and services - will
Williams Named Cybersecurity Team Project Manager At Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
PLYMOUTH – Jeff Williams has joined the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center cybersecurity team as Program
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
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
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
Business and Finance
Wayne State University Startup Developing Eco-Friendly Marine Coating For Ships, Boats
DETROIT – Repela Tech LLC, a Detroit-based sustainability tech startup from Wayne State University, was
Automation Alley 2021 Tech Report Available On Redesigned Website
TROY - Automation Alley’s 2021 Tech Report, now available, was prepared with support from Automation
T-Mobile Provides West Michigan Towns With 5G Service
BELLEVUE, Wash.—Officials at the wireless carrier T-Mobile announced areas in and around the city of
Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Grows
DETROIT - Each year EntryPoint releases a deep dive look at Detroit's ecosystem as well
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
Techstars Mobility Announces Class Of 12 Startups
DETROIT - Techstars Mobility has announced their next class of tech startups aiming to disrupt the
U-M Battery Spin-Out Sakti3 Sold To Dyson For $90 Million
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan spin-out, Sakti3, has been acquired by vacuum cleaner manufacturer
SmartPitcher Provides Data-Driven Advice For 2015 World Series
EAST LANSING - The World Series is around the corner and fans are anticipating the
DNR Offers Sportsmen Interactive Online Mapping Tool
Find Fall Hunting Spots With DNR's Interactive Online Mapping Tool LANSING - With fall hunting
Billhighway Names Krouse Senior Advisor For Labor Groups
TROY - Billhighway has hired Ron Krouse as a Senior Advisor to assist in introducing a
Business News
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- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
