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
DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Likely By Next Year
WASHINGTON DC - A former Food and Drug Administration official says he’d be "shocked" if
New Approach To Water Electrolysis For Green Hydrogen
BEIJING - Recent research into the demanding task of developing catalysts for hydrogen production has
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT - As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than
Voters Reject Cannabis Sales In Grosse Pointe Park, Keego Harbor, Rochester, And Birmingham
DETROIT - In Tuesday’s election, voters in three Michigan cities — Grosse Pointe Park, Keego
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
AndCan Report: Cannabis Sales See Short-Term COVID-19 Spike
CHICAGO –Legal cannabis sales surged to new highs in some states even as COVID-19 caused record
Four20Post: Michigan Cannabis Internet TV Show Focus On Security
ANN ARBOR - Welcome to the first Four20Post streaming video - aka Internet TV -
iHemp Hour: Barn Owl Drone Services Helps Farmers Find Male Hemp Plants
ANN ARBOR - Yup, that's right. Barn Owl Drone Services uses drones to find male
Deadline To Speak At Green Chemistry, Engineering Conference Aug. 26
LANSING - Are you a leader in green chemistry and engineering? You are invited to
Study: Biofuels Increase, Rather Than Decrease, Heat-Trapping Carbon Dioxide Emissions
ANN ARBOR - In a new study from University of Michigan, co-funded by the American
Too Early To Say If A Study Will Be Needed To Expand Electric Generation In Upper Peninsula
LANSING - A spokesperson for the Midcontinent Independent System Operator said Thursday said it is
Nominations Open for Sustainable Business of the Year
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will again honor local organizations and professionals
Walsh College Hosts Admissions Day July 23
TROY - Walsh College will host a special Admission Day for new and prospective students
Comcast Offers 2 Gbps Residential Internet Service In Michigan
PLYMOUTH - Imagine being able to download a 1 gigabyte movie in just 4 seconds.
Mcity Opens Amid Predictions It Will Usher In New Era Of Driverless Cars
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan's Mcity, billed as the world's first controlled environment
Featured News
Tesla’s Big Price Cuts Mean Major Shift In EV Market
SAN FRANCISCO - Can Tesla remain the leader in the modern electric vehicle market it effectively created? That question has been
Artificial Intelligence Becomes A Lawyer
SAN FRANCISCO - Next month, AI will enter the courtroom, and the US legal system may never be the same. An
How Energy Leaders Envision Countering Climate Change in the Future
WASHINGTON DC - With the federal government promising over US$360 billion in clean energy incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, energy
Michigan
Timely Year-End Tax Actions
LANSING - The alteration in the standard deduction and how taxpayers have been accustomed to
State Study IDs Best Spots For EV Charging Stations
LANSING – The ideal locations and the number of electric vehicle chargers along well-traveled Michigan
Lee Gaddis Tells The Story of Gaddis Gaming
ROYAL OAK - Lee Gaddis, founder of Gaddis Gaming incubating at the new Centrepolis at
A123 Gets $2 Billion In New Business
LIVONIA – A123 Systems LLC, the Livonia-based, Chinese-owned manufacturer of lithium ion batteries and energy storage
Timely Year-End Tax Actions
LANSING - The alteration in the standard deduction and how taxpayers have been accustomed to
State Study IDs Best Spots For EV Charging Stations
LANSING – The ideal locations and the number of electric vehicle chargers along well-traveled Michigan
Lee Gaddis Tells The Story of Gaddis Gaming
ROYAL OAK - Lee Gaddis, founder of Gaddis Gaming incubating at the new Centrepolis at
A123 Gets $2 Billion In New Business
LIVONIA – A123 Systems LLC, the Livonia-based, Chinese-owned manufacturer of lithium ion batteries and energy storage
U-M Researchers Discover AI Thinks Like Us
ANN ARBOR— Imagine a self-driving car navigating downtown traffic. To avoid a collision, it must
Big Insights From Delta Air Lines Earnings Call
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines stock soared on word that they’d beated analyst expectations for
Washtenaw County Vet Fest Hosted At WCC August 2
ANN ARBOR – Veterans, active-duty personnel, military-connected families and the National Guard are invited to
Michigan Roadside Drug Testing Continues To Move Through Legislature
LANSING - Under new bills making their way through the Michigan Legislature, police could swab your mouth on
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Monroe Public Schools Have New Weapon In Fighting Winter Illnesses
MONROE - The Monroe Public School District is better equipped to combat illness this cold and flu season after getting five new kiosks that feature cutting-edge tele-health technology. The kiosks are supported by a grant
BASF Partners With Michigan Science Center To Fund Kids’ Lab Programming
DETROIT – For the sixth consecutive year, BASF Corporation has partnered with the Michigan Science Center to deliver Kids’ Lab programming. Kids’ Lab is a BASF-branded hands-on science program tailored to engage students ages 4-12.
$500,000 Grant To Be Used To Develop 3D Medical Device Parts At GVSU
GRAND RAPIDS — A $500,000 grant from the Grand Rapids SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority will fund a 2 1/2-year program to use 3D printing technology to create medical device parts using medical grade materials
Genomenon Completes $2.5 Million Financing Round
ANN ARBOR — Genomenon announced that it has completed a $2.5 million equity financing round. Company officials said the financing will expand Genomenon’s commercial reach with clinical diagnostic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies. Genomenon connects
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
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
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
Ford F-150 Hybrid Can Recharge All-Electric Vehicles In An Emergency
DETROIT - A Ford F-150 Hybrid can charge electric cars that have run out of juice.
Digital and Mobile
Report: Smart Speakers Set To Be Big Hit During 2017 Holiday Season
BINGHAM FARMS – The “Alexa Revolution” continues. Detroit-based research and consulting firms Jacobs Media Strategies
Report: 3.1 Million U.S. Jobs To Become Obsolete Due To Artificial Intelligence Tech
WASHINGTON DC - According to the Council of Economic Advisors, approximately 3.1 million jobs will be
MSU Professor: Transparent Solar Is Wave Of The Future
EAST LANSING — See-through solar materials that can be applied to windows represent a massive
Automation Could Add $1.1 Trillion To Global Economy In Next 10 Years
LONDON — Technological advances such as automation could increase global GDP by more than $1.1
Russian Hackers Exploit Bug In Microsoft Windows OS
SAN FRANCISCO - Russian hackers have exploited a bug in Microsoft's Windows operating system in
Google Security Engineers Crack Secure Socket Layer Encryption With Poodle
SAN FRANCISCO - Older Web technology continues to be dogged by revelations that show how
CIOs Discuss IT Trends, Tech Careers For Women At Detroit Summit
DETROIT - Technology leaders from some of America?s largest corporations gathered Sept. 23 with more
Apple Issues Fix For Shellshock, aka Bash, Bug
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has issued a fix for Shellshock, aka Bash, a bug that
Business and Finance
Medical Device Manufacturer Closes $8 Million Series C Round
KALAMAZOO - Innovative Cardiovascular Solutions LLC, the developer of a device to improve patient safety during
Shoptelligence Founder Khoury Talks AI-Interactive Style Platform
ROYAL OAK - Laura Khoury, CEO of Shoptelligence, explains her style discovery platform, which added
West Michigan Business Executive Named SBDC State Director
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan business executive and Amway alumni J.D. Collins has been named state
Introducing The Techstars Mobility Class Of 2018
DETROIT - I’m excited to introduce the 11 companies part of Techstars Class 141 –
aimWest Explores Green Technology May 18 At Grand Rapids Event
GRAND RAPIDS - aimWest is going green on May 18 to delve into the topic
An Introduction To The Entrepreneurial Support Ecosystem In Michigan
AUBURN HILLS - Do you have a high-tech startup? How about an early-stage, growth-based business?
Keynote Speakers Announced For The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - James Flynn, managing director of New York City-based Deerfield Capital Management, and
Safety In Motion Gets $42,500 To Develop Concussion Assessment Medical Device
AUBURN HILLS - Oakland University INCubator has been awarded $42,500 by the Michigan Economic Development
