MI Tech TV
MCWT Update, CyberPatriot Summer Camps, Hardware Summit, 123Net Lights 1000th Building
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast June 17, Kathleen Norton-Schock updates Diva Tech Talk and Michigan Council of Women In Technology. Tamara Shoemaker announces CyberPatriot Summer Camps for middle and high school students. Dan Radomski
Dominic Serra Announces Metro Wireless Expansion Into Metro Detroit
ROYAL OAK - Metro Wireless President Dominic Serra joins Matt and Mike on M2 Techcast to talk about his company's expansion into more areas of metro Detroit. Metro Wireless provides very high speed backup connections
KLA’s John McLaughlin Talks Ann Arbor R&D Lab
ROYAL OAK - KLA Ann Arbor Lead John McLaughlin talks about the hundreds of job openings created by the $70 million semiconductor equipment maker that is opening a research and development facility in Ann Arbor.
Breaking News
Can We Afford To Ignore Green Hydrogen In Clean Energy Mix
NEW YORK - Historically a dark horse, green hydrogen energy has received renewed attention among
1,000-Foot Floating Multi-Turbine Unit Could Power 80,000 homes
NORWAY - Norwegian company Wind Catching Systems (WCS) has developed an innovative floating wind farm
Monroe Street Fair April 1 Ann Arbor Update
ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair returns to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash to
Lacks To Supply Carbon Fiber Wheels For 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon
GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises Inc. on Monday announced it is supplying exclusive high-performance carbon
Invitation To Opt Into Michigan Marijuana Report – Business News, Information
DETROIT - Our friends at the Michigan Marijuana Report cover the business news related to
Detroit: Engine Of America – New Book from RJ King
ROYAL OAK - RJ King, editor of DBusiness magazine, joins Matt and Mike to discuss
GVSU Economist: Hints Of Slower Growth In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy is chugging along like it has been for
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
Advisory Group Recommends Waukesha Lake Michigan Withdrawal With Caveats
LANSING - Waukesha could qualify to draw its water from Lake Michigan, but only with
Environmental Group Sues To Stop Oil Flow Through Straits Pipeline
LANSING - The National Wildlife Federation announced Monday that it had sued to block operation
Michigan Energy Plan: Nofs Talks Changes To Bidding, Finding Votes
LANSING - Sen. Mike Nofs told Gongwer News Service on Monday that he had met
Renewable Energy Economy: Michigan’s Mixed Energy Use Plan May 18
EAST LANSING - Michigan’s Governor challenged the State’s energy providers in March 2015 by calling
Featured News
Global Auto Mobility And MiTech News Partner On Industry 4.0 Survey
DETROIT - MITechNews.Com has partnered with Global Auto Mobility on an Industry 4.0 Survey that is intended to gauge interest in such areas
Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Adds Top Space Leaders To Space Summit Lineup
STERLING HEIGHTS - Join the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association for its annual North American Space Summit this October 2-4 in Traverse
Switching World To Renewable Energy Will Cost $62 Trillion, Payback In Just 6 Years
PALO ALTO, Ca. - Mark Jacobson and his colleagues at Stanford University have published a new study in the journal Energy &
Michigan
Esperion Names Biotech Veteran Jay Shepard To Board
ANN ARBOR — Pharma startup Esperion Therapeutics announced this week the appointment of Jay P.
Protean Electric Gets $40 Million Investment For In-Wheel Electric Motors
TROY - In-Wheel Electric Motor company Protean Electric announced this week that it has completed
ACEC Michigan Elects New President, Board
LANSING — The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) has announced Sean J.
Study: Term-limits Failed To Deliver On Claims
LANSING - A Citizens Research Council of Michigan study claims the state's 1992 voter-initiated term-limits
Esperion Names Biotech Veteran Jay Shepard To Board
ANN ARBOR — Pharma startup Esperion Therapeutics announced this week the appointment of Jay P.
Protean Electric Gets $40 Million Investment For In-Wheel Electric Motors
TROY - In-Wheel Electric Motor company Protean Electric announced this week that it has completed
ACEC Michigan Elects New President, Board
LANSING — The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) has announced Sean J.
Study: Term-limits Failed To Deliver On Claims
LANSING - A Citizens Research Council of Michigan study claims the state's 1992 voter-initiated term-limits
UK University Creates Battery That Lasts 5,700 Years Without Recharging
LONDON - Groundbreaking research from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority
Expert Warns If US Abandons EVs, US Auto Industry Is Lost
DETROIT - The U.S. auto industry has a choice to make: to keep developing new
Michigan CRA Director Warns State Legislature Cannabis Industry Under Strain And Needs Reform
LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Brian Hanna told state lawmakers this week that
Michigan Innovation Fund Gives $60 Million To Help State’s Startups
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund Board officially established the Michigan Innovation Fund on Tuesday,
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Harvesting Clean Hydrogen Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis
ANN ARBOR—A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can then be used in fuel cells. The device could also
NanoBio Closes $10 Million Series A Round, Changes Name To BlueWillow Biologics
ANN ARBOR — NanoBio Corp., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has changed its corporate name to BlueWillow Biologics in conjunction with the closing of a $10 million Series A financing. The company’s new
Kraig Labs Approved To Make Spider Silk In Vietnam – Used By US Army
ANN ARBOR — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a biotech and advanced materials developer, announced it has been issued its Enterprise Registration Certificate required to begin its operations in Vietnam. Kraig is developing genetically engineered silkworms
Michigan Science Center, ITC Go the Distance On Informal Learning
DETROIT - The Michigan Science Center and ITC Holdings Corp. will host a special Arbor Day program on Friday with schools throughout the state to highlight the museum’s new ECHO Distance Learning Program. ECHO, part
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
48-Volt Quant Gets 600 Miles On A Tank Of “Salt Water
DETRIT - There is another energy storage system for electric vehicles starting to gain traction:
Daimler Rejects German Environmental Groups’ Demand To Stop Selling Combustion Engines By 2030
BERLIN (AP) — German automaker Daimler earlier this month dismissed a “cease and desist” demand
Lexus Holds World Premier of LF-Z Electrified Car
TOYOTA CITY, Japan – This week, Lexus held the world premiere of “LF-Z Electrified,” conceptual
Hercules Electric Vehicles Opens Series A Funding Period
DETROIT – Hercules Electric Vehicles is opening a $20 million Series A investment round managed
Digital and Mobile
Your Yahoo Account Info Was Definitely Hacked: Here’s What To Do – Advice From CNET
SAN FRANCISCO - If you're wondering what to do after hearing about the massive data
State’s Cybersecurity Efforts Nab National Awards From CIO Association
LANSING – Michigan took two top honors in the annual state IT awards competition sponsored
AOL Co-Founder Case Comes To Ann Arbor With $100K Purse For Pitch-Contest Winner
ANN ARBOR - AOL co-founder Steve Case is bringing his sixth Rise of the Rest
Self-Driving Trucks Will Need Mechanics, Technicians To Fix Them On The Road
LOUISVILLE - Self-driving vehicles are one of the latest and hottest trends in transportation leaving
PayPal Apparently Enforcing Non-existent Laws
BIRMINGHAM - According to one of the founders of ProtonMail, a secure email startup, PayPal
Are Former Government Cyber Experts Worth Their Consulting Fees?
BIRMINGHAM - Congressman Alan Grayson made waves last week when he sent letters to the
Greenpeace Activists Use Blimp To Over Fly NSA Utah Data Center
SAN FRANCISCO - A team of anti-surveillance activists from Greenpeace, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and
Microsoft Fixes Exchange After 9-Hour Shutdown
REDMOND - Microsoft has finally fixed an Exchange Online outage that left affected users without
Business and Finance
Six Finalists Named By Kyyba Innovations For $50,000 IoT Pitch Competition
TROY - Six finalists have been named by Kyyba Innovations to compete for a $50,000
What Does $20 Buy At IoT Techconnect April 4 At The Troy Marriott? All Access And Two Meals
TROY – What does $20 buy you at IoT TechConnect April 4 at the Troy
Michigan Israel Business Accelerator Appoints New CEO
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator has appointed Sandy Selinger CEO effective April 9.
Diva Tech Talk, Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Updates
ROYAL OAK - What’s happening with Diva Tech Talk and the Michigan Council of Women
Deadline Sunday For Challenge Detroit Fellows To Live, Work, Play, Give
DETROIT - Challenge Detroit is looking for 30 young leaders for tomorrow who want to
Deadline For Walsh College Make It Better Competition March 18
TROY - High school and community college students in Michigan are invited to join Walsh
Tech248 March 15 Explores Creativity Conflict
FARMINGTON HILLS - Oakland County’s Tech248 on March 15 will explore the Creativity Conflict with
aimWest 15th Annual Tech Trends With MISBDC CEO Brophy March 16
GRAND RAPIDS - Back by popular demand, aimWest is hosting it’s 15th Annual Tech Trends event with
