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Tech 248 Update: Apprenti Program, Augmented Reality Manufacturing At the Speed Of Light
ROYAL OAK - Oakland County’s Greg Doyle talks about some technology initiatives available including the Apprenti program that teaches tech skills at Oakland Community College to prepare them for on-the-job training at an Oakland County
CAVita’s Einsig Outlines CAV Track At IoT TechConnect.Com
ROYAL OAK - CAVita Principle Barry Einsig joins Matt and Mike to talk about the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle track at IoT TechConnect, a full-day conference on everything about the Internet of Things that is
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.
Breaking News
Scientists Discover Hydrogen Separation Technique To Recover Clean Energy From Unrecyclable Waste
MANCHESTER, UK - A team of experts at The University of Manchester led by Dr
How The Latest Trends In Casino Apps Have Improved The User Experience
Earlier, if you wanted to gamble, Walk- casinos limited to poker and blackjack were your
As The Regulated Marijuana Industry Wraps Up 2022, Companies Fine-Tuning Strategies For New Challenges 2023 Will Bring
LAS VEGAS – As the regulated marijuana industry wraps up the 2022 business year, companies
UN Report: Indiscriminate Use Of Hydrogen Could Slow The Energy Transition
NEW YORK - Hydrogen use by the G-7 could jump by four to seven times
Online Black Friday, Cyber Monday Survey: Amazon, Samsung Big Winners
ANN ARBOR - OK. I promised not to publish any Holiday stories before Thanksgiving, but
US Economy Hasn’t Seen A Trump Bump Yet
ANN ARBOR—In Donald Trump's first three quarters as president the U.S. economy has averaged a
GVSU Economist: Positive Growth Continues In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy continues to show positive growth, and the national industrial
Automation Alley’s Integr8 Industry 4.0 Conference – The Back Story From Tom Kelly
ROYAL OAK - Automation Alley is hosting a global conference focused on Industry 4.0 technologies
Michigan House Goal For Renewables, Energy Efficiency 30 Percent In New Plan
LANSING - Major energy legislation cleared the Michigan House Energy Policy Committee on Thursday with
Environmental Quality Announces Plan For Reducing Phosphorus In Lake Erie
LANSING - Downriver water systems would see the same controls on their waste water as
$1 Million 2016 Clean Energy Trust Challenge Taking Applications
DETROIT – The 2016 Clean Energy Trust Challenge is now open to U.S. applicants and
NextEnergy Official Reviews EPA’s Clean Power Plan
DETROIT - Recently, the Environmental Entrepreneurs hosted an event here at NextEnergy focused on opportunities
Featured News
Limitless Electric Power By The End Of Decade Now Possible
LONDON, UK - Scientists have been scrambling to crack the code to harness nuclear fusion, which has been hailed as a “holy
Angel Investing In 2021 Neared Or Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels
GRAND RAPIDS - Angel investors put $69.1 million into 111 Michigan-based companies last year, an amount and deal flow that well
$2.5 Million To Finance Green Energy Updates for Detroit Residents, Nonprofits
LANSING — A new loan program from Michigan Saves will help low- to moderate-income Detroiters and nonprofit organizations more easily access
Michigan
LTU Researching Autonomous Taxi With Donations From Corporate Partners
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University has begun the research and development of an autonomous campus
Michigan Sustainability Conference Set For Detroit Sept. 14
DETROIT — The second annual Michigan Sustainability Conference will be held Thursday, Sept. 14 at
DESIGNING A Better Detroit: Lawrence Tech Class Gives Denby High Students Hands-On Look At Architecture, Design
DETROIT – A high school class in architecture, taught in the spring 2016 semester by
ESD Hosts Free Info Session Aug. 1 On How Engineers Can Earn PE Designation
SOUTHFIELD — The Engineering Society of Detroit will host a free information session on how
LTU Researching Autonomous Taxi With Donations From Corporate Partners
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University has begun the research and development of an autonomous campus
Michigan Sustainability Conference Set For Detroit Sept. 14
DETROIT — The second annual Michigan Sustainability Conference will be held Thursday, Sept. 14 at
DESIGNING A Better Detroit: Lawrence Tech Class Gives Denby High Students Hands-On Look At Architecture, Design
DETROIT – A high school class in architecture, taught in the spring 2016 semester by
ESD Hosts Free Info Session Aug. 1 On How Engineers Can Earn PE Designation
SOUTHFIELD — The Engineering Society of Detroit will host a free information session on how
Michigan SBDC Tech Team, Hires Two Consultants To Support Tech Entrepreneurs
GRAND RAPIDS – The Michigan Small Business Development Center and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
US Signal Appoints Keith Wilson As Chief Financial Officer
GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal announced the appointment of Keith Wilson as its new Chief
Study: Dire Consequences Of Human Activity On Arctic Could Wipe Out Entire Landscapes
NEW YORK - Scientists sound the alarm as new study predicts dire consequences of human
Ottawa County Board Supports 123NET Broadband Grant Application
WEST OLIVE — Understanding the pivotal role high-speed internet plays in the lives of its
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Annett Jr. Updates Lawrence Technological University Story
ROYAL OAK - Bruce Annett Jr., vice president for marketing and public affairs at Lawrence Technological University, joins M2 TechCast to talk about the ground breaking for LTU’s fourth residence hall, football returning to LTU,
LSI Director Roger Cone Named Director U-M Biosciences Initiative
ANN ARBOR - Roger Cone, director of the University of Michigan's Life Sciences Institute, has been named to an additional role as the university's first vice provost and director of the biosciences initiative, effective immediately.
Incentivizing Wellness
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Sara Julius, managing partner of Edify North, an employee benefits consulting firm. To listen, click on https://www.sbam.org/Resources/tabid/97/ArtMID/2980/ArticleID/2828/Incentivizing-wellness.aspx
ITInTheD’s Phillips, Waltenspiel Help Bring IT Career Academy To Flint
ROYAL OAK - ITInTheD’s David Phillips and his business partner Bob Waltenspiel have helped launch the IT Career Academy that will provide training and certification for entry level IT positions in Flint. Phillips joins M2
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
New SEMA Testing Facility Purchased In Plymouth
PLYMOUTH —The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the purchase of a 45,000-square-foot building in
VW Comes To Detroit To Develop Its Artificial Intelligence
DETROIT - We're only starting to get to grips with the benefits of artificial intelligence
Study: Drivers Experience 4 Levels Of Attentive ‘Gaze’ In Response To Alerts From Pre-Crash Warning Systems
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A collision avoidance system, or pre-crash alert generated by a vehicle, can
May Mobility Gets State Aid For Self-Driving Shuttle Expansion
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved a $700,000 Michigan Business Development Program grant to support
Digital and Mobile
Russians Behind Yahoo’s 1 Billion Account Hack
WASHINGTON DC - The Justice Department on Wednesday said it's indicted four hackers responsible for
Online Tech Offers Disaster Recovery As A Service To Keep Your Network Online
ANN ARBOR - Last month, Amazon Web Services crashed for up to 12 hours, leaving
Sonic Cyber Attack Shows Security Holes In Ubiquitous Sensors
ANN ARBOR - Sound waves could be used to hack into critical sensors in a
Snyder Creates Homeland Security Advisor
LANSING - The governor will have a director advisor on emergencies, natural or man-made, under
Akamai to Acquire Prolexic for Some $370 Million in Move to Bolster its DDoS Protection
TENAFLY, N.J. - Akamai Technologies announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire
Twitter Beefs Up Security To Make Hacking Harder – Stay Away NSA
SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter is beefing up its security to make it harder for outsiders
UN May Promulgate Rules To Limit Digital Surveillance
NEW YORK - The United Nations may soon extend its rules on human rights to
Twitter Enables Perfect Forward Secrecy to Bolster Security
TENAFLY, N.J. - Twitter Inc. said it has enabled Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) in a
Business and Finance
Inforum InGAGE’s Social Sushi Pop Up Networking, Catering Company On M2 Techcast
ROYAL OAK - Inforum’s Tember Shea interviews Grace Montero, Co-Founder, Social Sushi, a pop up
Shell GameChanger Innovation Challenge For New Energy Technologies
WASHINGTON DC - TechConnect invites entrepreneurs to submit innovative technology ideas and proposals to address
Renaissance VC Fund Opens Office AT MSU Foundation’s East Lansing Tech Center
EAST LANSING - The Renaissance Venture Capital Fund is opening its third office location at
Susan Emerick: All You Need is Within You
SOUTHFIELD - Diva Tech Talk was pleased to interview Susan Emerick, Global Marketing Executive at
Michigan 50 Companies To Watch Nominations Now Open
LANSING - The Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards program opened for nominations this week for
Davenport University Gets Record $5.5 Million Gift
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University announced it has received a gift to its endowment fund
Understand Angel Investing, Term Sheets And Other Crucial Aspects Of Startup Capital
MIDLAND - The traditional capital market for startups is broken, but a growing network of
$210,000 In Micro Grants Available For Food-Based Small Businesses
DETROIT - More than $200,000 has been pooled to provide micro grants through Eastern Market
