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U M Helps Organize NSF Great Lakes Business Advisory Group
ANN ARBOR - The NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region is part of the National Innovation Network, a national network of NSF-funded researchers from I-Corps Teams and Hubs. Working together, this network of thinkers addresses
Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Second Playbook Published
TROY - Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at
Lots Of Events In 2024 For Michigan Council of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - It’s International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate women’s achievements and take action to accelerate equality. Joining Mike Brennan and Matt Roush on MITech TV is Kathleen Norton-Schock, spokeswoman for the Michigan
Breaking News
Labor Shortages Continue to Constrain Small Business Job Growth
LANSING - National Federation Of Independent Business’ April jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted)
Scientists Warn: If Blue Ice Glacier Melts, Sea Levels Will Rise Dramatically
LONDON - Researchers warn that if the Union Glacier in Antarctica region melts, the world
BlueOval City Is The Largest Investment In Ford’s History
DEARBORN - The future Ford BlueOval City site has been under construction in Tennessee for
King City Gardens: Battled Supply Chain Woes, Tight Regulatory Deadlines, Labor Hurdles To Open In Ohio
CINCINNATI - On the surface, King City Gardens may seem like other successful up-and-coming cannabis
Ohio’s New House Speaker Promises To Nix Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - Ohio House Republicans have chosen Matt Huffman, the current Senate president, as their
FBI Seizes Websites North Koreans Used To Impersonate American Companies
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI has seized multiple websites that North Korean operatives used to impersonate
DTMB Hosts State Surplus Sale Dec. 6, In Time For Holiday Shopping
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget will host an in-person state
Michigan Shuts Down Industrial Hemp Program That Now Reverts To USDA Control
GRAND HAVEN - Michigan has closed its industrial hemp program, leaving farmers to operate directly
MIT Researchers Clean Air Pollution Using Oceans
BOSTON - Carbon capture — commonly thought of as the use of technology to remove
Consumers Energy Operating Heartland Wind Farms
MIDDLETON―Heartland Farms Wind in Gratiot County is producing clean energy for Michigan homes and businesses, Consumers
Development Of Hydrogen-Fueled 4-Stroke Engine Underway For Zero Emission Vessels
OSAKA, Japan – Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd, is developing a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine
Electric Versus Gasoline Vehicles: Is EV Ownership Competitive In Your Area?
ANN ARBOR—Is it actually cheaper to own an electric vehicle instead of a gas vehicle?
Human Element Add eCommerce Strategist
ANN ARBOR - Human Element has expanded its team with the addition of eCommerce strategist,
Macomb Community College, LIFT Partner to Deliver “Operation Next” Advanced Manufacturing Training
DETROIT – LIFT, the Detroit-based, Department of Defense-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, today announced that it
Center For Computer Resources Earns Top National Recognition For 6th Year
STERLING HEIGHTS – The Center for Computer Resources has again been named by CRN a brand
Latest Auto Trends To Be Revealed At Virtual GVSU Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium March 11
GRAND RAPIDS — The most up-to-date industry forecasts and trends will be revealed at the
New Breathalyzer Can Detect Recent Cannabis Use In Michigan
DETROIT - A Breathalyzer designed to determine whether someone is currently under the influence of
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries One Step Away From Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given provisional licenses to 110 dispensaries
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Featured News
Whitmer Proposes 32 Percent Wholesale Tax On Michigan Adult-Use Cannabis Products
LANSING - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing levying a 32 percent wholesale tax on the sale of adult-use marijuana products to fix
Michigan Minimum Wage Set To Increase By Almost $2 Per Hour On Feb. 21
LANSING - On Feb. 21, Michigan will raise its state minimum wage by almost $2 per hour, from $10.56 to $12.48
Apple Launching iPhone SE 4 With $499 Price Tag This Week?
CUPERTINO, CA, - In his latest Power On newsletter, prominent industry analyst Mark Gurman claims the iPhone SE 4 will launch
Michigan
Automakers Turning To Hybrids As Industry Transitions To Electric Vehicles
DETROIT — As sales of all-electric vehicles grow more slowly than expected, major automakers are
Eight New Michigan License Plates Could Be Coming To A Vehicle Near You Soon
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers have proposed eight new designs this year, with a few already
Millions Of EV Batteries Could Retire To Solar Farms
NEW CUYAMA, Ca. - On a 20-acre parcel outside the tiny Southern California town of
TimberBase Launches Digital Platform For Lumber, Building Material Sales
GRAND RAPIDS–TimberBase, an affiliate of UFP Industries Inc., announced the launch of TimberBase.com, a business-to-business
Automakers Turning To Hybrids As Industry Transitions To Electric Vehicles
DETROIT — As sales of all-electric vehicles grow more slowly than expected, major automakers are
Eight New Michigan License Plates Could Be Coming To A Vehicle Near You Soon
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers have proposed eight new designs this year, with a few already
Millions Of EV Batteries Could Retire To Solar Farms
NEW CUYAMA, Ca. - On a 20-acre parcel outside the tiny Southern California town of
TimberBase Launches Digital Platform For Lumber, Building Material Sales
GRAND RAPIDS–TimberBase, an affiliate of UFP Industries Inc., announced the launch of TimberBase.com, a business-to-business
New Breathalyzer Can Detect Recent Cannabis Use In Michigan
DETROIT - A Breathalyzer designed to determine whether someone is currently under the influence of
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries One Step Away From Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given provisional licenses to 110 dispensaries
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Picking Between Fixed and Progressive Online Slots
For online casino games on digital websites and mobile apps like betway to grow, there
Public Service Commission Approves Consumers Energy Gas Rate Increase
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a natural gas rate increase for
Universal EV Chargers Debuts $15 Flat-Rate Fast Charging
CHICAGO - EV drivers across Illinois can now access flat-rate fast charging for $15 per
Kentucky Grow Harvests First Pot Crop, Gov. Says A Whole Lot More Coming
LOUISVILLE - A Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation facility has harvested its first yield of cannabis,
Advanced Technologies
UM Report Finds Knowledge Workers, Not Factory Jobs, Still Key To Prosperity
LANSING—Twenty years after the first edition of Michigan Future Inc. and the University of Michigan’s report titled A New Path to Prosperity?
New Study Says Artificial Intelligence Still Too Costly To Replace Most Human Jobs
BOSTON - Artificial intelligence is still costly to replace most human jobs, according to a study by the Massachusetts Institute of
Diamond Nuclear Battery Can Provide 50 Years Of Power Investors Claim
BEIJING - China's Betavolt New Energy Technology has unveiled a new modular nuclear battery that uses a combination of a nickel-63
Researchers Create Green Tech That Produces Hydrogen Using Renewable Energy
NEW YORK - A group of researchers from the Technion Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering has presented a new technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Unveiling The Chip That’s Reimagining AI Processing
PHILADELPHIA -Penn Engineers have developed a new chip that uses light waves, rather than electricity, to perform the complex math essential to training AI. The chip has the potential to radically accelerate the processing speed
Reactor Will Power Earth Using Same Nuclear Reaction As Sun
FRANCE - In the heart of Provence, some of the brightest scientific minds on the planet are setting the stage for what is being called the world’s largest and most ambitious science experiment. "We are
Study: Gulf Stream Nearing Devastating Tipping Point Impacting Global Climate
NEW YORK - The circulation of the Atlantic Ocean is heading towards a tipping point that is “bad news for the climate system and humanity," a study has found. The scientists behind the research said
Secret Ingredient Can Boost EV Range Past 600 Miles
LAS VEGAS - At the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, the spotlight was on groundbreaking developments in AI and healthcare. However, battery technology is the game-changer at the heart of these innovations, enabling greater power efficiency.
Anstey Joins Genomenon As Vice President Sales, Business Development
ANN ARBOR - Genomic search company Genomenon has hired industry veteran David Anstey as Vice President of Sales. In his new role at Genomenon, Anstey is responsible for building out and leading the company’s sales
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
$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
Anstey Joins Genomenon As Vice President Sales, Business Development
ANN ARBOR - Genomic search company Genomenon has hired industry veteran David Anstey as Vice President of Sales. In his new role at Genomenon, Anstey is responsible for building out and leading the company’s sales
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
$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
17 Companies Split $813,000 Through Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, in partnership with Centrepolis Accelerator
Adapters That Can Charge GM EVs At Tesla Superchargers Now Available
DETROIT - General Motors said that starting Wednesday, owners of its electric vehicles can purchase
GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action
DETROIT – "GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action" highlights that General Motors is
Lacks Enterprises Acquires Custom Wheel Manufacturer Forgeline Motorsports
GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority
Groundbreaking Held For Autonomous Vehicle Testing, Training And R&D Center
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP - The groundbreaking held Monday for a 335-acre site expected to become a
U-M Offers Open-Access Automated Cars To Advance Driverless Research
ANN ARBOR - New University of Michigan research vehicles will be open testbeds for academic
Digital and Mobile
Never-Before-Seen Malware Infected Hundreds Of Linux, Windows Devices
DETROIT - Researchers have revealed a never-before-seen piece of cross-platform malware that has infected a
Almost 40 Percent Of Businesses Lose More Than $100,000 Per Cyberattack
DETROIT - Successful cyberattacks can cause significant financial losses and harm to businesses. According to
State Cyber CSO Jayson Cavendish Updates Michigan Cyber Summit Oct. 27
LANSING - State of Michigan Chief Security Officer Jayson Cavendish joins Matt and Mike on
SensCy Offers Fractional Cybersecurity CIOs For Small And Medium Businesses
ANN ARBOR - David Behen, the former Michigan Chief Information Officer who created the Michigan
AWS Penetration Testing Cheat Sheet
DETROIT - AWS offers a number of security features out-of-the-box but it is important to
Checklist For Cloud Pentesting – Including Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages
DETROIT - Cloud pentesting is the process of testing a cloud service for vulnerabilities. A
Stefanini Group Opens Security Operations Center To Support US Customers
SOUTHFIELD – Global IT Provider Stefanini Group has opened a Security Operations Center to support
Mass Spyware Campaign Targets Thousands Of ICS Computers Worldwide
WOBURN, MA - From January to November 2021, Kaspersky experts uncovered a new piece of
Red Level’s Tessanne Explains What Business Need To Do To Budget For IT Expenses
ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, Redlevel’s Rob Tessanne, VP, Cloud &
China’s InnoSTARS Competition Coming To Detroit April 29
DETROIT – As China continues to rise in its global importance, its huge domestic market
Four Emerging Techs To Define Business In 2019
NEW YORK - 2018 was surely a transformative year for technological innovation. We saw early
mirari Offers Augmented Reality To Improve Manufacturing
ROYAL OAK - David Pollock and his team from mirari joins Matt Roush and Mike
Business and Finance
Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay
Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era
Top Considerations When Launching a Manufacturing Business
Image Pixabay CC0 License Launching a manufacturing business can be an extremely lucrative decision, and
How To Keep Your Business Finances In Order
Keeping your business finances is always something you should be proactive about doing, especially when
Renaissance Venture Capital Names Christina Drake and Kimberly Reno as Partners
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital, a fund of funds supporting the growth of venture
Striving For Success: Six Ways All Businesses Should Look To Improve
Source: Pixabay CC0 License Whether launching a startup or looking to maintain the success of
Overcoming The Challenge Of Finding A Reputable Supplier For Your Business
Businesses and their suppliers have intimate relationships that are crucial for the success of both
Equip Your Team for Success: Six Essential Training Types For Every Employee
Modern workplaces are dynamic and ever-evolving environments that demand highly trained individuals who excel, while
Four Ways That You Can Start A Business
We all need ways to earn money, but the career lifestyle isn’t suitable for everyone.
FlexJobs Names 50 Virtual Companies Thriving on Remote Work
BOULDER, Co. – A recent FlexJobs survey revealed that 58 percent of respondents prefer a
Is the Office Dying? Of Those Who Quit During the Pandemic, One In Four Did For Flexibility To Work From Anywhere
New York - As many companies wonder why their workplaces remain ghost towns, a new
Dykema Survey Shows M&A Activity At 17 Year High
ANN ARBOR - Tom Vaughn, co-leader of Dykema’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice, highlights the results
Four Student Projects Win Ford College Community Challenge Grants
DETROIT - Four of 10 Ford College Community Challenge annual grants were awarded to Wayne
New Breathalyzer Can Detect Recent Cannabis Use In Michigan
DETROIT - A Breathalyzer designed to determine whether someone is currently under the influence of
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries One Step Away From Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given provisional licenses to 110 dispensaries
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
