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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
Michigan Cyberpatriot Sends Team To National Finals, Seeks Donations
DEARBORN - Michigan Cyber Patriot is a decade-long program founded by cybersecurity professional Tamara Shoemaker that teaches grade-school students the basics of how to stay safe on the Internet. Another element of the program does
Breaking News
Deadline To Apply For Tech Town Retail Boot Camp Fall 2025 Cohort Extended To July 11
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive,
DTE Energy Board Of Directors Elects Joi Harris CEO
DETROIT — DTE Energy President and Chief Operating Officer Joi Harris will be named President
Report: Stellantis Weighs Sale Among Options For Maserati
MILAN - Stellantis is considering a possible sale of its struggling luxury Maserati unit, among
Walter Pat’s Baker Cafe Wins $100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT - Walter Pat's Bakery Cafe was crowned the winner of the 2025 Comerica Hatch
Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average
Ohio Could Ban Cannabis Advertising
COLUMBUS, Ohio -The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed a new rule package for the state’s
Ohio Cannabis Control Warning: Children Exposed To Edibles Could Think They Are Candy
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A recent report from the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Cannabis
Detroit Auto Show Announces Lineup of Brands, Track Experiences As Show Returns To January
DETROIT - The Detroit Auto Show announced a powerful roster of 22 brands representing a
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?
Start-Up Canoo’s Electric Pickup Truck Has Bubble Windshield, Converts To Camper
DETROIT - Canoo is an electric automaker start-up with a reputation for producing cars with
Detroit Advertisement Video Creation Platform Hires New COO
DETROIT–Waymark, a platform for creating video advertising, announced today that veteran technology executive Matthew Saskin
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
110 Ohio Dispensaries Now Have Provisional Licenses for Adult-Use Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is about finished issuing provisional licenses to
Ohio Marijuana Growers, Processors First To Operate In Rec Market
COLUMBUS - Facilities that grow marijuana and create cannabis products will receive priority when 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
Featured News
GVSU Survey Finds Economic Uncertainty Among West Michigan Businesses
GRAND RAPIDS - The aftereffects of the tariffs implemented by the federal government are rippling throughout the West Michigan economy. Brian
Small Business Anxiety Spikes As U.S. Trade Policies Shift
BOSTON, MA– The latest trade policy shifts coming out of the new administration are making U.S. small business owners increasingly worried
Elon Musk Admits He Was Wrong About Fully Autonomous Driving
TEXAS - Tesla owners who expected to enjoy fully autonomous driving in their vehicles might be in for a disappointment. After
Michigan
Department Of Labor Changes Independent Contractor Standards
LANSING - The US Department of Labor is changing the standards under which an individual
Electrical, Computer Engineering Senior Projects Demo Skills Learned At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Imagine a white cane for a blind person that detects objects in the user’s path,
Censys Announces 2 Product Tiers For Its IT Security Search Tool
ANN ARBOR–Censys, which provides IT security products and services, announced two new product tiers of
Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Offer Promise, But Broad-Based Benefits Elusive Without Public Role
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet,
Department Of Labor Changes Independent Contractor Standards
LANSING - The US Department of Labor is changing the standards under which an individual
Electrical, Computer Engineering Senior Projects Demo Skills Learned At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Imagine a white cane for a blind person that detects objects in the user’s path,
Censys Announces 2 Product Tiers For Its IT Security Search Tool
ANN ARBOR–Censys, which provides IT security products and services, announced two new product tiers of
Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Offer Promise, But Broad-Based Benefits Elusive Without Public Role
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet,
110 Ohio Dispensaries Now Have Provisional Licenses for Adult-Use Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is about finished issuing provisional licenses to
Ohio Marijuana Growers, Processors First To Operate In Rec Market
COLUMBUS - Facilities that grow marijuana and create cannabis products will receive priority when 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
MiLEAP And GOISD Launch $16 Million Initiative To Boost Wages For Michigan’s Early Educators
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and the Gogebic-Ontonagon
ITC Michigan Wins Edison Electric Institute Award For Spring Ice Storm Recovery
NOVI - Between March 28 and 30, 2025, northern and parts of south central Michigan
Moon’s Surface Becomes Target For Mining Company That Identified Nuclear Fuel
DETROIT - Companies are clamoring to extract highly valuable resources from the Moon, as Islamabad-based
Study: Artificial Intelligence Chatbots May Be Developing Their Own Survival Drive
DETROIT - AI chatbots may be developing their own "survival drive" by refusing commands to
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence In Business: New Series with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI February 5, 2024 – Artificial Intelligence In Business will address the explosion of AI like ChatGPT since November 2022.
NASA Scientists Use AI To Beat Climate Change In Farming
WASHINGTON DC - NASA is using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to transform modern farming. As explained in Food Dive, Hawai’i’s agricultural
Scientists Develop New Dirt-Powered Fuel Cell That Runs Forever
CHICAGO - A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in
Embracing The Future: How Yazaki North America And Hitachi Astemo Are Leading The Industry 4.0 Revolution
ANN ARBOR - Through exclusive interviews and detailed analysis, MITechNews.Com continues to explore the innovative approaches to smart manufacturing in Michigan.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Researchers Move Closer To Alzheimers Cure
BOULDER, Co. - Scientists have identified a key protein in the development of Alzheimer's disease which could prove critical in slowing or even halting the condition's progress. In tests on mice, a research team led
Tech Device Can Produce Potable Water Out Of Thin Air
AUSTIN, Texas - As parts of the globe face the ongoing problem of water scarcity, a groundbreaking new device that turns hot air into drinking water could help alleviate the issue. As explained by Tech Xplore,
Internet Meltdown Could Occur Due To Strong Solar Storms
LONDON - The Earth's energy grids could be sent into meltdown with the onset of a solar storm in 2025 because of solar storms that can inflict untold chaos on Earth. Scientists have long warned
New Treatment Triggers Self-Destruction of Pancreatic Cancer Cells Within a Month
TEL AVIV, Israel - Cancer treatments have come a long way since the disease's discovery. Despite these exciting advancements, there is one unfortunately common cancer who's treatment options are lagging behind the rest: Pancreatic Cancer.
TrialAssure Offers Software-As-A-Service Anonymize Clinical Trial Tool
CANTON – TrialAssure, which developers clinical trial software tools, has released a new product, Anonymize DS, a Software-as-a-Service application that allows sponsors to anonymize clinical trial data automatically. TrialAssure Anonymize DS: · transforms original data
Hygieia Gets FDA Clearance For Insulin Guidance App
LIVONIA — Officials at Hygieia, the Livonia-based digital insulin guidance software developer, announced that the company has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a phone app that will enhance the company’s
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.
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
TrialAssure Offers Software-As-A-Service Anonymize Clinical Trial Tool
CANTON – TrialAssure, which developers clinical trial software tools, has released a new product, Anonymize DS, a Software-as-a-Service application that allows sponsors to anonymize clinical trial data automatically. TrialAssure Anonymize DS: · transforms original data
Hygieia Gets FDA Clearance For Insulin Guidance App
LIVONIA — Officials at Hygieia, the Livonia-based digital insulin guidance software developer, announced that the company has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a phone app that will enhance the company’s
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.
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Six Organizations Share $15 Million Equitable Mobility Challenge Grants
LANSING – Six organizations received $15 million in grants from the Michigan Office of Future
Electric Car Drivers Plunged Into Negative Equity As Prices Collapse
DETROIT - Falling electric vehicle (EV) prices are leaving a growing number of drivers in
Goldman Sachs Study: EV Batteries Will Be Half 2023 Prices In 2026
DETROIT - Making electric cars cheaper to buy and own is key to driving the
General Motors May Become Leader In Electric Vehicle Market
DETROIT - General Motors may be about to become a leader in the growing market
Report: Uber Named Top Shared Mobility Service By Millennials
NEW YORK - More than half of Americans mention Uber when hearing the term “shared
SBAM: Federal Government Announces Guidelines For Driverless Vehicles
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews
Digital and Mobile
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
Survey: Ransomware Attacks Increasing: 20 Percent Of All Attacks In Last 12 Months
LONDON United Kingdom - Nearly a quarter of businesses have suffered a ransomware attack, with
ITC Energy Report: Cybersecurity Protecting The Electric Grid
ANN ARBOR - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Joining us last week for the
Mass Spyware Campaign Targets Thousands Of ICS Computers Worldwide
WOBURN, MA - From January to November 2021, Kaspersky experts uncovered a new piece of
Cyber Experts Express Growing Alarm Over Apache Vulnerability
WASHINGTON DC - A vulnerability in a widely used logging platform uncovered late last week
Study: 73 Percent Of Phishing Sites Impersonate Microsoft Product-Related Login Pages
DETROIT - Cybercriminals always target software or websites which many people use. By exploiting found
Blumira Names Jim Simpson Chief Executive Officer
ANN ARBOR – Blumira, a cybersecurity provider of automated threat detection and response technology, announced
Study: Parents Spend More Time Explaining Mechanics Of Mobile Devices, Than Content
ANN ARBOR—Most parents would agree that one of the of the biggest modern parenting challenges
Transportation Visionary To Keynote IoT TechConnect 2 At Michigan Science Center
DETROIT - Autonomous Vehicle expert Lawrence D. Burns, formerly General Motors Corporate Vice President of
Wipro Opens Automotive Innovation Center In Motor City
DETROIT – An Indian based IT company has opened its Automotive Innovation Center in the
Cybernoor CEO Details Oracle Open World 2018 News
ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari, fresh from the OpenWorld Conference, talks about Autonomous
Business and Finance
4 Key Outsourcing Factors To Consider In Business
In this article, we will discuss the 4 Key Outsourcing Factors To Consider In Business
12 Entrepreneurs Graduate From Tech Town’s Spring 2024 Retail Boot Camp
DETROIT - Twelve entrepreneurs graduated from the program’s spring 2024 cohort and pitched their retail
4 Latest Trends In The Automotive Industry 2024
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4 Tips for Growing Your Auto Repair Shop
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Ford Isn’t Horsing Around With Its New 7th Generation Mustang
Pexels. CCO Licensed. The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic cars of all
2023 Is Changing How States Do Climate Policy, But Regulations Remain
Unsplash - CC0 License State officials across the country are becoming more fervent in their
Artificial Intelligence For Business, Part 2 From Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI March 4, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, offers the second
Caring For Your New Auto: 4 Things Every Driver Should Be Doing
Image credit Buying a new car is a significant investment and will likely be one
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 Entrepreneurship Certification, $25,000 Venture Challenge Program Accepting Applications
YPSILANTI - Eastern Michigan University is launching a brand new Certificate in Entrepreneurship & $25,000
Benzinga Sells Majority Stake For $300 Million – CEO Jason Raznick Explains How Money Used
ANN ARBOR - Benzinga Founder and CEO Jason Raznick announced in October that he had
110 Ohio Dispensaries Now Have Provisional Licenses for Adult-Use Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is about finished issuing provisional licenses to
Ohio Marijuana Growers, Processors First To Operate In Rec Market
COLUMBUS - Facilities that grow marijuana and create cannabis products will receive priority when 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
Business News
- Ron DeSantis Blames Dollar Instability As Silver Hits Record Highs: If The US Had A 'Stable Currency' Silver Wouldn't Set New Records
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Lands In China As Nvidia Awaits Beijing's Verdict On H200 AI Chip
- Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Calls Llama 4 A 'Disappointment,' But Says The Upcoming AI Model Shows Promise: 'Looking Really Good'
- Ron DeSantis Blames Dollar Instability As Silver Hits Record Highs: If The US Had A 'Stable Currency' Silver Wouldn't Set New Records
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Lands In China As Nvidia Awaits Beijing's Verdict On H200 AI Chip
- Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Calls Llama 4 A 'Disappointment,' But Says The Upcoming AI Model Shows Promise: 'Looking Really Good'
















































































