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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
Bedrock Detroit Drone Delivery Program Takes Flight
DETROIT - Imagine a drone flying important papers or packages from roof top to roof
Stellantis Walks Away From Fully EV Target By 2030
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis - the automaking conglomerate that owns brands such as Dodge, Fiat,
Davenport University Unveils New Video Game At Tech Week Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Long before David Krogmann became a programming professor at Davenport University, he
MILEAP Opens Free Applications For Federal Student Aid
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is announcing today
Ford To Increase Prices On 3 Models Produced In Mexico
DEARBORN - Ford Motor said it is raising prices on three models produced in Mexico, pointing
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the
Ohio Senate Would Require Hemp Products Be Sold Only At Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and
TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market
COLUMBUS - Canadian-based TerrAscend Corp. announced it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of
Terrifying View Of What Earth Would Look Like If All Ice Melted Due To Global Warming
NEW YORK - Even as activists continue to face opposition-and even disdain-from climate deniers for
Our Energy Landscape: Looking Ahead To 2024
NOVI – On the Nov. 27 episode of MITech TV, Kwafo Adarkwa, director of public
Millions Of EV Batteries Could Retire To Solar Farms
NEW CUYAMA, Ca. - On a 20-acre parcel outside the tiny Southern California town of
Solar-Powered Electric Houseboat From China
BEIJING - I’ve found plenty of fun and strange EVs for this Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric
Stryker Acquires Florida-Based Sensor Technology Maker
KALAMAZOO — Stryker Corp. acquired Dania Beach, Fla.-based OrthoSensor Inc., a producer of sensor technology for musculoskeletal care
11 Great Apps Ready For Your New 2020 M1 Mac
CUPERTINO, CA. = This year marked the introduction of the first Macs to be powered
New MacBook Could Have Killer ‘Reconfigurable’ Keyboard
CUPERTINO, CA. - Forget the Touch Bar: The next MacBook could have a dynamically reconfigurable
Discover Kalamazoo Names Jane Ghosh President And CEO
KALAMAZOO – Discover Kalamazoo announced that Jane Ghosh has joined the organization as President and
Ohio vs. Michigan: Is There A Difference In Cannabis Prices?
MONROE - With Ohio beginning recreational marijuana sales on Tuesday, the topic of product prices between Ohio
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Ohio Issues 32 More Cannabis Sale Permits July 31
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is just about wrapped up with
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost In Ohio?
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost in Ohio? This question is on the minds
Featured News
A Natural Alternative To Ozempic That Doesn’t Cost Hundreds Of Dollars Each Month
BEJING - Scientists may have identified a way to naturally regulate blood sugar levels and sugar cravings in a similar fashion
Ford CEO: Automaker So Dependent On Imports Can’t Buy Certain Car Parts In U.S.
DEARBORN - Ford has been touting its American-made roots as Trump's tariffs target international automakers, but the company's CEO has warned
What Happens At The Airport If You Don’t Have Real ID By May 7
DETROIT - Starting May 7, you need to carry identification that's Real ID compliant — a driver's license or state ID,
Michigan
Michigan Virtual Study Balances Risks, Rewards Of AI Integration For Teachers
LANSING—Education researcher Nikolas McGehee and Michigan Virtual announced the completion of a new study about artificial intelligence technology’s
UP Team Wins Michigan Future City Competition
SOUTHFIELD–A team from the Upper Peninsula will represent Michigan in the national Future City Competition,
PC Shipments In 4Q 2023 Increased, First Quarterly Gain In Past Eight
STAMFORD — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023,
Reseda Group Launches Ever Green Financial Wellness Center
EAST LANSING — Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal
Michigan Virtual Study Balances Risks, Rewards Of AI Integration For Teachers
LANSING—Education researcher Nikolas McGehee and Michigan Virtual announced the completion of a new study about artificial intelligence technology’s
UP Team Wins Michigan Future City Competition
SOUTHFIELD–A team from the Upper Peninsula will represent Michigan in the national Future City Competition,
PC Shipments In 4Q 2023 Increased, First Quarterly Gain In Past Eight
STAMFORD — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023,
Reseda Group Launches Ever Green Financial Wellness Center
EAST LANSING — Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal
Ohio vs. Michigan: Is There A Difference In Cannabis Prices?
MONROE - With Ohio beginning recreational marijuana sales on Tuesday, the topic of product prices between Ohio
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Ohio Issues 32 More Cannabis Sale Permits July 31
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is just about wrapped up with
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost In Ohio?
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost in Ohio? This question is on the minds
Michigan Lawmakers Warn Data Center Boom Could Reshape Power Grid, Costs, And Local Control
ANN ARBOR - Michigan lawmakers are beginning to publicly grapple with a question that until
Advanced Manufacturing Trends In Michigan
Advanced manufacturing is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Across technology-driven regions such as Michigan,
Crypto, Gold, and Silver Are Falling Together — and Michigan’s Manufacturing Economy Helps Explain Why
ANN ARBOR - Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, gold, and silver are all declining at the same time
Why Using Data Leads to Better Financial Decisions For Businesses
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Technology is starting to shape how businesses make their
Advanced Technologies
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.
DTE To Invest $145 Million To Provide Rebates For EV Chargers To Target Low-Income Homes, And Multi-Family Dwellings
DETROIT - DTE plans to invest $145 million to provide rebates for 19,300 chargers alongside additional private funding and federal grant
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
U.S. DOE Announces Funding To Advance Domestic Manufacturing Of Next Generation Batteries
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office released a $15.7 million funding opportunity to advance the domestic manufacturing of next generation batteries and energy storage. AMMTO is seeking
New EV Battery Boasts 73 Percent Greater Range
ANN ARBOR - The A-Sample battery pack pictured below was designed by Enpower Greentech for a class-1 commercial EV customer. The module utilized Enpower Greentech's energy dense semi-solid state "Swift" batteries. The "Swift" battery contains
GM And Honda Start U.S. Production of Hydrogen Fuel Cells
DETROIT - GM and Honda have started production of hydrogen fuel cells that will power commercial trucks, heavy equipment, generators, and to a lesser extent, passenger vehicles, Motortrend reported. The fuel-cell modules being built by
SETI Says Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligent Life Is Getting Closer And Closer
WASHINGTON DC - To spot potential intelligent life out there in the great beyond, first you must cast a net wide by using an array of techniques and technologies. Any "fishing expedition" for E.T. includes
Pfizer Taps New State Incentive With $465 Million Investment At Portage Campus
PORTAGE — Pfizer Inc. is the first manufacturer to take advantage of the Good Jobs for Michigan incentive program signed into law a year ago by Gov. Rick Snyder. The pharmaceutical giant said today it will invest
Carol Health Joins Great Lakes Health Connect To Access Virtual Integrated Patient Record
GRAND RAPIDS – Carol Health, a mobile app-based, on-demand home health service, has joined Great Lakes Health Connect to provide nurses with access to Virtual Integrated Patient Record, a cloud-based system that stores and organizes
Vestaron Seeks $12 Million Investment To Commercialize Spider Venom Pesticide
KALAMAZOO - Vestaron Corp. seeks to raise $12 million in investments to enable the company to bring to market its environmentally friendly pesticide based on spider venom. Vestaron closed in late June on the first
Hygieia Does Deal To Make Insulin Guidance Service Available For Blue Cross Blue Shield Customers At No Cost
LIVONIA - Digital Insulin enhancement company, Hygieia, has cut a three-year deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to make its Nav Insulin Guidance Service available at no cost and with no co-pays to
Pfizer Taps New State Incentive With $465 Million Investment At Portage Campus
PORTAGE — Pfizer Inc. is the first manufacturer to take advantage of the Good Jobs for Michigan incentive program signed into law a year ago by Gov. Rick Snyder. The pharmaceutical giant said today it will invest
Carol Health Joins Great Lakes Health Connect To Access Virtual Integrated Patient Record
GRAND RAPIDS – Carol Health, a mobile app-based, on-demand home health service, has joined Great Lakes Health Connect to provide nurses with access to Virtual Integrated Patient Record, a cloud-based system that stores and organizes
Vestaron Seeks $12 Million Investment To Commercialize Spider Venom Pesticide
KALAMAZOO - Vestaron Corp. seeks to raise $12 million in investments to enable the company to bring to market its environmentally friendly pesticide based on spider venom. Vestaron closed in late June on the first
Hygieia Does Deal To Make Insulin Guidance Service Available For Blue Cross Blue Shield Customers At No Cost
LIVONIA - Digital Insulin enhancement company, Hygieia, has cut a three-year deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to make its Nav Insulin Guidance Service available at no cost and with no co-pays to
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Electric Car Drivers Plunged Into Negative Equity As Prices Collapse
DETROIT - Falling electric vehicle (EV) prices are leaving a growing number of drivers in
BMW, Ford, Honda Vehicle-Grid Integration Joint Venture Begins Operations
NEW YORK–BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they
General Motors May Become Leader In Electric Vehicle Market
DETROIT - General Motors may be about to become a leader in the growing market
General Motors Just Pulled Off A Major Electric Comeback
DETROIT - Overall U.S. auto sales are expected to weaken in the third quarter, according to
Delphi, Mobileye Seek Fully Driverless Car By 2021
DETROIT - In the latest in a burst of announcements aimed at bringing fully autonomous,
Another Tesla Autopilot Accident Reported
BEIJING, China - With two federal safety investigations already underway in the U.S., Tesla Motors
Digital and Mobile
How eSports Teams Keep Sharp For Competition
DETROIT - The eSports world continues to grow at an alarming rate, despite not being
Data Connectors Cybersecurity Conference Aug. 4 Somerset Inn
TROY - Join the Detroit Cybersecurity Conference to connect with your fellow cybersecurity professionals and
Malware Analysis Market Size To Top $24 Billion Globally By 2027
NEW YORK -- The Insight Partners published latest research study on Malware Analysis Market is
Eastern Upper Peninsula Asks Residents, Businesses To Participate In Broadband Survey
Eastern Upper Peninsula - Eastern Upper Peninsula Connect Collaborative is asking residents and businesses to
Why Facebook, Instagram, What’s App and Oculus Crashed On Monday
SAN FRANCISCO - Why the Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus outage knocked every corner of
Cyber Patriot Program Goes international – Tamara Shoemaker Provides Details
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, who leads the Michigan Cyber Patriot program, joins MITech TV
Michigan Virtual Cyber Summit Oct 21 – Registration Free
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Chief Security Officer Laura Clark provides details on the Michigan Virtual
Text Phone Hack Against Your iPhone And Android
ANN ARBOR - The latest hack making the rounds is one where the attacker sends
IoT TechConnect To Feature Industry 4.0, Connected Tech Tracks
ROYAL OAK - Industrial IoT - Internet of Things - is using digital smart tools
Survey: Citizens Willing To Try AI For Government Technology
ARLINGTON, Va. - Citizens are willing to try new artificial intelligence tools for government services
IoT Cybersecurity Attacks Getting Worse – But No One’s Listening
CANCUN, Mexico - There's a running joke regarding connected gadgets and the internet of things:
STEM Workshop At IoT TechConnect Features Digerati Girls, STEMinistas
TROY - The Michigan Science Center and Digerati Girls will come together on April 4
Business and Finance
Chris Rydzewski Reflects on Her MCWT Executive Director Experience and Longtime Involvement
SOUTHFIELD - Chris Rydzewski, who served as Executive Director of the Michigan Council of Women
GVSU’s Muskegon Innovation Hub To Award $69,000 In First Round Of Entrepreneur Grants
MUSKEGON -- For small business owners and entrepreneurs struggling in the wake of the COVID-19
Level Up Your Knowledge with these Video Game Myths
CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels There are plenty of video game myths around. As
How to Manage Sudden Financial Pressure Using Bail Bonds
In times of crisis, the ability to access quick cash can be a lifeline. Whether
Buying An Electric Vehicle? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you are thinking about buying an electric vehicle then you need to make sure
Business Success Can Be Achieved In A Range Of Ways
Business success is something that all business owners should be aiming for. The problem that
Is Outsourcing Python Development Cost-Effective? Unpacking the Business Case
Outsourcing Python development has become a strategy companies leverage to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Things To Consider Before You Buy A New Car
Research and preparation is so important when you're buying a new car. It's even more
TechTown Reorganizes Entrepreneurial Programs And Services
DETROIT- The needs of entrepreneurs have shifted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV with co-hosts Mike Brennan from MITechNews.Com
TechTown Toast Of Town Goes Virtual For Second Year In A Row
DETROIT – TechTown will once again host its annual Toast of the Town virtually on
Channels Lands $520,000 Seed Round
ANN ARBOR—Channels Inc., developers of online event planning software, announced it landed a $520,000 seed
Ohio vs. Michigan: Is There A Difference In Cannabis Prices?
MONROE - With Ohio beginning recreational marijuana sales on Tuesday, the topic of product prices between Ohio
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Ohio Issues 32 More Cannabis Sale Permits July 31
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is just about wrapped up with
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost In Ohio?
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost in Ohio? This question is on the minds
