TROY - Automation Alley announced Tuesday it has invested a total of $75,000 from the Automation Alley Pre-Seed Fund in Civionics of Ann Arbor and Lighthouse Molding of Sterling Heights, two of association's 7Cs client companies. As clients of Automation Alley's 7Cs program, both Civionics and Lighthouse Molding have received assistance and guidance from Automation
SOUTHFIELD - The Engineering Society of Detroit acknowledged the engineers of tomorrow with awards June 24 during the annual ESD Annual Dinner. Among the many awards ESD presented at the event include the Outstanding Young Engineer award, the Outstanding College Student award, and the Outstanding High School Student award. The Outstanding Young Engineer of the
DETROIT - A $300,000 grant from the Hudson-Webber Foundation will support Lawrence Technological University's new Detroit Center for Design and Technology, which will include a Design Incubator. LTU is the anchor tenant for a 30,000-square-foot three-story commercial building developed by Midtown Detroit Inc. at the corner of Woodward and Willis, which is scheduled for completion
GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP - Automated Machine Systems Tuesday announced the construction of a 41,250 square foot manufacturing facility in the Georgetown Industrial Center. The company will invest $2 million dollars in the expansion project. Automated Machine Systems, a design and supply integrator providing automation, computerization, and software solutions has already experienced significant growth over this past
KALAMAZOO - Southwest Michigan First announced Tuesday the launch of its new internship web portal: MIINTERNSHIP.com, a one-stop source for employers and students to post and find internship, apprenticeship, fellowship and co-op positions throughout the Southwest Michigan Region. "As a state, we've experienced a noticeable brain drain with the departure of educated 20-somethings to cities
LANSING - The demand for energy in Michigan is projected to increase across all sectors in 2015, assuming a return to normal summer weather and reflecting continued price advantages in the natural gas and petroleum markets, the Michigan Agency for Energy said Friday in releasing its Summer 2015 energy appraisal report. Commercial and residential customers
LANSING - The Midcontinent Independent System Operation, which oversees transmission of electric power to some 15 states including Michigan, has released survey results indicating there may not be an electric shortage crisis soon as some utilities have suggested and that has interests on both sides of the energy debate talking. The 2015 survey conducted by
DETROIT - At the 2015 Midwest Technology Leaders Conference, the premier regional tech conference, the Digital Divas met a phenomenal female duo who launched a startup in Detroit called sizzlepig. In this interview, Co-founder Carrie Thorpe shares her story about getting into technology and launching sizzlepig's new and very effective image sharing tool. http://www.digitaldivas3.com/blog/ep7
SOUTHFIELD - In this episode, we spotlight two diverse women leaders helping build and support a strong community of women in technology. Kate Catlin, millennial founder of Women Rising, a new and exploding network of women in tech, invited us to attend a fireside chat with "Baby Boomer" Sue Schade, CIO of the University of
DEARBORN - Maker Faire Detroit returns to The Henry Ford on July 25-26 with new makers already confirmed, a new outdoor midway location and new craft partners Handmade Toledo for the family-friendly event showcasing the amazing work of makers of all ages. Scheduled to make appearances at the Faire are: The Les Paul Experience 3-story