DETROIT - Noble Child has partnered with Salesforce to launch an original cloud-based platform (As-A-Service) to meet the growing needs of the child welfare industry. Noble Child addresses visibility, data management and loss and reporting issues, while leveraging technology that is interconnected and user-friendly. “We identified the lack of a fully-integrated cloud-based IT system as
DETROIT - Self-driving cars are still prone to making mistakes, in part because the AI training can only account for so many situations. Microsoft and MIT might just fill in those gaps in knowledge -- they've developed a model that can catch these virtual "blind spots," as MIT describes them. The approach has the AI compare a human's
DETROIT - DTE Energy is launching a $900,000 education program to inform the public – children in particular – about downed wire safety, and will provide funding to purchase electrical safety equipment and train local fire departments across Southeast Michigan. DTE developed a comprehensive strategy to further emphasize public safety and educate residents about downed power
GALESBURG - Power management company Eaton announced its eMobility business has developed compact power-dense automotive inverters capable of increasing the range of electric vehicles. The inverters, which draw electricity from the battery and control how it is applied to the motor to manage power and torque, will be tested by a global automaker in first
DETROIT – For the sixth consecutive year, BASF Corporation has partnered with the Michigan Science Center to deliver Kids’ Lab programming. Kids’ Lab is a BASF-branded hands-on science program tailored to engage students ages 4-12. The science-themed activities at MiSci and in the local community will help to spark interest in young learners and inspire
DETROIT - Soft demand for electric vehicles and an unclear regulatory future were among the challenges facing the automotive industry debated during a variety of panel discussions at AutoMobili-D on Thursday at NAIAS. On one hand, automakers and suppliers are busy reinventing the future with the multi-billion dollar investments in hybrid, electric and self-driving vehicles. At
ALLENDALE - BizStream, a web and software development shop, announced the addition of eight new team members in 2018 to support project and product growth. The new team members include: Nathan Graham, Web Developer Ben Buurstra, Web Developer Julie Stanard, Quality Assurance Specialists Tyler Pfhol, Quality Assurance Specialists Mike Webb, Web Developer Preston Stewart, Web Developer
ANN ARBOR - A global survey of supply chain decision makers reveals that economic performance is the top ranking corporate sustainability priority for the majority of organizations. However, when directly asked whether profitability or sustainability was more important, 60 percent gave equal priority to these objectives, with another 25 percent leaning towards sustainability. Conducted by
DETROIT - After hundreds of hours of test drives, research and evaluation by independent jurors, the Genesis G70, Hyundai Kona/Kona EV and Ram 1500 were revealed as the winners of the 2019 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year awards presented Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The winners were chosen
NOVI – Cooper Standard will build a new world headquarters in Northville, a short distance from Cooper Standard’s current world headquarters in Novi and in close proximity to its Global Technology Center in Livonia. The project is expected to be completed in early 2020. Cooper Standard has grown in size and scope in recent years,
