ANN ARBOR - Merit President and CEO, Don Welch, will serve as Chair of The Quilt Board of Directors for 2014. The Quilt is a national coalition of advanced regional networks for research and education, representing 32 networks across the country. Welch began a four-year term on The Quilt Executive Committee in 2012. He assumes
AUBURN HILLS - Chrysler Group announced Wednesday that Robert E. Lee has been appointed Interim Head of Transmission Powertrain and Driveline Engineering. The appointment is in addition to his current responsibilities as Head of Engine, Powertrain and Electrified Propulsion Systems Engineering. Lee also continues to serve as Powertrain Coordination on the Group Executive Council (GEC)
LAS VEGAS ? Detroit-based iRule won the Consumer Electronics Association's Mark of Excellence Award as ?Control Product of the Year? at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. iRule is a home audio-visual system control app. iRule was founded by two audio-visual fans, Itai Ben-Gal and Victor Nemirovsky, who were looking for an easier
TROY - Macomb County will host a third MV2 Conference on January 22 at Automation Alley for employers who would like to learn more about hiring veterans. Topics include talent acquisition and retention, the transition from military to civilian employment, workforce productivity, and an overview of the MV2 certification program. Representative from the Michigan National
STAMFORD ? Personal computers sales worldwide declined again for the seventh consecutive quarter as smartphone and tablet sales continue to be the device of choice for business and consumers alike. Gartner reported worldwide PC shipments totaled 82.6 million units in the fourth quarter of 2013, a 6.9 percent decline from the fourth quarter of 2012.
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple's smartphone sales have risen following the release of the iPhone 5S and 5C. But its rivals have chipped away at the company's longer-term market share, according to market researcher Kantar Worldpanel ComTech. Looking at the global smartphone market for the three months ending November 2013, Kantar found that Apple's share had
TROY ? Learn how to best position your company to take advantage of business opportunities abroad at the Global Economic and Industry Outlook for 2014 on Jan. 30 at Automation Alley?s headquarters. The event will answer such questions as how will the eurozone, China's GDP growth rate, geopolitical threats, shale oil discoveries, technological innovations and
MUSKEGON - Muskegon ranked third in job growth for the year among other major metropolitan areas across Michigan, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, & Budget. From October 2012 to October 2013, Muskegon saw a 2.3 percent increase in non-farm employment and added 1,400 jobs. Muskegon ranked third in the
HOLLAND - John Maxson has been elevated to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Genzink Steel, a supplier of fabricated steel products for original equipment manufacturers of heavy equipment in the Oil & Gas, Mining, Rail, Energy and Defense Industries across North America. Maxon served for the past decade as chief operating officer. Genzink
DETROIT - Noted auto industry analysts Jim Gillette, Independent Auto Industry Analyst and former director at IHS, and David Andrea, vice president, industry analysis and economics, Original Equipment Suppliers Association, will present an Automotive Outlook 2014 on Jan. 14 at the Detroit Athletic Club. The meeting will begin with networking, registration and breakfast from 7