AUBURN HILLS - Volkswagen of America announced that its Electronic Stabilization Program will be standard equipment on every 2009 model year Volkswagen vehicle ? passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and minivans. By offering ESP as a standard feature, Volkswagen is the first non-luxury manufacturer to include an electronic stabilization system at no additional cost on
LANSING - A package of bills providing new film incentives, including some of the most generous of any state, won unanimous approval Tuesday in the Michigan Senate and House committees and is headed toward a rapid vote in both chambers. Still to be worked out are some relatively minor amendments and deciding which of the
ROCHESTER ? Michigan Senator Carl Levin will be a guest speaker at Oakland University's Midwest Conference on Stem Cell Biology and Therapy May 9?11 at Meadow Brook Hall. The conference also will bring together scientists and clinicians from across the globe to share the latest advancements in stem cell research. The conference will address the
GRAND RAPIDS ? aimWest, the Western Michigan interactive and technology group, will host a post-work mixer March 12 at 5:01 pm at the Naya Bistro and Wine Bar in the Cascade Road area. aimWest Tech 5:01 events are a chance to network and exchange ideas with interactive and technology professionals from the West Michigan area.
ROMEO - Ultraform Industries, producer of energy-efficient fluorescent light fixtures, has inked a manufacturing agreement with Alumalight of Troy that will make Ultraform's products available for shipment anywhere in North America through dealer, Ultra Lighting. Ultraform?s fixtures can reduce a facility?s energy costs by up to 49 percent. "Ultraform Industries is excited to increase its
ANN ARBOR - Computer engineers at the University of Michigan and Rice University have devised a comprehensive way to head off hardware piracy, or making knock-off microchips based on stolen blueprints, by providing each chip with its own unique lock and key. The patent holder would hold the keys. The chip would securely communicate with
LANSING - In separate press conferences across the state Monday, House Democrats said their legislation enacting an 18-month moratorium on the pop-up tax that occurs when a home is sold should be sent to the governor's desk in order to spur the housing market. Conversely, House Republicans said their plan to restrict property tax hikes
DETROIT ? High school youths locally and across the country teamed up with adult engineers and mentors during a six-week design and build phase to prepare for the FIRST robotics competition, which provides a glimpse of our educational, technological and economic future. Five of the last six years, Michigan teams have gone on to win
SOUTHFIELD - The 12th Annual Energy Conference & Exhibition is going green. The event, hosted by DTE Energy and The Engineering Society of Detroit, will demonstrate on May 6 ways that businesses can save energy and increase productivity today. This year?s new wrinkle are executive strategy sessions led by CEOs of major companies as well
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network will host JNCIA-M Certification Bootcamp, an intensive 5-day course that prepares students for the Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate exam. This course will be taught during the week of April 14 at the Michigan Information Technology Center in Ann Arbor. The Bootcamp is an excellent development opportunity for people who