WARREN - Corp! magazine, in partnership with MITechNews.Com, is honoring the companies and educational organizations leading the way in Science and Technology through innovation, research and applied science. Both publications have partnered to offer the Science and Technology awards. Nominees must be Michigan companies or educational organizations whose work is advancing the following areas: ?
DETROIT ? David Cole, Chairman of the Center For Automotive Research, said the North American International Auto Show in Detroit was electric this year, not only in the powertrains on display but also with the connected vehicles that will redefine the automotive industry and its role in society. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com DETROIT ?
DETROIT ? Ford Motor Company announced Monday it is investing $450 million in its Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to produce future hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles starting in 2012. That's the plant that will produce the new 2011 Ford Focus, along with the 2012 Ford Focus Electric. The latest announcement means that
KALAMAZOO - Join ConnecTech of Kalamazoo and featured presenter Alex Ellingsen, Senior Technology Designer from Secant Technologies on Jan. 20 at the Park Club as he shares his insights into software as a service, virtual servers, internet integration and other key concepts involved in Cloud Computing. Ellingsen is the Senior Technology Designer for Secant Technologies,
JACKSON - Extending its reach into more international high-tech markets, Italian motion manufacturer Nadella, has signed G H Binroth Co of Jackson to distribute its linear guides and motion control components and provide local applications support throughout North America. Nardell's linear modules and guides are integral in high-load manufacturing of automotive, industrial, medical, and aerospace
LANSING - Come hear various industry leaders, investors and others testify to Growing the Biotech Economy in Michigan: Challenges and Ingredients for Success, at 10 am Jan. 22 at Oakland University. The focus of this second of three hearings will be on economic development of the biosciences - retention, recruitment and promotion. We encourage members
ANN ARBOR - After four years and hundreds of miles of fiber-optic cable, Merit Network engineers lit the fiber-optic cable between Mount Pleasant and Big Rapids on December 12, 2009, to complete the "Blue-Line" portion of the Merit backbone network. Merit Network, America's longest-running research and education network is thrilled to have achieved this important
DETROIT ? Sherif Marakby, Chief Engineer, Global Hybrid Engineering for Ford, said an all electric van will be added to the Ford green vehicle line-up, which includes a myriad of hybrids including the Fusion sedan, named car of the year, by fall. To listen to this interview, click on MITechNews.Com a>>
DETROIT ? Tony Posawatz, Vehicle Line Director for the Chevy Volt, said the details for the all electric vehicle will be released this spring, including pricing and production schedules. But look for the first Volts on the streets by fall. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
ANN ARBOR - Cloud computing technology made a lot of progress in 2009 but it wasn't without its problems. Reliability and security issues surfaced as the young service struggled with the widespread media coverage and rapid growth. Reflecting on the year that was dominated by the IT buzz word, cloud computing, Online Tech CEO Yan