GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at Steelcase Inc. have announced a commitment to a net-zero future, reducing its carbon emissions over 90% throughout its entire value chain, through its products, operations, and transportation, by 2050. Steelcase released an industry-first net-zero transition plan, “Power of Possibility: A Net-Zero Future Needs Us All.” This plan outlines how the company is
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.–CompTIA, the technology training, education, and professional certification organization, announced that employers’ search for technology workers accelerated in May, in the group’s monthly assessment of the information technology industry and workforce. Technology companies added staff in May, though at a slower pace than recent months, CompTIA’s analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
NOVI – In the June 3 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with two representatives from ITC, Rachel Woodbridge, Vegetation and Transmission Line Maintenance Manager, and Seth Chicas, Senior Vegetation Management Specialist. As summer kicks into gear, Rachel and Seth discussed ITC’s year-round approach to vegetation management and their commitment to safety. The focus of
GRAND RAPIDS – In an exciting move, US Signal Company is set to acquire OneNeck IT Solutions LLC and OneNeck Data Center Holdings LLC from Telephone and Data Systems (TDS). TDS provides top-notch wireless, broadband, video, and voice hosted, and managed services to U.S. businesses. Moreover, the acquisition of OneNeck by US Signal is expected
DETROIT - One of the biggest limiting factors in fast-charging just about any EV is heat. Automakers have been looking for ways to keep charging cool, from liquid cooling cables to upping the voltage architecture of cars. On the consumer side of things, some people have found a way to trick chargers into providing faster
TRAVERSE CITY - The Center for Automotive Research announced that Mark Reuss, President of General Motors, will be a keynote speaker at its upcoming 2024 Management Briefing Seminars. The conference will beheld August 5-8, 2024, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City. Reuss joins an already impressive lineup of speakers for the
DETROIT - Terry Woychowski, former chief engineer for several General Motors pickup truck models, says that the extremely affordable yet allegedly high-quality BYD Seagull EV from China is a “clarion call” to American automakers to make electric vehicles for the everyman, noting that “things will have to change in some radical ways in order to
DETROIT - The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) invites Michigan students to add unique experiences and learning activities to their plans this summer through a series of programs and classes. This summer students can explore a new subject, pick up new skills, and earn certifications in unique summer camps starting in late June. The
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is quadrupling US tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China. But Chinese-made cars are still finding their way into a receptive North American market — just to the north. Canada is seeing a surge of imports of Chinese-made EVs, particularly Tesla Inc. models made in Shanghai. The number of
DETROIT – LIFT and Big Bend Technical College have announced a partnership to provide free training to transitioning service members, National Guard, Army Reserves, and their families, along with veterans and other civilians for careers in advanced manufacturing through LIFT’s Operation Next initiative. Operation Next provides an accelerated-hybrid program that combines online education with hands-on
