ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. Monday announced the start of a Phase 3 study to assess the safety and efficacy of a combination pill containing its cholesterol-fighter, bempedoic acid, with ezetimibe, a drug that decreases cholesterol absorption in the small intestine. Ezetimibe is used when other cholesterol-lowering medications, such as statins, are not tolerated
NORTHVILLE — Gentherm Inc., a developer of thermal management technologies for the automotive and other markets, announced it had acquired Etratech Enterprises Inc. of Burlington, Ontario, for $64 million in an all-cash transaction. Etratech designs, develops and produces electronic controls for the automotive, appliance, recreational vehicle, marine, medical, and other industries. “We believe that growing
STERLING HEIGHTS — Rave Computer, the Sterling Heights-based provider of computer hardware, modeling and simulation technology and IT services for the private sector and defense industry, announced that Sara Blackmer had been named the company’s new president, succeeding Rick Darter, a co-founder of the company established in 1988. Blackmer joined the company last year as
YPSILANTI TWP. — Officials of the Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. announced Tuesday that the company has a new long-term partnership with the American Center for Mobility to support the advancement of connected and automated vehicle technology. As one of ACM’s Founder-level sponsors, HATCI will contribute $5 million to support the creation of a collaborative
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University is launching a new program called CS+PA (Computer Science plus Physical Activities) that uses various exercise activities to illustrate and animate concepts in mathematics and computer science, while learning coding. Future versions of the class will also use Zumba, yoga, martial arts training, and fitness boot camp-style activities. The core
ANN ARBOR — ForeSee, the consumer experience analytics provider, announced the addition of new consulting and usability services. “The expansion of our professional services offerings helps our clients increase the impact of their CX programs, and through that, their business,“ said Justin Mason, vice president of global professional services at ForeSee. “We have a dedicated
DETROIT — A new set of awards recognizing advances in autonomous and connected vehicle technologies will be launched at next year’s North American International Auto Show. The awards will be sponsored by PlanetM, a consortium of industry, government, and higher education, intended to advance autonomous and connected vehicle technologies launched by the Michigan Economic Development
HOUGHTON — Methane is far more damaging as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide — 25 times more so. The gas, which is produced by decomposing organic materials in the absence of air, not only traps heat efficiently but is also a health and safety hazard because it’s so concentrated in landfills. About half of
EAST LANSING — As the automotive industry trends to more autonomous features, the potential for cybersecurity threats in vehicles and between vehicles and smart infrastructures is on the rise. German car parts maker ZF came to the Michigan State University College of Engineering in early October with the goal of developing new methods for easing
SOUTHFIELD – Five alumni of Lawrence Technological University were inducted into the LTU College of Engineering Hall of Fame during the university’s Homecoming festivities last week. “These alumni perfectly embody the university’s longtime motto, ‘Theory and Practice,’” LTU President Virinder Moudgil said. “They have achieved great success in their respective fields through innovation and leadership,
