TROY — Officials of Precision Extraction Solutions, a provider of cannabis and hemp extraction technology, announced the company had been named the exclusive equipment supplier of Canapar S.r.L. for the development and outfitting of its flagship extraction plant in Sicily. On the heels of a $20 million round of funding that included a lead investment
DETROIT - The continuously evolving manufacturing 4.0 ecosystem challenges many industrial firms, directly affecting their core operations, productivity, and profitability. Some common issues may include: Skilled technician availability High operator turnover Long recruitment and training cycles Complex products and workspaces Isolated/remote operations As technology transforms the manufacturing workplace, so, too, does technology offer a way
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University signed a dual PhD agreement with the National Technical University of Athens for the preparation and training of engineers at both academic institutions. All eight of MSU’s engineering and computer science departments are included in the agreement. NTUA is an internationally recognized public university with an emphasis on advanced
DETROIT - Osram has given static light in cars, which previously could only switch on and off, a new dynamic dimension with its Osire E4633i prototype. Osire is a smart LED that provides countless design options for car manufacturers, leading to more unique and customizable in-car environments that are aesthetically pleasing and improve safety. “Much
FARMINGTON HILLS — The Detroit chapter of the entrepreneurial group TiE announced actor, rapper, writer and comedian Brandon Jackson as the keynote speaker for its TiECon Detroit 2018 conference. The conference, with the theme “Ignite2Disrupt : All About AI,” will be held Monday, Oct. 8 at Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi. “Brandon
WATERFORD – Oakland County economic developers are hoping to give the county’s sizable international business presence a boost as they head this week to the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C. and to Germany in search of new businesses. Irene Spanos, the county’s director of economic development, leads a team that is attending SelectUSA,
DETROIT — In-House Realty, a Detroit-based subsidiary of Rock Holdings Inc., announced it has purchased ForSaleByOwner.com from the Chicago-based media firm Tronc, Inc. Founded in 1999, ForSaleByOwner.com is a website for homes for sale by their owners. The site draws millions of visitors monthly offering home listings, tools, information, how-to’s and live customer support. Studies
May 21: West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and partners will host the West Michigan Food Waste Summit on Monday, May 21 at the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College, the capstone event of the Western Michigan Food Recovery Council pilot project. RSVP here. The half-day event will provide an opportunity for
SOUTHFIELD – Two teams from Lawrence Technological University took first and third place in the SourceAmerica Design Challenge, a national competition to design workplace products that improve the employability of people with disabilities. An LTU team won first place for its Cube XL Assembly, which nearly doubled the assembly output of employees assembling equipment to fasten
PLYMOUTH – Comcast Corp. invites Michigan residents to join thousands of Comcast employees, family members, friends, and community partners by volunteering for one of 29 local service opportunities during the 17th Comcast Cares Day. Projects begin Saturday, April 14 and culminate on Comcast Cares Day, Saturday, April 21. This year, volunteers are part of a
