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Lawrence Tech University’s Robofest Explained By Coordinator Palonis
ROYAL OAK - Lawrence Technological University's Shannan Palonis is the Coordinator of Robofest, a robotic competition for middle and high school students. LTU hosts the world finals in May. Scholarships are available for students who
Red Level Group CEO King Explains Acquisition Of C/D/H
ROYAL OAK - Red Level Group co-founder and CEO David King explains why his Microsoft Managed Service Provider purchased Grand Rapids-based C/D/H and what the combined companies will offer businesses. He also invites everyone to
Bracket Buster, GAMIC Finalists, Red Level And C/D/H, LTU’s Robofest
ROYAL OAK – Patrick Anderson, CEO of Supported Intelligence, will announce his Bracket Challenge is open for anyone who wants to crush their NCAA Basketball office bracket. David Stout will list the finalists for the
Breaking News
$73 Billion Spent On US EV Battery Plants In 2022
DETROIT - These days, billion-dollar plants to make the massive batteries that power electric vehicles are
FDA May Enact CBD and delta-8 THC Regulatory Recommendations Within Months
WASHINGTON DC - Food and Drug Administration officials said they are taking steps to announce a plan
US Offshore Wind Farm Uses Union Labor And Could Be Future For Energy Workers
NEW YORK - Beneath an East Hampton beach a few miles from Long Island’s fabled
Nation’s Power Grid Fails During Heavy Christmas Storms
NEW YORK - Two-thirds of the US population faced snowstorms, high winds, or frigid winter
Eckhart Opens Tech Center In Warren To Lead The Charge Into Industry 4.0
WARREN – Andy Storm, the President and CEO of $100 million global supplier Eckhart, sees
Jobs, Wages, Higher After-Tax Pay Keeps Consumer Confidence High
ANN ARBOR - Consumer sentiment has remained at very favorable levels for more than a
Lobbyist Lewis Named President AT&T Michigan
LANSING - AT&T Tuesday named David Lewis, a 10-year veteran of the company’s external, government
If You’re Looking To Get Into Physical Security, Allied Universal Is Looking For You
GRAND RAPIDS - If you’re looking to get into the physical security business, Allied Universal
LTU To Test System To Reduce Stormwater Runoff
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University will be the first of several test sites around the
Few Position Changes As Air Rules Head To Final Revisions
LANSING - Industry and environmental groups remained split on new air emissions rules based on
Renewable Energy Generates $2.6 Billion In Economic Activity Each Year In Michigan
LANSING - Michigan generates some $2.6 billion in annual economic activity due in part to
Grand Rapids’ Gill Electronics Sells Wireless Charging To Denver Apartment Complex
GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids wireless power and charging technology developer Gill Electronics Inc.
Featured News
New EV Battery Reaches 98 Percent Capacity In Less Than Ten Minutes
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. - A northern California lithium-ion battery company has devised an electric vehicle battery that reaches a full charge
Princeton Scientists Develop First Perovskite Solar Cell With 30 Year Lifespan
PRINCETON, N.J. - Princeton Engineering researchers have developed the first perovskite solar cell with a commercially viable lifetime, marking a major
5th Annual Dokidokon Anime Convention In Kalamazoo July 15-17
KALAMAZOO - Dokidokon 5th Anniversary Anime Convention will take place July 15-17Bat the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Michigan
Biomethane Transforms Landfill Waste To Energy Source
HOUGHTON — Methane is far more damaging as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide —
MSU, German supplier to collaborate on auto cybersecurity
EAST LANSING — As the automotive industry trends to more autonomous features, the potential for
Five LTU Alumni Inducted Into Engineering Hall Of Fame
SOUTHFIELD – Five alumni of Lawrence Technological University were inducted into the LTU College of
Flint’s Diplomat Pharmacy Buys Tennessee Health Software Company
FLINT — Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. has acquired 8th Day Software and Consulting and named its
Biomethane Transforms Landfill Waste To Energy Source
HOUGHTON — Methane is far more damaging as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide —
MSU, German supplier to collaborate on auto cybersecurity
EAST LANSING — As the automotive industry trends to more autonomous features, the potential for
Five LTU Alumni Inducted Into Engineering Hall Of Fame
SOUTHFIELD – Five alumni of Lawrence Technological University were inducted into the LTU College of
Flint’s Diplomat Pharmacy Buys Tennessee Health Software Company
FLINT — Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. has acquired 8th Day Software and Consulting and named its
The Psychology Behind Spin-to-Win Interfaces (and Why They Work So Well)
People love to feel like they’re playing a game, even when doing something as simple
First Car Maker To Stop Production In US Because Of Tariffs
HUNTSVILLE, Ala - The impact of Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff policies are beginning to hit with car
Honest Paycom Reviews: What Users Are Saying About the Software
It is easy to get confused when trying to find an appropriate solution like Recurring Billing
Ohio’s First Legal 420 Cannabis Holiday Generates $3 million Jump In Revenue for State’s Dispensaries
COLUMBUS — Sunday marked Ohio’s first legal 420 stoner day and recreational marijuana sales were
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Grand Valley State University To Expand Engineering Programs
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved the purchase of the Ferris Coffee and Nut facility in downtown Grand Rapids, with plans to expand its engineering programs. The purchase
MCWT Foundation Awards 11 Scholarships To Women Pursuing Tech Degrees
BIRMINGHAM - Eleven technology-oriented women received scholarships at a Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation event on June 20. The women are pursuing degrees that will prepare them for future careers in areas such
Michigan Science Center Offering 10 Week-Long Summer Camps For Kids
ROYAL OAK - Michigan Science Center CEO Tonya Matthews joins us again on M2 TechCast to talk about the activities available during summer break, including 10 week-long summer camps for children pre-Kindergarten to eighth grade.
LTU Wins Grant To Boost STEM Education From Howard Hughes Medical Institute
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University is one of 24 schools nationwide to be selected for a new program to boost minority participation in STEM study and careers. The $1 million grant was awarded to Lawrence
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Eaton Gets Power Converter Business For New Electric Truck
SOUTHFIELD—Eaton Corp. announced its eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC
J.D. Power: When It Comes To EV Apps, Kia Smokes Tesla
TROY—Electric vehicle owners are more than twice as likely to use the manufacturer’s mobile app
Breakthrough Electrocatalyst Turns Carbon Dioxide Into Ethanol
CHICAGO - A research team led by scientists from Argonne National Laboratory, the University of
New Truck, Bus Electrification Engineering Center Gets State Support
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $500,000 Michigan Business Development Fund performance-based grant to
Digital and Mobile
jacapps Teams With Ford Motor Company For Connected Car Hackathon
BINGHAM FARMS - jacapps is teaming up with Ford Motor Company at the 2017 NAB
Go Phish Webinar On Demand
LANSING - Go Phish, as in Phishing attacks and how to thwart them, was live
How Do The New Internet Privacy Rules Affect You?
ANN ARBOR - Congress recently passed a law repealing a set of Internet privacy rules,
Erie Hack 2017: Innovation For Our Great Lake
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit is one of several partners producing Erie Hack 2017: Innovation Around Our Great
The Increasing Mobility Threat to IT Security
TENAFLY, N.J. - Any organization that has not already started to think about the impact
US District Judge Dismisses ACLU Lawsuit Against NSA
WASHINGTON DC - A US district judge dismissed the American Civil Liberties Union's lawsuit against
2014 Year In Review – Privacy And Security
TENAFLY, N.J. - Wow, what a year 2014 has been. Most people write a "year
Thermal Imaging Attacks; Research Heats Up!
TENAFLY, N.J. - We?ve all had or seen server room doors protected by combination locks.
Business and Finance
Meet Eight Startups Pitching Rise Of The Rest With AOL Founder Steve Case
ANN ARBOR - AOL Founder Steve Case is coming back to Michigan for his Rise of
Deadline For Startup Boost Applications At Bamboo Detroit Sept. 26
DETROIT - Detroit has been chosen as one of a handful of cities to host
Grand Angels Forms Kalamazoo Affiliate To Invest In Southwest Michigan Tech Startups
KALAMAZOO - Grand Rapids-based Grand Angels, one of the state's most active angel investor groups,
Pitch Club For Startups And Entrepreneurs
LANSING - Kyyba Xcelerator, Bodman PLC and TiE Detroit will launch Pitch Club, a mentoring
Accelerate Michigan Brings More Than 100 Investors To Detroit
DETROIT - What started as an idea in 2010 to bring together investors has now
Lakeshore Advantage Funds Volta Power Systems For Second Time
ZEELAND - Lakeshore Advantage announced Monday that it has awarded Volta Power Systems $12,900 from
Mobile Monday Detroit Oct. 12 Event Looks At Impact Of Sensors
DETROIT - Mobile Monday Detroit is focusing on Wireless Sensors Oct. 12 with an event
West Michigan Startup Community Focus Of aimWest October Event
aimWest Oct. 21 Event: Startups In Your Backyard GRAND RAPIDS - aimWest's October networking and
