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VRARA Detroit: VR & AR In AEC WSG Gharfari
SOUTHFIELD - The VRARA Detroit has partnered with AIA Detroit Technology in Architectural Practice and the Detroit Area BIM User Group
VerteCore Wins $500,000 Grand Prize At Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
DETROIT - VerteCore, a startup that has developed affordable, mobile decompression for instant spine relief, won Tuesday night the $500,000 grand
ITC Decorates Transmission Towers With Festive Lights To Celebrate Holidays
NOVI – ITC is lighting up 10 of its 150-foot tall transmission towers in lower Michigan with colorful holiday decorations again
Cybernoor, InvestDetroit, 123Net
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday Nov. 12, Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari will discuss what he learned at the OpenWorld
Mobility
Apple Hires Tesla’s Head Of Electric Powertrains In Effort To Bring Electric Car To Market
SAN FRANCISCO - There has long been a debate about Apple’s secretive automotive project being
Tesla Semi Electric Truck To Deliver Electric Cars – Sustainable Future In A Photo
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla is in the middle of its end-the-quarter push to deliver as
Global Auto Mobility Challenge Finalists To Compete At SAE World Congress
ROYAL OAK - David Stout with the Global Auto Mobility Innovation Challenge talks about the
Global Auto, Mobility Innovation Challenge Names 12 Startups To Compete In World Finals
DETROIT – The Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge has selected 12 truly innovative start-ups to
Gov. Snyder Proclaims Jan. 14-21 As AutoMobili-D Week
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show on Wednesday announced Gov. Rick Snyder has
May Mobility Testing Driverless Shuttles In Downtown Detroit
ANN ARBOR - While the Big Three automakers are still in the research and development
Breaking News
GVSU Economist: Hints Of Slower Growth In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy is chugging along like it has been for
Kraig Leases Vietnamese Factory For Spider Silk Used To Protect Soldiers
ANN ARBOR—Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., the developer of “spider silk” textiles through genetic engineering, announced
Report Details Phosphorus Sources In Detroit River Watershed
ANN ARBOR—Though the Detroit River delivers one-quarter of the phosphorus that flows into Lake Erie,
Livonia Manufacturer Hits 40,000 Repairs Mark For Wind Turbines
LIVONIA—PSI Repair Services Inc., the Livonia-based service provider to the wind energy industry, announced that
DTE Energy, Consumers Energy Accelerate Plans For Cleaner Energy
DETROIT - Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Friday said they are accelerating plans to produce
ERP Provider Central Data Acquires Wholesale Distribution Consultant Lowery Systems
FARMINGTON HILLS – Enterprise Resource Management provider Central Data has acquired St. Louis, MO., based
Saturday National Free Comic Book Day Courtesy Lexus
DETROIT - May 5 is not only Cinco de Mayo but also National Free Comic
UM Report: Temporary Hiccup Slowed Oakland County’s Job Growth In 2017
ANN ARBOR - The tempo of Oakland County's job growth moderated in 2017, but that
Floodproofing Cities: U-M Professor Gets NSF $1.8 Million Grant To Develop Smart Stormwater Project
ANN ARBOR - Autonomous "smart" technologies for aging stormwater systems are being developed at the
Climate Change Action Window Could Close As Early As 2023
ANN ARBOR - As the Trump administration repeals the U.S. Clean Power Plan, a new
GM To Offer 20-Plus Electric, Zero-Emission Vehicles By 2023
WARREN - General Motors is going all-in on electric and zero-emission vehicles. Last week the
Michigan Businesses Snap Up $400,00 In Rebates, Grants To Cut Energy Bills
LANSING – Businesses and non-profit organizations across Michigan are snapping up $400,000 in rebates and
LTU Fields First Football Team In September – First Coach Explains How
ROYAL OAK - For the first time in the last 70 plus years, Lawrence Technological
LIFT Creates Process To Help Shipbuilders Save Production Costs, Improve Build Time
DETROIT - Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow has created new process that introduce the opportunity for
Detroit Internet Exchange Partners With Arista To Expand High Speed Capacity – Attract New Members
DETROIT – The Detroit Internet Exchange is partnering with Arista to implement innovative high capacity
Cybernoor CEO Updates Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud – What You Need To Know
ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari joins M2 TechCast once again to update key
Michigan
MSU High-Tech Turbine Startup Gets Help From Lansing’s LEAP Accelerator
LANSING — Black Pine Engineering, a manufacturer of advanced compressor engines, has been accepted into
MMTC To Offer New Manufacturing Course
PLYMOUTH — The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is introducing a comprehensive, introductory-level Manufacturing Process Development
LTU Grand Prix Saturday To Host 10 Universities To Show Off Student Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD –Nearly 200 college students from 11 universities will converge on the campus of Lawrence
Robofest Kickoff Coming To Lawrence Tech Oct. 26
SOUTHFIELD – Robofest, the global competition for autonomous robots for students from grade school through college, will
MSU High-Tech Turbine Startup Gets Help From Lansing’s LEAP Accelerator
LANSING — Black Pine Engineering, a manufacturer of advanced compressor engines, has been accepted into
MMTC To Offer New Manufacturing Course
PLYMOUTH — The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is introducing a comprehensive, introductory-level Manufacturing Process Development
LTU Grand Prix Saturday To Host 10 Universities To Show Off Student Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD –Nearly 200 college students from 11 universities will converge on the campus of Lawrence
Robofest Kickoff Coming To Lawrence Tech Oct. 26
SOUTHFIELD – Robofest, the global competition for autonomous robots for students from grade school through college, will
Digital and Mobile
Blockchain Voting Offers Security, Transparency And Efficiency
ANN ARBOR - As concerns mount about possible Russian interference in U.S. elections, blockchain technology
WMU To Offer Online IT Security Certification Program
KALAMAZOO —Western Michigan University plans to launch an online program designed to improve the ability of
Blockchain Promises To Remove Patient Data Silos
ANN ARBOR - Healthcare specialists increasingly view blockchain technology as a way to streamline the
BullsEye New CEO Tisko Focuses On Upgrading Workforce Tech Talents, Custom Tech Support
SOUTHFIELD – On January 1, long-time BullsEye Telecom chief operating officer Tom Tisko assumed his
MTAM Members Get 30 Percent Discount For IoT Conference
DETROIT – If you are a member of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, you
Baby Boomers Not Fans of Mobile Ads
NEW YORK - Mobile shopping and advertising have caught on quickly in the United
Time Running Out to Register For Mobile Monday Lansing Re-launch
LANSING - A topic of interest to a wide range of organizations has been selected
MTAM CEO & Mobile Comply CEO to Speak at 2015 Michigan Broadband Conference
DETROIT – Mobile Technology Association of Michigan Executive Director and CEO, Linda Daichendt and Mobile
European Website Responsible For Millions Of Cyberattacks Shut Down
LONDON, England - A website that police say was behind millions of cyberattacks has been
Michigan Manufacturing Center To Manage National Cybersecurity Initiative
PLYMOUTH – With manufacturing now a top five industry target for cyber-attacks, the National Institute
Karamba Helps Automakers Defeat Autonomous, Connected Vehicle Hackers
ROYAL OAK - How do you keep the bad guys out of connected vehicles? Karamba
Duo, Akamai Partner On Access Security For Remote Workers
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor-based cybersecurity firm Duo Security announced a new partnership with
IoT Will Be Massive In 2018: Four Predictions From IBM
NEW YORK - Forbes magazine interviewed Bret Greenstein, VP of IBM's Watson IoT Consumer Business,
Wireless Broadband-Like 5G To Drive IoT Innovations Over Next Decade
LAS VEGAS - At this year's Consumer Electronics Show that starts this weekend you'll hear
Cybersecurity In Self-Driving Cars: U-M Releases Threat Identification Tool
ANN ARBOR - Instead of taking you home from work, your self-driving car delivers you
The Dark Side Of The Internet Of Things – Most Devices Are Easy To Hack
LAS VEGAS - While gadget makers see IoT devices powering our future, security experts view
Business
Marshall Plan For Talent Gets 88 Submissions In Phase 1 Of $100 Million Challenge
LANSING - More than 800 businesses, educators and community organizations have committed to pursuing Marshall
Winning Futures Gets $150,000 Grant From Dresner Foundation For Workforce Prep
WARREN - Winning Futures announced a two-year $150,000 grant award from the Vera and Joseph
Airfoil Group Announces Reorganization To Meet Demands Of Project-Oriented Clients
ROYAL OAK - Lisa Vallee-Smith, the co-founder of Airfoil Communications, has reorganized her 18-year old
INFORUM Update: Spellbound Gets Net Patent For Augmented Reality Patient Care Product
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Director of Inforum’s InGAGE program, interviews Christina York from Spellbound
Marshall Plan For Talent Gets 88 Submissions In Phase 1 Of $100 Million Challenge
LANSING - More than 800 businesses, educators and community organizations have committed to pursuing Marshall
Winning Futures Gets $150,000 Grant From Dresner Foundation For Workforce Prep
WARREN - Winning Futures announced a two-year $150,000 grant award from the Vera and Joseph
Airfoil Group Announces Reorganization To Meet Demands Of Project-Oriented Clients
ROYAL OAK - Lisa Vallee-Smith, the co-founder of Airfoil Communications, has reorganized her 18-year old
INFORUM Update: Spellbound Gets Net Patent For Augmented Reality Patient Care Product
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Director of Inforum’s InGAGE program, interviews Christina York from Spellbound
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National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett anticipates the GOP tax bill will be approved by Congress by the start of summer. read more
Politics
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