Tim Keenan
Automation Alley, Lean Rocket Lab, Lawrence Tech’s Centrepolis Accelerator Launch Nation’s First Industry 4.0...
A new Industry 4.0 Accelerator program — the first of its kind in the U.S. and led by Troy-based Automation Alley with support services from Lean Rocket Lab in Jackson and Lawrence Technological University’s...
Oakland Standard Forms New Metal Forming Business Platform
Birmingham private equity firm Oakland Standard Co. has assembled a new business platform combining Novi’s Temperform and the C.A. Lawton Co. of De Pere, Wisc.The combination of Temperform and Lawton creates a multi-metal, multi-capability...
Detroit Announces Winners of Ford-created City:One Mobility Challenge
Mercy Education Project, AbleLink Smart Living Technologies, and a team that includes the Downtown Detroit Partnership, DTE Energy, and local artists have won the City:One Challenge, created by Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn and...
Capital Draw
To overcome a lack of capital for a growing number of innovators and entrepreneurs, Michigan’s investment community is pooling its available resources to drive growth, expand opportunities, and attract new players.
New U-M Research Center to Focus on Ethical, Equitable Practices in Computing Technology
The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor opened its new Center for Ethics, Society, and Computing on Jan. 24 to research the opportunities and pitfalls surrounding society’s expansive use of technology and data.Leaders say...
Stratview Report: Airborne LiDAR Market Size to Reach $673M in 2025
A new report by Detroit’s Stratview Research estimates that the global airborne LiDAR market will grow at a double-digit rate over the next five years to reach $673 million in 2025.Several factors are driving...
Fruit Delivery Service, Special Needs Mobility App Win City:One Challenge in Texas
The city of Austin, Texas has announced the winning pilot proposals for its City:One Challenge, created by Dearborn’s Ford Motor Co., and sponsored by AT&T, Dell Technologies, and Microsoft.The winners – produce delivery service...
Adient in Plymouth Township to Restructure JV with Yanfeng to Boost Shareholder Value
Plymouth Township-based automotive seating supplier Adient and Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., headquartered in China, are restructuring their existing joint venture relationships to improve shareholder value.First, Adient will sell its 30 percent ownership stake...
Used Car Giant CarMax Partners with Digital Automotive Information Provider Edmunds
Virginia-based CarMax Inc., the nation’s largest used car retailer, recently announced a partnership with Edmunds, a popular automotive research site with an office in Detroit. The deal includes a $50 million investment that gives...
Sprint, Detroit’s Rocket Fiber Partner to Expand Region’s Connected Infrastructure
Telecommunications giant Sprint and Detroit internet service provider Rocket Fiber today announced a carrier agreement to provide Detroit area businesses with access to more flexible and diverse connectivity options.The collaboration is the first in...