Technology & Innovation

Coverage of innovative research, development and deployment of technology and technological advance, including hardware, software and software as service.

Pfizer donation aimed at Michigan life sciences, biotech

Pfizer, Inc., may have closed its doors, but the company continues to investment in Michigan's economy, most recently announcing that $6 million worth of research equipment will be available for life sciences start-ups.

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Arbor Networks to invest $8m, create 56 jobs

An Arbor Networks expansion will bring 56 new jobs to the Ann Arbor area over the next five years.

Ann Arbor pharm company brings drug closer to market

A drug some are calling the female Viagara is one step closer to market. Ophena, developed by Ann Arbor drug company QuatRX Pharmaceuticals Co., was designed to treat a post-menopausal condition that makes sexual activity difficult or painful. QuatRX recently reported good results from a late-stage study.

U-M soccer players launch pick-up networking site

University of Michigan student and soccer player Chris Mwakasisi was just looking for a pickup game. But the 21-year-old may find himself at the helm of a profitable social networking site geared toward matching soccer players in search of a game.

Danotek to double staff next year

Danotek Motion Industries LLC is generating more than power - the company will double its eight-member staff in the next year, adding a total of 141 employees over the next five years.

SchoolPictures.Com takes over Ave Maria campus in Ypsi, to expand offices and staff

Schoolpictures.com might not be batting a 1,000 but it's hitting a home run in Ypsilanti. The fast-growing web-based company plans to move its headquarters to the old Ave Maria University campus so it can be close to Eastern Michigan University.

Ann Arbor company’s database licensed by AstraZeneca

Multi-national pharmaceutical company AstroZeneca has licensed a database created by Ann Arbor start-up Compendia Bioscience, Inc., created for cancer profiling.

Local companies get post-Pfizer dollars

Four Ann Arbor companies are among the first to receive low-interest loans through a state program geared at retaining Pfizer Pharmaceutical, Inc., talent and assets.

U of M docs to perform state-of-the-art surgery online

Minimally invasive procedure is safer for many patients. Not convinced? Why not check it out onlive... live!

All Media Guide to be acquired by Macrovision, remain in Ann Arbor

California tech giant Macrovision has inked a deal to acquire Ann Arbor’s All Media Guide, but never fear – AMG is staying put.

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