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AutoTech Daily reports that Livonia-based TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. says it recently produced its 15 millionth electrically powered hydraulic steering system and 10 millionth electrically powered steering system worldwide.

Detroit-based Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: CPD) has launched oxaliplatin injections, a generic version of a cancer drug.

A recent report by the American Institute of Physics has recognized Eastern Michigan University as one of the top producers of physics bachelor’s degrees in the country among master’s-granting universities from 2005-2007. EMU ranked fourth among all Michigan public universities in the production of bachelor’s degrees in physics over the past 10 years.

Verizon Wireless Thursday announced it has completed the integration of its network with that of Alltel across the Grand Rapids and Holland areas. The company said the integration will provide customers with clearer reception, fewer dropped calls and more coverage, including stronger in-building coverage.

Comcast Corp. said Thursday that it is digitizing the majority of its analog cable channels today as part of its digital network enhancement in Jackson area. Included are the communities of Blackman, Brooklyn, Cambridge, Cement City, Columbia, Franklin, Jackson, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Onsted, Rives Junction, Sandstone, Somerset, Spring Arbor and Summit.

Additional paid levels of a leadership benchmarking service are being introduced by Ann Arbor-based eePulse Inc. The service was developed by eePulse CEO Theresa Welbourne and the University of Southern California.

Vehicle interiors that double as environmentally friendly gardens and seats that slide in virtually any configuration to meet passenger needs might be just around the corner. At least, that's the future seen through the eyes of students participating in the first Ward's Auto Interiors Student Design Competition.