Two recent National Science Foundation (NSF) grants received by Kettering University are propelling collaborative and industry research that is attempting to help reduce infant mortality rates in third-world countries. Dr. Uma Ramabadran and Dr. Gillian Ryan in the Department of Physics are partnering with Warmilu, an Ann Arbor startup that is attempting to provide incubated […]
Warmilu’s Grace Hsia was featured in an article in Crains Detroit by Amy Haimerl. “Hsia could potentially think about focusing on Warmilu full time, but like many of her friends, she faces student loan burdens. However, she finds the debt manageable, though it means she frequently cooks at home and is always aware of the […]
The core technology used in Warmilu’s blankets has been around for decades, and is similar to what’s used in glove-warming packs that are popular in Michigan this time of year. The blankets contain a detachable pack filled with what Hsia describes as “phase-changing” materials, meaning they go from a liquid to a solid, or vice-versa. […]
“After a number of models and tests and prototypes designed with user feedback, Hsia and her team created a heating pack from inexpensive materials that could provide warmth without electricity or grid power and was easy to recharge. They built a warming blanket that could be used specifically for preterm infants, which they ran through […]
“The Warmilu technology was originally created to prevent hypothermia in preterm babies and help them retain or increase body heat to improve their chance for survival. The technology is now also being used as a non-pharmacological treatment for adults with osteoarthritis or chronic joint pain. Warmilu CEO Grace Hsia, a University alum, who completed her […]
The team at Warmilu has discovered that nothing is as easy as it seems, especially when you’re trying to create a new product from scratch. The downtown Ann Arbor-based startup has been working to bring its warming blanket technology to market for the last year but has run into snags along the way, such as […]
Warmilu Innovator’s Spotlight with Wendy Traschen on 7/15/2014 – Learned the history of Whine & how it grew from a creative project at Bolger & Battle to become one of the hottest restaurants in Midland! Here are some tips: 1. Test your packaging and labeling with customers before you freeze the production line. 2. Jump […]
Warmilu was mentioned in a recent article showcasing entrepreneurship in Michigan. According to the article, the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business is helping to make Michigan a hotbed for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Graduates from Michigan colleges have been starting and acquiring businesses at twice the national average since 1996. The growth in […]
“MIT Startup Boot Camp, presented by the awesome StartLabs! It is an annual event that features talks by startup founders and on 9/14/13, the talks took place at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium.”
Warmilu’s CEO Grace Hsia was interviewed by Matt Roush from WWJ in advance of the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. We think they’ve accurately captured the force of personality and determination that Grace exudes. From WWJ: “DETROIT (WWJ) — To say Grace Hsia has just a tiny little bit of enthusiasm about her startup, Warmilu, is […]