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Tour of the James Webb Space Telescope

Tour of the James Webb Space Telescope

South Bay Chapter meeting in Redondo Beach on August 6

James Webb Space Telescope

Come join us to see the assembly currently underway of the James Webb Space Telescope at the Northrop Grumman Space Park in Redondo Beach. The Webb Telescope is the successor to the Hubble Telescope and will be the most technologically advanced space telescope ever made and when completed. It is being developed through a collaboration of NASA and other foreign Space Agencies. With an estimated overall cost of 10 billion dollars, this will probably be the most expensive assembly item you will ever witness.

Currently, the Hubble Telescope travels 354 miles from earth and orbits around earth. The Webb Telescope will orbit the sun at a distance of just under 1 million miles from earth. Because the Webb will end up so far into space, and will have an advanced infrared telescope, it will be able to view galaxies never before seen.

Aerospace in Motion Exhibit

In addition, we will tour Northrop’s interactive Aerospace in Motion Exhibit which displays the company’s past, present and future developments in aerospace.

Event Info
Monday, August 6, 2018
8:30am-8:45am: Registration & Networking
8:45am-10:15am: Meeting & Tour

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Space Park – Redondo Beach
5470 Marine Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Click here for Driving Directions – Northrop Grumman Space Park.
Click here for Map for Parking at the Northrop Grumman Space Park in Redondo Beach.

Must be a US citizen.

Registration closes at 7pm, Sunday, July 29

Free for A&D Forum members ($40 for non-members, $30 Early Bird until July 23). For more information and to register to attend go to http://adfsbaug18.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The South Bay Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, and InVista Associates.

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Tour of Motivo Engineering: “Clever Ideas Into Amazing Products”

Tour of Motivo Engineering: “Clever Ideas Into Amazing Products”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on July 25

Motivo Engineering is a product engineering company focused on accelerating product development in the mobility, energy, Ag-tech and medical market segments. Motivo’s clients range from aerospace giants like Airbus and Thales, to Silicon Valley garage startups. Projects have ranged from autonomous person carrying drones to next gen fitness machines.

Our tour guide and host for the morning will be Praveen Penmetsa, CEO/ Founder of Motivo Engineering. Before founding Motivo, Praveen led numerous innovation projects for aerospace and automotive clients. These included the development of flight seating, electric cars, snowmobiles and race cars. Having honed the skill of managing high risk, high complexity projects with ridiculously short timelines, Praveen co-founded Motivo with the mission of “Accelerating product development for audacious visionaries”.

Join us at Motivo Engineering in Gardena on Wednesday, June 25, 7:30–9:00am, when Praveen will detail how their 40-person team can fulfill the distinct requirements of very diverse industries from a user and technology standpoint while providing the technical depth and innovation needed to succeed in these audacious projects.

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 18). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflajul18.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, InVista Associates, and the 62 Mile Club.

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“The Transformative Effects of Advanced Manufacturing”

“The Transformative Effects of Advanced Manufacturing”

San Diego Chapter meeting on July 24

Manufacturing today is fast-paced- every minute of production affects the bottom line. Businesses face myriad challenges in testing, validating, verifying and certifying new processes all of which is compounded by the fact that development cycles are shortening and regulations are constantly changing.

Aerospace and Defense are the industries where components, systems, materials, performances and manufacturing processes continue to advance at a rapid pace, with few signs of slowing.

There are many opportunities ahead for the aerospace manufacturing industry. These include: disruptive processes such as additive manufacturing; expanded use of CAD-based simulation; rapid prototyping; the internet of things as well as newly created materials that bring substantial benefits to end users.

Along with these opportunities come challenges. Among them are an increasing demand for precision, the need to improve the speed of the additive process, the desire to increase throughput, developing and maintaining a skilled workforce and, of course, the need to do all this profitably.

Please join us on Tuesday, July 24 (networking: 5:30-6:15pm, meeting: 6:15-7:45pm PST) when our esteemed panel will discuss these opportunities and challenges and how they have adapted to take advantage of new processes and technologies. On the panel are Michael Maughn, Senior Director, Advanced Programs & Strategic Development, General Atomics, and Jacquelyn Berry, Staff Engineer, Materials and Processing, R&D, UTC Aerospace Systems – Aerostructures.

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 17). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdjul18.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Diego chapter is sponsored by Moss Adams, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, LevitZacks, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, and Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton.

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“Bridging Legacy and Innovation in the Aerospace Industry”

“Bridging Legacy and Innovation in the Aerospace Industry”

San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on July 17

Meeting Location: City National Bank
15260 Ventura Blvd., 16th floor, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Meeting Date: July 17
Meeting Time: Doors open at 7am, Meeting 7:30-9:00am

What kind of leadership is needed in our fast changing world?

How do we reinforce our healthy foundations while courageously embracing change, growth and innovation?

In today’s economy, disruptive technologies are exponentially increasing the need for innovation.

Companies and leaders that embrace and harness this rapid change environment will create incredible value and secure their future. Those that don’t will have a very difficult time and ultimately fail.

So how do we create the conditions that will foster innovation while respecting and honoring all that got us to here?

Please join us in Sherman Oaks, CA, on Tuesday, July 17, 7:30–9:00am, when Ivan and Mariana Polic, Founders, Family Business Mastery, will present a set of principles and pillars for bridging where you are and where you want to go…

Also, learn how to interact with founders and business leaders to enable their maximum cooperation and openness.

The meeting is free for members and $30 Early Bird for non-members until July 10 ($40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsfvjul18.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by City National Bank and InVista Associates.

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LAX Operations Overview and Tour

LAX Operations Overview and Tour

South Bay Chapter meeting and tour of LAX on July 11

Gather at:
Los Angeles Fire Station Five
8900 Emerson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Join us at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, July 11, 9:00am-11:30am PDT, when we will have a brief presentation and then a bus tour of LAX Airport.

9:00 A.M. Arrival
9:15 A.M. A & D Forum Moderator announcements and brief introductions
9:30 A.M. LAMP Presentation – Stephanie Sampson, Public Relations Manager for the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP)
10:05 A.M. LAX Airfield Tour (Approximate Start Time)
Opening comments from LAWA staff
Harold Johnson – Principal Public Relations Representative, LAX Community Relations
11:15 A.M. LAWA Midfield Satellite Concourse Drive by
Harold Johnson – Principal Public Relations Representative, LAX Airport Operations
11:30 A.M. Return to Fire Station Five, Group Photo

Limited to 30 attendees

Free for A&D Forum members ($40 for non-members, $30 Early Bird until July 4). For more information and to register to attend go to http://adfsbjul18.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The South Bay Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, and InVista Associates.

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Tour Chromalloy – Phoenix Facility

Tour Chromalloy – Phoenix Facility
Robust Value Chain – All from a Single Source

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on July 13

Meeting location: Chromalloy
5157 W Polk St, Phoenix, AZ 85043
Click here for a map showing the geographic location of Chromalloy.
Click here for a photo of the street entrance.
Meeting Date: Friday, July 13, 2018
Meeting Time:
7:00-7:30am: Registration, Networking, Breakfast
7:30-9:00am: Tour

Chromalloy is a $1B+ company with locations in 11 countries around the world. It partners with original equipment manufacturers, commercial airlines, the military, power companies, and business and general aviation customers to deliver innovative solutions that reduce manufacturing and operating expenses and extend the life of gas turbine engines.

Thanks to a robust value chain, Chromalloy is one of the only fully integrated solutions providers in the world that provides coatings, authorized repairs, castings and manufacturing overhauls – all from a single source.

Join the Aerospace and Defense Forum Arizona Chapter on Friday July 13, 2018 as we get a behind-the-scenes tour of the 80,000 sq. ft. Phoenix facility. Accompanied by shop floor supervisors and operators, the tour will highlight the type of work performed at the Phoenix facility, both new part manufacture and repair of turbine hot section components in the aerospace and power generation industry and the lean journey the company has undertaken in the last few years.

Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder. Group size is limited to 20 attendees.

The meeting is free for members ($30 for non-members until July 6, $40 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazjul18.eventbrite.com. Registration closes Sunday, July 8, at 11:30pm.

Visitor Request form, NDA form, and color scan of government issued ID (e.g., driver’s license) must be sent to Benjamin Sommerville (BSommerville@chromalloy.com) by Monday, July 9.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and AZTC members ($30 for non-members until June 7, $40 thereafter).

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, Polsinelli, National Bank of Arizona, and InVista Associates.

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Launchpad to Relevance: Five Technology Trends Reshaping A&D

“Launchpad to Relevance: Five Technology Trends Reshaping A&D”

DFW Chapter meeting in Irving on July 10

Location: Accenture
Address: 5221 N O’Connor Blvd #1400
Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 (THIS IS A CHANGE FROM NORMAL MEETING DATE)
Time: Registration, Breakfast & Networking: 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Meeting: 7:30-9:00 a.m.

The aerospace and defense industry is grappling with disruptive forces-from market developments (aggressive production ramp-up rates) to technology innovations (autonomous aircraft) to geopolitical upheaval (Brexit). In response, companies are reshaping their portfolios through consolidation and new revenue streams, particularly in the aftermarket and sustainment segments. They also are embracing digital business models to improve revenue generation, drive efficiency, and improve supply chain performance. According to our research, 97% of aerospace and defense executives say they are willing to digitally reinvent their business and industry.

Please join us on Tuesday, July 10, 7:30-9:00am when Jeff Wheless, Global A&D Research Lead, Growth & Strategy, Accenture, will focus on five technology trends reshaping aerospace and defense and how to leverage them to retain or regain traction now, and also ensure readiness to capture future growth.

The meeting will take place at Accenture in Irving, TX.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($30 Early Bird for non-members until July 3, $40 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwjul18.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter is sponsored by Frost Brown Todd.

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“Modern Digital Marketing Strategies for Aerospace Companies”

“Modern Digital Marketing Strategies for Aerospace Companies”

San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on June 19

Meeting Location: City National Bank
15260 Ventura Blvd., 16th floor, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Meeting Date: June 19
Meeting Time: Doors open at 7am, Meeting 7:30-9:00am

Established in 1952, Air Electro products and services include the manufacturing and distribution of electrical connectors, contacts, and related accessories. Since 1992 they have emerged as a specialist in the manufacturing of custom connectors, contacts, and cable assemblies.

Please join us in Sherman Oaks, CA, on Tuesday, June 19, 7:30–9:00am, when Nemanja Jokanovice, Marketing Director at Air Electro, Inc., will present current digital marketing strategies in the world of electronic component distribution.

In the past 12 months, Air Electro has shifted its marketing focus toward digital expansion in order to maximize the opportunities in h2h (human to human) sales. The presentation will demonstrate which marketing steps need to be taken in order to grow your business and stay ahead of the competitors in a competitive market.

The presentation will include:
1. Shifting From B2B to H2H Sales Approach
2. Marketplace Assessment and Understanding
3. Marketing vs Advertising
4. Digital Strategies Taken to Support Growth and Visibility in the Connector Marketplace – to include:

• Website Assessment and Improvement
• SEO Adaptability and “Google-Friendly” Website Content
• Education vs Selling in the Millennial Era à Content Creation – “Content is King”
• PPC and AdWords – Bidding Strategies
• Social Marketing and Branding
• Email Marketing and Branding
• “Ghost” Inventory Model vs Traditional Inventory

5. The Importance of Analytics in Digital Marketing

• The Benefits of Being a Google Analytics Master
• Search Aggregator Data Discussion

6. What is Next for Air Electro?

• Understanding Why Digital Marketing is a Never-Ending Process

7. Tying it all together = Growth, Success, Better Customer Knowledge and Data

The meeting is free for members and $45 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until June 12). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsfvjun18.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by City National Bank and InVista Associates.

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“The STOPfakes seminar & U.S. Commercial Service”

“The STOPfakes seminar & U.S. Commercial Service”

DFW Chapter meeting

Location: University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI)
Address: 7300 Jack Newell Blvd S, Fort Worth, TX 76118
Date: June 14, 2018
Time: Registration, Breakfast & Networking: 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Meeting: 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Please join us on Thursday, June 14, 7:30-9:00am when David Royce, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce-U.S. Commercial Service, will present about The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the services it provides, and a description of the STOPfakes seminar.

On August 21st trade and intellectual property (IP) experts will host a complementary, one-day STOPfakes Seminar in Dallas on how companies and individuals can protect and enforce intellectual property. The focus is both on domestic and international protection and enforcement. Two special features of the seminar are the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the IP experts and the ability to record trademarks and copyrights with U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the seminar. Among the IP experts presenting will be a representative from the U.S. Department of Defense Naval Surface Warfare Center. He will present on the growing problem with counterfeit electronic parts, especially in the aerospace and defense industry. He will identify which electronic parts are the most counterfeited and strategies to identify counterfeit

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration collaborates with 19 U.S. Government agencies to help aerospace and defense companies expand their sales overseas. The ITA can help companies navigate the maze of government offices and get answers to questions, provide a single source for tools, assistance, and expert knowledge to expand company’s international sales. The ITA helps U.S. companies plan, develop and execute international sales strategies necessary to succeed in today’s global marketplace. Developed by international trade specialists and economists, the ITA can provide trusted market intelligence, practical advice and business tools to help companies understand how to export, connect with foreign buyers, and expand operations in new markets.

The meeting will take place at UTARI in Ft. Worth, TX.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until June 7). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwjun18.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter is sponsored by Frost Brown Todd.