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“Advanced 3D Printing Technologies”

“Advanced 3D Printing Technologies”
A Presentation and Tour at Purple Platypus

Orange County Chapter meeting in Irvine on March 1

Please join us for a presentation and tour of the Purple Platypus Tech Center in Irvine when Peter Montgomery, Senior Applications Engineer, and Gabriel Suppes, Senior Engineer, will update you on the most current 3D printing technologies, including metal 3D printing, FDM 3D printing, and multi-material polyjet 3D Printing.

Come see first-hand why these technologies are considered disruptive to traditional subtractive manufacturing processes such as CNC milling, turning and casting, as well as injection molding.

The tour will include live demos and a presentation of real sample A&D parts. You will leave with a clear understanding of how the Aerospace industry is using 3D printing for applications such as prototyping, manufacturing tools, and end-use parts.

Purple Platypus is a privately-held Southern California company and a preferred dealer of a variety of additive-centric hardware & software. Purple Platypus provides manufacturing businesses with the new additive technologies needed to bring innovative designs to fruition.

Tickets are limited to 50 people on a first-come first-served basis.

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until Feb 22). Click here to register to attend the meeting.

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

The Orange County chapter is sponsored by D.A. Davidson & Co., Moss Adams, and Verify.

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“Tax Reform: What A&D Companies Need to Know”

“Tax Reform: What A&D Companies Need to Know”

San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on February 20

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act results in historic tax changes that will significantly impact aerospace and defense companies. There are many new benefits and limitations to be aware of.

Please join us in Sherman Oaks, CA, on Tuesday, February 20, 7:30–9:00am, when Joshua Yeargin, CPA, Partner, CohnReznick, will review the new 20% deduction for pass-through entities, increase in expensing limits for equipment purchases, limitations on business interest deductions, changes on the use of net operating losses and new opportunities to use the cash method of accounting.

The meeting is free for members and $40 ($30 Early Bird) for non-members. Guest may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsfvfeb18.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 CohnReznick, City National Bank, and InVista Associates.

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“The Anatomy of Problem Solving to Win”

“The Anatomy of Problem Solving to Win”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on February 16

Will you be broken by your challenges or will you conquer them and your industry in one masterstroke? The answer is entirely in how you generate new ideas, and successfully implementing the right idea.

The aerospace industry is currently facing a new wave of challenges and opportunities. New manufacturing tools, new markets, new competition, new government requirements, and new energy options will shape the aerospace industry with a higher tempo than we’re used to. To stay healthy in this business we need to focus on well-thought-out projects and implementing them effectively.

Join us in Los Angeles on Friday, February 16, 7:30–9:00am, when Armin T. Ellis, Ph.D., Founder, Exploration Institute will talk about the anatomy of a high quality problem solving strategy and the trends, and the pitfalls that most projects experience, and how to overcome them.

A second part will be interactive and focused on the real challenges and opportunities you’re working on, with an emphasis on how to survive the collision between the need to change for the long term and the immediate need to build predictability for a strong organization.

All participants are encouraged to have a project in mind that they’d like to work through during this presentation. Take a few moments to let Armin know what you’re working on via this link (https://www.exploration.institute/adforum).

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflafeb18.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, InVista Associates, and the 62 Mile Club

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“A&D Family-Owned Businesses: Surviving the Test of Time”

“A&D Family-Owned Businesses: Surviving the Test of Time”

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on February 9

In the Aerospace and Defense world, the words “Family-owned business” often conjure up an image of mom-and-pop, small-scale operations. While it is true that most family businesses are small businesses, about a third of the Fortune Global 500 companies are founder or family controlled.

Over 80% of private companies in Arizona grossing over $5 million in annual revenue are family-owned. Family-owned businesses are a very important part of the A&D activity hence the economy and they face some critical hurdles in the years ahead, especially in the area of owner succession. Two thirds of all private businesses are owned by “baby boomers,” the oldest of whom are now reaching their mid-seventies and with retirement, are pushing Arizona into what could be characterized as a “transition crisis.”

Please join us on February 9 (one day later than our normal meeting date), 7:30-9:00am, when Mr. Randal Breaux, President, Family Business Tycoon, will drill down on the special challenges that family-owned business owners face and what they can do to beat the odds – build enduring companies that provide the foundation for some of tomorrow’s greatest American families. It will include case studies with specifics on avoiding liquidation, driving business value, and creating wealth.

The meeting is free for members ($30 for non-members until February 2, $40 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazfeb18.eventbrite.com.

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 and National Bank of Arizona.

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Tour of National Technical Systems (NTS) – Fullerton

Tour of National Technical Systems (NTS) – Fullerton

Orange County Chapter meeting in Fullerton on February 1

Join us on Thursday, February 1, 7:30–9:00am for a tour of the NTS Fullerton Laboratory and see first-hand the rigorous, complex and comprehensive testing Aerospace and Defense companies put their products through to ensure they function exactly as designed.

For more than 50 years, commercial and military partners have trusted the diverse engineering capabilities of NTS to ensure their products are developed and perfected in compliance, on time and on budget.

NTS, the undisputed leader in testing, inspection, and certification services has built one of the broadest networks in North America. The NTS laboratory network with more than 28 locations offers a full suite of environmental simulation and materials testing, including climatic, structural, dynamics, fluid flow, EMI/EMC, lightning, acoustics, failure analysis, chemical, and other industry-specific tests.

Tickets are limited to 30 people on a first-come first-served basis.

You must be a U.S. citizen or active green card holder to gain entry to the site (proof of a legal right to work in the U.S.).

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members. Click here to register to attend the meeting.

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

The Orange County chapter is sponsored by D.A. Davidson & Co., Moss Adams, and Verify.

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Tour of Avcorp Composite Fabrication

Tour of Avcorp Composite Fabrication

LA Chapter meeting on January 31

Weight is everything when it comes to heavier-than-air machines, and designers have striven continuously to improve lift to weight ratios since man first took to the air. Composite materials have played a major part in weight reduction and will pave the way to the future of flight in flying machines yet to be designed.

Join us on Wednesday, January 31, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT, for a tour of Avcorp Composite Fabrication (ACF) to see a view of modern composites methods applied to both commercial and military aircraft. The degree of automation and the scale of the operation will surprise most visitors.

ACF provides structural composite components for the Boeing 787 (The Dreamliner), the Joint Strike Fighter (F-35 Lightening), the Atlas V rocket, the Trident Strategic Missile program and many others.

Tickets are limited to 20 people on a first-come first-served basis.

You must be a U.S. citizen or active green card holder to gain entry to the site (proof of a legal right to work in the U.S.).

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until January 24). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflajan18.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, InVista Associates, and the 62 Mile Club.

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Opportunity for Local A&D Companies to Benefit from New DoD Grant Program

“Opportunity for Local A&D Companies to Benefit from New DoD Grant Program”

San Diego Chapter meeting on January 23

Propel San Diego is a grant initiative from the DOD’s Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) designed to provide strategic and sustainable assistance to firms in San Diego who sell products and services to DoD.

The purpose is to develop a resilient defense supply chain that can stabilize despite changing budget, regional economic, and DoD readiness priorities and increase economic resiliency by mapping the ecosystem, leveraging existing tools to support businesses, promoting commercial diversification strategies, and increasing company to company connectivity to drive new partnerships.

As part of this project the San Diego Regional EDC conducted their largest survey report ever to learn about specific challenges and issues impacting defense companies in San Diego County. The results of that research shed light on the character of the firms operating in San Diego as well as opportunities for the region to shore up local supply chain issues and potential capture more defense spending.

Please join us on Tuesday, January 23 (networking: 5:30-6:15pm, meeting: 6:15-7:45pm PST), when Jesse Gipe (Manager, Economic Development, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC)) and Leanne Anderson (Program Manager, San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC)) will present and answer questions about Propel San Diego and the recent EDC defense company survey.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
• Find out more about Propel San Diego and how you might benefit from this grant program
• Gain insights into the local defense community from recent EDC survey
• Connect with representatives from the San Diego EDC

The meeting is free for members &amp $30 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdjan18.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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“3D Printing Takes Flight- Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace”

“3D Printing Takes Flight- Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace”

San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on January 16

Learn more about how additive manufacturing has been helping to change the way that the A&D industry brings products to market.

With rapid technological advancements in hardware, software, materials, and processes the amount of A&D applications being revolutionized continue to grow exponential rates.

Please join us in Sherman Oaks, CA, on Tuesday, January 16, 7:30–9:00am, when Mark Bashor, 3D Printing Applications Engineer with GoEngineer, will review the ways in which leading Aerospace and Defense companies are utilizing the technology now, how it is changing the way parts are designed and produced, and in what ways it will continue to change the shape of our industry in the foreseeable future.

The meeting is free for members ($30 for non-members, free for guests for 2 visits). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsfvjan18.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 CohnReznick, City National Bank, and InVista Associates.

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Aerospace & Defense M&A Outlook for 2018

Aerospace & Defense M&A Outlook for 2018

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on January 11

Industry 4.0, automation, additive manufacturing, cyber-physical systems, the Internet of things, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and cyber-security are firmly at center stage for the Aerospace and Defense industry. What is the outlook in an era where innovation, increased efficiencies and cost reduction remain paramount?

Join us on January 11, 7:30-9:00am, when John Farr, Managing Director & Partner at Columbia West Capital, will discuss the latest forecasts and engage on projected trends to deliver the latest market intelligence on transformations within the A&D sector. John brings an array of experience and depth of knowledge in many disciplines and multiple industries from extensive deals with large Wall Street firms to hands-on senior management experience with successful mid-sized companies and Fortune 500 Corporations.

A must-attend event for C-Suite Executives, Strategic Planners, Business Development and other management professionals to take a hard look at what 2018 has in store for the industry.

The meeting is free for members ($30 for non-members). Register at adfazjan18.eventbrite.com.

The meeting is free for members and guests ($30 for non-members). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazjan18.eventbrite.com.

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 and National Bank of Arizona.