Meeting Notices - Dallas-Ft. Worth

DFW Chapter meeting in Grand Prairie on April 16

Meeting location: Heritage Aviation
901 Avenue T, Suite 102, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Meeting Time:
Networking & Refreshments, 7:30-8:00 AM
Presentation & Tour: 8:00-9:00 AM

Please join us on Tuesday, April 16, 7:30-9:00am for a presentation and tour of Heritage Aviation, Ltd. Which provides custom metal fabrication and wire assembly services that are suitable for a broad base of industries, including Aviation, Military, Defense, and Space.

As an AS9100 registered organization, Heritage Aviation offers Assembly and Manufacturing Services that include:
• Precision Machining for Metals and Plastics
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Component and Wiring Harness Assembly
• Special processing capabilities for Welding, Painting, and Chromate Conversion Coating

Built from legacy organizations specializing in aerospace manufacturing, assembly and repair, Heritage Aviation, Ltd is a provider of complete components and assemblies to support primary aircraft manufacturers.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($25 Early Bird for non-members until April 9, $35 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfdfwapr24.eventbrite.com.

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

The Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter is hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI).

DFW Chapter meeting in Ft. Worth on February 14

Meeting location: University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI)
7300 Jack Newell Blvd S, Fort Worth, TX 76118
Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Meeting Time:
Networking & Refreshments, 4:00-4:30 PM:
Presentations & Tours: 4:30-6:00 p.m.

The UT Arlington Research Institute (UTARI) specializes in applying cutting-edge technologies to real-world engineering problems.

Please join us on Wednesday, February 14, 4:00-6:00pm for this first meeting of the DFW Chapter after the pandemic that will include networking, presentations, and tours by the UTARI staff:

The presentations will start with a brief overview of UTARI in the meeting room for about 15 min, with 5 or 10 minutes for Q&A, including brief presentations by UTARI staff members:
• Eileen Clements, Interim Executive Director
• Nick Gans, Principal Research Scientist and Head of the Automation & Intelligent Systems Division
• Rassel Raihan, Assistant Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and member of the Institute for Predictive Performance Methodologies
• Vamsee Vadlamudi, Research Scientist and member of the Institute for Predictive Performance Methodologies

After that there will be lab tours for about 30-45 min. The tours will include multiple labs with the following:
• Testing and staging areas for mobile robotic and aerial vehicles
• Tools and systems for fabricating, testing, and inspecting composite structures
• Machining tools and 3D printers for prototype fabrication

Much of the equipment in the facility can be found here: https://utari.uta.edu/collaborate/equipment/

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($25 Early Bird for non-members until January 3, $35 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfdfwjan24.eventbrite.com.

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

The Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter is hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI).

“Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Thermoplastics”

DFW Chapter meeting in Irving on January 9, 2020

Location: Accenture
Address: 5221 N O’Connor Blvd #1400, Irving, TX 75039
Date: Thursday, January 9, 2020
Time: (NOTE: is evening meeting)
5:30pm-6:00pm: Refreshments & Networking
6:00pm-7:00pm: Presentation & Meeting

Please join us on Thursday, January 9, 5:30-7:00pm when Mr. Dave Dennison, Vice President of Engineering, Triumph Group Inc. and Mr. Evan Young, Thermoplastics Manager, Triumph Group Inc., will describe their “in-progress case study” on innovating within an established aerospace company, on their efforts to develop new thermoplastic technologies and application for use in aerospace construction and development. Attendees will hear about the process of finding and incorporating new technologies within an existing aerospace development program.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($30 Early Bird for non-members until January 2, $40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwjan20.eventbrite.com.

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

“Artificial Intelligence in the On-Demand Mobility Eco-System”

DFW Chapter meeting in Irving on November 14

Location: Accenture
Address: 5221 N O’Connor Blvd #1400, Irving, TX 75039
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019
Time: (NOTE: is evening meeting)
5:30pm-6:00pm: Refreshments & Networking
6:00pm-7:00pm: Presentation & Meeting

With the increasing popular discussion of autonomous air vehicles and their role in On Demand Mobility it is not surprising that artificial intelligence very quickly entered into the forefront.

Please join us on Thursday, November 14, 5:30-7:00pm when Mr. Mike McNair, Innovation Manager, Bell Helicopters, will explore the relevance of artificial intelligence beyond the vehicle itself. By holistically examining the On-Demand Mobility ecosystem, he will identify the potential uses and business cases for artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($30 Early Bird for non-members until November 7, $40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwnov19.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.

“The Heroes of Roberts Ridge: Predator in Afghanistan 2000-2002”

DFW Chapter meeting in Irving on April 11

Location: Accenture
Address: 5221 N O’Connor Blvd #1400, Irving, TX 75039
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019
Time: Registration, Breakfast & Networking: 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Meeting: 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Please join us on Thursday, April 11, 7:30-9:00am when Lt. General (Ret.) John H. Campbell, Former Associate Director of Central Intelligence for Military Support, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C., will tell the story of the evolution of the armed Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, focusing on the Battle of Roberts Ridge in Afghanistan on March 4-5, 2002.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($30 Early Bird for non-members until April 4, $40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwapr19.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.

“Presentation and Tour of Commemorative Air Force Headquarters”

DFW Chapter meeting in Dallas on March 14

Location: Commemorative Air Force Headquarters
Address: Dallas Executive AIrport
5661 Mariner Drive, Dallas, TX 75237
Date: Thursday, March 14
Time: Registration, Breakfast & Networking: 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Meeting & Tour: 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Please join us on Thursday, March 14, 7:30-9:00am when Hank Coates, President, and David Oliver, Chief Operating Officer (both of the Commemorative Air Force) will discuss the mission of the Commemorative Air Force and provide a tour of the hanger and on site aircraft.

The CAF was founded to find and preserve World War II-era combat aircraft for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. The CAF Education initiative has a simple goal that builds on that founding vision – develop a deeper engagement in the communities we serve and continue the legacy of the CAF by delivering world-class educational programming. Together, we will deliver quality, experiential education programs throughout the country via our membership base and 60 unit locations.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($30 Early Bird for non-members until March 7, $40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwmar19.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.

“Alliance Airport – Poised for Future Growth”

DFW Chapter meeting in Fort Worth on December 13

Location: University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI)
Address: 7300 Jack Newell Blvd S, Fort Worth, TX 76118
Date: Thursday, December 13
Time: Registration, Breakfast & Networking: 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Meeting: 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Please join us on Thursday, December 13, 7:30-9:00am when Mr. Chris Ash, Manager of Airport & FBO Operations, Alliance Aviation Services and Alliance Air Services, will present how Alliance is an unparalleled regional success story that has transformed the North Texas economy and connected the area to global industry. Led by the establishment of the Fort Worth Alliance Airport and then Hillwood’s development of the now 26,000-acre master-planned AllianceTexas, the region propels growth, technology, employment, and business opportunity.

Nearing its 30th anniversary, the Fort Worth Alliance Airport opened as the world’s first industrial airport on December 14, 1989. Today, the airport supports a variety of functions, including cargo, government and executive services. Also home to one of the nation’s leading air shows, the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, the Fort Worth Alliance Airport serves as a proud gateway to the North Texas region.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($30 Early Bird for non-members until December 6, $40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwdec18.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.

“F-35 Production – Advanced Manufacturing and the Digital Thread”

DFW Chapter meeting in Fort Worth on November 8

Location: University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI)
Address: 7300 Jack Newell Blvd S, Fort Worth, TX 76118
Date: Thursday, November 8
Time: Registration, Breakfast & Networking: 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Meeting: 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Advanced manufacturing of complex products such as the F-35 is becoming a series of data-driven events, commonly referred to as the digital thread: a single, seamless strand of data that stretches from the initial design concept to the finished product. This thread enables the flow of data throughout the manufacturing process, including design concept, modeling, build plan monitoring, quality assurance, the build process itself, and post-production monitoring and inspection.

Please join us on Thursday, November 8, 7:30-9:00am when Dr. Don Kinard, Senior Fellow, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Production Operation, will discuss how the ability to dissect, understand, and apply the potentially massive amounts of data and intense computing demands within the digital thread allows users to enhance and scale their manufacturing capabilities and manage the complexities of production

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($30 Early Bird for non-members until November 1, $40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwnov18.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.

The Future of Aviation at Meacham International Airport

DFW Chapter meeting in Fort Worth on October 9

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

Meacham International Airport is situated on 900 acres and is strategically located just five miles north of historic downtown Fort Worth

Meacham shares a rich history with the City of Fort Worth and serves as North Texas’ premier corporate and general aviation facility.

Please join us on Tuesday, October 9, 7:30-9:00am when Mr. Chris Ash, Director of Business Development, Hillwood, Inc. will present the Future of Aviation at Meacham International Airport.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwoct18.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.