Meeting Notices - Dallas-Ft. Worth

Developments in Additive Manufacturing

DFW Chapter meeting in Fort Worth on September 13

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

Additive manufacturing – the industrial version of 3-D printing – has been used for a while to make niche, low volume items, such as medical implants, and to produce plastic prototypes for engineers and designers.

But more and more industries such as aerospace are using the technology to mass-produce larger, higher volume and mission critical parts. For example, GE is now using the technology to manufacture fuel nozzles for its aircraft engines, a critical metal-alloy part to be used in thousands of jet engines.

These types of applications are a significant milestone for the technology. And while 3-D printing for consumers and small entrepreneurs has received a great deal of publicity, it is in manufacturing where the technology could have its most significant commercial impact.

Please join us on Thursday, September 13, 7:30-9:00am when Kelly Knake and Sam Hockaday of Impac Systems Engineering will discuss this impact.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($30 Early Bird for non-members until September 6, $40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwsep18.eventbrite.com.

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

Tour of NTS Facility in Plane

DFW Chapter meeting in Plano on August 9

Location: NTS facility in Plano
Address: 1701 E. Plano Parkway #150, Plano, TX 75074
Date: Friday, August 9, 2018
Time: Registration, Breakfast & Networking: 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Meeting & Tour: 7:30-9:00 a.m.

NTS Plano is a 95,000 square foot state-of-the-art laboratory serving the defense, aerospace, telecommunications (NEBS), commercial electronics, wireless, medical and automotive industries. They are ISO/IEC 17025 accredited under A2LA for a wide array of foreign and domestic product test standards across several major disciplines. As one of the largest commercial test laboratory networks in North America, NTS offers test, inspection and certification services for environmental, dynamics, EMC, wireless, product safety, materials, ballistics and much more.

Please join us on Thursday, August 9, 7:30-9:00am when Jeff Viel, General Manager, National Technical Systems – Plano, will present and host a tour of the facility.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $30 for non-members. Guests may attend twice for free. Foreign nationals may attend but need to be precleared by NTS, and thus must register by August 6. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwaug18.eventbrite.com.

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

“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.

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

“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.

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

“The 5G Future”

DFW Chapter meeting on May 10

Future military 5G mobile networking capability will have a profound influence on military communications, and will present a host of new challenges and capabilities for aerospace and defense. 5G typically is considered to be the next generation of cell phone and mobile networking in the civilian world, and in addition should provide a rich set of technologies and capabilities for military voice, data, and imagery communications.

Please join us on Thursday, May 10, 7:30-9:00am when Shane Raftery, Federal Account Director, Nokia, will discuss the applications and impact of 5G networks for the aerospace and defense industries and the current status of 5G deployments.

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

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until May 3). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwmay18.eventbrite.com.

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

Tour of Triumph Aerospace Structures – Red Oak

DFW Chapter tour at Triumph Aerospace Structures – Red Oak on April 12

Please join us on Thursday, April 12, 7:00-9:00am when Tour Host: Peter Weaver, Sr. Engineering Manager and Tour Guide: Tim Ellis, Sr. Engineering Manager, Manufacturing take us on a tour of Triumph Aerospace Structures – Red Oak. This facility specializes in the manufacturing and assembly of large major composite and metal integrated airframe systems for military and commercial aircraft programs. This will be a tour of building 1 focusing on manufacturing and assembly operations of the Bombardier Global 7000 Wing, the industry’s largest purpose built business jet.

Registration closes at 12noon CST Monday April 9.

Tour limited to 20 attendees who are US Persons (Citizens or Permanent Residents) and employed by companies incorporated in the USA. No Foreign Nationals and No Visitors employed by Foreign Companies.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members (exclusive access for members until March 26, $40 for non-members, $30 Early Bird until April 2). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwapr18.eventbrite.com.

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

The State of the Art in Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft

DFW Chapter meeting at Bell Helicopter, Fort Worth, on March 8

Please join us on Thursday, March 8, 7:30-8:55am when Eldon Metzger, Sr. Business Development Manager, UAS, Bell Helicopter, will give us an overview of the current state of the art in manned and unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft, including Bell Helicopter’s V280 Valor program, the V247 unmanned program and the Automatic Pod Transport (APT) autonomous vehicle. We will also hear about Bell’s recent Air Taxi Concept Experience at CES, where Bell previewed their vision of the future of urban air transportation.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($40 for non-members, $30 Early Bird until March 1). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfdfwmar18.eventbrite.com. Registration closes 9am CST, Monday, March 5.

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

Accenture Digital and Technology Showcase

DFW Chapter meeting on January 11

One of the highlights of the recent Paris and Farnborough Air Shows was Accenture’s Digital and Technology Showcase.

Please join us on Thur, January 11, 7:30-9:00am when Accenture will bring the showcase to the DFW Aerospace & Defense Forum.

They will share their latest research findings and showcase a set of cutting-edge technologies including wearable technology, blockchain, connected devices and real-time location and tracking solutions.

You will experience the future of aerospace and defense and discover how industry leaders are fully embracing digital technologies as a strategic priority.

The discussion will be led by Joyce Kline, Accenture’s Digital Lead for the North America Aerospace & Defense Practice, and will take place at Accenture’s office in Irving, TX.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 for non-members until Jan 4). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfdfwjan18.eventbrite.com.

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The Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter is sponsored by BellNunnally

Tour of Southwest Airlines Network Operations Center

DFW Chapter meeting on November 9

Please join us on Thur, November 9, 1:30-2:30pm for a tour of Southwest Airlines’ $30 million, 50,000 square foot network operations center where more than 230 flight dispatchers work alongside crew operations and customer service coordinators to resolve issues in real time.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members ($30 for non-members until November 2). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfdfwnov17.eventbrite.com.Registration closes at 12 midnite, Monday, Nov 8.

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

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