Meeting Notices - Los Angeles

“Farnborough International Airshow 2018 – Understanding the Opportunity”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on May 18

The Farnborough International Airshow brings together leading players of the aerospace industry under one roof, with the goal of supporting international trade and facilitating business. With over 1,500 exhibitors and 70,000 visitors, it provides companies with a platform to showcase their products and capabilities at one of the aerospace industry’s largest gatherings. Key areas of focus for this year’s airshow include clean technology, aircraft interiors, manufacturing technology, MRO, space and UAS.

As the UK Government department responsible for securing and promoting international trade & investment, the Department for International Trade (DIT) is uniquely positioned to advise you on how to maximise your time and presence at this year’s airshow. Whether your focus is on civilian, defence, or space, we can facilitate meetings with potential partners across UK government and industry.

Join us in Los Angeles on Friday, May 18, 7:30–9:00am, when Pauline Wood, Vice Consul, Aerospace, Space, Defence & Security, UK Department for International Trade will provide an overview of the airshow – why attend, how to plan for it logistically, and key areas of interest. She will also outline the support DIT can provide to your company to ensure you’re making the most out of your time in the U.K. Even if you don’t plan to attend this year’s airshow, you will still find value in the discussion of the program planned for Farnborough.

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until May 11). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflamay18.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.

“Faster, Better, Stronger – Why Boeing chose Sheffield”

CANCELLED

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on April 27

The Sheffield City Region is the home of UK Engineering and the UK’s foremost engineering research facility – the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).

The AMRC is a world-leading research institute which looks into advanced machining, manufacturing and materials, which is of practical use to industry. Partnered with Boeing, it is a cluster of world-class centers for industry-focused research and development of technologies used in high-value manufacturing sectors. The group has specialist expertise in machining, automation, robotics, digitally assisted assembly, casting, welding, additive manufacturing, composites, designing for manufacturing, testing and training.

It has a global reputation for helping companies overcome manufacturing problems and has become a model for collaborative research involving universities, academics and industry, worldwide. With over 100-plus industrial partners range from global giants like Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, McLaren Automotive and Airbus to small companies, businesses can work with us on a one-off project, or join a member for long-term collaboration. Named Boeing Supplier of the year twice regarding Research and Development, the AMRC is at the forefront of research in Aerospace and defense.

Join us in Los Angeles on Friday, April 27, 7:30–9:00am, when Rachel Clark, Director of Trade and Investment, and Tony Corby, Senior Business Development Manager, of the Sheffield City Region will present how working with the AMRC and Sheffield City Region can help you gain the competitive edge.

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until April 19). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflaapr18.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.

“Blockchain for the Supply Chain”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on March 16

Aerospace and defense are industries characterized by complex products, deep supply chains, and a decades-long aftermarket with multiple, often shifting, participants. Significant investment, effort, and technology have yielded progress in managing these areas, but the need for continued industry growth and efficiency demands more.

Blockchain is an emerging technology being leveraged for industry growth and efficiency. At its core, Blockchain is a transactional record that maintains and records data in a way that allows multiple stakeholders to share access to the same data and information confidently and securely.

Popularized in the world of crypto-currencies, Blockchain has gained increasing attention in manufacturing environments and other business applications. Blockchain offers aerospace and defense companies an intriguing value proposition to augment existing and future technology investments.

Join us in Los Angeles on Friday, March 16, 7:30–9:00am, when Barbara Bickham, CTO, Technology and Entrepreneurship, will reveal that the real value of these investments is in understanding the uplift that can be achieved by integrating Blockchain with other emerging technologies…. Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and Augmented Reality.

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until March 9). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflamar18.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, Exec-Connect, InVista Associates, and the 62 Mile Club.

“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

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.

“Starting & Growing a Space Hardware Company””

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on December 1

LA is home to many of the largest aerospace prime contractors, and a number of smaller aerospace companies are also choosing to set up shop in LA. Phase Four is building a plasma engine, a new type of in-space propulsion, for satellites and has decided to call El Segundo home.

Join us in Los Angeles on Friday, December 1, 7:30–9:00am, when Simon Halpern, the Founder and CEO of Phase Four, will discuss what it’s like to start a space hardware company with only an idea and an Internet connection and build it up into a rapidly growing 18-person company over the last 2 years.

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflanov17.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

“Motivo: Engineering Innovation across Diverse Industries”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on October 20

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 Airbus to Silicon Valley garage startups, and projects ranging from autonomous person carrying drones to next gen fitness machines.

For example, Motivo worked with a partnership including a leading aircraft interior manufacturer, an in-flight entertainment (IFE) provider, and a design studio to develop a next-generation premium-class airline seating experience. Motivo’s role was to accelerate the development process by rapidly engineering and prototyping a complete seating pod including a lie-flat seat, sliding tray table, and articulated monitor. The first prototype of this seating system was needed within four months to meet the planned unveiling at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany. Motivo overcame numerous challenges during the build and integration process and delivered the system on-time for the AIX show.

How does Motivo develop technology that disrupts automotive manufacturing, air travel and the agriculture/food industry?

Join us in Los Angeles on Friday, October 20, 7:30–9:00am, when Praveen Penmetsa, CEO/founder of Motivo, details how a 40-person team can fulfill the distinct requirements of very diverse industries from a user and technology standpoint, and still provide 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 October 13). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflaoct17.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

“Are Drones the New First Responders?”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on September 15

We all recognize that first responders have a challenging and vital role. They are called to respond to multiple incidents simultaneously, with little to no advance notice, and often to remote locations where time is a critical component of situation evaluation and mitigation.

Flying Lion was formed to address these challenges, offering Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Departments on-demand rapid aerial assessment and imaging services with remotely operated copters with built in HD and infrared cameras. “Eyes on the Scene” applications include emergency response, active shooter, SWAT, fire, crowd observation, natural disasters, search and special events.

Join us in Los Angeles on Friday, September 15, 7:30–9:00am, when Barry Brennan, Founder and President of Flying Lion will discuss the company’s role with public safety, a brief history of UAS, the current FAA requirements, and the future of UAS.

You will find this to be an interesting look at how technology is being integrated to significantly enhance public safety and the capability of first responders, and maybe see opportunities for technology integration by your company.

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 15). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflasept17.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

“Hardware Entrepreneurship in Los Angeles”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on August 18

Los Angeles is a hotbed for hardware entrepreneurship thanks to the existing manufacturing base and a growing startup ecosystem. To further help with these efforts, new services are popping up like hacker spaces, co-working spaces, and hardware accelerators. Established companies are beginning to recognize the value of this environment and establishing partnerships to stay on the pulse.

Join us in Los Angeles on Friday, August 18, 7:30–9:00am, when Shaun Arora, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Make in LA will discuss how hardware entrepreneurship happens in Los Angeles and how your company can tap into this innovation process.

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until August 11). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflaaug17.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