Meeting Notices - Orange County

OC Chapter meeting in Irvine on June 1, 2023

Our lives have been reshaped by a digital transformation that moves incredibly fast. The latest technologies such as blockchain and large language models (think Chat GPT) are inundating us daily with new possibilities. However, because of the complexity and safety criticalness of our industry’s products that require a measured approach to any new technology, A&D is notoriously slow to innovate.

As a result, A&D has been talking about a digital transformation for years with terms such as Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0, Big Data, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Additive Manufacturing. But how much impact this transformation has had so far isn’t always clear. Many of these technologies do not yet have widespread adoption in the A&D industry, and others, such as Additive, are still largely used for development and have not made the leap to production.

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am & Meeting: 7:30–9:00am) when our panelists Nathan Kwok (EVP Sales & Marketing, Safran), Jean-Marc Lemaitre (EVP, SkyThread), and Moderator Elijah Dobrusin (VP Sales & Marketing, Leach International) will share their perspectives on the latest digital trends and the technologies that have been driving manufacturing and development improvements. They will also present leading-edge technologies, such as Blockchain, which holds the potential to revolutionize how we track and manage parts. They will also share other key developments on the horizon that will revolutionize the aviation industry.

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after May 25). Click here for more information and to register to attend the meeting.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.

OC Chapter meeting in Irvine on May 4, 2023

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, May 4, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am & Meeting: 7:30–9:00am) when Robert (Bob) Deragisch, Senior Digital and IT Manager at Parker Aerospace, will explore the following key themes:

• Digital safety- Trends shaping Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and compliance
• Digital modeling- How the pathways have changed, and what it means from an integration and alignment perspective
• Model Based Extended Enterprise- How rethinking the experience from concept to end user offers transformative potential to boost performance, increase speed, and reduce scrap and rework

Bob will be sharing best practices and his perspective on strategies for success across these dynamic areas.

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after April 27). Click here for more information and to register to attend the meeting.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.

OC Chapter meeting in Cypress on April 6, 2023

Please join us in Cypress, CA, on Thursday, April 6, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am & Meeting: 7:30–9:00am) when Brent Pedersen from DMG Mori Additive Solutions and a special guest speaker (TBA) will host a review of the additive metal technologies currently being utilized in aerospace and defense applications including recent advancements, benefits and challenges.

This event will be hosted at the DMG Mori technical center in Cypress, CA and will include a facility tour and technology review of both Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Direct Energy Deposition machines available on-site.

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after March 30). Click here for more information and to register to attend the meeting.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.

OC Chapter meeting in Irvine on March 2, 2023

3D Printing has been around for over 30 years, but it has come a long way from its origin as Rapid Prototyping; along the way it has been over-hyped as Desktop Manufacturing – the next Industrial Revolution but Stratasys is proving how polymer Additive Manufacturing (AM) is providing real value to aerospace companies today. As the world’s only profitable, publicly traded AM company, Stratasys has a unique strategy of focusing on near term Polymer AM solutions that are currently in flight and in space,

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, March 2, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am & Meeting: 7:30–9:00am) when Norman Stucker, Commercial Leader – Aerospace, Stratasys, Inc, will describe how Stratasys’ mission is to lead the way in taking this promising technology into low volume manufacturing and will share several success stories.

Dustin Hoffman was told “there is a great future in plastics” and this presentation will demonstrate how that reality is here today.

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after February 23).   Click here for more information and to register to attend the meeting.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.

OC Chapter meeting in Irvine on February 2, 2023

Do they that get to market first win? Does the better technology win? Can you throw money at technology and win?

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, February 2, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am & Meeting: 7:30–9:00am) when Rick Heise, President & CEO. The Mission Critical Companies, from a prospective of a business leader, investor, and entrepreneur; will share observations and lessons (and some war stories) from over 20 years experiences with a variety of award-winning product development initiatives from racecars, aircraft, spacecraft, humanoid robotics, unmanned systems, urban mobility, etc.

We will explore the common principles of product development that can be applied to limited funded start-ups, to highly capitalized initiatives, to top-tier organizations creating new products; and what we as business leaders and the ecosystem can do to support new technologies entering the market.

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after January 26).   Click here for more information and to register to attend the meeting.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.

OC Chapter meeting in Irvine on December 1, 2022

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, December 1, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am & Meeting: 7:30–9:00am) when Steven B. Zisser, Esq., Founder, Zisser Customs Law Group and Masters Method, will discuss the new complexities and challenges in the post-Ukraine invasion and other current events.

Why does trade compliance matter? A competitive advantage in competitive markets
We are dealing with the fallout of today’s global economic sanctions and other regulatory pressures in our aerospace industry going into 2023:

• Global supply chain constraints – how to get your product shipped and delivered on time, avoiding costly delays like shipment storage/seizures
• China Uyghur regional import restrictions – how to make sure your value stream doesn’t have parts that can’t enter the US and other countries
• Acquiring international companies and performing comprehensive due diligence on ownership – knowing who holds 50%+ and if they’re a denied party
• How to keep production schedules moving and prevent delays upon entry into the US

What are the consequences of non-compliance?
The trade compliance landscape is becoming more and more complex; we are in an “enforcement environment” leading to increased scrutiny and consequences of failing to comply.

Regardless of the specific consequence, non-compliance will ultimately eat into your bottom line. It’s an operations imperative, no longer a “nice to have.”

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after November 24).  Click here for more information and to register to attend the meeting.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.

OC Chapter meeting in Santa Ana on November 3, 2022

Please join us in Santa Ana on Thursday, November 3, (Networking and Coffee: 7:30-8:30am & Meeting and Tour: 8:30–9:30am) when Michael Coburn, CEO, Noble Aerospace, will give a brief presentation and take us on a tour of Embee Processing.

Noble Aerospace is the holding company for Embee Processing and All Metals Processing; market-leading aerospace companies dedicated to providing the highest quality metal finishing services.

The tour will highlight the operational capabilities at the Embee location. Embee Processing, a Noble Aerospace Company, offers complete, start-to-finish production capabilities designed to meet virtually any metal-finishing need.

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after October 27). Click here for more information and to register to attend the meeting.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.

OC Chapter meeting in Irvine on October 6, 2022

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, October 6, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am & Meeting: 7:30–9:00am) when Kirk Konert, Partner, AE Industrial Partners will discuss the outlook for investing in space.

TOPICS covered:
• AE Industrial’s investment thesis for creating Redwire, a true pioneering “new” space company
• Why space is one of greatest places to invest in today
• SPACs – What’s going on?
• The increasingly blurred lines between venture, growth, and private equity

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after Sept 29). Non-members may guest twice for free. Click here for more information and to register to attend the meeting.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.

OC Chapter meeting in Irvine on August 4, 2022

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, August 4, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am & Meeting: 7:30–9:00am) when panelists George Ferguson (Senior Aerospace, Defense and Airline Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence), Dana Stephenson (VP, Aftermarket & Customer Support, Aerostructures, Collins Aerospace), Marzel Neckien (President, W Machine Works), and Alex Krutz (Moderator) (Managing Director, Patriot Industrial Partners) will discuss the outlook across the aerospace & defense supply chain.

Alex Krutz of Patriot Industrial Partners will lead a panel that will discuss the challenges, uncertainties and opportunities facing suppliers as Boeing and Airbus look to ramp-up production. George Ferguson from Bloomberg Intelligence will provide an industry perspective on the supply chain. Dana Stephenson from Raytheon Technologies will highlight issues confronting the Tier 1 supply chain. Marzel Neckien will provide perspective from the Tier 2/3 supplier perspective.

Topics covered will be production plan outlook, demand volatility, the labor situation, inflation and persistent issues remaining after COVID 19 industry changes. This panel discussion will be beneficial to all companies in the A&D supply chain.
Dialogue will be open and informative covering all segments and Tiers of the supply chain.

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after July 28). Non-members may guest twice for free. Click here for more information and to register to attend the meeting.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.