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“SPAWAR: A Perspective on the Road Ahead”

“SPAWAR: A Perspective on the Road Ahead” spawar

San Diego Chapter meeting on July 28

As the Navy’s Information Dominance systems command and technical lead for C4ISR, the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR, pronounced spā-wôr) provides the hardware and software to connect our warfighters at sea, on land and in the air. SPAWAR supports the full lifecycle of product and service delivery from the initial research and development, to acquisition and deployment, to operations and logistics support..

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 (registration & networking: 5:30-6:15pm, meeting: 6:15-7:45pm PST), when Patrick M. Sullivan, Executive Director, SPAWAR, will address the following questions:
• What areas are most important and likely to be funded in the nearterm?
• How does SPAWAR view sequestration and other budgetary issues?
• How do SPAWAR’s cybersecurity priorities and funding translate into opportunities for contractors?

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 21). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdjul15.eventbrite.com.

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

The San Diego chapter was founded by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton and Frontier Associates, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and LevitZacks.

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“Lean Manufacturing in Aerospace – The IRIDIUM® Story”

“Lean Manufacturing in Aerospace – The IRIDIUM® StorySPAC_Satellite_Iridium_System_Early_Poster_lg
How Lean and Six Sigma Manufacturing Capabilities Transformed Satellite Production and Deployment for the IRIDIUM® System”

Arizona Chapter July 14 meeting

Lean manufacturing methods may have become the norm in many industries, but can still be powerful drivers for strategic industry innovation when applied in new areas.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Andrew Feller, Senior Vice President, Deloitte Advisory, Corporate Restructuring Group will review two manufacturing driven industry transformations with a focus on the transition from 18-month satellite integration to the one-a-week build of satellites for the IRIDIUM® constellation of communication satellites. The application of lean methods, supply network integration, six sigma, and supply chain analytics enabled 72 commercial communications satellites to be successfully launched in just one year, an unheard of feat yet to be equaled in the aerospace industry.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 7). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazjul15.eventbrite.com.

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The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams and Greenberg Traurig.

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Tour & Strategic Discussion at Brek Manufacturing

Tour & Strategic Discussion at Brek ManufacturingBrek machine

South Bay (CA) Chapter July 8 meeting

Brek Manufacturing Company specializes in the machining of complex structural aerospace components. They produce precision-machined and monolithic-designed parts for a variety of programs including the A380, 737, 777 and 787 commercial aircraft and the F-15 Eagle, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F/A-18 Hornet fighters and the C-17 Globemaster defense aircraft in 140,000 square feet of buildings. The Brek facility houses many large multi-axis, multi-spindle machines.

Please join us in Gardena, CA, on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 7:30am – 10:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Marwan Hammouri, President & CEO, will host a presentation, tour, and strategic discussion at Brek Manufacturing.

Attendance is limited to the #1 or #2 operating executives of A&D companies or plants, i.e., organizations that have a direct role in production, e.g., engineering, fabrication, coating, and testing. Likewise, to promote exchange, each meeting is limited to 20 attendees.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 1). Advanced registration is required. or more information and to register to attend the meeting or for the waitlist, go to http://adfsbjul15.eventbrite.com.

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

The South Bay Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, Aerospace Engineering Corp., Community Bank, and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, and led by the presidents of Aerospace Manufacturing & Engineering. Alloy Processing, Triumph Aerostructures-Hawthorne, Dasco Engineering Corporation, Brek Manufacturing, and Frontier Associates. Breakfast at this meeting is sponsored by Morgan Stanley.

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Tour of Stratasys Direct Manufacturing

Tour of Stratasys Direct ManufacturingStratasys 1
“The New Face of Advanced Manufacturing”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on July 17

Stratasys Direct Manufacturing offers proven 3D printing and advanced manufacturing services to accelerate innovation and product development, helping organizations to compete in a dynamically changing world.

Please join us in Valencia, CA on Friday, July 17, 2015, 8:00am – 11:00am PDT when we will have an opportunity to tour Stratasys and see a wide range of 3D manufacturing, including Stereolithography, Laser Sintering, Fused Deposition Modeling, Polyjet, and Urethane Casting.

You must be a US citizen to attend. The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 8). Registration closes at 8am on July 15. For more information and to register to attend the tour and meeting go to https://adflajul15.eventbrite.com.

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

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“Commercial and Military Aftermarket – Current State/ Future Trends”

“Commercial and Military Aftermarket – Current State/ Future Trends”MRO-04

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on June 19

Today’s commercial and military aftermarket is much different than just five years ago. Different challenges exist. Different trends to consider.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, June 19, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Bill Ball (CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense California), Brad Beck (United Aeronautical Corp.), Brian Zaumeyer (Odyssey Investment Partners), and Lee Schwartz (Modertor, Schwartz Profitability Group) share their thoughts on such topics as the . . .

• Supply chain – pushed to the limits
• Credit market – access to cheap credit
• So. Cal business climate – bureaucracy chasing companies away
• Retirement of aircraft – impact on the supply chain
• Increase OEM involvement – impact on low tier suppliers
• Production – scheduling and back order logs at capacity
• Additive manufacturing – future implications
• PMAs (parts manufacture approval) – effect on aftermarket

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until June 12). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflajun15.eventbrite.com.

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

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“How to leverage the power of The Ducommun Way for your company”

“How to leverage the power of The Ducommun Way for your company”TDW
Arizona Chapter June 9 meeting

The Ducommun Way is how we do things at Ducommun. It drives us to execute our vision through a combined focus on operational excellence, organizational development, and profitable growth. With it, we have the tools to perform successfully, solve problems with innovative solutions, and find better ways of doing things for our customers.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Blaine G. Kriebel, Director of Program Management – Aerospace Integrated Solutions, Electronic Systems Group, Ducommun Incorporated, will describe how The Ducommun Way can be used by your company as a starting point for developing a roadmap to provide your customers with innovative solutions and the competitive edge they need in today’s demanding economy.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until June 2). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazjun15.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 Greenberg Traurig.

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“Radically Reducing the Cost of Assembled Products”

“Radically Reducing the Cost of Assembled Products”mind_the_gap-logo

Orange County Chapter meeting on June 4
(live webstream available)

For over twenty years, Aerojet Rocketdyne has endeavored to change the fundamental way of thinking about product design and production in our industry. When combined with other techniques such as Design to Cost and Advanced Manufacturing, a new integrated design capability emerges that promises to produce simplified, more rapidly developed, affordable products.

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, June 4, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Art Weiss, Executive Director, Executive Director, Advanced Concepts, Rocket Shop, Aerojet Rocketdyne, will present a new way of thinking about systems and design that can have a dramatic impact on the costs, delivery time, and reliability of your products.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until May 28. You may also attend via the web for free. Click here to register to attend the meeting

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

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by Burdge Logistics, Moss Adams, Hein & Associates, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“New Rules for DoD Acquisitions”

“New Rules for DoD Acquisitions”Better Buying Power 3.0

San Diego Chapter meeting on May 19

Come and get an insight into the new rules government PMs and acquisition folks have to follow. Contractors still need to be responsive to the rules of an RFP. However, such an insight can help you know how to tweak some areas of the response to better meet what you now know they need or must focus on to satisfy DoD and thus make your proposals more relevant; or you can be sure to use the right words; or you can offer an option for other things you know they need.

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 (networking at 5:30pm, meeting and refreshments 6:00– 7:30pm PST), when Woody Spring, Professor of Systems Engineering, Defense Acquisition University, will explain the Better Buying Power initiatives, and clarify what’s new in BBP 3.0, and why. All those selling to the Dept. of Defense need to understand this guidance, as it is impacting the way DoD does business in acquiring products and services.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until May 12). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdmay15.eventbrite.com.

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

The San Diego chapter was founded by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton and Frontier Associates, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and LevitZacks.

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“Developing the 21st Century Space Infrastructure”

“Developing the 21st Century Space Infrastructure”space infrastructure 1

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on May 15

In the fall of 2009 the Review of United States Human Space Flight Plans Committee (also known as the Augustine Commission for its Chairman and former CEO of Lockheed Martin Norm Augustine) released its findings. In the five years since, much progress has been made in achieving the recommendations of the committee and other broader space objectives. Cargo is being delivered to the International Space Station by commercial companies with the capability to deliver crew to be realized as soon as 2017, freeing NASA once again set to its sights on pushing to new frontiers; a competitive market for access to space appears to be developing and new entrants are forming to service a variety of payloads from small to large; and the national security space enterprise is developing new capabilities to ensure continued U.S. dominance in and through space.

But much more needs to be done to fully achieve the goal of “a space program worthy of a great nation” as described in the committee’s final report.

While serving as the Chief of Advanced Concepts in the Pentagon’s National Security Space Office, Paul E. Damphousse was selected to serve as the NASA Fellow for Florida Senator and former Chair of the Senate Space Subcommittee Bill Nelson from 2009-2010.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, May 15, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Paul, now Principal and Founder, General Astronautics, will discuss the activities of that period and since, and will discuss the opportunities for infrastructure development for the civil, commercial, and national security space programs of the 21st century.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until May 8). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflamay15.eventbrite.com.

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

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.