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Tour of ADC Aerospace – OC

Orange County Chapter meeting in Buena Park on June 6, 2024

ADC Aerospace, a company founded in Los Angeles in 1946, is a turnkey castings manufacturer with customer partnerships which span across Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and specialty industrial markets. Their core competencies include complex high-pressure aluminum and zinc die casting, CNC precision machining, mechanical assembly, surface coatings SCM, and collaborative engineering & DFM.

Please join us in Buena Park on Thursday, June 6, 2024, 7:45–9:30am, when the event will begin with a gathering in the ADC training room for the initial discussion and networking. John Schaefer will provide an overview and brief orientation of the business and facility. Then the group will be walked thru the factory showing major production processes and highlighting some products.

The event is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after May 30). Register at https://adfocjun24.eventbrite.com/.

The number of attendees is limited to 25. A waiting list will be maintained if registrations exceed 25.

US citizenship is required.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.

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“Why Are eVTOL Air Taxis Starting To Look The Same?” – LA

Los Angeles Chapter webinar on June 5, 2024

Of the 750 eVTOL aircraft designs made public, roughly 44% are tiltrotors, according to the Vertical Flight Society’s eVTOL Aircraft Directory. Wingless multicopters represent 34% of designs; lift-and-cruise designs, which have a wing and thrusters separately dedicated to cruise and lift, represent 22% of designs.

The industry’s convergence around tiltrotors appears to be another example of dominant design theory in action. Dominant design is the tendency of a standard technology configuration to emerge after an initial flurry of experimentation, investment, and competition.

eVTOL is an industry moving forward, but still facing headwinds as companies strive to carve out their niche. Please join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 8:30AM – 9:30AM Pacific Time, when Garrett Reim, Space & Emerging Technologies Editor,
Aviation Week & Space Technology, will give us an insightful look at the current state of the technology and business of eVTOL.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $25 for Non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflajun24.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Moss Adams.

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“Today’s Space Environment: State and Threat and NIWC Pacific’s Space Portfolio Overview Brief.” – SD

San Diego Chapter meeting on May 29, 2024

Meeting location: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
12275 El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130-4092
Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Meeting Time:
Networking & Refreshments, 4:30-5:30 PM:
Presentation: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The space domain is undoubtedly of vital importance and it is ever evolving. There is a growing recognition that space is not only a realm for scientific exploration and satellite communication but also a critical arena for national security, enabling the United States to respond effectively to crises worldwide.

Please join us in San Diego on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 (4:30-5:30 PM: Networking & Refreshments, 5:30-6:30 PM: Presentation) when Mr. David Lee, from the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) – Pacific, will present on what the current state of the space environment is, what are some of the threats today and how they are being addressed. He will also provide an overview of Naval Information Warfare Centers (NIWC) – Pacific’s Space Portfolio.

The meeting is free for members & $30 for non-members until May 22 ($40 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdmay24.eventbrite.com.

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

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

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“Advanced Air Mobility” – AZ

AZ Chapter webinar in Phoenix on May 14, 2024

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is getting closer and closer to become a reality. The OEMs have received upwards of $10 billion in funding and gathered almost 17,000 orders.

Please join us 9:00-10:30 am when Sergio Cecutta, Partner, SMG Consulting, will take a look at the AAM ecosystem, the players and when you can expect being able to board an eVTOL on your way to the airport.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $35 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazmay24.eventbrite.com/

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Tour of Applied Composites – OC Chapter

Orange County Chapter meeting in Brea on May 9, 2024

Applied Composites is strategically aligned to provide unparalleled engineering services, programmatic support, and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities as a full-service solution for customers. Applied specializes in providing composite solutions for airframes, engines, defense & mission systems, as well as launch vehicles and satellite structures.

Please join us in Brea on Thursday, May 9, 2024, 7:45–9:30am, for an exciting Meeting & Tour.

The event is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after May 2). Register at https://adfocmay24.eventbrite.com/.

The number of attendees is limited to 20. A waiting list will be maintained if registrations exceed 20.

US citizenship or green card is required. The RSVP list will be reviewed. Composite competitors will not be accepted.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.

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“Bringing the Three ‘A’s’ Into Modern Manufacturing” – NOF webinar

National Online Forum webinar on Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The United States is moving rapidly to restore strategic defense related manufacturing within North America. Initiatives such as the CHIPS and Science Act and Build Submarines show this work in action. This work to reestablish manufacturing coincides with the arrival of Artificial Intelligence as a viable business tool. New manufacturing processes and methods need to include Automation, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence – the “Three A’s”.

Many companies have IT departments that focus on Infrastructure and purchase software as a service through cloud-based suppliers. As such, the integration of advanced analytics and AI is daunting, and yet something we are told must be in our roadmap.

Please join us on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 8:00-9:00 am Pacific Time, when Richard L. (Rick) Koski, Vice President of Enterprise Systems, BACS Consulting Group, will discuss the basic mechanisms of the Three A’s and provide practical advice on how to enable low risk integration of these capabilities into business.

The webinar is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfnofmay24.eventbrite.com

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

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“Slouching through Chaos” – NOF

National Online Forum webinar on Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Please join us on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 8:00-9:00 am Pacific Time, when Richard Aboulafia, Managing Director, AeroDynamic Advisory, will give us a look at how aero markets are performing in a time of high demand, high global volatility, and serious continued production problems.

The webinar is free for members and $25 for non-members.  For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfnofapr24.eventbrite.com

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

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Presentation & Tour of Heritage Aviation – DFW Chapter

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).

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“Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and other Aerospace Risks in 2024”

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on April 2, 2024

Please join us 4:30-6:30 pm at Cresa Commercial Real Estate Company on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, when Gunnar Light (CEO Global G Group & Director Coeus Consulting, Cyber Security & Aerospace-Defense specialist), Caroline Lynch (Founder/owner Copper Hill Strategies, LLC, Cyber Security policy & Government relations specialist), and Jeff Marek (Founder/owner Brevir Solutions LLC, Former Intel GM, Artificial Intelligence & Security specialist) will discuss cyber, AI, and other aerospace risks in 2024.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $35 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazapr24.eventbrite.com/

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The meeting is hosted by Cresa Commercial Real Estate Company.