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“Doing Business with Boeing from a Quality Perspective”

“Doing Business with Boeing from a Quality Perspective”
Arizona Chapter January 13 meetingBOEING_Performance_Excellence_trophy

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Bill Valencia, Director, Boeing BDS West Region Supplier Quality Operations, The Boeing Company will discuss some of the key actions suppliers can take to successfully work with Boeing – Defense, Space and Security from a Quality perspective. The presentation will provide an insight into the current activities taking place and also future strategies that Boeing BDS plans to use in working with suppliers.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until January 6). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazjan15.eventbrite.com.

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The Arizona Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is led by individuals from Phoenix Logistics, KinetX Aerospace, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Greenberg Traurig, Snell & Wilmer, and Frontier Associates.

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“Incentives and Supports for California A&D Companies”

“Incentives and Supports for California A&D Companies”
South Bay (CA) Chapter January 14 meetingIncentives

Many California A&D companies are not aware of and are therefore not taking advantage of all the benefits available to them.

Please join us in Torrance, CA on Wednesday, January 14, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when JoAnne Golden-Stewart, Senior Director, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, and John Anderson, Director, California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, will review and discuss the incentives and supports available to A&D companies in California, both those available directly from the government, and those delivered through agencies.

Because this is a new chapter, the meeting is free for everyone. However, 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. For more information and to register to attend the meeting or for the waitlist, go to http://adfsbjan15.eventbrite.com.

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The South Bay Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is led by the presidents of AMG Torrance. Alloy Processing, Triumph Aerostructures-Hawthorne, Dasco Engineering Corporation, Brek Manufacturing, and Frontier Associates.

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“Capabilities, Limitations, and Design for Additive Manufacturing”

“Capabilities, Limitations, and Design for Additive Manufacturing”
Arizona Chapter Decenber 9 meetingobjet_2

Advances in metal additive manufacturing enable engineers to design and construct parts that are free from traditional manufacturing constraints.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Joe Manzo, Executive Officer/Founder of Titan Industries will give an overview of available additive manufacturing technologies while discussing the unique capabilities, process limitations and novel design opportunities. The type of applications that benefit the most from these processes will be discussed, along with a simple design example to demonstrate the process. The presentation will conclude with a case study comparing the cost, schedule, and performance of an aerospace component manufactured by traditional and additive methods.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until December 2). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazdec14.eventbrite.com.

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

The Arizona Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is led by individuals from Phoenix Logistics, KinetX Aerospace, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Greenberg Traurig, Snell & Wilmer, and Frontier Associates.

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“How New Engine Technologies are Driving Fuel Efficiencies”

“How New Engine Technologies are Driving Fuel Efficiencies”
Orange County Chapter meeting on December 4CFM56-leap-engine

Please join us in Costa Mesa, CA on Thursday, December 4, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Gib Bosworth (Managing Director – US Aerospace Leader, GE Corporate Finance) will lead a panel discussion with Andy Biesterveld (Acting Test Director, LEAP-1C and GE9X engine programs, GE Aviation) and Jeff Hynes (President and CEO, Composites Horizons, Inc.) on how new jet engine technologies are driving fuel efficiencies for the airline companies which is at the heart of the commercial super cycle.

Andy and Jeff will discuss how new materials are changing the engine landscape now and in the future along with why innovation is so important to the Aerospace industry.

Andy will also share about the GE Aviation Flying Test Bed Facility in Victorville, CA where every new jet engine gets flight certified.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until November 27). 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, Value Based Project Management, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

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Tour of Papago Park Army National Guard Facility

Tour of Papago Park Army National Guard Facility
Arizona Chapter November 12 meeting
Helicopters Landing
Please join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting and tour 7:30–9:00am), when we will have a presentation by Major Timothy Woods, Executive Officer, HHC, 2-285th Assault Helicopter Battalion, Army National Guard, Phoenix, Arizona and a tour of the Papago Park Army Aviation National Guard Facility. The tour will include visits to flight operations, the flight line, and plane-side tours of the aircraft.

This event is limited to 20 people, all of whom must be US citizens.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until November 5). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfaznov14.eventbrite.com.

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

The Arizona Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is led by individuals from Phoenix Logistics, KinetX Aerospace, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Greenberg Traurig, Snell & Wilmer, and Frontier Associates.

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“Successfully Transitioning R&D Projects to Commercial Products”

“Successfully Transitioning R&D Projects to Commercial Products”
Orange County Chapter meeting on November 6Innovation Agenda

Due to lack of resources, strategies and processes, the Small and Medium Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises (SME) even face more challenges, and fail to transit external R&D and emerging technologies into their products. If these issues are not mitigated, this may result in loss of markets, profitability and may be future viability.

Please join us in Costa Mesa, CA on Thursday, November 6, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Has Patel, President, Infologic, will discuss a Manufacturing Innovation Agenda that will help the SME mitigate these challenges.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 30). 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, Value Based Project Management, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“Growth & Diversification – A Value Imperative”

“Growth & Diversification – A Value Imperative”

San Diego Chapter meeting on October 28diversification and performance

Everyone knows that government contractors face numerous challenges today, including budget cuts and delays of contract awards. While today’s challenges have their own specific causes and effects, the government contracting environment has always been marked by challenges. What distinguishes the winners from the losers in challenging environments over the short and long term?

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Larry Trammell, CEO of TechFlow, Inc., will describe how, for over 25 years, his businesses have grown an average of over 30% per year. You will learn techniques Larry has used to optimize indirect rates, profits and overall enterprise value and hear Larry’s views on the critical role that corporate culture plays on the success (or failure) of a business unit.

Please join us for this practical and interactive discussion on achieving success in the public sector year after year.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 21). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdoct14.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 Capital Edge Consulting, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, LevitZacks, Opus Bank and BNY Mellon Wealth Management.

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“Aerospace Suppliers: How to Improve Performance & Win More Business”

“Aerospace Suppliers: How to Improve Performance & Win More Business”
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on October 17A350 make-buy

Airbus sees a $4.6 Trillion Jet Market (31,400 new jetliners and freighters) over the next 20 years. This production rate increase will consequently put more pressure on the supply chain. What will be the challenges for a supplier to secure ramp-up readiness and potentially win more business?

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2014, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Pierre Olivier Sadoul, Founder & CEO, Spitfire Conseil, Toulouse, France will describe how understanding the key opportunities for suppliers to improve their chance of securing more business by improving performance and capability of their industrial processes. He will also provide an introduction to key requirements expected from leading Aircraft manufacturers (Airbus…) to become a top-performer supplier.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 10). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflaoct14.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 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, Moss Adams, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, IFS, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“Finding and Growing Technologies Using Technology”

“Finding and Growing Technologies Using Technology”
Arizona Chapter October 14 meetingSensors in Management

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Paul Jackson, CEO & Managing Partner of Integrus Capital, will discuss how entrepreneurs, investors, and small to midsize companies can better understand the drivers of valuation and ways to manage their company or their investments to increase shareholder value.

Technology is changing the way investors, entrepreneurs and those holding intellectual property (“IP”) find each other, socialize, and create new products and companies. Breakthroughs in A/I make it possible for managers to understand the drivers of valuation, specifically in the area of IP valuation and early-stage investment valuation, two areas historically viewed as too complex to understand.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 7). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazoct14.eventbrite.com.

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

The Arizona Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is led by individuals from Phoenix Logistics, KinetX Aerospace, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Greenberg Traurig, Snell & Wilmer, and Frontier Associates.