Meeting Notices

Tour of the University of Arizona Steward Observatory Mirror Lab
Arizona Chapter May 13 meeting (Tucson)

A tour of the Mirror Lab on the University of Arizona campus offers a unique opportunity to experience how UA innovations are producing the world’s largest telescope mirrors.

Please join us in Tucson on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, (7:30am Networking, 8:00-10:00am Meeting & Tour) for a behind the scenes look at the ground breaking work being done at the UA facility located under the UA football stadium. Cutting-edge optical technology and the revolutionary spin-casting processes are making telescope mirrors which will produce images never before seen with such power and clarity.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $35 for non-members (available on April 24). Click here for more information and to register to attend the meeting.

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

Tour of Aerospace Parts Manufacturing Companies in Gardena, CA
OC Chapter May 1 meeting

Please join us in Gardena, CA on Thursday, May 1, 2014 (networking at 7:30am, meeting and tour 8:00–11:30am PDT), when we will tour three premier South Bay companies involved in various aspects of manufacturing aerospace components.

Companies on the tour:
• Brek Manufacturing Company specializes in the machining of complex structural aerospace components.
• Hydroform USA is a leading integrator of manufacturing services for the aerospace industry capable of assimilating and managing large build package requirements.
• Alloy Processing is involved in the final steps, e.g., cleaning, testing, and coating, before an aerospace part is completed.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members. Click here to register to attend the meeting.

The A&D Forum expresses its thanks and gratitude to George Uhl and Community Bank for arranging and underwriting this tour.

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, TriVista, Hein & Associates, Value Based Project Management, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

“Organizing for Growth: Creating Natural Business Units”

San Diego Chapter meeting on April 22

In today’s competitive world, companies are developing natural business units built around capabilities. This situation fosters growth and innovation through value creation.

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Joel Benkie, President & COO of Ducommun Inc., will discuss how this was accomplished at Ducommun.

Through its global operations, Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) provides engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, industrial, energy, medical and other industries through a wide spectrum of electronic and structural applications. It operates through two primary business units-Ducommun AeroStructures and Ducommun LaBarge Technologies.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until April 15). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdapr14.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 BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Capital Edge Consulting, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, LevitZacks, and Opus Bank.

“The Changing Face of Unmanned Systems”
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on April 18

Trends in the unmanned systems (which includes but is not limited to aerial unmanned systems) market segment include explosive growth, commercialization, commoditization, increased autonomy of the platforms, miniaturization and proliferation, and regulatory pressure to manage their safe operation and address privacy concerns.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, April 18, 2014, 7:30am – 9:00am PST (networking at 7:00am), when Larry Osborn, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, DreamHammer, will discuss these and other changes that are occurring in the unmanned systems market and how DreamHammer is positioned to address that market with disruptive technology and an innovative business model.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until April 18). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to http://adflaapr14.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, and UK Trade & Investment.

“Maximizing A&D Foreign Market Opportunities”
Arizona Chapter April 8 meeting (Phoenix)

Due to Federal Government cutbacks, the scaling back of wars abroad, and the uncertainty regarding sequestrations and Government shutdowns, aerospace and defense contractors are increasingly looking to the global marketplace for new opportunities. However, “going” abroad — especially in regard to aerospace and defense technology and services — has significant pitfalls for which companies should be aware and prepare accordingly. In addition, many domestic aerospace and defense companies are increasingly maximizing international supply chains.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 7:30am – 9:00am MST, when Brett Johnson, Partner and member of the International Industry and Government Relations Groups of Snell & Wilmer, will provide an in-depth review of the benefits, risks, and challenges inherent in negotiating and performing an international agreement — including compliance with the myriad of Government laws and regulations.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until April 1). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazapr14.eventbrite.com.

Click here tofor 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, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Greenberg Traurig, Snell & Wilmer, and Frontier Associates.