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“COVID-19 – Enabling or Disabling Company Value”

Virtual Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter meeting on April 24

Creating company value for shareholders is challenging enough and then along comes COVID-19. Business owners/leaders now find themselves making in some cases rapid fire decisions as they navigate these uncertain times. These decisions may seem tactical and many are, but some are very strategic and will impact overall company value either in the near term or some over the long term.

Please join us online on Friday, April 24, 8:00–9:00am PST, when Larry O’Toole, Founder, Yosemite Associates, will present outline common decisions that executives are making during this pandemic and the impact they may have on company value. Hear actionable insights and ideas for not just protecting company value but potentially finding opportunities to create even greater value.

The meeting is free for all although limited to 100 attendees. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvapr20.eventbrite.com.

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

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank and the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

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“Next-generation Model-based Systems Engineering”

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on January 24

Meeting location: Spencer Fane LLP
2415 E Camelback Road, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4288
Meeting Date: Thursday, January 24, 2019
Meeting Time:
Networking: 5:00pm-5:30pm
Meeting: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Efficient and cost-effective deployment of software intensive cyber physical systems (CPS) in military aircraft remains one of most complex and challenging issues facing Government Program Managers. Current tools and methodologies are not adequate for the development and certification of CPS as they create affordability and schedule dilemmas for current and future programs. This is due to poor requirement definition and the inability to identify and document hazards created by complex hardware/software interactions.

New technologies, particularly advances in model-based engineering and tooling show great promise for correcting these challenges and improving the safety and airworthiness approvals for CPS. Unfortunately, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) processes and tools are challenging the bounds of current Government business and acquisition practices creating a dilemma for the development and fielding of future Military Aircraft.

Please join us in Phoenix on Thursday, January 24, 5:30–7:00pm (networking at 5:00pm), when Stephen M. Simi, Vice President, Program Manager of Military Aviation Programs, Tucson Embedded Systems, Inc., will present a vision with options for embracing MBSE practices; suggesting how the Government could use MB tooling and process improvements to optimize cost, schedule and improve the safety of Warfighting capabilities embedded within DoD military aircraft. His presentation will suggest how to reuse these capabilities during their flight certification efforts across the Aviation fleet resulting in advanced integration schedules and improved interoperability between systems.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and AZTC members ($30 for non-members). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazjan19.eventbrite.com.

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The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by National Bank of Arizona and InVista Associates.

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“Developments in Aerospace Additive Manufacturing”

“Developments in Aerospace Additive Manufacturing”3d.printing
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on March 20

The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is fast growing, over 30% annually, with new applications and uses being applied every day.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, March 20, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Steve Kidd, CEO of Cimtech, will discuss AM as used in aerospace companies over the last ten years, including showing actual successes of applications to manufacture tooling, fixtures, composite tools and parts for end-use production parts. Come learn more about this disruptive technology and how it might provide your company a competitive edge

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until March 13). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflamar15.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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“Security for Rent” – A Tour of AZLabs”

“Security for Rent” – A Tour of AZLabs”security 3
Arizona Chapter April 14 meeting

AZLabs provides the freedom to innovate in privacy. Privacy is provided in the form of secure workspaces with access to restricted airspace, ideally positioned to accommodate sensitive research programs.

Please join us at AZLabs in Mesa, AZ on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Dane Mullenix, Director, Arizona Laboratories (AZLabs) will provide an overview of Arizona Laboratories, focused on its’ unique business model and collaborative partnership with City of Mesa. He will discuss the current state of the Lab’s progress, including the emerging relevance to Cyber Security. The meeting will conclude with a 35 minute tour of the Lab and Arizona Cyber Warfare Range.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until April 7). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazapr15.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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Special Tour of MCAS Miramar, San Diego

Special Tour of MCAS Miramar, San DiegoCH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters

San Diego Chapter tour on February 6

Please join us in San Diego on Friday, February 6, 2015 for a special tour of the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (networking at 7:00am, meeting and tour 7:30am-12:00pm, lunch 12:30-1:30pm).

Colonel John Farnam, MCAS Miramar Commanding Officer, will welcome us, followed by a brief overview of the day and logistics. Besides seeing the base from a bus we will 1) visit (and experience) CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters and Aviation Crew simulators that are used for training and 2) visit with CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter & FA-18 Hornet Jet squadrons, see the aircraft up close and even get to sit in a cockpit. The event will conclude with a catered lunch at the Officers Club.

To cover costs, the tour is $25 for A&D Forum members (who have exclusive access until January 26) and $45 for non-members (after January 26). You must RSVP by COB Monday, Feb 2. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdfeb15.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 Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Moss Adams.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

“A briskly-paced blend of practice, information-sharing, networking and financial/managerial techniques will enable you to anticipate problems you’re likely to encounter throughout the M&A process. Learn from top experts at this dynamic seminar” goes the announcement of a program on Mergers & Acquisitions Daniel will be facilitating in San Francisco November 4-6. See more information at http://www.amanet.org/training/seminars/Course-on-Mergers-and-Acquisitions.aspx