MD&M WEST
February 4–6, 2024 | Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
MD&M West invites you to Anaheim for an event experience unlike any other. This b2b manufacturing trade show unites international suppliers and buyers to source the next cuttingedge components and technology in the industry, develop lasting partnerships, and help your company thrive in 2025 and beyond. Join us for our 40th anniversary and find your next innovative manufacturing supplier.
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Editor’s Corner
He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.
Roy L. Smith
2024 is coming to an end and Christmas and New Year are the icing on the cake. This is the time of year people give from their heart and hold joy in their soul. The holiday season is a time for family to get together and to be very nice to one another. We tend to forget as we drive down the road that the crazy people zooming by us are trying to get those last minute gifts for their special loved ones.
As the year comes to an end with the hope of a great year in 2025 we look back to view the things we have learned and the things we would like to forget, not to mention, to let go of the things we can not change. Coming into the New Year is like looking forward to a do over, a new clean slate, a chance to be the person we feel like during Christmas and the holiday season.
- Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25—Christmas Day—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870.
No matter what your beliefs are it’s always a good season to be kind, to be thankful for life, to gift your family and friends your love, and to look forward with a positive mindset of all that is good.
In closing we would like to thank all of our subscribers and all of our customers for being an integral part of our USA manufacturing magazines. Our 3 regional manufacturing magazines are here for you and we would like to help you all in the New Year to gain insight with the articles we publish and we would like to help you gain more solid customers. 2025 is looking bright; let’s light it up together.
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Announcements & Releases
Capacity Commercial Group, Another Pristine Property for Sale or Lease
Capacity Commercial Group announces the availability for sale or lease of a 56k sf manufacturing building in Clark County, north of Portland, Oregon. With bridge cranes, heavy electrical, thick floors and HVAC throughout, this facility is designed to support your metal working requirements. Additionally, the Company has other listings to support the manufacturing sector. Capacity is one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the Portland/Vancouver area and the only company with brokers officed on both sides of the river.
Mark Childs, Partner at Capacity, holds an Industrial Engineering degree and is uniquely qualified to assist you with your manufacturing relocation requirement. As a member of CORFAC International, Mark can lean on the CORFAC network of companies for assistance in other markets, with numerous office locations in Washington, California, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado, and throughout the US. Additionally, as a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), Mark can lean on any number of fellow SIOR’s across the west for support in more rural locations.
As a member of the Industrial Gurus, Mark works with Daniel Helm and Daniel Sayles to ensure your real estate needs are being met. Industrial Gurus NW | Capacity Commercial Group.
MIDACO’s Automatic 4-Pallet Changer with Trunnion System: Redefining CNC Machining Productivity and Versatility
MIDACO Corporation, a leader in machining productivity solutions, announces the launch of its Automatic 4-Pallet Changer with Trunnion System for CNC machining, as seen at this past IMTS 2024. Designed for seamless integration with Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs), this system optimizes workflows by eliminating idle time, maximizing spindle utilization, and increasing flexibility for complex jobs.
High-Volume and Mixed-Job Efficiency with a Four-Pallet Shuttle
MIDACO’s four-pallet shuttle system is engineered for both high-volume production and low-volume, highmix jobs, enabling continuous operation without interruption. Operators can stage multiple ops of a production job or load a series of different parts on four pallets, which automatically shuttle into the machining area when the spindle completes a cycle.This setup enables operators to load and unload parts on one pallet while machining continues on another, reducing idle time and exponentially increasing productivity.
Built for Robust, Flexible Capacity
MIDACO’s 4-Pallet Changer features durable cast aluminum or castiron pallets, in XY sizes ranging from 28” x 15” (711mm x 381mm) to 50” x 24” (1270mm x 609mm). Each pallet is automatically transferred with +/- 0.0001” (0.0025mm) repeatability onto a cast-iron receiver mounted directly on the machine table that supports up to 500 lbs (226 kg) for smaller models and up to 2,000 lbs (908 kg) on larger models with weight evenly distributed. This system is powered by a servo drive and equipped with a rotary shuttle, automatic door, and CE light curtain for safety.
The shuttle system’s two loading stations allow clear access to all four pallets with no overhead obstruction, making it ideal for workflows requiring heavy part handling or crane loading.
Enhanced Workholding Flexibility with Trunnion System for 4th-Axis Machining
For added versatility, MIDACO’s Automatic 4-Pallet Changer integrates a Trunnion System that enables 4th-axis operations on a 3-axis VMC. Equipped with four trunnions, the system uses a single 4th-Axis Rotary Indexer (not included) to power all trunnions, and eliminates any need for cable management, simplifying the process. This feature is ideal
for shops handling parts with complex geometries, angled surfaces, or multi-sided components, making it possible to perform intricate work in a single setup. The included actuator assembly provides smooth, reliable trunnion movement and straightforward operation.The Trunnion System minimizes operator intervention, boosting throughput.
Efficient VMC Integration and Control
MIDACO’s 4-Pallet Changer is fully integrated with the VMC via M-codes, allowing operators to control the system directly from the VMC’s control panel. This ease of use reduces training time and enables faster production start-up, allowing operators to manage the pallet changer with confidence.
A Powerful Tool for Modern Machine Shops
For machine shops looking to reduce idle time and handle more challenging jobs, MIDACO’s Automatic 4-Pallet Changer is the answer. With its durable build and advanced features, this system empowers any shop to maximize their CNC equipment’s potential by enabling uninterrupted machining, expand part-loading capacity, and integrate 4th-axis machining on their new or existing 3-axis equipment to stay competitive in an evolving market.
About MIDACO
MIDACO Corporation has been a trusted provider of manufacturing productivity solutions for over 55 years. Offering automatic and manual pallet changers, CNC auto doors, robot access doors, trunnion systems, hydraulic docking systems for automated fixtures, and industrial vacuums for CNC chips and fluids, MIDACO helps machine shops worldwide increase efficiency and optimize machining processes.
For more information on MIDACO’s Automatic 4-Pallet Changer with Trunnion System, visit www.midaco-corp. com or contact the MIDACO sales team at (855) 593-5668 / sales@midaco-corp.com
Machine Man Reflects On 50 Years In A Challenging But Rewarding Field
Pat McCluskey’s machine design and build experience at ANCA has fuelled manufacturing exports for Australia for half a century
For a half-century, ANCA has made the machines that make the tools that make the world go around. One half of its founding pair, Pat McCluskey, has designed many grinding machine tools in that time. He says that two things have remained focal when designing a machine: the customer and their expectations, and the manufactured cost. It is never
the result of a whim. It always follows information fed back through a two-way communication process on customer challenges, and meticulous market research, which is then presented to Pat’s team. Then the design gets underway. If it sounds straightforward, it never is. “To design a completely new machine that nobody has seen before is a complex task,” explains McCluskey.
ANCA tool and cutter grinding machines are underpinned by worldleading engineering and skills so specialized they often have to be fostered in-house. Their approach to innovation includes machines, controls, software and related accessories such as robots, and their vertical alignment has kept them ahead in a challenging field where there are few serious rivals. A selection of world firsts over 50 years includes a probe for digitizing tools, first modem for support and diagnostics in a machine, and the first full and true 3D simulation of the grinding process.
Progress from top to bottom
“For some reason we seem to be the only grinding machine manufacturer for tool grinding that uses a polymer concrete base on their machine,” says McCluskey of one thing done differently.
First introduced in the TG7 machine, released in 1990, polymer concrete provides a very stable base for machines, damping out any vibrations.The ability to absorb heat minimizes any expansion and contraction which might sacrifice grinding accuracy.
McCluskey looked into what’s now called ANCAcrete in the 1980s as an alternative to cast iron, and a way to avoid dependency on foundry providers. Self-reliance is crucial to the company’s dominance of its market, according to McCluskey. Perhaps most important is development of its CNC and servo systems, as well as software, in-house. Competitors are dependent on pre-packaged CNC controls, and ANCA is the only tool grinding machine builder that makes its own control.
“So the Germans and the Swiss tend to buy the Japanese or the German CNC and try their best to adapt it to their machine,” explains McCluskey.
“And it’s a clumsy fit and they don’t do the in-depth development in the software that we do because they can’t get access to the software… it’s all locked off to them.”
“He rewrote the servo algorithms in the servo drives in the CNC to increase the resolution,” says McCluskey. “To explain this achievement in layman’s terms, take a 300 millimeter ruler and look at a pair of the smallest lines; the distance is 1 millimeter. “Now divide that distance by 1,000, now you have a distance of 1 micron. In your mind, now divide that micron by 1,000, the result is now equal to 1 nanometre.” For More Informaation Contact ANCA: Sepideh ZandiehManager sepideh.zandieh@anca.com
By Veneta Rizvic
The Boeing Co. has been awarded a $450.5 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to build F-15 fighter jets to be sold to Japan.
The contract is part of the Japan Super Interceptor Program and covers the acquisition of radars, self-protection systems and mission computer units. The work will be performed in St. Louis and is expected to be completed by early 2030.
Boeing produces a number of military aircraft and weapons systems locally including the F/A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, F-15 Eagle, eT-7A Red Hawk, MQ-25 Stingray, Joint Direct Attack Munition, Harpoon and Small Diameter Bomb.
Nearly 700 employees at Boeing’s St. Louisarea locations in Missouri are being laid off, beginning Jan. 17, according to a notice filed by the aerospace giant with the state and released in November.
The notice to the state lists the positions that will be laid off and the numbers, including 363 in Berkeley, 239 in Hazelwood, 68 in St. Charles, 14 in St. Louis, and one each in Maryland Heights, Kingsdale and Kansas City.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg announced in October that the aerospace giant planned to cut the size of its workforce by 10% – about 17,000 jobs – and that the reductions would include executives, managers and employees.
Boeing is one of the largest employers in the region, with nearly 17,000 employees working at three facilities in north St. Louis County, St. Charles and Mascoutah, Illinois, according to Business Journal research.
Boeing is the region’s largest defense contractor with $3.58 billion in 2023 contracts awarded, according to Business Journal research. It had 2023 revenue of $24.93 million.
Andreas Engineering, Inc. Concept – Design –Analysis – Drawing
Covering the spectrum from concept development to detail drafting and final drawing production, Andreas Engineering is licensed to provide mechanical engineering services in California and Washington and offers design and analysis capabilities to support your projects.
Andreas Engineering will design to specification or generate an array of concepts based upon customer requirements. As well, it will provide analysis services utilizing classical techniques of closed form hand calculations, numerical methods, and/or finite element analysis (FEA) for strength, stiffness, thermal, mode shape, and dynamic evaluations of components and systems.
Flexibility and a desire to serve the customer are attributes that Andreas holds in high regard. A small company, Andreas can respond very quickly to customer updates and redirects. Peter Holm, P.E., is the mechanical professional engineer in charge and holds professional mechanical engineering licenses in California, Arizona, Iowa,Wisconsin, and Washington.
Budget and schedule demand efficiency at every turn. Andreas will engage fully and strive to be a member of the client team, working diligently to close projects with timely success. Andreas understands value and utilizes a CAD and finite element modeling (FEM) tool suite that is geared for high efficiency. Client files can be imported
from any CAD system via neutral files (STEP, IGES) and then directly manipulated with topology (shape) changes, parameterization of features and dimensions, and otherwise be modified without regard to the part’s CAD origin. Design trades requiring high-end FEA are supported directly within the CAD tool. This one-tool approach is a tremendous time and cost saver. The cost savings can be significant. Industry’s typically high cost of analysis is largely a function of significant analyst time-on-task importing part models and creating an analysis model. If analysis set-up work can be significantly streamlined, then the analyst’s time is mostly dedicated to value-added work.
Andreas’ tools and process are suited for fast-turn results that normally require a one-time set-up and allow streamlined iterations, avoiding repeated set-up for each design change cycle. That very significant reduction makes this an efficient process that can turn quality results within shorter schedules and smaller budgets.
To learn more about how Andreas Engineering could support your engineering needs in projects small or large, contact: Peter Holm at pholm@andreaseng.com, 623-451-0394, or visit the website at AndreasEng.com
RTX’s Raytheon and Ursa Major conduct successful flight test
Key milestone for the rapid development of affordable, long-range precision munitions
“These long-range solid rocket motors will allow the U.S. Army and allies to strike farther and faster than anything our adversaries have in their arsenals,” said Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. “This long-range rocket motor technology fills the essential role of providing affordable precision fires, while increasing range, safety, and magazine depth.”
“The Ursa Major team has utilized additive manufacturing to complete motor development, manufacturing, and testing in unprecedented timelines, resulting in nearly 300 static test fires this year,” said Ursa Major CEO Dan Jablonsky. “The innovative manufacturing techniques we employ are yielding agile solid rocket motor solutions with the design flexibility needed to expand the capabilities of the U.S. military.
Ursa Major is poised to scale the production of higher-performing solid rocket motors at the pace and volume the country requires and at a price the country can afford.”
Raytheon has selected Ursa Major’s advanced propulsion technology as a key enabler to provide affordable solutions for the U.S. Army at extended ranges. During the next phase of the program, Raytheon and Ursa Major will incorporate manufacturing improvements, leading toward additional flight tests in 2025 and qualification in 2026.
In 2023, RTX Ventures invested in Ursa Major to explore new rocket motor technologies and help address this national security requirement. Together, Raytheon and Ursa Major are responding to the U.S. Army’s urgent need for affordable precision-guided munitions by rapidly developing a new generation of smart munitions, via investments in rocket motor development and testing to prove design stability and maturity.
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land, air, sea and space.
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Remote Work Is Eroding Some Worker Skills, With One Group Affected The Most
By Marq Burnett
Some employees’ struggles with remote work are impacting their non-work activities.
The conversation around remote work and its benefits is ever-evolving, but some workers are ready to acknowledge the downsides they’ve experienced. According to a recent survey from Resume Builder, one in four remote workers say they’ve felt a decline in their social skills, including struggling with eye contact and conversing.
The report, which surveyed 1,000 remote employees, also found that workers are struggling more now with feeling self-conscious when intermingling with co-workers.
Among the respondents, seven in 10 said they rarely work outside of their home, such as at a co-working space or coffee shop. Additionally,
the majority of respondents said they don’t feel connected to their co-workers or community. Four in 10 said they would prefer to work in-person at least once a week.
The isolation and lack of social connection, according to the report, has led to one in five remote workers reporting a decline in their mental health.
“Some employees struggle to adapt to a fully remotework environment,” said Stacie Haller, Resume Builder’s chief career adviser, in the report. “This issue is particularly pronounced among those who began their careers in traditional office settings.”
A closer look at the report shows some groups are more affected than others.
Millennials were the most likely to note a decline in their social skills, at 28%. Additionally, employees who are newer to remote work and those who live alone were more likely to feel their social skills have diminished.
Given the lack of in-person interaction, workers said they have felt more anxious in social situations (20%), more self-conscious (20%) and more awkward (18%).There’s also 2% of workers who described feeling terrified of social interaction altogether, according to the report.
Since moving to remote work, respondents said they’ve come to struggle more with things like making small talk (27%), initiating conversations (18%), maintaining eye contact (16%), carrying on conversations (15%) and participating in group discussions (15%).
“To address these challenges, human resource teams and managers must proactively engage with their workforce,” Haller said. “Open and consistent communication is essential, as is the implementation of coaching and training programs to help employees better navigate remote work. By fostering a supportive environment, organizations can mitigate feelings of isolation and equip their teams with the tools needed to succeed in a remote setting.”
Workers aren’t leaving their homes — for anything
While it may seem limited to work, the trend of some workers not socializing is spilling over into non-work-related activities, as some workers don’t leave their home for anything.
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The report found that the majority of remote workers either rarely (33%) or never (36%) work outside their home. Beyond that, one in five remote workers said they don’t leave their home more than once a week for non-work-related purposes. Notably, 3% said they rarely or never leave home for any activities.
But just leaving home isn’t enough. When they do leave home, some remote workers said they are not engaging in meaningful interactions.
Twenty-seven percent said they aren’t having conversations with people outside their home more than once a week.
Haller said it’s important for workers to be proactive and take steps to
address their lack of socializing by scheduling things like lunch meetups, participating in after-work social or recreational activities, taking classes, or joining volunteer groups.
“Another option could be utilizing coworking spaces, which many workers find value in,” Haller said. “These environments not only provide a structured workspace but also allow remote workers to engage with like-minded professionals, creating a sense of community and reducing feelings of isolation. By exploring these options, employees can strike a healthier balance between remote work and meaningful interpersonal interactions, improving their overall well-being and productivity.”
Manufacturing PMI® at 48.4%
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the eighth consecutive month and the 24th time in the last 25 months, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.
The report was issued today by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee:
“The Manufacturing PMI® registered 48.4 percent in November, 1.9 percentage points higher compared to the 46.5 percent recorded in October. The overall economy continued in expansion for the 55th month after one month of contraction in April 2020. (A Manufacturing PMI® above 42.5 percent, over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy.) The New Orders Index returned to expansion, albeit weakly, after seven months of contraction, registering 50.4 percent, 3.3 percentage points higher than the 47.1 percent recorded in October. The November reading of the Production Index (46.8 percent) is 0.6 percentage point higher than October’s figure of 46.2 percent.The Prices Index continued in expansion (or ‘increasing’) territory, registering 50.3 percent, down 4.5 percentage points compared to the reading of 54.8 percent in October. The Backlog of Orders Index registered 41.8 percent, down 0.5 percentage point compared to the 42.3 percent recorded in October.The Employment Index registered 48.1 percent, up 3.7 percentage points from October’s figure of 44.4 percent.
“The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, registering 48.7 percent, 3.3 percentage points lower than the 52 percent recorded in October. (Supplier Deliveries is the only ISM® Report On Business® index that is inversed; a reading of above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries, which is typical as the economy improves and customer demand increases.) The Inventories Index registered 48.1 percent, up 5.5 percentage points compared to October’s reading of 42.6 percent.
“The New Export Orders Index reading of 48.7 percent is 3.2 percentage points higher than the 45.5 percent registered in October. The Imports Index remained in contraction territory in November, registering 47.6 percent, 0.7 percentage point lower than October’s reading of 48.3 percent.”
Fiore continues, “U.S. manufacturing activity contracted again in November, but at a slower rate compared to last month. Demand continues to be weak but may be moderating, output declined again, and inputs stayed accommodative. Positive signs for demand include the (1) New Orders Index returning to expansion territory, (2) New Export Orders Index increasing moderately (up 3.2 percentage points but still in contraction territory), (3) Backlog of Orders Index dipping further into strong contraction territory, and (4) Customers’ Inventories Index indicating levels were only marginally above ‘too low.’ (For more, see the Customers’ Inventories Index summary section.) Output (measured by the Production and Employment indexes) continued in contraction: Employment shrunk, but at a much slower rate, and production took a small step in the right direction. Foundational industries like Chemical Products and Fabricated Metal
Products (that provide products and components across the manufacturing sector) continued to show weakness, indicating that recovery may still be two to three months away. Inputs — defined as supplier deliveries, inventories, prices and imports — generally continued to accommodate future demand growth, with inventories improving and suppliers continuing to improve delivery performance.
“Demand remains weak, as companies prepare plans for 2025 with the benefit of the election cycle ending. Production execution eased in November, consistent with demand sluggishness and weak backlogs. Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times improving but some product shortages reappearing. Sixty-six percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) contracted in November, up from 63 percent in October.The share of manufacturing sector GDP registering a composite PMI® calculation at or below 45 percent (a good barometer of overall manufacturing weakness) was 48 percent in November, a 2-percentage point increase compared to the 46 percent reported in October. Two of the six largest manufacturing industries — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Computer & Electronic Products — expanded in November, the same number of industries as in October,” says Fiore.
The three manufacturing industries reporting growth in November are: Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Computer & Electronic Products; and Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components. The 11 industries reporting contraction in November — in the following order — are: Printing & Related Support Activities; Plastics & Rubber Products; Chemical Products; Paper Products;Transportation Equipment; Fabricated Metal Products; Furniture & Related Products; Machinery; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; and Primary Metals.
WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING
“High mortgage rates continue to hamper demand for new housing construction, which is a key market for adhesives and sealants.” [Chemical Products]
“Business remains slow. We anticipate that the first half of 2025 will be similar and hope that demand increases in the second half of 2025.” [Transportation Equipment]
“Backlog is rising precipitously after 18 months of troughing. The longawaited pent-up buying has started. Competition for qualified technical labor is a constraint on operational throughput.” [Computer & Electronic Products]
“A general construction slowdown in the fourth quarter has created a surplus of finished goods, creating the need for an extra two weeks of shutdown over the Christmas holiday period. We are carefully watching demand in the first quarter to determine if more permanent workforce reductions will be necessary.” [Machinery]
“Business is slowing as customers destock and appear uncertain about near-term demand. Preliminary forecast for 2025 is down significantly; we hope to see improvements now that we are beyond U.S. election uncertainties.” [Fabricated Metal Products]
“Our supplier has a positive outlook on the U.S. economy going into 2025. Our business is seeing an uptick in sales forecasts for the first quarter of 2025 versus the fourth quarter of 2024. Overall, our outlook for 2025 is optimistic.”
Top 10 ‘Out Of This World’ Space Technology Trends For 2025
The space domain enables transformative technologies to be leveraged in a myriad of ways—whether it’s on the battlefield or exploring our solar system. That’s why Lockheed Martin is investing in differentiated capabilities and integrated mission solutions that accelerate outcomes for our customers and reimagining how space can connect us.
Here are the top 10 space technology trends shaping the future of satellite communications, remote sensing and space exploration:
1. Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML)
AI/ML is being integrated into space systems both in orbit and in ground-based command and control stations. It’s increasing the speed of decision making, enabling autonomous operations and enhancing situational awareness.
Currently, Lockheed Martin has over 80 space projects and programs using AI/ML. For example, we have collaborated with NVIDIA to build a prototype of an AI-driven Earth and Space Observing Digital Twin that can process live streams of incoming weather data and display current global environmental conditions from weather forecasting models. It’s demonstrating how using AI can display high-resolution, accurate, and timely depictions of satellites and sensor data.
2. Advanced Communications
5G-enabled networks (and beyond) bring more reliable, higher throughput and ultra-low-latency connectivity. In the near future, satellite constellations supporting space-based 5G networks will manage data in space, seamlessly integrate more devices and transport more data at higher speeds around the world, even in the most remote locations.
Lockheed Martin is advancing this capability by demonstrating how space can make that critical connection. Our 5G.MIL® Unified Network Solutions provide cohesive communications, edge processing and advanced networking capabilities for interoperable, resilient and secure connectivity and data flow across all domains.
In addition, we are on schedule to launch Tactical Satellite – or TacSat – a small intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance spacecraft that will host the first 5G.MIL payload on orbit. It will demonstrate data processing onboard the satellite instead of having to relay data between space to ground stations, paving the way for high-speed, low-latency connectivity for both military and commercial uses.
5G connectivity across domains
3. Proliferated Satellite Constellations Space missions, which previously were supported by a handful of larger satellites, are now adopting proliferated network
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architectures that use hundreds of smaller satellites in multiple orbits. These small satellites often provide a lower cost, rapid deployment, and high flexibility to update technology. And when used to form large constellations, they foster greater resilience in the face of threats or unforeseen anomalies.
Lockheed Martin is supporting the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) transport layer, a constellation of satellites that will provide assured, resilient, low-latency military data and connectivity worldwide. The assets on orbit and in current production are providing connectivity to space assets at low Earth orbit (LEO) and interface across domains using military downlink protocols. These satellites are assembled, integrated, and tested in Lockheed Martin’s Small Satellite Processing & Delivery Center (SPD) Center, promoting high-volume production and flexibility. In fact, six scalable, parallel assembly lines can host different classifications of missions at the same time and accommodate all stages of small satellite development.
In addition, we are working with the U.S. Space Force on the missile warning architecture, building a missile-tracking satellite for medium Earth orbit (MEO) to be able to see closer to Earth and track a wider area than satellites in LEO.
4. Interoperability and Connectivity
Integration is table stakes for the military operations of the future. A single domain strategy favoring one domain and minimizing others is fraught
with risk – which is why it is important to recognize that all systems are a part of a larger ecosystem that includes ground, sea and cyber.
The air and space domains are some of the most critical areas to enable interoperability. Air-Space Integration refers to the seamless and efficient interaction between these systems, which is becoming increasingly important as we rely more on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), satellites, and other technologies. Through this connectivity, we can deliver a solution where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. For example, Space can provide the persistent coverage and air assets can be called on when needed and be flexible to the enduser needs.
Continuing to strengthen this imperative, Lockheed Martin is investing in technology that connects new systems to existing networks and architectures to support this multi-domain approach. We are self-funding technology demonstrations to rapidly prove out and showcase the technology maturity on orbit, delivering critical capabilities faster. Ultimately, air-space integration will be one approach that facilitates the development of joint missions, faster situational awareness and secure mesh networking to share mission-critical data and vastly improve the deterrence value.
With NTP, we’re looking to cut travel times significantly through highefficiency thrust. Super-hot pressurized propellent is funneled out a nozzle to create a powerful thrust. Increased speed from NTP means benefits like longer launch windows, less crew exposure to cosmic radiation and spacecraft getting to their destinations quicker or with much higher mass.
Joint All Domain Operations from Space 5. Nuclear Space Propulsion and Power
Nuclear space power and propulsion systems offer increased efficiency, reduced fuel consumption and longer mission durations, enabling spacecraft to maneuver between Earth orbits and expand interplanetary travel.
Lockheed Martin is developing new propulsion technologies including nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP), nuclear electrical propulsion (NEP) and fission surface power (FSP) for faster, more efficient and agile spacecraft travel.
In addition, we are designing an NEP system for a spacecraft as part of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Joint Emergent Technology Supplying On-Orbit Nuclear (JETSON) program. It uses a fission reactor that generates heat, which is then transferred to the engines to produce electricity. JETSON serves as a critical step forward in using NEP to get humans to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
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6. Connecting Domains through Space Data
Data is a strategic asset. Space-based data gathering and processing technologies enable real-time data analysis, decision-making and rapid
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Global Positioning System (GPS) is the most trusted space-based navigation system in the world, with nearly 6 billion users worldwide. Lockheed Martin’s GPS IIIF satellite provides next-generation positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities – including a specialized signal for commercial aircraft safety – for critical civilian infrastructure and military operations around the world.
In March 2024, Lockheed Martin launched Pony Express 2, a pair of 12U small satellites with four payloads which provide tactical communications; Ka-band crosslinks and mesh network; RF sensing across multiple bands; and a high-end central processing unit.This NASA-standard delay-tolerant, mesh network shows how operators can remain resiliently connected by data that is relayed undetected through a constellation of satellites directly to tactical edge users.
7. Human Lunar Exploration
NASA is currently working to establish a human presence on the Moon. The Artemis missions will build a global community, drive a new lunar economy and inspire the next generation of explorers. Technological advancements in transportation, power, resource utilization and advanced habitats will be needed to pave the way for these future human missions.
At Lockheed Martin, we have a vision for a water-based lunar architecture.
We have a path forward for how each piece of infrastructure will build upon the next as we explore space, build a lunar economy and settle permanently and sustainably among the stars.
It starts with getting people and cargo safely to the Moon. We are developing the Orion spacecraft, the only deep space-rated vehicle capable of transporting astronauts through the most dangerous environments.The spacecraft is packed with technology such as life support systems designed for long duration missions, deep space communications and protection from cosmic and solar radiation.
We are also in the midst of developing lunar surface power systems, a lunar mobility vehicle, inflatable habitats and more for lunar sustainability and as a launchpad for future Mars missions.
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8. Climate and Weather-Monitoring Technology
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Space-based remote sensing and Earth observation systems provide valuable data for weather monitoring and climate intelligence. This data can also be used to model severe weather so scientists can better understand how these events might impact daily life and military operations.
NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) spacecraft have been delivering reliable weather forecasts for decades. The Lockheed Martin-built GOES-R satellite series provides more timely and accurate weather forecasts. It delivers crucial atmospheric, hydrologic, oceanic, climatic, solar, and space data, greatly enhancing the detection and observation of weather conditions that can help save lives and property.
Recently, we were awarded a contract from NASA on behalf of NOAA, to develop and build the nation’s next generation weather satellite constellation, Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO).These new satellites will expand upon the GOES-R series to include new observations of our oceans and air pollution. As part of this constellation, we will also be developing and building the next-generation GeoXO Lightning Mapper (LMX) instruments. LMX is a singlechannel, near-infrared optical instrument that detects and measures lightning flashes, improving storm analysis and prediction, and aiding in the detection of tornadoproducing storms.
9. Space-Based Quantum Communication
Quantum communication exploits quantum properties of light to provide secure, longdistance communication with benefits for military, government and commercial customers.
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Lockheed Martin is developing quantum algorithms advancing capabilities for quantum computers, remote sensing and communications. We are field-testing quantum technology with promising increases in both processing speed and information per photon. This technology is leading to systems that use significantly less power, process more information and transmit that information securely at higher data rates.
10. Advanced Manufacturing
Cutting-edge technologies like advanced robotics, 3D printing, and lightbased manufacturing enhance the quality of space products and services while also reducing cost.
As part of our mission-driven digital transformation, Lockheed Martin is developing digital capabilities to enhance its business operations and product offerings. A few of those technologies include:
Additive manufacturing or 3D printing improves efficiencies by providing parts with a higher level of detail and greater design opportunities. Lockheed Martin has thousands of 3D printed parts across our spaceflight hardware
portfolio. In the future, additive manufacturing has the potential to revolutionize space missions by enabling in-orbit fabrication of replacement parts, tools, and even entire spacecraft components.
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) blends the physical and digital worlds through interactive, 3D holographic representations. We use AR/VR to design, build and test products faster. These advanced visualization technologies reduce our development and production time, improving cost competitiveness and driving faster deliveries for our customers.
Automated processes and robotics improve productivity, accuracy and consistency throughout our factories. For example, in our solar array manufacturing center, robotic automation has been added to nearly every step like the automated cell loading station that scans every cell for quality and traceability, removing 90% of the touch time.
MASIC Industries, an ISO9001: 2015 certified coating application job shop, offers Certified Cerakote application, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), and Diamond Like Carbon coating (DLC).
MASIC strives to separate themselves from the competition with Quality, Reliability and customer commitment. Case-inpoint, MASIC conducts special process testing for all ceramic and Powder coat films to ensure the customers product looks good, and also meets the coating properties by performing special process destructive tests on test coupons that accompany each job. MASIC believes they are one of the few thin film applicators that tests to this degree in all of theWestern USA. MASIC offers production-capable Cerakote coating, and they have been an approved Cerakote applicator for the past decade. Cerakote is a polymer-ceramic composite that’s designed to improve a material’s Abrasion and wear resistance, Corrosion resistance, Chemical resistance, Impact strength, and Hardness. Cerakote can be applied to a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, polymers, and wood.
MASIC specializes in Thin Film Ceramics and created their own robot cell for the application of this process to accompany their 6 manual spray stations.They can do any thin film ceramic like Cerakote, along with other emerging thin films that are available. Masic has scaled their Cerakote to a high level, high production processing 5000 knife blades a week to greater than 100K individual parts per month. These parts range from as large as an arm to small parts.
The company is based in a suburb of Portland, Oregon and got its start shortly after WWII when Russ Leininger launched the company as a metal polishing entity. Many of Russ’s family members were integral members of the company, and today Russ’s grandson’s Chris and Matt Sicilia, run the company with partner Butch Mason, a Navy Veteran and they have over 100 years combined experience in finishing and thin film applications. Chris’ 2 sons and Butch’s two sons are the newest family members participating in the business.
Chris says, “When Matt, Butch, and I took over the business, we wanted to retain many of the best attributes our parents, uncles, and grandfather had
made integral to it, including treating your employees well and for our customers, ‘Doing what we commit to do.” He adds, “We also wanted to take the business to the next level, and this meant looking at every aspect of the business and surveying customers to find ways to continuously improve.”
During Covid, the company had zero employee absences, and in fact, they found themselves venturing into a new and emerging market – low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite components. Chris says, “We had no idea that the space and satellite industry was so extensive, but we were fortunate to participate in several projects, which helped expand our business.”
Last year, the company successfully certified to ISO9001: 2015, with the help of its Quality Director, Dean Brito. Chris says, “Dean was a ‘difficult’ customer of ours more than 15 years ago, and he pointed out how our quality manual was not up to ‘quality standards.’While this was unpleasant to hear, Dean was right, and we hired him in 2023 to make a world-class Quality Management System for us.”
Recognizing we have a loyal, diverse team, The QMS was strategically translated into three languages - Spanish, English, and Vietnamese and the company passed the ISO 9001 certification audit with zero findings and zero OFI’s in less than a year from deployment to certification. Our first surveillance audit is scheduled for early in 2025, and Chris says, “We have no reservations about passing with flying colors.”
Last year, the company shipped 1.2 million parts, and they had ~2400 customer returns, an impressive 0.2% defect rate. With a Quality and On-Time delivery rate with ‘A’ scores, the company’s best sales force are its customers, who regularly refer others to MASIC Industries for their coating with special processing needs.
Quality Assurance:
Chris says, “We go above and beyond what our customers require in testing, we are a ‘Premium Job Shop’. We are always striving to be ‘Best in Class’. Many of our customers require First Article Inspection, and this is what many in our industry adhere to. At MASIC, we’ve implemented an extremely rigorous quality process for every order. We then maintain comprehensive data for every job, not just first articles.”
Extensive Special Process Testing Procedures Include:
• Color and Cosmetic
• Coating Thickness
• Specular Gloss – a measure of the light reflected by the surface of a material.
• Crosshatch Adhesion – evaluates the adhesive strength of coatings applied to metallic substrates and proves that the cleaning and preparation of the substrate has been properly prepared for coating.
• Pencil Hardness – Gouge and scratch testing, a method used to assess the hardness of a coating by dragging pencils of varying hardness across its surface, with the hardest pencil that can scratch the coating indicating its relative hardness level; also known as the Wolff-Wilborn test • Solvent MEK or Acetone Rub Test – is a quality control method used to assess the cure level of a coating, typically a powder coating, by rubbing a surface with a cloth or cotton swab saturated with either Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) or Acetone to see if the coating softens, removes, or shows signs of improper curing; essentially, it checks how well the coating has bonded to the substrate by applying a solvent to see if it can be easily rubbed off.
• Mandrel Bend Test - enables assessment of the resistance of a coating to cracking and/or flaking from a metallic substrate.This involves coated and scored sheets of metal being bent over a conical mandrel with the aid of a test device.
• Impact Test
R&D to Production Capabilities
Chris says, “We are required to meet 10% testing for certain customers, and since we do 100% testing on our ceramic and powder coat films, it has opened doors for us with engineers on R&D programs, where we analyze the limitations of coatings and establish reasonable expectations. Currently, we’re collaborating with many talented young engineers who are not familiar with coating processes. We engage at the design level to assist in developing specifications.We have developed special presentation workshops to share with our customers in a classroom type setting that show shop level steps in production. These workshops cover the; who, what, where, why and how of our processes.”
For production, the company processes approximately 5,000 knife blades per week, and overall, they perform special processing on a sampling of over 100,000 parts monthly,
Detailed Masking
Chris says, “We focus heavily on detailed masking. Approximately 90% of the parts we coat involve some form of masking, and 100% of the satellite products use it. We utilize plotters to print die-cut stickers for masking, eliminating the need for hand trimming.”
The MASIC dedicated workforce comprises 36 employees, and the company is open 5 days a week, 16 hours per day. Of its team, only a handful (less than 5) have less than 5 years of tenure with the company. One-third have more than 15 years with the company, and the remainder have 5-10 years of tenure. “We are very proud and grateful to have such a dedicated staff here to support our customers”, Chris says.
The company wants to help bring new technologies to the industry, as an example, today they are participating in R&D endeavors with thin-film ceramic companies, particularly focused on advancing ceramics for space and automotive markets.
Chris says, “We plan to expand systematically by solving our customers’ problems. In the past, we’ve introduced new lines and processes when customers’ demands arose. As an example, we purchased our
PVD/DLC chamber when one of our customers lost its local supplier. Building strong customer relationships and being open to bringing on new processes has been our core business strategy, and this will continue to be our mantra going forward.
Here’s what some Customers are saying about MASIC Industries:
- Director of Sales and Marketing for a major manufacturing company in the Oregon; MASIC Industries has supported us with our hard to mask and hard to coat parts for over 5 years. They work consistently with us to maintain and bring down cost while sometimes delivering the fastest ‘Hail Mary’ deliveries no one can attempt to do.When we ask them for a 3-day turn around we don’t hear any grumbling we just hear thank you for the business. Chris and his team are so fun to do business with. We are working with them on some new finishes for our key customers and they are very knowledgeable about finishes and how they can be engineered into new products. They are like our engineering arm for coatings and finishes. If you’re looking for a partner that can supply you fast, perfect, coated, and precision masked parts and assemblies call Chris at Masic Industries.
- Sales Manager for a major precision machining and sheet metal company in the West; MASIC Industries has supported us with our hard to mask and hard to coat parts for many years. Their friendly approach and their impeccable quality have made it easy to get secondary finishing to our sometimes hard to please customers. Chris and his team are great to do business with and we recommend them highly as a reliable partner.
For more information on Masic Industries and their extensive line of finishes and coatings contact them at: info@masicindustries.com, 503-969-4140, www.masicindustries.com
Ellison Technologies is a provider of advanced machining solutions to North American metal-cutting manufacturers and their global affiliates.
As a family of companies we are committed to the survival and growth of the American manufacturing industry. Independent offices provide us a local market focus and the flexibility to advocate the needs of each of our valued customers.
Our priority is to introduce technologies that strengthen our customers’ ability to compete in the markets they serve. Whether the solution involves a stand alone machine, multi-process equipment, or an integrated manufacturing system with robotic automation, our goal remains the same; to optimize throughput and quality at the lowest per-part manufacturing cost.
Our team of engineers, equipment and automation specialists, and project management professionals, are dedicated to helping manufacturers get the most from their technology investments. Service and parts engineers provide post-installation support aimed at optimizing machine availability, productivity, and cost of ownership.
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We strive to make every customer worldcompetitive. Whether our customer competes globally or not, Ellison Technologies brings its full mastery of advanced manufacturing technology to provide the most comprehensive and productive solutions the industry has to offer.
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Whenever you add a new technology, there’s bound to be a learning curve. At Ellison Technologies, we act as an extension of your operation as you get up to speed. If you have any questions – whether before, during or after the machine install – we’re here to help you identify the best way to do things.
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There are Ellison branches all over the United States, and all of our employees bring experience (and a willingness to share it) that’s simply unmatched. No matter how new your machining adventure is to you, we’ve seen it, and we’ve solved for it already. It’s a welcome dose of peace of mind as your journey begins.
A Competitive Advantage That Lasts
Our mission is clear: at Ellison, we equip American manufacturers to compete and win, both locally and globally. If you can’t shake the feeling that there’s a better way to do things, we are ready to help you increase quality and efficiency, win more work and increase your profits.
For more information on Ellison Technologies contact them at: 866-567-2580, www.ellisontechnologies.com
Contracts
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a face value $12,960,098 cost-plus fixed-fee contract modification (P00010) to a previously awarded contract (FA868923-C-2013) to exercise an option for continued sustainment of the Italian Air Force MQ-9 unmanned aerial system program fleet. Work will be performed in Poway, California; Italy; and Kuwait, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 31, 2026.This contract involves Foreign Military Sales to Italy. Foreign Military Sales in the amount of $12,960,098 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center,Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.
The Boeing Co., Tukwila, Washington, is awarded an $86,195,913 firmfixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.This contract provides follow-on sustainment engineering support to include rapid engineering support and technical services as well as engineering data, technical publications, technical data, engineering change proposals and material, accident investigations, training and field services integral to daily fleet operations in support of the C-40A aircraft for the Navy and Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Tukwila, Washington, and is expected to be completed in November 2031. No funds are being obligated at time of award; funds will be obligated on individual delivery orders as they are issued. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0001925D0006).
Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc., Roseville, California, is awarded a $34,856,449 modification (P00013) to a previously awarded costplus-fixed-fee contract (N0042123C0010). This modification increases the contract ceiling to provide continued non-recurring engineering in support for the XQ-58A Unmanned Aerial Systems mission systems and subsystems integration for the Marine Corps. Additionally, this modification provides for flight tests, spares and materials. Work will be performed in Sacramento, California (25%); Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (50%); China Lake, California (20%); and Patuxent River, Maryland (5%) and is expected to be completed in September 2026. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $22,972,359 will be obligated at the time of award, all of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract being modified was not competed. Naval Air Warfare Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
Stratolaunch LLC, Mojave, California, is being awarded a competitive, firm-fixed-price, other transaction agreement valued at $24,700,000. Under this new agreement, the performer will provide a flight campaign in support of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) test objectives. The work will be performed in Mojave, California. The period of performance is December 2024 through December 2025. This agreement was competitively awarded via the MDA Innovation, Science & Technology Broad Agency Announcement, Solicitation No. HQ0860-23-S-0001.This effort will be fully funded with fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation funds.The Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ0860-25-9-0002).
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Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, San Diego, California, is being awarded a $25,109,313 modification to exercise a priced option to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00039-20-D-0021) for Global Positioning System-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) software support services. This modification adds three years of software support services and increases the value of the basic contract by $25,109,313 to the new total value of $86,640,533. GPNTS is used to receive, process and distribute three-dimensional position, velocity, acceleration, attitude, time and frequency in the formats required by shipboard user systems. The software support includes development, integration and test of improvements, correction of deficiencies, preparation and delivery of engineering interim/final software builds and inputs for the GPNTS software requirements and configuration baseline. Work will be performed in San Diego, California, and is expected to be completed by November 2027. If all options are exercised, work could continue until November 2029 and would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $100,345,487. Fiscal 2024 other procurement (Navy) in the amount of $2,066,449 will be obligated at the time of award. Funding will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with two offers received via the Commerce Business Daily’s Federal Business Opportunities website and the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command e-Commerce Central website. The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, California, is the contracting activity.
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, San Diego, California, was awarded a $26,653,742 indefinite-delivery, requirements,
firm-fixed-price contract for F-16 sustainment. This contract provides for repair of the F-16 avionics intermediate shop family of test stations repairable end items. Work will be performed in San Diego, California, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 5, 2037. This contract was a sole source acquisition. No funds are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Sustainment Center Supply Chain Management Division, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8251-24-D-0012).
Raytheon Co., El Segundo, California, is awarded a $590,801,245 fixedprice incentive (firm target), cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for low rate initial production of 13 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) ship sets (two pods per ship set) for the Navy EA-18 Growler and Royal Australian Air Force; nine of which will be allocated for the Navy and four allocated for the Royal Australian Air Force. In addition to the ship sets, this procurement will also include associated spares, support equipment, and non-recurring engineering. Work will be performed in Forest, Mississippi (48%); McKinney, Texas (43%); El Segundo, California (7%); Andover, Massachusetts (2%); and Fort Wayne, Indiana (1%), and is expected to be completed in January 2028. Fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $329,621,523; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $75,216,462; and Royal Australian Air Force cooperative funding in the amount of $185,963,260 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0001925C0065).
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth,
Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $11,762,911,991 undefinitized, fixed-price incentive (firm-target), firm-fixed-price modification (P00011) to a previously awarded contract (N0001923C0003). This modification adds scope for the production and delivery of 145 F-35 full rate production (FRP) Lot 18 aircraft (48 F-35A aircraft for the Air Force; 16 F-35B aircraft and five F-35C aircraft for the Marine Corps; 14 F-35C aircraft for the Navy; 15 F-35A aircraft and one F-35B aircraft for F-35 non-U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) program partners; and 39 F-35A aircraft and seven F-35B aircraft for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers). Additionally, this modification provides tooling support for the governments of Italy and Japan’s final assembly and check out facilities. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (57%); El Segundo, California (14%);Warton, United Kingdom (9%); Cameri, Italy (4%); Orlando, Florida (4%); Nashua, New Hampshire (3%); Baltimore, Maryland (3%); San Diego, California (2%); Nagoya, Japan (2%); and various locations outside the continental U.S. (2%), and is expected to be completed in June 2027. Fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $2,513,023,832; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $2,042,260,961; F-35 non-U.S. DOD program partner funds in the amount of $816,352,999; and FMS customer funds in the amount of $2,013,017,680 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract that is being modified was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, was awarded a $235,478,899 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification for
engineering, technical, design agent, and planning yard support for operational strategic and attack submarines. Work will be performed in Groton, Connecticut (70%); Kings Bay, Georgia (13%); Bangor, Washington (10%); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (3%); North Kingston, Rhode Island (2%); and Newport, Rhode Island (2%), and is expected to be completed by September 2025. Fiscal 2024 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $9,361,900 (49%), fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $6,375,000 (33%); fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of in the amount of $2,391,000 (13%); and fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $989,000 (5%), will be obligated at time of award, of which $3,380,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-24-C-2124).
Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Indiana, has been awarded a $1,425,169,721 contract modification (P00007) to a previously awarded contract (FA8124-23-D-0002) for the T108 propulsion system sustainment.The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,962,125,119. Work will be performed at Robbins Air Force Base, Georgia; and other locations in the contiguous and outside the contiguous U.S., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2032. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $74,636,341 will be obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity.
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Cameron Park’s Snowline Engineering May Add 35 Jobs To Serve $25 Million Navy Contract
exercise in 2013. Cameron Park’s Snowline Engineering has won part of a Navy contract to build parts for the Sea Sparrow system.
Snowline Engineering of Cameron Park has signed a manufacturing agreement, valued at over $25 million, with Stark Aerospace to build custom parts for shipboard missile launching systems for the Navy.
He estimates the company will hire about 35 machinists and assemblers for the precision work, which is making the canister for vertical launching of Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missiles from naval ships.
The contract is a one-year agreement for $25 million, with four options for additional years. The Navy has been exercising all its options for years for these weapons systems, Reynolds said.
Snowline Engineering is a precision and custom engineering shop founded in 1966. It’s expanded through acquisitions over the years, and began focusing on defense work about 20 years ago, Reynolds said. It’s made parts and panels for everything from deepwater undersea robots and NASA rockets to replacement parts for original equipment manufacturers that no longer make parts for their older airframes. It has also worked on precision parts for train manufacturers. It expanded to 40,000 square feet in a new building in 2014.
A RIM-7P Sea Sparrow missile is launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) during a missile firing exercise.expand A Sea Sparrow missile is launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer during a missile firing
The contract calls for Snowline to manufacture most of the MK 25 canister along with other significant hardware for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System. Snowline will manufacture multiple components and assemblies in support of Stark Aerospace of Columbus, Mississippi, the prime contractor on the Navy award.
Stark Aerospace won the prime contract for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System on Oct. 21, according to the Department of Defense contracting site.The total award is a one-year firm-fixed-price contract for $61.4 million. The contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the total value of the contract to $312.8 million.The DOD said that the Navy contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy and fellow NATO participating and partner nations.
Boeing Snags Huge 737 Max Order After Splitting $12B Plane Deal With Airbus
Boeing and Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines announced that the low-cost carrier will purchase up to 200 737 Max jets, which includes an initial order of 100 and an option for 100 more. Pegasus is buying the 73710, the largest model in the 737 Max family that can hold up to 230 passengers.
Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems, the city’s largest employer and Boeing’s most significant supplier, makes the full fuselage of the Max and about 70% of the overall aircraft. The two companies announced an $8.3 billion agreement earlier this year for Boeing (NYSE: BA) to acquire Spirit (NYSE: SPR) in a deal expected to close in mid-2025.
“Boeing aircraft have been an integral part of our operations since Pegasus entered the aviation industry in 1990,” Pegasus Airlines CEO Güliz Öztürk said in a news release.
Airbus, Boeing’s arch-rival, had been the preferred supplier for Pegasus in recent years after Boeing had been its original go-to for jets.
“We appreciate their trust in the Boeing team and we look forward to delivering on the 737-10 and its promise of greater efficiency, versatility and reliability,” said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Boeing said it has so now received 1,200 orders for the Max 10, which
has seen its federal certification held up of late due to concerns over its engine anti-ice system. Last year, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared the plane for test flights.
The massive Pegasus order came the same day as another big Boeing plane deal — on aircraft that also involves significant Spirit work.
China Airlines said it will order 10 Airbus A350-1000 jets and 10 Boeing B777-9 planes. It added it would purchase four Boeing 777-8 freighters.
The Wichita company also has work on the A350 — for now. In a key component to the Boeing-Spirit deal, Airbus and Spirit signed a binding term sheet this summer in which the European company agreed to purchase certain Spirit work in locations that included North Carolina, Northern Ireland, Morocco and France.
Earlier this week, Pope confirmed in a social media post that Boeing had restarted production on the 777 and 767, along with the alreadyreported 737 restart.
Production on the 737, 767 and 777 programs halted in September due to the machinists strike involving more than 30,000 workers and had remained paused after the labor stoppage’s end in early November.
Tied to the strike, Spirit furloughed 700 employees involved with the 767 and 777 programs in the fall; those workers returned last month. Meanwhile, Boeing has been progressing through plans to lay off 10% of its global workforce.
Archer Aviation Deepens Ties To Automaker
Stellantis As It Nears Production Launch
California-based electric plane manufacturer Archer Aviation is one step closer to starting production at its Covington facility as major investor Stellantis N.V. reaffirmed its partnership with the startup despite its own struggles.
Archer recently received its certificate of occupancy and plans to begin production in early 2025.
This follows the company raising about $430 million from investors including Stellantis, United Airlines, Wellington Management and Abu Dhabi investment holding company 2PointZero, earlier this month.
Stellantis’ investment comes amid turbulence for the legacy automotive company. Its sales have declined, and it has undergone major leadership changes, including the recent resignation of CEO Carlos Tavares. The company owns about 17% stake in Archer as of Sept. 30, according to
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Stellantis is scheduled to buy another roughly 3 million shares in Archer valued at close to $10 million on Jan. 6.
“We have seen no impact whatsoever,” Glen Burks, vice president of operations at Archer, said of Stellantis’ internal issues. “I have over 30 of their people embedded in my team today. So, it hasn’t changed any of the way that we’re approaching business.”
The companies are working to finalize the agreement where Stellantis will work as exclusive contract manufacturer for Archer’s Midnight electric plane model at the Covington facility.
Stellantis will continue to provide personnel and capital and help Archer scale its facility by 2030 to produce about 650 aircrafts annually. Stellantis also worked with Archer to build the Covington facility.
Archer is leaning on the car company to learn how to scale production quickly.
In general, Burks said, auto manufacturers can produce a vehicle in a fraction of the time and it takes to produce an aircraft. The process also costs less.
Stellantis will help Archer keep its high-volume manufacturing capabilities flexible and modern and potentially introduce automation.
“They’ve helped me a lot from the standpoint of looking at the end state at
high volume, ensuring we’re making the right decisions today that protect for that flexibility and growth,” Burks said.
Burks said Archer plans to see an aircraft loaded on the line in the next 30 to 45 days.
The Federal Aviation Administration has been onsite at the Covington facility as Archer works to receive production certification from the agency.
As Archer gears up for production, its Tier 1 suppliers are a main part of Archer’s strategy for production. This could lead to more manufacturing expansion in Georgia.
USW, Nippon Steel Meet ... But Don’t Agree
A meeting between Nippon Steel Corp. and United Steelworkers on Wednesday led to no progress between the warring sides over the $14.9 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp.
USW International President David McCall and District 7 Director Mike Millsap had come to meetings at the request of mayors of the Mon Valley, where at least $1 billion in capital spending is promised by Nippon Steel to modernizing the aging infrastructure. The deal, announced Dec. 18, 2023, is still very much in doubt as another Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States report deadline approaches Sunday.
Precious Metals Plating Co.,
The Nippon Steel/United Steelworkers International meeting was held on Wednesday with the Mon Valley mayors and the mayor of Gary, Indiana, where U.S. Steel’s massive Gary Works is held. Statements from both Nippon Steel and United Steelworkers on Thursday diverged in details but not overall tone.
“USW leadership has a duty to its members, U.S. Steel employees and communities, and there is too much at stake to play games,” the three mayors wrote in a statement. They added: “We call on everyone with a stake in the success of U.S. Steel to reject the USW leadership’s position and work to close this critical transaction.”
“Over the course of the meeting, Nippon once again made it clear that it has no intention of meaningfully addressing the problems with the sale: It would not commit its parent company to be the party of the transaction or be signatory to our agreements,” McCall and Millsap wrote. “It refused to walk back its plans to move production to Big River, and it would not agree to remove its exceptions to its so-called promises.”
Gold Plating
Silver Plating
Nickel Plating
Electroless Nickel Plating
Tin Plating + Heat Treat With Plate + Nadcap Approved Processes + Boeing Approved Processes + Expedited Turnaround + X-ray Fluorescence Thickness Verification + In-House Laboratory With Atomic Absorption (AA) + Expanded Capacity In Vibratory Plating
The union has been concerned that Nippon Steel’s commitments — including the $1 billion to the Mon Valley Works and $300 million to Gary Works — aren’t enforceable. USW also says it’s worried Nippon Steel would continue U.S. Steel’s strategy to move work to its newer, state-of-the-art and nonunionized Big River complex in Arkansas. It said Nippon Steel declined to promise it would keep production in the Mon Valley.
“Nippon was ultimately willing to concede that the $1 billion it’s claimed to have allocated for a new hot strip mill in the Mon Valley is only half the actual cost, once again throwing into question its true commitment to the long-term success of our facilities,” USW wrote to its members. Nippon said that the $1 billion is a minimum commitment to the work in the Mon Valley.
info.america@chiron-group.com
TBJ’s Top 24 Of ‘24: Boom Celebrates Opening Of Superfactory,
Talks Of Adding More (No. 16)
When Boom Supersonic opened its $500 million superfactory in Greensboro this June, CEO Blake Scholl had a surprise for those in attendance.
JX Advanced Metals USA has more than 125 employees. The company previously announced plans to hire 100 additional workers by 2025, and officials told the Business Journal in 2022 it could develop equally sized phases on its Mesa site in the future, depending upon market demand. By Amy Edelen – Phoenix Business Journal
Not only was the construction of the factory, which cost $100 million to build, completed just 18 months after Boom broke ground on the site at PTI Airport, but Boom is also already planning to expand its Greensboro operations with another building housing a second manufacturing line, and perhaps a third. Scholl likened the 180,000-square-foot building that’s now completed to a Lego block that the company can repeat as needed.
ASU lands $100 million CHIPS Act grant for advanced packaging research project
Arizona State University has landed a multimillion-dollar federal grant to accelerate advanced packaging research and development for the semiconductor industry.
also publish the reader’s favorite stories of the year on Dec. 31.
Boom Supersonic Overture Superfactory ribbon cuttingexpand Boom Supersonic $500 million factory where the Overture aircraft will be built at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro.
LLOYD WHITTINGTON
ecosystem of new advanced packaging service providers — or interconnect foundries — centered on molded core substrate and fan-out wafer-level packaging technologies, according to a university announcement.
SHIELD USA’s team is led by Jason Conrad, chief operating officer of the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub and Craig Bishop, chief technology officer of Deca Technologies.
But Boom barely slowed down long enough to open the 180,000-square-foot factory on a 62-acre campus on the northwestern edge of Piedmont Triad International’s vast grounds. The Denver-based startup seemed to gain momentum as the year went on, culminating in a $100 million fundraise that includes some of tech’s biggest names.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology — part of the U.S. Department of Commerce — announced Thursday it plans to award ASU a CHIPS Act grant up to $100 million to support the SHIELD USA initiative, a project led by a university research team and Deca Technologies, a Tempe-based advanced packaging technology provider.
In July, the company marked a key milestone in the development of the engine for its Overture plans, and Scholl said Boom was ahead of schedule at that point. “Our Symphony engine has quickly progressed through design into hardware rig testing, and with a fully operational engine core on track for next year, our rapid development approach is pacing ahead of schedule,” Scholl reported.
“To bring substrate manufacturing back to the U.S., we need to change the game. More than incremental progress, we need 10X breakthroughs,” Bishop said in a statement. “This is a fantastic example of a university working in close partnership with industry to drive innovation, and we’re excited to partner so closely with ASU and to collaborate with leading industry players in this effort to reestablish technology leadership.”
Project will be based on ASU campus
After completing a second successful test flight of its proving plane in August, Boom announced in September it was accelerating its test-flight schedule as it closes in on breaking sound barrier. In its most recent test flight earlier this month, its XB-1 proving plane got up to about 87% of supersonic speed and reached 27,716 feet in altitude in a flight that lasted nearly an hour.
The project will be based at ASU’s MacroTechnology Works — home to the Advanced Electronics and Photonics Core Facility — where researchers will explore the commercial viability of 300 mm wafer-level and 600 mm panel-level manufacturing, a technology that does not yet exist as a commercial capability in the U.S.
All the activity landed Boom at No. 16 on TBJ’s Top 24 of ‘24, a countdown of the region’s biggest business stories of the year.We’ll roll out two stories each each weekday, finishing with our story of the year on Dec. 31. We’ll
SHIELD USA will spur creation of a domestic
With all of the recent successes, Boom is no longer flying under the radar. Just this week, Scholl announced the Denver-based startup raised more than $100 million in a new fundraising round that includes investments from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, and Michael Moritz, chair of Sequoia Capital.
STREAMLINE
The Manufacturer’s Secret Weapon
A Brand-New Year Ahead
By Stephen Hannemann
How different things look from a year ago. The mood in manufacturing looks like optimism! I don’t believe I am alone in that observation. When visiting customers on my Christmas rounds, it felt like the people I had conversations with were optimistic about the future business climate.
With the optimism encountered, I have spent the last weeks reevaluating SMH Inc. and making new plans for the coming years. SMH has several core industries that we represent in the marketplace. The goal is to aid these principals in capitalizing on the heightened present enthusiasm in manufacturing. Enjoy the images of products and services SMH Inc. principals to pique your interest and possibly incent your product development efforts. We have wellvetted suppliers at the ready!
Heat-treated sand castings ready for machining. General aviation wheels, landing gear, brake and tailwheel assemblies.
Investment castings all shapes and sizes for your all-high alloy for manufacturing needs.
Custom Injection molding for medical, dental, electrical, optical, and electronic packaging for all industries. Let your imagination run wild!
Fast turn prototype to medium production run 5-Axis machining. If our source can’t meet your material requirements, it hasn’t been invented yet!
Sheet metal fabrication. Coming soon – fasten your seatbelts!
And, of course, share your unique story with a cover and 2-or 3-page article or a dynamic ad in A2Z Manufacturing Magazine West Coast Edition. No such thing as over exposure!
Be sure to visit with us at the upcoming Northwest Machine Tool Expo 2025 at the Oregon Convention Center – May 14 and 15, 2025.
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5-Axis Machining
Investment Casting Sheet Metal
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KBC TOOLS & Machinery___714-278-0500
Air Cleaning Guns
Royal Products 631-273-1010
Auto-Bar Feed Systems
Western Machine Center____408-955-1000
Automation
Hainbuch Workholding____818-970-7874
Ballscrews
C & M Precision Spindle, Inc._ 503-691-0955
Band Saws/Saw Blades
Bandsaw Tech _________ 562--419-7675
Cycle Time Solutions_____510-708-8665
Saw Service
877-738-6437
Sterling Saw Blades 800-828-11800
Band Saw Replacement Parts
Saw Service
Bar Feeders
Spinetti Machinery
Boring
THINBIT
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775-996-3770
888-844-6248
Caabinet Spray Washers
ALMCO 507-380-1009
Cams
Dayton Lamina. 708-203-6684
Carbide Tools, Indexable
ARNO USA____________815-236-8118
Cycle Time Solutions 510-708-8665
Horizon Carbide 602-524-38028
Ceramic Cutting Tools
NTK Cutting Tools 425-365-3613
Chemicals: Ultrasonic
Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966
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Lucy’s Machine Company 323-587-6162 Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019
Collets & Chucks Cycle Time Solutions 510-708-8665 Cooling Systems Buds Equipment Sales 435-659-9455
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THINBIT 888-844-6248
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Royal Products 631-273-1010
Die Tooling Springs
Dayton Lamina. 708-203-6684
Dot Peen Markers
MarkinBox 310-214-3367
Draw Tubes
Lucy’s Machine Co._______323-587-6162
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ARNO USA____________815-236-8118
Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019
Drills/Reamers/Taps
ARNO USA____________815-236-8118
Sulli Tool & Supply ______ 714-863-6019
EDM Materials & Supplies
Desert EDM 480-816-6300
EDM Network_________480-836-1782
EDM Performance 800-336-2946
End Mills
ARNO USA____________815-236-8118
Horizon Carbide_______602-524-3802
Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019
Filiter Mist Collectors
Royal Products_______631-273-1010
Fixturing
Hainbuch America______253-293-2062
KBC TOOLS & Machinery____714-278-0500
Form Tooling
THINBIT 888-844-6248
Grooving Head, Grooving Tools
CASEY JOHNSON
Head of Marketing (855) 222-7084
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THINBIT ____________ 888-844-6248
Indexible Tools
SCT-USA.___________805-584-9495
Inserts
ARNO USA____________815-236-8118
Horizon Carbide_______602-524-3802
Sulli Tool & Supply______714-863-6019
Jaws
EDM Network________480-836-1782
US Shop Tools________800-243-7701
Keyseat Cutters
Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019
Lifting & Material Handling
Ingersoll Rand 206-472-0826
Live Centers
Royal Products 631-273-1010
Load Unload Systems
Midaco Corporation _____ 847-593-8420
Lubricants / Systems
Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966
Machine Tool Acccessories US Shop Tools 800-243-7701
Mandrels
Hainbuch America 253-293-2062
Mounting Brackets
Lucy’s Machine Company 323-587-6162
Packaging/Shipping Supplies
Alliance Packaging 206-445-5898-
Parts Washing Equipment
Ebbco Inc 800-809-3901
Port Tools
“Equipping Your Success”
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C 408.396.1238 Rick@peopletechMT.com
N.Calif-Santa Clara Office
T 408.598.2200 S.Calif-Irvine Office T 949.398.0400 www.peopletechMT.com
SCT-USA.
805-584-9495
Power Tools
KBC TOOLS & Machinery____714-278-0500
Precision Bearings
C & M Precision Spindle, Inc._ 503-691-0955
Probing Systems
Sherpa Design_ 503-771-3570
Profiling
THINBIT
888-844-6248
Punch Die Tooling
Dayton Lamina. 708-203-6684
Quick Change Systems
Hainbuch Workholding____818-970-7874
stRetention Knobs
Safety Products
US Shop Tools _________ 800-243-7701
Sindle Point Tools
SCT-USA. ____________ 805-584-9495
Solvents: Vapor degreasing
Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966
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Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966
Solvents: Mil PRF 680
Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966
SpecialtyTooling
SCT-USA. 805-584-9495
THINBIT 888-844-6248
Spindle Deburring Machines
ALMCO 507-380-1009
Spindle Liners
Lucy’s Machine Company 323-587-6162
Stamping Tooling
Dayton Lamina. 708-203-6684
Stationary Clamping Devices
Hainbuch Workholding____818-970-7874
Support Stands
Lucy’s Machine Company 323-587-6162
Testing Measuring Technology
Hainbuch Workholding____818-970-7874
Threading Thread Mills
SCT-USA.
805-584-9495
THINBIT ____________ 888-844-6248
Tooling Pins & Bushings Dayton Lamina. 708-203-6684
Tool Sharpening (Grinding) Applications Specialities ___ 253-872-0305
Swift Tool Co, Inc. 800-562-0900
Tooling Systems Applications Specialities 253-872-0305
Bilz USA 224-563-7233
Cycle Time Solutions _____ 510-708-8665
Horizon Carbide 602-524-3802
Rosco Precision Machinery 253-333-2439
RyansDovetails.com 253-876-9981
Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019
Spinetti Machinery 775-996-3770
THINBIT 888-844-6248
Von Ruden Manufacturing, Inc.763-682--3122
Western Sintering 509-375-3096
Tumbling Meda and Compounds
ALMCO 507-380-1009
Vibratory Deburrung Bowls ALMCO 507-380-1009
Vibratory Deburrung Tubs
ALMCO 507-380-1009
Vises & Vise Jaws
RyansDovetails.com
Workholding
253-876-9981
Cycle Time Solutions 510-708-8665
KBC TOOLS & Machinery____714-278-0500
APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINING
Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships
AJAC
206-737-8342
Machining Apprenticeships
AJAC 206-737-8342
Precision Metal Fabrication Apprenticeships
AJAC 206-737-8342
Training & Education
AJAC 206-737-8342
ADDITIVE MFG/3D PRINTING
Bramac Machinery, Inc.
MLC-CAD
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURABILITY
3-D Plastics, Inc. 503-720-0572
Andreas Engineering, Inc. 623-451-0394
DOOR SYSTEMS
Automatic Door opening Systems
Midaco Corporation 847-593-8420
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Mechanical Design FEA Analysis
Andreas Engineering, Inc. ___ 623-451-0394
THOMPSON MACHINE. 505-823-1453
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Andreas Engineering, Inc. 623-451-0394
THOMPSON MACHINE. 505-823-1453
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951-383-4195
858-358-0067
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480-694-9919
Perfection Global 847-545-6906
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Quick Turn Financial 415-608-5692
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BUSINESS ADVISORS
Muerller Prost 314-862-2070
CARRIERS & RIGGING
IRH Carriers & Rigging 435-230-1779
CNC PROGRAMING TRAINING
MLC-CAD 858-358-0067
DESIGN CAD CAM
Andreas Engineering, Inc. 623-451-0394
Tech Financial Services 414-224-0209
Valley Financial Services___818-968-4861
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BARTON 800-741-7756
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Flywheel & Rotor Grinders, DCM Tech 800-533-5339
Grinding Filtration
Grinding Machines
Bramac Machinery, Inc. 951-383-4195
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Ellison Technologies 206-669-3578
HS&S Machine Tool 408-472-2436
North-South Machinery 562-690-7616
Performance Machine Tools 510-249-1000
Guard & Vacuum Pedestals For Grinders
Midaco Corporation 847-593-8420
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Bramac Machinery, Inc. _____ 951-383-4195
DCM Tech -----------------------------------800-533-5339
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Bramac Machinery, Inc. 951-383-4195
DCM Tech ____________800-533-5339
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DCM Tech __________800-533-5339
Punch & Die Grinders
DCM Tech___________800-533-5339
INSPECTION EQUIP
HS&S Machine Tool 408-472-2436
Hexagon 206-304-3847
King Machine Inc. 509-435-6741
Rosco Precision Machinery 206-818-6813
Zeiss Industrial Metrology 800-327-9735
3D CAD for CMM
Hexagon 206-304-3847
CMM Probes
Hexagon 206-304-3847
OGP 480-889-9056
Zeiss Industrial Metrology __ 800-327-9735
Coordinate Measuring Mach.
HS&S Machine Tool 408-472-2436
Hexagon 206-304-3847
OGP 480-889-9056
Zeiss Industrial Metrology 800-327-9735
Laser Trackers
Metrology Instruments
HS&S Machine Tool 408-472-2436
Hexagon 206-304-3847
OGP 480-889-9056
Zeiss Industrial Metrology 800-327-9735
Optical Comparators
Hexagon 206-304-3847
Zeiss Industrial Metrology_800-327-9735
Particle Inspection Mach
DCM Tech 800-533-5339
Sentry Insurance 877-373-6879
MarkinBox 310-214-3367 MACHINERY/MACHINE TOOLS
Additive Manufacturing
3D Machines
Production Machine Tools, Inc. 425-881-1200 Boring Mills
Rosco Precision Machine ry 253-333-2439
Bridgeport Parts
Desert EDM 480-816-6300
CNC Controls & Retro Fits
Rosco Precision Machinery 253-333-2439
CNC Lathes
Desert EDM 480-816-6300
Ellison Technologies ______ 206-669-3578
Expand Machinery 818-349-9166
HS&S Machine Tool 408-472-2436
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Romi Machine Tools, Ltd 480-510-4146
Rosco Precision Machinery 253-333-2439
3 , 4, & 5 Axis CNC Mills
Desert EDM 480-816-6300
Ellison Technologies____206-669-3578
Expand Machinery_____818-349-9166
HS&S Machine Tool 408-472-2436
Machinery Resources 480-694-9919
Production Machine Tools, Inc. 425-881-1200
Rosco Precision Machinery 253-333-2439
CNC 3 & 5 Axis Routing Machines
Ellison Technologies 206-669-3578
CNC Slant Bed Turning Centers
Expand Machinery 818-349-9166
CNC Swiss Turn Machines
Ellison Technologies 206-669-3578
Machinery Resources 480-694-9919
Machinery Resources 480-694-9919
Methods Machine Tools Inc. 714-292-9384
Dot Peen Markers
Kwik Mark Inc 815-363-8268
EDM Automation
EDM Die Sinking Machines
EDM Network_________480-836-1782
EDM Filtration
EDM Network 480-836-1782
EDM Machines
EDM Network 480-836-1782
HS&S Machine Tool 408-472-2436
EDM Drilling & Micro Hole Machines
Current EDM, Inc.
612-840-0037
EDM Network_________480-836-1782
HS&S Machine Tool 408-472-2436
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EDM Network 480-836-1782
EDM Tooling Systems
EDM Network _________ 480-836-1782
Equipment Financing
Pacific Continental Bank 503-310-3604
Scottrade Bank Equip. Finance_ 206-948-0022
U.S. Bank Equipment 800-810-0038
Gantry & Bridge Systems
Ellison Technologies 206-669-3578
HS&S Machine Tool 408-472-2436
Horizontal Boring & Milling Machines (CNC )
HS&S Machine Tool 408-472-2436
Rosco Precision Machinery 253-333-2439
Jig Boring
Methods Machine Tools Inc.
Lathes
Rocky
Mountain Saw Blades 303-761-3000
Saw Service Of WA 360-738-6437
Sub-Spindle Lathe
714-292-9384
Rosco Precision Machinery 253-333-2439
CNC Machine Services 206-999-3232
HS&S Machine Tool _______ 408-472-2436
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Rosco Precision Machinery 253-333-2439
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Laser Marking Machines
Spinetti Machinery 775-996-3770
Manual Mills And Lathes
Ganesh Machinery_______818-349-9166
HS&S Machine Tool 408-472-2436
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Sharp Machine Tool 310-944-8016
Summit Machine Tool 800-654-3262
Swift Tool Co, Inc. 800-562-0900 Parts Washing
Gosiger 937-586-5067
Prototype Machines
DATRON
480-826-3689
Robotics & Automatics
Ganesh Machinery______818-349-9166
Saw Lubricants
Saw Service Of WA 360-738-6437
Sawing Machines
Fahey Machinery Co., Inc. 503-620-9031
KNUTH Machine Tools 847-415-3333
North-South Machinery 562-690-7616
North Western Machinery 206-583-2333
Performance Machine Tools 510-249-1000
Rocky Mountain Saw Blades 303-761-3000
Rosco Precision Machinery 206-818-6813
Saw Replacement Parts
Swiss Screw Machines
Spinetti Machinery______775-996-3770
Turning Centers
Spinetti Machinery______775-996-3770
Used Wire EDM Machines
Current EDM, Inc. 612-840-0037
Desert EDM 480-816-6300
EDM Network 480-836-1782
MASTERCAM TRAINING/SALES
MLC-CAD 858-358-0067
MATERIAL
Aluminum
Bralco ______________ 602-722-3324
Coast Aluminum 877-398-6061
DIX Metals 714-677-0788
Fry Steel 800-423-6651
Gorilla Metals Inc. 855-516-3825
Industrial Metal Supply Co. ___ 818-729-3333
Ryerson Corporation 425-204-2601
Sunshine Metals 760-579-8327
Aluminum Extrusions
Aluminum Precision 805-889-7569
Bralco 602-722-3324
Armor:Commercial
Kloeckner Metals 480-389-2883
Service Steel 503-224-9500
Armor: Military Grade
Kloeckner Metals 480-389-2883
Service Steel 503-224-9500
Brass
Bralco 602-722-3324
Coast Aluminum 877-398-6061
Coastal Metals 800-811-7466
Fry Steel 800-423-6651
Gorilla Metals Inc. 855-516-3825
Industrial Metal Supply Co. 818-729-3333
Ry-
erson Corporation 425-204-2601
Sequoia Brass & Copper ___ 800-362-5255
Bronze
Coastal Metals
800-811-7466
Sequoia Brass & Copper 800-362-5255
Carbon Steel
Bralco
Coastal Metals
Fry Steel
602-722-3324
800-811-7466
800-423-6651
Laser Cutting Services, Inc 503-612-8311
Ryerson Corporation _____ 425-204-2601
Cobalt
Gorilla Metals Inc. 855-516-3825
Industrial Metal Supply Co. 818-729-3333 Ryerson Corporation 425-204-2601
Sequoia Brass & Copper 800-362-5255 Electrical Steels Fry Steel 800-423-6651
High Temperature Alloys
Altemp Alloys 800-227-8103
United Performance Metals _ _888-282-3292
Laser Cut Material
Laser Cutting Services, Inc ___ 503-612-8311
Lead
Industrial Metal Supply Co. 818-729-3333
Material Sales
Altemp Alloys 800-227-8103
Coast Aluminum 877-398-6061
Coastal Metals 800-811-7466
Fry Steel
800-423-6651
Kloeckner Metals _______ 480-389-2883
United Performance Metals _888-282-3292
Metals: Bar & Plate
Altemp Alloys 800-227-8103
Fry Steel 800-423-665
Ryerson Corporation 425-204-2601
Sequoia Brass & Copper
800-362-5255
Sunshine Metals 760-579-8327
United Performance Metals _888-282-3292
Nickel Alloys
Altemp Alloys
Fry Steel
Richard
Amy
Regional Sales Manager
B AR T ON INTER N ATIO N A L cell 951.551.2685 sales 800.741.7756 ramy@barton.com www.barton.com
METAL MARKING SYSTEMS
MarkinBox 310-214-3367
METROLOGY PRODUCTS
Hexagon 206-304-3847
Rosco Precision Machinery 253-333-2439
Metrology Hardware
Hexagon 206-304-3847
Metrology Software
Hexagon 206-304-3847
800-227-8103
800-423-6651
United Performance Metals _888-282-3292
Plate: Wear and Structural
Kloeckner Metals
480-389-2883
Ryerson Corporation 425-204-2601
United Performance Metals _888-282-3292
Sheet & Coil
Ryerson Corporation 425-204-2601
Stainless Steel & Steel
Bralco 602-722-3324
Fry Steel 800-423-665
Gorilla Metals Inc.
855-516-3825
Industrial Metal Supply Co. 818-729-3333
Kloeckner Metals 480-389-2883
Laser Cutting Services, Inc 503-612-8311
Ryerson Corporation 425-204-2601
United Performance Metals _888-282-3292
Titanium Plate, Rod, Bar, & Wire
Bralco 602-722-3324
United Performance Metals _888-282-3292
Tool Steel
Industrial Metal Supply Co.
818-729-3333
CNC MASTERCAM TRAINING
Portable Metrology
Hexagon 206-304-3847
Metrology Scanners
Hexagon 206-304-3847
Metrology Maintenence
Hexagon 206-304-3847
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Automation-Laser
Bystronic 702-340-6964
North-South Machinery 562-690-7616
Perfection Global 847-545-6906
Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-708
Automation-Bending
Bystronic 702-340-6964
Band & Cut Off Saws
North-South Machinery ____ 562-690-7616
Rosco Precision Machinery 253-333-2439
Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-708
CNC Turret Punches
Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-708
Cold Saws/Saws
Hydmech Sawing Solutions 714-620-5560
KNUTH Machine Tools 847-415-3333
Laser & Fiber Laser Machines
Bystronic 702-340-6964
North-South Machinery 562-690-7616
Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-708
Magnetic Drills/Cutters
Innovative Tool Sales 714-780-0730
Material Handling Systems
Hydmech Sawing Solutions 714-620-5560
Metal Marking Systems
Kwik Mark Inc 815-363-8268
MarkinBox 310-214-3367
Plasma/Gas Cutting Tools/Systems
Rosco Precision Machinery 253-333-2439
Plate Bending & Rolls
Bystronic 702-340-6964
Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-708
Plasma/Gas Cutting Systems
Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-708
Presses
Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-708
Press Brakes
Bystronic 702-340-6964
North-South Machinery 562-690-7616
Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-708
Shearing Machines
North-South Machinery 562-690-7616
Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-708
Welding Equipment
Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-708
Shipping Solutions
Perry Pallet Co. 360-366-5239
Tube Processing
Bystronic 702-340-6964
PRECISION TOOLHOLDING
PRODUCTS
Tooling
Von Ruden Manufacturing, Inc. _ 763-682--3122
Tooling Systems
Von Ruden Manufacturing, Inc. 763-682--3122
PRODUCTIVITY
Productivity Tools and Systems
Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-708
PROG. SYSTEMS
Factory Automation/Logistics
North-South Machinery 562-690-7616
CAD/CAM Software, CAD Applied CAx ___________ 503-962-0287 Automatics & Machinery Co.__303-990-6190
LMI Machinery Inc. _______
866-437-7315
Ready-Robotics_________833-732-3967
Olympus Controls________503-582-8100
Robotic Part Loading Systems
Acieta ___________ 402-650-8132
Midaco Corporation
847-593-8420
Ready-Robotics__________833-732-3967
Olympus Controls_________503-582-8100
ROBOTIC AUTOMATION/
ROBOTIC INTEGRATION
Acieta ___________ 402-650-8132
Midaco Corporation 847-593-8420
ROBOTIC PRODUCTS
Cobots
Acieta
402-650-8132
Fanuc Robots
Acieta 402-650-8132
Gripper Systems
Acieta ___________ 402-650-8132
Robotic Welding Cells
Acieta 402-650-8132
ROBOT MAINTENANCE
Acieta 402-650-8132
ROBOT TRAINING
Acieta 402-650-8132
ROUTERS
Rosco Precision Machinery 253-333-2439
SHOT PEEN MARKING
Shot Peen
MarkinBox 310-214-3367
SAWS
Band & Cut-Off Saws
Swift Tool Co, Inc. 800-562-0900
SERVICES
AS9100 Registration
Great Western Registrar 623-580-1881
Custom Packaging/Shipping Supplies
Alliance Packaging 206-445-5898-
Engineering/Mechanical Design
Sherpa Design_ 503-771-3570
Financial Services
Intech Funding 800-553-9208
Quick Turn Financial 415-608-5692
Machine Tool Rebuilding EDM Network 480-836-1782
Management Systems Training
BMSC______________ 602-445-9400
SOFTWARE CAD CAM
SOLIDWORKS/MASTERCAM
Andreas Engineering, Inc. ___ 623-451-0394
MLC-CAD 858-358-0067
Spinetti Machinery 775-996-3770
Mechanical Design
Andreas Engineering, Inc. 623-451-0394
MLC-CAD 858-358-0067
SPINDLES & SLIDES
Spindle Rebuilding/Repair
C & M Precision Spindle, Inc._ 503-691-0955
SURPLUS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Perfection Global ________ 847-545-6906
TRAINING
ISO Consulting/Registration
BMSC______________ 602-445-9400
Lean and NADCAP Consulting Training
BMSC______________ 602-445-9400
ISO / AS9100 Certification
BMSC______________ 602-445-9400
Productivity Training
BMSC______________ 602-445-9400
USED MACHINERY
EDM Network __________480-836-1782
Jorgensen Machine Tools 800-952-0151
K.D. Capital Equipt 480-922-1674
North Western Machinery 206-583-2333
Performance Machine Tools 510-760-9518
WATERJET CUTTING
Flow Internatil 909-620-5707
Machine Toolworks 800-426-2052
Waterjet & Blast Abrasives, Garnet Barton International 800-741-7756
Buyer’s Guide & Card Gallery Processes
The Manufacturer’s Secret Weapon
BROACHING
Evans Precision 623-582-4776
FLATLINE FAB 503-707-9272
DIE CASTING
Ponderosa Ind _______303-298-1801
SMH Inc LLC 360-341-2226
SMH Inc LLC
ASSEMBLIES
___________
BENDING
Mandrel
Albina Co., Inc.
360-341-2226
Specialty Steel Services 801-539-8252
CASTING
Andreas Engineering, Inc. 623-451-0394
Investment Casting-Precision
Dolphin Investment Castings 602-272-6747
Precision Enterprises Inc. 851-797-1000
TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278
DIES
Tool & Dies
Micropulse West Inc. 480-966-2300
DEBURRING
Industrial Precision Grinding 310-352-4700
Precision Aerospace, LLC
602-352-8658
Stevens Tool & Die 503-682-3185
EDM Solutions
EDM: Wire
866-252-4628
Aeroform, Inc. 360-403-1919
Speciality Bending
Albina Co., Inc.
866-252-4628
Bending Solutions, Inc. 360-651-2443
Structrual Bending
Albina Co., Inc.
866-252-4628
Tube and Pipe Bending
Albina Co., Inc.
Cogitic
866-252-4628
BRAZING-JOINING
719-473-8844
Evans Precision 623-582-4776
PAS Technologies
Precision Casting Repair
Brazing:
602-744-2600
801-972-2345
Bolts Metalizing-CWST______602-244-2432
CHEMICAL ETCHING
CMR Manufacturing 602-273-0943
PAS Technologies 602-744-2600
COATING
Bolts Metalizing-CWST______602-244-2432
COLD FORMING
ATF Aerospace, LLC.. 480-218-0918
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING
UNITED PACIFIC ELECTRONICS 760-438-2375
CUTTING
Bar & Plate & Die Cutting
AZ Tool Steel 877-795-1600
FLATLINE FAB 503-707-9272
Industrial Precision Grinding 310-352-4700
LASER CUTTING
DESIGN
Andreas Engineering, Inc. 623-451-0394
EDGING
United Performance Metals _888-282-3292
EDM
EDM: Dialectric Systems /Filtration
Ebbco Inc 586-716-5151
EDM: Drilling Small Hole
Layke Inc. 602-272-2654
Milco Waterjet 714-373-0098
Precision Aerospace, LLC 602-352-8658
SOUTHWEST EDM 623-826-1025
EDM: Ram-Type (Sinking)
SOUTHWEST EDM 623-826-1025
Milco Wire EDM,, Inc. 714-373-0098
Clings Aerospace 480-968-1778
Evans Precision 623-582-4776
Micropulse West, Inc. 480-966-2300
Milco Wire EDM,, Inc. 714-373-0098
Micropulse West, Inc. 480-966-2300
Plastic Injection Molding 509-531-2634
Precision Aerospace, LLC 602-352-8658
SOUTHWEST EDM 623-826-1025
ELECTRO MECHANICAL
Sub-Assembly Builds
Cascade Systems Technology 503-640-5733
ENGINEERING/DESIGN
Andreas Engineering, Inc. ___ 623-451-0394
Extrusions
Plastic Extrusion Services
Inline Plastics Inc. 909-923-1033
FABRICATION
Architectural Forming & Fabrication
AERO TECH MFG, Inc.
801-335-3283
FLATLINE FAB__________503-707-9272
Fabrication: Sheet Metal
Aeroform, Inc. 360-403-1919
AERO TECH MFG, Inc.
801-335-3283
American Precision Ind.. 503-784-5211
FLATLINE FAB 503-707-9272
NW Metalcraft Industries 888-280-7080
Mountain View Machine 435-755-0500
Precision Aerospace, LLC 602-352-8658
QUAL-FAB, Inc. 206-762-2117
SMH Inc LLC 360-341-2226
Weiser Engineering 303-280-2778
Fabrication: Custom Metal
AERO TECH MFG, Inc.
801-335-3283
American Precision Ind.. 503-784-5211
FLATLINE FAB 503-707-9272
Group Mfg Serv 480-966-3952
Industrial Machine Svcs 503-240-0878
Precision Aerospace, LLC 602-352-8658
SMH Inc LLC 360-341-2226
Weiser Engineering _______ 303-280-2778
Wrico 480-892-7800
Forming & Fabrication
AERO TECH MFG, Inc. 801-335-3283
Bending Solutions, Inc. 360-651-2443
FLATLINE FAB 503-707-9272
Industrial Thermoplastics
Cleveland Electric Labs. 330-697-4125
Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication: Medium & Large
Aeroform, Inc. 360-403-1919
AERO TECH MFG, Inc. 801-335-3283
American Precision Ind.. 503-784-5211
FLATLINE FAB 503-707-9272
Precision Aerospace, LLC 602-352-8658
QUAL-FAB, Inc. 206-762-2117
SMH Inc LLC 360-341-2226
Solid Form Fabrication 503-435-1400
Weiser Engineering 303-280-2778
Tube & Pipe Bending Fabrication
Albina Co., Inc. 866-252-4628
Bending Solutions, Inc. 360-651-2443
FEA Analysis Service
Andreas Engineering, Inc. 623-451-0394
FIBER OPTICS TESTING
Cleveland Electric Labs. 330-697-4125
FINISHING
AB Finishing Tech 503-803-3322
Advanced Precision Anodizing 503-661-6700
American Precision Ind.. 503-784-5211
Coating Technologies 623-581-2648
FLATLINE FAB __________ 503-707-9272
Leadtek Plating 503-682-4410
Real Axis Machining 360-723-5386
DRY FILM LUBRICATION
Bolts Metalizing-CWST______602-244-2432
Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090
Passivation
Coating Technologies _623-581-2648
Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090
Polishing
Arizona Hard Chrome _______ 602-278-8671
Powder Coating
AERO TECH MFG, Inc. 801-335-3283
Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090
Sandblasting
Byington Steel Treating, Inc. 408-727-6630
Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090 Shot Peen
AB Finishing Tech 503-803-3322
PAS Technologies 602-744-2600
Silk Screening
Arizona Finishing 602-438-4443
FIXTURING
K-Mol Engineering 530-906-1705
Ron Grob Co
970-667-5320
Nexus Grinding 480-230-9525
Superior Grinding 801-487-9700
Grinding, Blanchard
Evans Precision 623-582-4776
Industrial Precision Grinding 310-352-4700
Superior Grinding 801-487-9700
Grinding, Centerless
LV Swiss 435-635-1482
Nexus Grinding 480-230-9525
Ron Grob Co 970-667-5320
Grinding, Double Disc
Industrial Precision Grinding __ 310-352-4700
TCI Precision Metals 800-234-5613
Grinding: OD
Nexus Grinding 480-230-9525 1
Ron Grob Co
970-667-5320
Superior Grinding 801-487-9700
Grinding: Surface
Industrial Precision Grinding 310-352-4700
StandardAero
602-744-2600
Superior Grinding 801-487-9700
Grinding: Tool & Cutter
Superior Grinding_________888-487-9701
Swift Tool Co, Inc.
GUN DRILLING
800-562-0900
Evans Precision
623-582-4776
HEAT TREATING
ABS Heat Treating_________602-437-3008
Byington Steel Treating_____408-727-6630
Controlled Thermal Tech_____602-272-3714
Evans Precision 623-582-4776
MET-TEK Heat Treating______503-519-9864
PAS Technologies
602-744-2600
Phoenix Heat Treating______602-258-7751
Cryogenics
Phoenix Heat Treating
602-258-7751
Heat Treating/ISO/AS9100
ABS Heat Treating_________602-437-3008
Byington Steel Treating______408-727-6630
Phoenix Heat Treating_______602-258-7751
Heat Treating/NADCAP
ABS Heat Treating_________602-437-3008
Phoenix Heat Treating_______602-258-7751
Large Capacity Drop Bottom
Oven/Aluminum
Byington Steel Treating______408-727-6630
MET-TEK Heat Treating______503-519-9864
HONING/LAPPING
PAS Technologies
602-744-2600
Precision Aerospace, LLC 602-352-8658
Real Axis Machining 360-723-5386
Ron Grob Co 970-667-5320
SMH Inc LLC __________ 360-341-2226
Sunshine Metals 714-225-4972
Treske Precision Machining 503-625-2821
TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278
VWeiser Engineering 303-280-2778
Industrial Thermocouples
Cleveland Electric Labs. 330-697-4125
JIGS & TOOLING
K-Mol Engineering 530-906-1705
Machining: 5-Axis
Accutech Machine Inc 801-975-1117
American Precision Ind.. 503-784-5211
Cascade Engineering Tech ___ 503-266-1300
Strom Manufacturing 503-447-1021
Machining: Aerospace/Space
American Precision Ind.. 503-784-5211
ATF Aerospace, LLC.. 480-218-0918
Cleveland Electric Labs. 330-697-4125
Layke Inc. 602-272-2654
LV Swiss 435-635-1482
Precision Aerospace, LLC 602-352-8658
Strom Manufacturing 503-447-1021
SMH Inc LLC 360-341-2226
Teton Machine 208-642-9344
Treske Precision Machining 503-625-2821
Machining: Ceramics Advanced
O’Keefe Ceramics 719-687-0888
Machining: Proto-R & D
American Precision Ind.. 503-784-5211
ATF Aerospace, LLC.. 480-218-0918
Cascade Engineering Tech 503-266-1300
LUX Precision MFG 928-380-0317
Newport Tool. ___________ 801-295-7411
Real Axis Machining 360-723-5386
Ron Grob Co 970-667-5320
SMH Inc LLC 360-341-2226
Strom Manufacturing 503-447-1021
Treske Precision Machining 503-625-2821
TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278
Machining: CNC Milling
Accutech Machine Inc 801-975-1117
American Precision Ind.. _____ 503-784-5211
ATF Aerospace, LLC.. 480-218-0918
Cascade Engineering Tech 503-266-1300
Die-Tech Precision Machining 669-888-3500
Faustson _____________ 303-420-7422
Grovtec US, Inc. 503-557-4689
Layke Inc. 602-272-2654
LUX Precision MFG 928-380-0317
LV Swiss 435-635-1482
Micropulse West, Inc. 480-966-2300
Precision Aerospace, LLC 602-352-8658
Real Axis Machining 360-723-5386
Ron Grob Co 970-667-5320
SMH Inc LLC 360-341-2226
Strictly Business 541-270-4878
Strom Manufacturing 503-447-1021
Teton Machine _________ 208-642-9344
Machining: Large
Accutech Machine Inc _______ 801-975-1117
Alpha Precision Machining,
LUX Precision MFG _________ 928-380-0317 LV Swiss 435-635-1482
+1.847.427.3333
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800-280-2278
Industrial Manufacturing
866-252-4628
360-202-7342
Turnkey Product Services
Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing
503-557-9407
Machining: Turning With Live Tooling
ATF Aerospace, LLC..
480-218-0918
LV Swiss 435-635-1482
Weiser Engineering _______ 303-280-2778
MANUFACTURING VALUE ADDED
Contract Manufacturing
AATC
Aeroform, Inc.
Albina Co., Inc.
602-268-1467
360-403-1919
866-252-4628
Alpha Precision Machining, Inc. 253-395-7381
American Precision Ind.. ______ 503-784-5211
ATF Aerospace, LLC.. 480-218-0918
Bending Solutions, Inc.
360-651-2443
Cleveland Electric Labs. 330-697-4125
FLATLINE FAB __________ 503-707-9272
LUX Precision MFG 928-380-0317
LV Swiss 435-635-1482
Teton Machine _________ 208-642-9344
Cascade Systems Technology 971-330-8054
PAINTING
FLATLINE FAB
503-707-9272
Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090
PLASTIC EXTRUSION
801-891-2740
Custom Airplane to Marine Polishing
503-253-5294
Personal Collectables Polishing
503-253-5294
503-253-5294
602-272-3714
Molds: Plastic Injection
Plastic Injection Molding 509-531-2634
SMH Inc LLC 360-341-2226
MOLDS
Aero Tech MFG
801-891-2740
Advanced Mold Technology 714-990-0144
Arizona Finishing 602-438-4443
Milco Wire EDM,, Inc. 714-373-0098
K-Mol Engineering _________ 530-906-1705
Molds: High Volume Class 100
Advanced Mold Technology ____ 714-990-0144
Molds: Fast Turn Prototype and Bridge Molds
Advanced Mold Technology 714-990-0144
Molds: Expertise in Overmold and Insert Molding
Advanced Mold Technology 714-990-0144
PC BOARDS
Surface Mount & Thru Hole
Custom Plastic Profiles
Inline Plastics Inc. 909-923-1033
Custom Plastic Tubing
Inline Plastics Inc. ________ 909-923-1033
Custom Thermoplastics
Inline Plastics Inc. 909-923-1033
Extrusion Die Development
Inline Plastics Inc. 909-923-1033
Custom Plastic Spiraling
Inline Plastics Inc. 909-923-1033
Custom Plastic Finishing
Inline Plastics Inc. 909-923-1033
PLASTIC MACHINING
PLASTIC MOLDING
3-D Plastics, Inc. 503-720-0572
K-Mol Engineering 530-906-1705
SMH Inc LLC 360-341-2226
Mold Making
3-D Plastics, Inc. 503-720-0572
K-Mol Engineering 530-906-1705
PLATING
Advanced Precision Anodizing 503-661-6700
ASKO Group 206-947-4052
Collins Metal Finishing _____ 602-275-3117
EPSI 714-519-9423
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
Foresight Finishing 480-772-0387
Leadtek Plating 503-682-4410
Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090 Anodizing
Advanced Precision Anodizing 503-661-6700
Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
Leadtek Plating 503-682-4410
Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090 Black Oxide
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
Bright Tin
Foresight
Eric Winkelmann
Coating: Dry Film Lube
Coating Technologies______623-581-2648
Frontier Group
Precious Metal Plating Co.
602-437-2426
Leadtek Plating 503-682-4410
Coating: Nickel/ Teflon/Chrome
Coating Technologies 623-581-2648
Leadtek Plating _________ 503-682-4410
Coating:Zinc & Mag.Phos.
Coating Technologies ______ 623-581-2648
Savon Plating, Inc 602-252-4311
Copper
Foresight Finishing
Drylube
480-772-0387
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
Electro-Polishing
ASKO Group
Collins Metal Finishing
800-481-6271
Nickel-Bright & Electroless
Foresight Finishing 480-772-0387
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
Leadtek Plating 503-682-4410
Precious Metal Plating Co. ____ 800-481-6271
Passivation
Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
Leadtek Plating _________ 503-682-4410
Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090 Phosphate
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090
PRECISION FORMING
Aeroform, Inc. __________360-403-1919
QUAL-FAB, Inc. 206-762-2117
SpringWorks Utah 801-298-0113
Strictly Business 541-270-4878
Wrico 480-892-7800
Laser Cutting
Strictly Business 541-270-4878
PROTOTYPES
Cascade Systems Technology 503-640-5733
NW Rapid Mfg. 503-434-8557
RECYCLING MATERIALS
Aluminum, Brass, Plastics, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin, Stainless Steels, Copper Alloys, Nickel and Nickel base alloys, Hastelloys, Monel, Cupro-Nickel, Nickel-Chromes, Cobalt base alloys, Stellites, Heat-Treat alloys, Complex-Nickels, Corrosion Resistant metals, Titanium, Tungsten, and Superalloys
SEWING
Grovtec US, Inc. 503-557-4689
SHEARING
United Performance Metals _888-282-3292
SIGNAGE & DISPLAYS
Milco Wire EDM,, Inc. 714-373-0098
SILICONE
3-D Plastics, Inc. 503-720-0572
SINTERING
Western Sintering 509-375-3096
SLITTING
United Performance Metals _888-282-3292
SPINNING
Evans Precision 623-582-4776
SPLINES
Specialty Steel Services 801-539-8252
SPRINGS
Ace Wire & Spring Form 412-458-4830
SpringWorks Utah 801-298-0113
SPRINGS: CUSTOM Extension/Compression/ Coil
206-947-4052
602-275-3117
Embrittlement Relief
EPSI _______________ 714-519-9423
Savon Plating, Inc
ASKO Group
602-252-4311
Electroless Nickel
206-947-4052
Collins Metal Finishing
602-275-3117
Foresight Finishing 480-772-0387
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
Leadtek Plating
Precious Metal Plating Co.
Gold
ASKO Group
503-682-4410
800-481-6271
206-947-4052
EPSI 714-519-9423
Foresight Finishing_______480-772-0387
Leadtek Plating
503-682-4410
Precious Metal Plating Co. 800-481-6271
PAS Technologies 602-744-2600
Hard Chrome
Arizona Hard Chrome
ASKO Group
602-278-8671
206-947-4052
NAD CAP & Boeing Approved Processes
Powder Coating
Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090
Shot Peen
AB Finishing Tech 503-803-3322
PAS Technologies 602-744-2600
Tin / Zinc Plate
ASKO Group 206-947-4052
EPSI 714-519-9423
Leadtek Plating 503-682-4410
Savon Plating, Inc 602-252-4311
Silver Plating
ASKO Group 206-947-4052
EPSI 714-519-9423
Leadtek Plating 503-682-4410
PAS Technologies 602-744-2600
Precious Metal Plating Co. ____ 800-481-6271
Savon Plating, Inc 602-252-4311
Tin Plating
Precious Metal Plating Co. 800-481-6271
Leadtek Plating _________ 503-682-4410
Zinc Nickel
PAS Technologies 602-744-2600
PLASMA CUTTING
G & G Custom Metal Fab 503-931-7069
Metro Metals Northwest 503-819-1284
Spectrum Alloys LLC 323-587-2284
Bin Service
Metro Metals Northwest 503-819-1284
Spectrum Alloys LLC _______ 323-587-2284
Excess Material Handling
Metro Metals Northwest 503-819-1284
Spectrum Alloys LLC 323-587-2284
Full Service Scrap Management
Metro Metals Northwest 503-819-1284
Spectrum Alloys LLC _______ 323-587-2284
Wood Products
Perry Pallet Co. 360-366-5239
REPAIR
CNC-PROS 602-344-9753
ROLLING
Albina Co., Inc. 866-252-4628
ROLL FORMING
ATF Aerospace, LLC.. 480-218-0918
SANDBLASTING
Advanced Precision Anodizing 503-661-6700
Byington Steel Treating, Inc. 408-727-6630
Production Sawing
Bourdelais Grinding Co., Inc. 805-583-9966
Ace Wire & Spring Form 412-458-4830
STAMPING PRECISION
AEI Fabrication 480-733-6594
NW Metalcraft Industries 888-280-7080
Precision Die & Stamping 480-967-2038
Stamping:Design
THOMPSON MACHINE. 505-823-1453
Stamping:Flat Forming
ATF Aerospace, LLC.. 480-218-0918
NW Metalcraft Industries 888-280-7080
SpringWorks Utah 801-298-0113
Stamping: Light
ATF Aerospace, LLC.. 480-218-0918
SpringWorks Utah 801-298-0113
THOMPSON MACHINE. 505-823-1453
Stamping: Production/ Precision
ATF Aerospace, LLC.. 480-218-0918
Precision Die & Stamping 480-967-2038
THOMPSON MACHINE. 505-823-1453
Turbine Instrument Testing
Cleveland Electric Labs.
330-697-4125
THERMAL SPRAY
Bolts Metalizing-CWST______602-244-2432
Controlled Thermal Tech
602-272-3714
THREAD ROLLING
Ron Grob Co 970-667-5320
TOOL & DIE DESIGN
ATF Aerospace, LLC.. 480-218-0918
Newport Tool. 801-295-7411
Wrico 480-892-7800
TOOLING
Industrial Machine Svcs
503-240-0878
Mountain View Machine 435-755-0500
Newport Tool. 801-295-7411
Real Axis Machining 360-723-5386
TUBE BENDING & CUTTING FAB
Albina Co., Inc.
866-252-4628
Bending Solutions, Inc. 360-651-2443
Clings Aerospace 480-968-1778
EZ-ACCESS 800-258-8503
TURBINE ENGINE TESTING
Cleveland Electric Labs. 330-697-4125 WATERJET CUTTING
Accutech Machine Inc 801-975-1117
Aeroform, Inc. 360-403-1919
Milco Waterjet 714-373-0098
Precision Aerospace, LLC ____ 602-352-8658
Rickard Engineering 866-845-8838
SW Waterjet & Laser 480-306-7748
United Performance Metals _888-282-3292 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting
Rickard Engineering 866-845-8838
Micro-Machining
Rickard Engineering 866-845-8838
WELDING
Evans Precision 623-582-4776
FLATLINE FAB 503-707-9272
Frontier Group
Mountain View Machine
Precision Aerospace, LLC
Weiser Engineering
602-437-2426
435-755-0500
602-352-8658
303-280-2778
Weld Metal Works _________ 503-788-5701
Laser Welding and Services
Cleveland Electric Labs.
330-697-4125
Robotic Welding
Bending Solutions, Inc.
360-651-2443
Welding: Precision
Evans Precision
623-582-4776
Weiser Engineering 303-280-2778
Welding: MIG-TIG
Evans Precision 623-582-4776
WIRE FORMING
Ace Wire & Spring Form
412-458-4830
Evans Precision 623-582-4776
Index of Advertisers
3D-Plastics...16,40
ABS Metallurgical...40,47
Acieta...42`
Advanced Precision Anodizing...42
Aeroform, Inc...43
Aero Tech Manufacturing...41
Allied Tool and Die...45
ALMCO...36
American Precision Industries...42
Andreas Engineering...36
ARNO...35
ATF Aerospace, LLC...35
Barton...24,38
Big O Metals...36
BMSC...34,39
Capacity Commercial Group...6
Chiron...30
Cleveland Electric Laboritories...40
Coast Aluminum...25,34
Coastal Metals...27,34
Coating Technologies...41
Collins Metal Finishing...43
Continenttal Machining Co...41
CTT...40,47
CRC Surface Technologies...23
Cutting Tool Control...37
Cycle Time Solutions...36
DCM Tech...37
Design 2 Part Long Beach..25
Die-Tech Precision Machine...41
DN Solutions... 22
Editors Corner...4
EDM Performance..34,35
Ellison Technologies...22,34
EPIC Finance...3,29
Evans Precision...43
Expand Machinery...37
Foresight Finishing...45
Frontier Group...
Gentech...41
Grovtec...40,48
HS&S Machine Tool...38
Haimer...36
Hainbuch...26,35
Hexagon...36
Horizon Carbide...38
Hurco...19
Industrial Metal Supply Co....9,38
K-Mol Engineering...41
KD Capital...38
Kloeckner Metals-Temtco...10,34
Landmark Solutions...11,36
Layke Inc...43
Leadtek...45
Lucy’s Machine...34,43
LUX Precision Machining...40
LV Swiss...41
Marzee...12
MASIC Industries...1,20-21
MC Sales & Marketing...35
MD&M West...3
MET-TEK Inc...41
Metal Rollforming Systems...1,20-21
Methods...18,35
Metro Metals Northwest, Inc...44
MetzFab...41
Micropulse West...42
Micro-Tronics...45
Midaco Corporation...10,36
Milco...45
MLC-CAD...35
Mountain View Machining...42
MRI , Machinery Resources...36
Nexus Grinding...28,41
North-South Machinery...34
Pacific NW Machine Tool Show...
Pacific Swiss...40
People Tech...35
Perfection Global...43
Perfection Industrial Finishing...33
Performance Machine Tools...8,38
Phoenix Heat Treat...13,42
Precious Metals Plating...29,40
Precision Aerospace, LLC...42
Precision Die & Stamping...14,40
RRBG, Inc. Quality MGMT...30
Ron Grob...10,42,44
Rosco Precision Machinery...19,34
Royal products...24,34
SigmaNest...34
SMH Inc LLC...32,40
Spectrum Alloys LLC...44
Spring Works Utah...41
StandardAero...42,45
Star Metal Fluids...35
Sterling Fab Tech...28-29,35,40
Strictly Business...38
Sulli Tool...34
Superior Grinding...17,41
TCI Precision Metals...34
ThinBit...2,34
TJ Davies...8,36
TJ Snow...5
Thompson Machine...36
TVT Die Casting...40
United Pacific Electrictronics...40
US Shop Tools...15,35,38
Valley Financial Services...37
Weiser Engineering...42
Western Sintering...40
Wrico Stamping...45
xTuple CAI Solutions...31
