May Southwest a2z 2018 by A2Z Manufacturing Magazines

Vol. 24, No. 3, May / June 2018

Southwest Edition (AZ, NV, and NM)

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Editors Corner “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” — Zig Ziglar

“The winner’s edge is not in a gifted birth, a high IQ, or in talent. The winner’s edge is all in the attitude, not aptitude. Attitude is the criterion for success.” — Denis Waitley

This is graduation time, and with graduation, comes the next chapter in our youths’ lives. Whether it is college they choose, or the pursuit of a trade, it is absolutely imperative that they have a plan that has a high probability of leading to a career. When my daughter and son graduated from high school with plans for college, I impressed upon them the importance of studying something in college that would easily translate into a marketable skill, and hence a job. Alyssa became a pharmacist and Alex a chemical engineer. Despite a tenuous job market they entered in 2011 and 2012, they both immediately secured jobs. To their credit, they both have remained with the same employer who hired them as new grads. Decades ago, it was common to go to college to study soft subjects such as ‘Art History’ or ‘Philosophy’. Today, I believe if you pursue majors like this, you will have a difficult time transitioning into a fulfilling career. It is an excellent time to be graduating and looking for a job today. ‘Help Wanted’ signs abound for those who are skilled and have an positive attitude. If you are a hiring manager, I encourage you to look not just at the skills of your potential new hire, but also at their personality (i.e. likability). The probability that someone who just graduated from a curriculum will have precisely the skills you need is low. My son recently started interviewing for a new position because he will have to move to a new part of the country for his wife’s position. Unsure that the hiring freeze that was happening at his company would allow him to move within his company, he pursued other positions. I mentioned he is a chemical engineer. He has become an expert in the past 6 years in industrial gases with his current employer. When he interviewed with a new company, he was a final 4 in the interview process. But his potential new employer expressed concern that he lacked ‘polymer’’ and ‘polyethylene’ experience. Imagine how few people there are looking for a career in a specific city that have strong polymer and polyethylene experience! It would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. In the end, my son did get the job offer, but his present company came through with a position. Attitude is so much more important than a very specific skill set.You can teach the skill – you can’t teach the attitude. You will read about a very successful machine shop in Tucson, Arizona that hires inexperienced, often young, new machinists. These new hires are taught machining by seasoned employees, and all eventually learn to become programmers as well as machinists. Pay is very good for people who enter this career – when they have a good worth ethic and a positive attitude! Not everyone can or wants to be a doctor. Encourage your new graduates to look for something they can excel at. Hopefully, their years in your family unit already gave them the work ethic and attitude they need to succeed. In closing, congrats to our new graduates, and God Bless our Troops!

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Linda Daly Publisher

DYNAMIC MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING This isn’t Your Grandfather’s Machine Shop!

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Published by: A2Z Manufacturing PUBLISHER/EDITOR Linda Daly linda@a2zMANUFACTURING.com

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Announcements & Releases Haas Factory Outlet-Phoenix Invites Machinists to CNC Training

NY. There, he was responsible for all of the purchasing and maintaining one and half million dollars in inventory for two branch offices.

Mill and lathe classes are scheduled every other month. Each course consists of 3 days of hands on instruction led by a Haas Certified Instructor. Students will learn the basics of the Haas control, operation of machines, and Haas programming using G & M codes. Classes are held Monday through Wednesday from 3:30 to 7 pm.

Bill is pictured with American Tools & Metals’ Chelsea Yusupov, who joined the team last summer. Chelsea supports the team as Office Manager.

Please join us for an upcoming session of the Haas CNC training.We recommend registering as early as possible as class sizes are limited. Mill class – May 21st – May 23rd Lathe class – June 18th – June 20th Training is held at Haas Factory Outlet- Phoenix, a Division of Ellison Machinery, located at 1610 S Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ. To register or for additional information, call 480-968-5877 or visit ellisonaz.com

To learn more about how American Tools & Metals can help you with your cutting tools, lubricants, and abrasives, contact them at 480-689-5493 or visit AmericanToolsandMetals.com

Adams Machinery’s Ken Goodman Awarded ‘2018 Best in Sales’ Award for January

2017, a machine shop owner in the defense industry called me to get a quote on a Doosan mill. When I gave the customer a quote, he responded that it was too high and he purchased a lower priced entry level machine.” He adds, “Fast forward a few months later; the customer called me to say they weren’t happy with their recent mill purchase and were interested in a Doosan mill. In April of last year they welcomed their first DNM Doosan into the shop.” Dick elaborates, “This customer is now sold on the Doosan machine tools. When it was time to expand in January, they simply ordered more DNMs. Having existing customers who trust you is what Adams Machinery is proud to be known for.”

CratingTechnology Celebrates 20 Years In Business

American Tools & Metals, Inc. Introduces Its Latest Sales Addition, Bill Hulchanski

The team at Adams Machinery is pleased to announce that long term employee and sales executive Ken Goodman was just awarded the distinction of ‘January 2018 Best in Sales’ by Doosan.

American Tools & Metals is pleased to announce that Bill Hulchanski joined the company to support the company’s customers in the Phoenix market.

Dick Short, owner of Adams Machinery, says, “This is such a prestigious award, as it is given to only one person each month in all of the United States.We are proud of Ken’s accomplishment.” During the month of January, Ken sold 9 machines: 1 LYNX 220LSYC, 7 DNM 5700s and 1 PUMA 2600SY II.

After four years in the United States Marine Corps; where Bill earned Top-Secret Clearance and served a year and a half at Camp David with the White House and Secret Service, he has spent nearly 4 decades in Industrial Distribution inside sales.

Ken has worked for Adams Machinery for 15 years now, and he has 34 years total in the machine tool industry.

Prior to moving to Phoenix, Bill spent over 21 years with Harrison Industrial Supply in Syracuse,

Ken speaks to a particular sale that helped him to achieve this award. “Back in early

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Crating Technology is pleased to annoubnce that it is celebrating 20 years in business, and the entire team thanks its loyal customers for helping them to achieve this milestone. The company was founded nearly 2 decases ago whenTomWilliams determined there was a lack of quality packaging products available. Today the company remains under the ownership of Tom, with partner Anthony Locatelli helping to run the business. BothTom and Anthony hve extensive backgrounds in the the trucking and transportation (logistics) industry. Today, CratingTechnology supports customers from a wide variety of industries, with a strong focus on the aerospace industry.Their services Announcements Continued Page 7

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Announcements & Releases include: • Custom designed wood crates. • On-site crating available. • Industrial heat shrink wrap. • Forklift ser vices and certified drivers. • Storage for your crates. • Pallets and Skids. • Vapor Barrier Bags. • Clean Room Certified crews. • H a z a r d o u s M at e r i a l Transportation assistance (crating, packaging, marking, paperwork) The company will collaborate with rigging, lift, and shipping companies to provide you with a single source for your shipping needs. Managing Partner Tom Williams, says, “Each crew member holds more skills than crating alone. Every individual here possesses the skills of a carpenter, mill man, packer, and designer. And it is with pride that we design and create each and every one of the protective containers for our customers.” To learn how CratingTechnology can support your logistics needs, contact them at 602-528-3628 or visit cratingtechnology.com

Ganesh Machinerry Introduces The GEN MILL T-500 High-Speed Drill-Mill-Tap Centers The GEN MILL T-500 is a high-speed drill-mill-tap centers, by Ganesh Machinery of Chatsworth, CA, combine the durability of heavy cast iron construction with the strength of roller bearing ways, that provide twice the rigidity of ball bearing ways. The included Big-Plus dual contact spindle increases tool rigidity and increases cutting capability for optimum productivity, with the further advantage of greater tool life. Standard spindles provide a single contact somewhere along the spindle taper, but the Big Plus spindle provides contact both on the spindle taper and on the full diameter of the tool flange, which greatly increases tool length location accuracy and reduces tool runout while improving overall cutting rigidity. The beltless direct-drive 7.5-horsepower 12,000 RPM spindle can tap up to 6,000 RPM for increased machine productivity. Rapid traverse rates in the X, Y, and Z axes are 2,362 IPM to maximize production. Positioning repeatability is ±0.00008” for exceptional machine accuracy. Announcements Continued Page 8 A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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Announcements & Releases Continued The offers the following specifications: maximum coil weith of 20,000 lbs; maximum coil width 60”; maximum coil O/D 84”. It can cut metal from 16” to 240” in length.You can select from stocks ranging in thickness from .016” to .019”. With the PRO-ECO line, Bralco can product close tolerance blanks, and inventory them for off-the-shelf, just-in-time delivery —cutting your stock costs to nil. To learn more about how Bralco can support your needs, contact them at: p: 602-252-1918 or visit them in Phoenix at 929 E. Jackson St. Phoenix.

HAAS Demo Day 2018 Join us for HAAS Demo Day 2018 – A Celebration of Very First, on May 9th! It was 30 years ago when the Haas VF-1 vertical machining center was born. See how it’s become the most popular CNC machine ever. You’re invited to visit us on May 9 for exciting demonstrations, food, refreshments, networking, and a chance to win a RaceWeekend Giveaway. Plus, attendees will receive a free commemorative T-shirt in celebration of the very first vertical machining center, the VF-1! A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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The Haas VF-1 – Thirty Years of Very Firsts This year marks the 30th anniversary of Haas Automation’s very first vertical machining center – the industry-leading VF-1. The “V” stands for vertical, and company founder Gene Haas added “F1” to the name to unofficially designate it as the company’s “Very First One.” Developed in 1987 and introduced at IMTS 88 in Chicago, the Haas VF-1 established an industry milestone by being the very first American-built vertical machining center to sell for less than $50,000 – an unheard of price at that time.With a published price of $49,900 – published pricing is another Haas very first – the Haas VF-1 quickly became the industry benchmark for affordable CNC technology. Today, the 2018 Haas VF-1 still sells for less than $50,000 – in fact, it’s just $46,995 – and Haas Automation is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of CNC machine tools, with an extensive lineup of more than 100 high-performance products. Prices for all Haas machines and options are published online for all to see – something no other machine tool builder can claim – and customers can even build and price their new machine at HaasCNC.com. Registration is FREE. Register ONLINE at www.EllisonAZ.com Haas Factory Outlet, a Division of Ellison Machinery Co. LLC. 1610 S. Priest Dr. Suite# 101 Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 480-968-5877 Online at www.EllisonAZ.com Announcements Continued Page 10

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That Okuma machine you’ve always wanted is now within reach.

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Meet the new GENOS M460V-5AX When Okuma customers asked us to bring an affordable, highperformance 5-axis machine to market, we accepted the challenge. Our response is the GENOS M460V-5AX, a machine that offers unrivaled accuracy and productivity at an affordable price point. At Okuma, we take customer feedback seriously. Just ask Jim Kosmala.

At Okuma, we are in it for life, because to us, it’s personal.

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Seeking Nominations For The 2018 NTMA Service Awards This year, the NTMA celebrates 75 years of excellence. Our anniversary year will culminate at our annual Fall Conference, slated for Oct. 23-26, 2018, in Denver, Colorado. At the conference, we will be recognizing those individuals and companies who have made notable contributions to our industry. Do you know an individual or a company that should be recognized? Please complete the form below and return it to Candy Davis (cdavis@ntma.org) no later than Aug. 15, 2018, so that your submission may be considered by our review panel.

Arizona Scitech Festival Draws Record Attendance, Creates Awareness For Stem Careers Communities across the state officially wrapped up the 2018 Arizona SciTech Festival on March 31, the statewide, two-month long celebration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Now in its seventh year, the festival has seen consistent growth in attendance, events and community involvement. This year’s festival reached record attendance of 450,000 people in 80 communities across the state. There were more than 2,000 A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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events throughout February and March, and about 400 companies and organizations participated, putting on workshops, open houses, lectures, tours, hands-on displays and exhibits.

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“The Arizona SciTech Festival events are critical for engaging future generations of scientists and technology leaders and encouraging them to pursue STEM careers,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “We are focused on ensuring that Arizona continues to produce a talent pipeline with the technical skills today’s employers require.” The Arizona SciTech Festival has grown into the third-largest science and technology festival in the nation – and is an example of the power of grassroots collaboration across industry, academia, the arts and civic organizations. “To date, more than 1,000 schools have engaged with the festival, strengthening their relationships with local businesses, universities and government,” said Dr. Jeremy Babendure, Executive Director of Arizona’s SciTech. “The level of collaboration you find in Arizona is impressive, and allows us to create impactful programming for students in communities statewide.” Arizona SciTech is presented in partnership by the Arizona Commerce Authority, the Arizona Technology Council Foundation, the Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University, University of Arizona and Announcements Continued Page 12

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In 2007 the company outgrew the first 15,000 sq. foot building in Wheeling, IL and moved to a 65,000 sq. ft. facility in Lincolnshire, IL. KNUTH’s warehouse provides customers with extensive inventory for immediate delivery. Today KNUTH USA has more than doubled their number of employees and is expanding their reach from North & Central America to include South America. KNUTH has over 400 employees worldwide and has established a comprehensive dealer network of over 65 partners in the Americas. Daniel Maerklin, President of KNUTH Machine Tools USA is proud of the growth, stating, “Our strategy of customer-focused friendly employees selling a high quality product at the best price has paid off.” In addition to sales, the KNUTH Machine Tools USA facility has a complete service, application and parts department including an on-site machine shop. KNUTH has focused on providing excellent customer service, implementing a system to guarantee a call back within 30 minutes. In 2015 KNUTH Machine Tools service department was acknowledged with the Stevie® Award in the category Best Customer Service Department of the Year.

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This year, Governor Ducey declared Jan. 27-Feb. 2 “Arizona SciTech Festival Week.”

KNUTH is Celebrating 15Years in the USA with a 5 Year Parts Warranty! KNUTH Machine Tools USA, Inc. is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Founded in Germany in 1923, KNUTH is a worldwide leader in manufacturing and supplying the widest range of metalworking machinery in the industry. KNUTH Machine Tools USA was opened in 2003 in Wheeling, IL. Goetz Waehner was one of the first employees in the US, and is still with KNUTH USA today as National Service Manager. He has some fond memories of traveling to trade shows with Mr. Knuth before we even had a location established in the US. A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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Frank Fontana, VP of Sales expressed, “We are proud of our success, believe in our quality and we will show our appreciation with a 5 year no cost limited warranty on our 15 best-selling machines over the course of the next year. This sets us apart from any other machine tool brands in the country.” Please visit www.knuth-usa. com/5yrs for additional details.

Mazak’s New HCR-5000S Specializes in 5-Axis, HighSpeed Aluminum Machining Mazak’s new HCR-5000S 5-axis, singletable (S) Horizontal Machining Center Announcements Continued Page 14

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The machine offers a range of high-speed spindle options, from a standard 12,000-rpm spindle up to 30,000rpm one, and each feature an integral spindle/motor and ballscrew core cooling that minimize vibrations for higher accuracy. A 40-tool Auto Tool Changer, which is expandable to a 160-tool capacity, further boosts productivity with a chip-to-chip tool change time of only 2.8 seconds. Linear roller guides allow the HCR-5000S to achieve 60-m/min rapid traverse rates, 1G acceleration/ deceleration rates in the X and Y axes and 0.8G in its Z axis to significantly shorten overall machining cycle times. Also with the guides’ low-friction, high-rigidity designs, the machine delivers aggressive feeds and speeds for everything from heavy-duty to high-speed cutting applications. The HCR-5000S achieves unmatched precision with its single-table design that incorporates a high-rigidity bed, solid base X-axis construction and roller gear cam systems for the A and C axes. The machine’s extremely accurate tilt/rotary table provides rapid traverse rates of 50 rpm in its C axis and 30 rpm in the A axis.The table positions in 0.0001-degree increments and accommodates parts weighing as much as 500 kg and measuring up to 700 mm in diameter and 644 mm high, depending on the cutting orientation.

M a z a k ’s M A Z AT RO L SmoothX CNC provides operators with complete control of the HCR5000S. As the industry’s most capable and powerful control, SmoothX enables 3-D part program visualizations via its touch screen to further improve ease of use in terms of programming and program checking. Cycle times are reduced between 10 percent and 20 percent and surface finishes improved thanks to the control’s SMOOTH Machining Configuration options such as Seamless Corner Control, Active Vibration Control and Variable Acceleration.

B r a l c o ’s H e r r Voss Leveling And Blanking Line Can Produce Cut-ToLength Blanks Bralco’s Herr-Voss leveling and blanking line can produce cut-to-length blanks, with or without PVC, cleanly stacked. Lengths can be as small as 16” and as long as 240”, in mill widths up to 60”. You can select coil thicknesses of .024” to .125” in various aluminum and stainless steel alloys. With the Herr-Voss line, Bralco can produce custom or stock size blanks for JIT delivery. To learn more about how Bralco can support your needs, contact them at: p: 602-252-1918, email: 53Sales@bralco.com, or visit their facility located at: 929 E. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85034

In addition to full 5-axis machining capability, the tilt of the table – along with a chip conveyor and flood coolant – ensures efficient chip management and evacuation. To further optimize chip flow, the horizontal spindle orientation also makes it possible to machine a part inverted while a standard 800 L coolant tank accommodates a Niagara coolant configuration. For even higher levels of productivity and unmanned operation, the machine can be outfitted with an automatic two-pallet changer as well as a Mazak Multi-Pallet Pool (MPP) system or Announcements Continued Page 16 be incorporated into a fully automated Mazak PALLETECH System. A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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Many customers brought their own parts to test in the demonstrated equipment and found new and improved approaches and techniques to their cleaning processes. Star Metal Fluids would like to thank all who attended and participated in this event. Check us out online! www. metalfluids.com

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Star Metal Fluids, In Conjunction With BHC, Held Their Inaugural ‘Part Cleaning Demo Day’

On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Star Metal Fluids, in conjunction with BHC, held their inaugural “Part Cleaning Demo Day”. This event provided customers the opportunity to see cleaning equipment in action with the latest precision cleaning solutions that Star Metal Fluids has to offer. A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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And Hear About The MUT They Are Using - Developed By Arizona Tooling & Machining Assocation (ATMA) Member Fredon’s use of a Machine Utilization Tracker — MUT — is an example of how manufacturers are using Internet of Things (IoT) and Cloud technologies to improve performance on the factory floor, a company news release stated. The Machine Utilization Tracker, as its name implies, detects which machines are being used. Information is then translated to a dashboard in real-time. The award was presented March 8 at the Manufacturing for Growth Meeting in Miami, Florida, hosted by the National Tooling & Machining Association and the Association for ManufacturingTechnology, during the Technology in Action session for conference attendees. “What gets measured gets improved,” said Rich Ditto, Fredon vice president of operations. “We are excited to have this cutting-edge technology that allows us to monitor the efficiency of our equipment and our team. It was one of the most successful ways we have found to easily and visually evaluate the percentage of machine utilization. “Working hand in hand with Matt Ulepic (founder of E Solutions’ MUT) to ensure the units and software dashboard was specific to what our company wanted to see was exciting and beneficial — for Announcements Continued Page 18

Announcements & Releases Continued both Fredon and E Solutions.” With the insight gained from the MUT, small process improvements create large gains in capacity, increasing capacity drives revenue, lower costs and improve competitiveness, Ulepic explained. To learn more about the ‘Machine Utilization Tracker’ aka MUT, visit their website at www.mutcloud.com or call 480.420.4376 By Chad Felton, The News-Herald

EMAG Technology Days, June 6-7, 2018 Long-time leader in vertical turning centers and other machining technologies will demonstrate a variety of machines plus present informative sessions on new machines, emerging production scenarios and keynote discussions of innovative propulsion systems, E-mobility trends and their impact on traditional manufacturing; all are welcomed EMAG L.L.C. announces its plans to hold its annual Technology Days at the North American headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan (Detroit), June 6-7. On June 6, the event will run from noon til 9 PM. On June 7, from 8 AM til 2:30 PM. The event will include a variety of machine tools under power for live demonstrations, plus a series of technical and market presentations by industry experts from the company. Topics will cover all the machining and joining technologies EMAG currently brings to the market, including vertical milling, ECM, laser and induction hardening. The keynote presentations will be a discussion of innovative propulsion systems on June 6 and E-mobility trends and A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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Lockheed is scheduled to report firstquarter financial results on April 24, while Boeing will report on April 25. Lockheed is expected to post adjusted earnings of $3.39 a share on revenue of $11.24 billion, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet.Analysts, meanwhile, anticipate that Boeing will report adjusted earnings of $2.57 a share on revenue of $22.2 billion. Still, investors should be aware of some risks. Bloomberg analyst Douglas Rothacker said the headlines on the F-25 delivery rift with the Pentagon represent an overhang for Lockheed, “though the F-25 revenue isn’t wholly aligned with deliveries, given the program remains in an early production phase, indicating risks could largely be mitigated in [the first quarter].” Separately, the Gover nment Accountability Office issued a report earlier this week on the Boeing KC46, a military aerial refueling aircraft, suggesting that the first delivery of 18 aircraft could slip to May 2019. But the potential delay past the initial 2018 delivery target should not surprise investors as this has been widely speculated, said Canaccord Genuity analyst Ken Herbert. “So, while we expect the program to be a greater cash investment than initially expected, and we do see the strong potential of delivery delays into 2019, we do not believe this will materially impact the narrative on Boeing stock,” Herbert said. “Sentiment on the stock today focuses on the strong commercial fundamentals (trade risk aside), FCF growth, and a very shareholder-friendly capital allocation strategy, which we continue to believe is largely reflected in the stock.” Source: Anders Keitz

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These upgrades to the RDR-4000 are just one highlight of how Honeywell is applying software solutions to improve its products. Davis noted that radar and other cockpit displays feature touch-screen controls and the latest thinking in ease of use and human interface, which then company calls the Human User Experience.The displays can also be seen here at the show. Honeywell is featuring its success in improving airline efficiency with connected APUs (auxiliary power units) at Cathay Pacific, and trials in China with connected air cycle machines. We have hard real numbers from Cathay Pacific that show we reduce their flight disruptions by 35% on their APU,” says Davis. “Another way to say it is that plane is available 35% more without delay disruptions. And we’re not stopping there,” says Davis. “About 8% of airline revenue can be affected by plane disruptions, and technical issues and are a big portion of that 8%.” So the next thing Honeywell did in data-connected aircraft was to monitor the air cycle machine with an airline that operates in China’s heavily polluted skies. That development has now begun trials with one airline there. The partnership between Honeywell’s JetWave hardware and Inmarsat’s JetConneX advanced Ka-band highthroughput satellite network brings consistent global coverage to airline and business jet passengers alike, and enables data transfer to and from the aircraft. Airlines to sign up for the high-speedWi-Fi so far include Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, Vietnam Airlines and JAL.

“When we brought our Boeing 757 demonstrator to the region, it was amazing watching passengers’ reactions when . . . they were live onboard the airplane filming each other, messaging their families, doing liveWeChat, live FaceTime with no interruption at the same time as other people were on Netflix and watching live video streams. It was just a very powerful flight demonstration across the region,” says Davis. Honeywell is playing a leading role in the development of the connected airplane, Davis notes, pulling together many technologies and resources from throughout the company. “If you think about the end-to-end control of data, we’re able to capture the data, we’re able to review it, we’re able to make our designs in the future more robust, and I think it’s going to be that model that really works well for the industry. We’re quite far ahead of everybody else right now.” Honeywell’s Jetwave communications system is finding military application too, as the system has been evaluated on C-130 Hercules aircraft operated by RAAF, the Royal Australian Air Force, using Inmarsat’s Global Xpress satellite network. A fuselage-mount antenna enables live video streaming and encrypted file transfers. “The RAAF has been at the forefront of connectivity technologies, seeing the importance of having this type of connectivity for operators,” said Honeywell Americas president Ben Driggs. “JetWave provided unparalleled situational awareness,” he said. SOURCE:AviationWeek Intelligence Network (AWIN).

US New Ranks Phoenix, Arizona #19 in Best Places to Live Nicknamed the “Valley of the Sun,” the Greater Phoenix area sees more sunshine than any other metro area in the country. That in and of itself is enough to entice people to lay down roots, but Arizona’s capital also features a desirable combination of a thriving job market, a relatively low cost of living and plenty of ways to enjoy the nice weather.

Phoenix is the best place to get a sampling of all the state has to offer. Its downtown area may be characterized by sleek, ultramodern office buildings, but the city center is not all about work. Phoenix also contains ample opportunities to play. Recently built sports stadiums, along with updated arts and shopping districts fringe downtown, as do some of the area’s finest eateries. Within the Valley of the Sun, you can trace Arizona’s history from its earliest Hohokam residents at the Pueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park to the latest technological developments showcased at the Arizona Science Center. Plus, Greater Phoenix’s 2,000-plus square miles sprawl to the bottom of striking desert mountains crisscrossed by hiking and biking trails. U.S. News analyzed 125 metro areas in the United States to find the best places to live based on quality of life and the job market in each metro area, as well as the value of living there and people’s desire to live there. This year, Phoenix, Arizona is ranked: #19 in Best Places to Live • #34 in Best Places to Retire A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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“(Allison) knows what it takes to create jobs, and she has earned an outstanding reputation among business leaders and government officials across the state,” said Arizona Chamber President and CEO Glenn Hamer in a statement. In her role with the council, Gilbreath will oversee a host of manufacturing industry issues. Ar izona has manufacturing in numerous industry sectors, with more than 30,000 workers in the semiconductor industry and tens of thousands more working in aerospace and defense manufacturing. For the chamber, Gilbreath will work on legislative issues regarding technology and infrastructure. “Arizona’s manufacturers represent some of the most innovative and creative leaders in the state’s business community,” she said. “I am looking forward to advancing the AMC agenda and taking a leadership role advocating for tech and transportation infrastructure priorities.” By Patrick O’Grady – Managing Editor, Phoenix Business Journal

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Arizona Manufacturers Council Names New Executive Director The Arizona Manufacturers Council has a new leader as the group selected Allison Gilbreath to serve as its executive director.

Gilbreath previously was vice president of business development for the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and worked with the Arizona Commerce Authority for nearly a decade, also in a business-attraction role.

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“Allison’s breadth of experience and understanding of the issues that are important to job creators in the manufacturing sector will serve the Arizona Manufacturers Council incredibly well,” said Dawn Grove,

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NASA has selected 128 proposals from American small businesses to advance research and technology in Phase II of its 2017 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. These selections support NASA’s future space exploration missions, while also benefiting the U.S. economy. “We look forward to working with these promising small businesses to further advance NASA’s missions,” said Jim Reuter, acting associate administrator for NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD). “NASA is proud of our investment in the success of small businesses and its long-term impact on our economy.” Proposals were selected according to their technical merit and feasibility, in addition to the experience, qualifications,

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The selected proposals will support the development of technologies in the areas of aeronautics, human space exploration and operations, science, and space technology. Awards cover a breadth of research and development needs, such as:

Only small businesses awarded a Phase I contract are eligible to submit a proposal for a Phase II funding agreement. Phase II is focused on the development, demonstration and delivery of the innovation. Phase II projects are chosen as a result of competitive evaluations and based on selection criteria provided in the Solicitation. Phase II contracts last for 24 months with a maximum funding of $750,000.

• Low-power, ultra-fast, deep-learning neuromorphic computer chips designed for unmanned aircraft systems, such as delivery drones. Neuromorphic computer chips can analyze, in real-time, big data streams coming from cameras, sensors, and avionics, helping to achieve better navigation and collision avoidance.

Phase I work and results provide a sound basis for the continued development, demonstration and delivery of the proposed innovation in Phase II and follow-on efforts. Phase III is the commercialization of innovative technologies, products, and services resulting from either a Phase I or Phase II contract.

• Solid-state oxygen concentrator and compressor designed to minimize hardware mass, volume, and power footprint, while still performing at the required capabilities. This technology concentrates the oxygen within future crewed space environments, providing the required concentration of oxygen to crew members, while minimizing weight.

Small businesses have created approximately 55% of all jobs in the United States since the 1970s. The SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs encourage small businesses and research institutions to develop innovative ideas that meet the specific research and development needs of the federal government. The programs are intended to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, increase the commercial application of research results, and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged persons and women-owned small businesses.

and facilities of the submitting organization. Additional criteria included effectiveness of the work plan and commercial potential.

• Sensors and camera for detecting and tracking near-Earth asteroids, to help scientists detect, count, and track near-Earth asteroids. These asteroids are mostly dark, small, and cold and are best detected in the very long-wave infrared wavelengths greater than 12µm, where they glow brightest. • New wheel concept for enhanced surface mobility to emulate the behavior of a variable pressure tire without the need or risk of an inflation system. This wheel can benefit future NASA planetary exploration missions to the Moon and Mars by enhancing the mobility and controllability of surface exploration rovers and future vehicles.

The SBIR and STTR programs are managed for STMD by NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley. STMD is responsible for developing the cross-cutting, pioneering, new technologies and capabilities needed by the agency to achieve its current and future missions. by Eric Brothers A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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Lockheed Martin And Rovsing Collaborate To Bring Solar Array Simulators To Market

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It’s hard to simulate a star, but a new effort between Rovsing A/S and Lockheed Mar tin will do just that. They are collaborating to bring better solar simulators to bear i n a m a r ke t o f increasing demand for a range of spacecraft sizes. Solar simulation equipment tests power and electrical systems for all spacecraft, so simulating the sun’s power on orbit is critical for satellites under development here on Earth.

“Working with Lockheed Martin on this project and understanding their SAS needs compared to the European use models has been a valuable insight which we will built upon for future activities,” said Jesper Troelsen, head of engineering at Rovsing. “With Lockheed Martin using the RO-5100 SAS Modules now both in the human spaceflight domain for the European Service Module of Orion and in the satellite domain, we are proud to provide Lockheed Martin with the most advanced and user-friendly SAS available in the Western market,” said Hjalti Thorvardarson, CEO of Rovsing.

Rovsing offerings a versatile, highly modular and efficient testing system for high-power solar arrays, which are used for Earth observation, science or telecom satellites as well as for deep space missions.The Solar Array Simulator (SAS) users already include Orion, ExoMars and MetOp-SG, and more missions are possible with Lockheed Martin behind it.

The project was approved by the Danish Business Authority under the Guidelines for Industrial Co-Operation in Denmark. Lockheed Martin and Rovsing have completed the initial test and demonstration project for the Rovsing Power Special Check-Out Equipment (SCOE) Reference System incorporating Rovsing’s RO-5100 Solar Array Simulator test product.The project centered around testing the Solar Array Simulator (SAS) Modules. Rovsing supplied a fully integrated rack with SAS Modules, second level protection units (SLP), and Controller Software (SW) Suite.

“Through this technology we can make sure our missions are reliably powered, from nanosatellites to crewed interplanetary missions,” said Brad Holland, Lockheed Martin senior manager for electronic ground support equipment testing. “When landing on Mars, we have to know how much power our vehicles

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3 Ways The Industrial Internet of Things Is Changing The Workplace The workplace of tomorrow will be a smart workplace where everything communicates with everything else.This is essentially the definition of the Internet of Things or IoT. Smart devices are all around us and their ability to talk to each other is only getting better. On a different front, you have the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), where industrial machines and embedded systems talk to each other to create smart factories.The IIoT is transforming the face of manufacturing although in an incremental way as compared to the consumer IoT. In manufacturing, there already exist embedded systems that communicate with each other. This are known as Machine to Machine (M2M) systems.The real upgrade is being driven by the integration of big data, machine learning, and analytics into these existing communications. Some of the results of this are as follows: 1. Better Quality Control The Industrial Internet, the foundation of the IIoT, will offer enhanced connectivity to various systems across plants enabling line managers to identify issues before they affect overall operations. What this will do is create a scenario where instead of the managers telling the machines what to do, the machines will be responsible for offering optimised options to better improve the overall quality of results obtained. For example, in a vehicle manufacturing plant, IIoT components will be able A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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to identify an issue with a certain part of a batch of cars being manufactured. This would help the plant manager catch the issue in time and avoid a recall. 2. Greener Practices One of the major challenges industries face is pollution. Frequently, the byproducts of their activities prove to be toxic to the environment.The IIoT can go a long way in solving this. One way they can achieve this is through an enhanced integration of green policies within the overall framework of how they operate. Think of it as building a conscience into the overall system. By communicating with each other and identifying areas that can be optimized for greener practices, these systems can play a greater role in making the work environment and the entire plant greener. V3. Enhanced Efficiencies Efficiency = money saved. When a costly recall is avoided, this can save the vehicle manufacturer billions.When a potential oil spill is caught in time, this saves the oil company billions. Zooming in, when a line manager can see what is happening at the factory at a granular level thanks to IIoT, this provides a level of flexibility currently unavailable. As efficiencies go up, costs go down, helping industrial firms to invest more in innovation, staff benefits and overall improvement of the business. The Industrial Internet of Things differs from the more consumer-focused Internet of Things but still represents the same set of advantages. Firms that embrace this new reality will see massive cost savings and an enhanced ability to respond to shifting markets and market practices.While still in its infancy, the potential this modern technology has to transform how industries work can only be summarized as being unlimited. By: Claude Sansone

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contractor Raytheon, in conjunction with the U.S. military’s Special Operations command, has been developing the prototype for a new stealthy system that effectively creates a very short-range communications bubble around any individual warfighter.

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According to Anne-Marie Buibish, the Raytheon certified systems architect and senior engineering fellow leading the research, the system would have a range of about six feet, meaning that it would be nearly impossible for an enemy to detect, let alone intercept, yet it would be ideal for things like giving a field medic instant wireless data about a wounded comrade. Existing Bluetooth-based communications systems have a range of about 100 meters or so, making them much easier to detect and intercept, Buibish says.

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Buibish says the system would work perfectly if someone was wounded in the field and a medic also outfitted with the technology came to help. As the bubbles overlap, she explains, the system could instantly and automatically transmit medical data from bio-sensors mounted on the wounded soldier’s body to the medic, saving time and making it easy for the medic to get a quick sense of what is wrong. Another use case is data sharing in the field between members of partner forces, like those from another branch of the military or from an allied country using different communications equipment, Buibish says. That data could include things like mission objectives or points on a map, she says.

At the same time, soldiers within a single unit could benefit from the system by being able to communicate a wide range of data silently. “You could be pretty stealthy,” Buibish says, “if you had several soldiers together. They could communicate and share data without having to go over their tactical radios.” For now, Soldier in a Bubble is a proof of concept, and it’s far too early to tell when or even if the military will adopt it. But Buibish says the near-field communications technology behind the system has been proven out in countless commercial situations. As with any new military applications, of course, it takes time to prove that the technology has the right benefits. So Buibish and her colleagues are working right to prove that the system can be safely deployed in the field, and that the benefits it offers are worth replacing what is already in use. But if the technology is approved by the military, U.S. soldiers and other combatants could go into the field with the most-advanced, secure, and undetectable communications technology in their history. And that could save a lot of lives. Source: By Daniel Terdiman

Triumph secures contract with Bell for AH-1Z bonded panels Triumph Group Inc.’s Fabrications business has obtained a long-term agreement with Bell to extend production of bonded panel structures for the AH-1Z attack helicopter through 2021. Triumph’s Fabrications business, under its newly realigned Aerospace Structures business unit, will provide the panels for Lots 15-16 under the follow-on contract agreement. The contract between Triumph

Fabrications and Bell for the original scope of work was executed in 2012. Triumph Fabrications is an operating company of Triumph Aerospace Structures. In addition to bonded panels, Triumph Fabrications produces fuselage structures, rotor fairings, leading edges, avionics shelves, and fuel pods for Bell, formerly known as Bell Helicopter. “Our Fabrications business has a longstanding relationship with Bell, supporting multiple commercial and military programs,” said Pete Wick, executive vice president for Triumph Aerospace Structures. “The follow-on contract for bonded panels on the AH-1Z demonstrates the productive partnership between Triumph and Bell.” In addition to the AH-1Z, Triumph Fabrications produces structural content on the Bell 205, 206, 412, and 525, and fabricated structural content and spares for other military programs. by Eric Brothers A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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First Sikorsky Combat Rescue Helicopter Enters Final Assembly Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is beginning final assembly of the first HH-60W combat rescue helicopter for the U.S. Air Force at Stratford, Connecticut. The timing of final assembly supports the program’s accelerated schedule and positions the aircraft’s first flight for the end of this year, two months ahead of schedule.

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“Final assembly of this first HH-60W helicopter marks a significant milestone for Sikorsky, our workforce, and the U.S. Air Force,” said Tim Healy, director of Sikorsky Air Force programs. The final assembly process includes installation of the new Tactical Mission Kit (TMK) delivered from Lockheed Martin’s Owego, New York, facility. The integration of sensors, radar, and multiple defense systems will bring added intelligence into the cockpit, giving pilots more information to make split second decisions to complete the mission. “The HH-60W will be the most thoroughly networked and connected vertical lift platform ever produced,” Healy said. “The HH-60W allows the entire suite of air and space power to be linked and employed in support of combat rescue operations, even in deep and denied territory.” Final assembly involves installation of dual internal fuel tanks totaling 660 gallons, nearly doubling the capacity of the internal tank on a UH-60M Black Hawk, giving the U.S Air Force crew greater range. This Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) aircraft is the first assembled at Sikorsky headquar ters in Stratford, Connecticut. Nine aircraft will be built in Connecticut during the

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The list’s publication will be followed by a notice and comment period in which U.S. companies can advise the Trump administration on the product choices. Companies will need to submit written comments by May 11, and a public hearing on the submissions on will be held May 15 in Washington. While many U.S. companies say they are unfairly treated in China, they have rued the possibility of a trade war between the world’s two largest economies, and the economic harm it could cause, and have begun pushing back against the White House’s plans. China remains a key and growing market for companies like John Deere and Apple, as well as for soybean farmers and growers of other agricultural products. Financial markets fell sharply on Monday as China imposed its own retaliatory tariffs on American products but regained most of their lost territory on Tuesday. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly promised tough action on China’s trade practices, said that he intended to get along with China but that its unfair trade behavior had gone on too long. “It’s not something we can live with,” Trump said at the White House, adding, “I campaigned on that.”

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States that supported Trump â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a bid to encourage the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supporters to put pressure on him to change his policies. In an analysis, Mark Muro, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, found that tariffs on products like fruit, nuts, pork and steel pipes would fall disproportionately on counties that supported Trump. Farming communities, one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest exporters and a solid base for Trump, are among the most vulnerable. Chinese tariffs of 25 percent will particularly hurt U.S. pork farmers, who sent more than $1 billion worth of products to China last year. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said American farmers were already struggling to make ends meet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Increasing tariffs on exports will harm Iowa producers and undermine the rural economy,â&#x20AC;? Ernst said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my hope that we can pursue policies that enhance our competitiveness, rather than reduce our access to foreign markets.â&#x20AC;? The announcement came as the president ramped up threats about withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement and sending troops to the southwestern border to combat unauthorized immigrants traveling through Mexico. While White House advisers have been pushing for a timely conclusion to the ongoing talks over NAFTA,Trump continues to threaten to withdraw from the pact. On Tuesday, he called it a â&#x20AC;&#x153;horrible, horrible, embarrassing deal for the United States.â&#x20AC;? Ana Swanson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The New York Times A2Z MANUFACTURING SW â&#x20AC;˘

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Apprenticeship Works, When Done Right Now is the time to dig a promising model out of its entrenched past, to the real benefit of employers, students and workers. As manufacturers face a significant and growing skills gap, we can no longer sit back and wait for students and workers to prepare themselves for today’s and tomorrow’s jobs. Instead, we must take a proactive role in building our future workforce, shaping 02/16/10 today’s studentsA2Z into tomorrow’s adaptable and technology- savvy Metalworker employees. But1/3 what is the vehicle ensuring page square -for 5 3/8 x 5 students 3/8" and workers have the skills and experiences they need to succeed in a manufacturing career? How do we avoid one-off training programs that train workers in the short term, but fail to build a long-term talent pipeline? When done right, apprenticeship works. As a blended classroom and workplace learning—aka “work-and-learn”—model, an apprenticeship offers an effective and sustainable approach to developing talent. For nearly two decades, the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) has worked with employers across the manufacturing sector to develop apprenticeship programs for machining and metalworking occupations. While many programs have withstood the test of time, others have failed as a result of outdated methodologies and lack of employer/industry influence. In 1995, I completed a Machinist apprenticeship. Looking back, I realize that the program missed A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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the mark as a tool to recruit, train and retain a skilled workforce. It was an entirely time-based model that required apprentices to spend a certain amount of time acquiring skills, no matter if apprentices actually learned the skill before the allotted time. It was discouraging, but I persisted as I set my sights on a career in the industry. To this day, I think of all of my classmates who dropped out of the program because of stringent time requirements and a lack of mentorship. A t N I M S , we ’ve wo r ke d w i t h employers, education professionals and apprentices to identify what make s an ap p re nt ic es hip hig h quality. When a program has these components, it delivers for the apprentice, the employer and the community: C o m p e t e n c y - B a s e d S t r u c t u re : apprentices lear n and prog ress through the training by mastering and performing certain skills and competencies, in lieu of a rigid set of hours. This enables individuals to move through the training more efficiently and companies to focus on the training that’s needed for the individual and the job. Individuals advance at their own pace and employers are able to effectively monitor and measure progress and reward individual initiative. Employer-and Apprentice-Driven: apprenticeships need to be designed by and for employers and students who are looking to optimize working and learning towards a career. Standards-Based, IndustryRecognized Credentials: national, industry-recognized credentials ensure the consistency, quality and rigor of training, while allowing for flexibility and customization. NIMS develops credentials based on skill standards that are defined by industry, resulting in apprenticeship programs that meet labor-market demands and apprentices with validated and relevant skill sets.

Career Pathway Focus: apprenticeship programs provide the most value for apprentices and employers when they are structured as part of a education and career pathway, enabling work-and- learn options for students from high school through to their ultimate educational and career goals. Apprenticeships should therefore articulate into college credit, bridge to and from other work-and-learn programs like pre-apprenticeships, internships, work-studies, and ultimately lead to full-time employment. Consistent Mentorship: workplace mentors are tantamount to an apprentice’s development and success. Mentorship should focus on imparting technical skills as well as employability skills—like teamwork and problem solving— that enable the apprentice to thrive in a professional environment. With the Trump Administration calling for the expansion of apprenticeships economy wide, now is the time to look closely at the model and key in on what works and what does not. The National Network of Business and Industry Associations (National Network), of which NIMS is a member, just released a paper on the challenges with the current Registered Apprenticeship System, and offers solutions for fixing issues that are presenting significant barriers for companies—particularly small and mid-sized businesses—to adopt apprenticeships. If we want to bring apprenticeships out of the Dark Ages, we must re-think the current regulations enforced by both the Federal Office of Apprenticeship at the U.S. Department of Labor and State-level Office of Apprenticeships that are based on

historical political and economic circumstances and are not relevant to the changing nature of learning and working. We need to re-imagine a 21st-Century Competency- Based Apprenticeship that complements the new realities of the job market and the student/worker. Jobs are becoming increasingly more multi-disciplined and technology-driven, and employers in every sector face a shortage of talent. Meanwhile, students and workers are looking for alternative pathways to careers through lower-cost work-and-learn opportunities. Through a modern approach to apprenticeship, we can align these two phenomena and create more effective talent development strategies, a better-prepared workforce, more competitive companies, and stronger communities. Montez King is the Executive Director of NIMS, developing national standards and competency- based credentials in manufacturing trades. Montez is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization. Prior to joining NIMS, Montez served as Training and Technology Manager for Magna International, one of the world’s largest OEM automotive parts manufacturer. He launched his career at Teledyne Energy Systems as a Machinist Apprentice, where he earned his Maryland State Journeyperson Machinist certificate. Montez’s academic background includes a B.S. degree in Information Technology and M.ED degree in Adult Education from the University of Phoenix. In October 2017, Montez was appointed to the President’s Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion. A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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DYNAMIC MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING They Are A Text Book Case Study In Successful Precision Manufacturing In The U.S.

When you are asked to imagine a typical machine shop from yesteryear, likely you conjure up images of an environment that is dark, dirty, and hot (especially in the Arizona summers), with a swamp cooler making the temperature only slightly more bearable. In this machine shop of old, most of the employees are seasoned machinists punching a clock —and in this shop only 1 or 2 of the dozens of employees are programmers, with the remainder ‘button pushers’. This shop would undoubtedly have a punch-in clock, ensuring that every time an employee arrives late, he or she is docked. In this old school environment, employees would describe their work life as a ‘job’. Dynamic Manufacturing and Engineering is the machine shop of the 21st century! You need only to walk around the shop to feel the positive energy and to know that this isn’t your grandfather’s machine shop.You will be surprised first by the age of many of the employees. In fact, at Dynamic, half of the employees either fall into the category of Millenials or are even younger (termed Generation Z, iGen or Post-Millenials). Co-owners Jeff Pliler and Mike McCraren say that by design they hire inexperienced, often young employees who they train to become machinists. As you walk around the spacious, immaculate, and well air-conditioned 15,000 square foot facility, you will see an abundance of computers throughout the facility. Mike says, “Our goal is to have a computer next to every machine.”All employees at the company either know how to program the machines or are learning how to do so. “We don’t have button pushers at the company”, Jeff says. “We want the environment here to be positive, rewarding and productive”, Jeff says. He adds, “We value our employees and understand that sometimes life gets in the way. If someone has to drop their kids off for school each morning, their workday just starts and ends a little later than our standard hours. If someone is dealing with a family health issue, or has lost a family member, we still pay them their 40 hours.We treat our people as we would want to be treated.” The owners’ trust and mutual respect of their employees is paying off — many of Dynamic’s team members have many years of tenure with the company. The company moved into its new facility 3 years ago. Mike says, “Our old shop was dark and dingy. It didn’t have central air conditioning — a swamp cooler barely kept the machinists comfortable in the heat of the summer.” He added, “All of our machines were old, from the time we started up, we purchased all used machines (mostly Matsuura machines).” Jeff and Mike realized just how old their machines were when they purchased Mastercam software, and the machines didn’t have the capability or speed to capitalize on the features inherent in the CAM software. A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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When the company moved into its new building, Jeff and Mike made the decision to make their facility a great environment to work in — clean, inviting, well lit and air conditioned, and the machines they would purchase moving forward would be new machines. As an experienced machinist, Jeff had machined on a number of different builders’ machines. He says, “I asked around to my colleagues in Tucson, and everyone had very good things to say about the Haas machines. They’ve come a long way in their 30 years.” Jeff called Ellison Machinery, local dealer for the Haas machine tools. Alex Anderson supports Ellison Machinery’s customers in Tucson, and Alex immediately set to work helping Dynamic Manufacturing to order the best machines and options for their business needs. Just months ago, in January, Dynamic Manufacturing & Engineering took delivery of their first new machines, 2

loaded Haas VF2SS. The VF-2SS high-performance Super-Speed vertical machining centers provide the high spindle speeds, fast rapids, and quick tool changes Dynamic Manufacturing required for their p ro d u c t i o n a n d reduced cycle time requirements. The machines feature a 12,000-rpm, inline direct-drive spindle, an ultra-fast side-mount tool changer, and high-speed rapids on all axes. Jeff says, “These new machines are so fast it is incredible. Where a part on our older machines took 4 hours to machine, with our new Haas machining centers, we can make this same part in 45 minutes! And on another very small part, we reduced machining from 8 operations down to 3!” Both Mike and Jeff agree that they will continue to transition their shop to 5 axis machining. Jeff says, “Our guys are having so much fun that they have set-up races!” Mike and Jeff’s only regret is that they didn’t purchase these machines earlier. Jeff says, “Many start up machine shops launch their business by buying used machinery.We were stepping over $$ to save pennies.” The Haas VF-2SS machines have been so productive for Dynamic’s business that they have ordered their 3rd new machine, aVF-2TR 5th axis. Mike says that the company will continue to replace older machines with new Haas machines over the next years. “Haas machines are #1 in sales, and the Haas machines are built with the American manufacturing thought process, consistency across the machines”, he adds. At Dynamic, the first 10 tools in each machine are all the same, again ensuring consistency from one machine to the next. Jeff says, “The Haas machines are an outstanding value, and we really like the fact that the controls for all of Haas’ machines are exactly the same. Once you get the machinists learning a specific control, they are so much more productive than they would be if they were working with a host of different controls.” Mike adds, “Ellison Machinery is doing a great job for us.What other machine dealer can you purchase a new machine from that has a Tucson based Service Technician? Ellison Machinery’s Ryan Murphy is here in Tucson, and he does an outstanding job for us.” Dynamic Machine launched its business 12 years ago, on April Fools Day. Co-owner Jeff was an experienced machinist, and he credits much his early learning to Don Martin and the team at Competitive Engineering Group (CEI Global), where he worked for a number of years. “Don was a role model for me”, Jeff says, “and when the company was brand new, I came to them for some work.” In fact, in the early years, all of Dynamic’s work came from overflow work from other shops in Tucson. Mike says, “During downturns, these shops would take all of their work back in house, and we were

immediately impacted.” In order to not only survive but also to build a thriving business, Mike put on his ‘sales hat’ and went out to secure new customers. Today, Dynamic supports a number of customers from all over the United States, and 90% of their customers hale from the Optics industry. Mike and Jeff are confident business owners who are willing to take risks to expand. Just a few years ago, they bought into a local fabrication company named Clean Cut Metals. Over the past 5 years, they have turned the entity around, and purchased new equipment. Jeff says, “Our fab business is equipped with waterjet, wire EDM, CNC laser, bending, and shearing equipment.” Mike adds, “With the acquisition of Clean Cut Metals, we can offer both sheet metal fabrication and machining, all from one company.” Contact Dynamic Manufacturing & Engineering for your precision machined and fabricated parts.You can reach them at (520) 664-2210 or by visiting dmeaz.com Contact Ellison Machinery to learn more about the complete line of Haas Machine tools as well as their other precision machine tool offerings.You can reach them at (480) 968-5877 or by visiting ellisonaz. com A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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The Manufacturing Sector Has Been On Fire Since Trump Was Elected — March Was Another Strong Month For The Industry The manufacturing industry has added roughly 293,000 jobs since PresidentTrump’s election, according to the Department of Labor data. Much of last month’s gains — as well as the yearly uptick — came from durable goods manufacturing, the Labor Department said. The manufacturing industry led job gains for the month of March, adding to the sector’s streak of solid employment numbers over the past year under President Donald Trump. The manufacturing sector added 22,000 jobs in March bringing its 12-month gain to 232,000 jobs, the Labor Department said Friday. Much of last month’s gains — as well as the yearly uptick — came from durable goods manufacturing, the department said. Business services also posted strong numbers, up 33,000 in March after increases in hiring by insurance, securities and commodities companies led to a strong gain in February. Source: CNBC.com; Thomas Franck | @tomwfranck

Mesa Approves $10M To Create Tech Corridor The city of Mesa will spend $10 million on improvements on a stretch of Elliot Road in hopes of transforming it into theValley’s newest “technology corridor,” reports The Arizona Republic.

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group’s executive director and a principal with Paradise Valley-based PV Advanced Concepts, which operates as a solar consultant, developer and financial broker. “The Distributed Energy Resources Alliance, DERA, was founded to facilitate deployment of clean energy technologies which promote grid stability, reduce peak demand, and emphasize solar generation’s strengths and mitigate its limitations,” Harris said. Tom Harris is the special projects manager for Sunny Energy, the DERA executive director, and principal with PV Advanced Concepts. Because solar causes problems on the electric grid that need to be solved by both utilities and consumers, this organization is meant to represent all groups to plan for the future, said Joe Cunningham, DERA’s president and the operations director for Sunny Energy, a Tempe-based solar and battery provider. “We are exploring and launching technology beneficial to consumers and utilities,” Cunningham said. “We’re trying to help solve these issues. If you’re only trying to sell solar, than we’re (solar companies) going to get squeezed more and more by utilities.”

Locations in AZ, NC, TX, FL, WI, MN Arizona Facility: 1310 N. Hobson Street Gilbert, AZ 85233 (480) 892-7800 Email: wricoazjb@wrico-net.com Arizona Nonprofit Launches To Plan For A Future Of Solar, Energy Tech That Includes Utilities A new Phoenix nonprofit trade group has formed to better plan for the future of solar and energy supply technology while working with — not against — utilities. Leaders from four Phoenix-area solar companies and Arizona State University have joined to form Distributed Energy Resources Alliance. The DERA organization is committed to the development of distributed energy resources, including solar, battery storage, energy management, smart thermostats, electric vehicles and other technology that benefit both residents and businesses. The idea is to ensure the future for a reliable and sustainable energy supply, said Tom Harris, the A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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Coming up with a business model that benefits utilities, not just energy consumers and businesses, is ideal, said Chris Wood, a business development director with Sunny Energy. “We realize the realities of this,” Wood said. “We need to find ways to solve this problem. Each company is operating in silos. This is a way to put everyone together.” The organization also has goals to help utility companies develop rate plans and services to aid in the adoption of distributed energy resources, as well as helping tech companies develop products and services for these new opportunities. Sunny Energy is the founding member company, and along with ASU and PV Advanced Concepts, the other companies that have board positions are Phoenix-based SouthFace Solar and Gilbert-based Elevation Solar. DERA is seeking other solar companies, students, university faculty and national tech companies to join forces with the organization, Cunningham said.

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‘Job Creation, More Job Creation, And Even More Job Creation’ Apprenticeships — on-the-job opportunities for people to be paid while gaining relevant workplace experience and skill-set instruction — are believed to hold the key to filling some 350,000 open manufacturing

jobs and an anticipated surge of millions of new U.S. jobs, including many in infrastructure sectors. On June 15, 2017, President Trump issued an executive order to promote U.S. apprenticeships. The order called for the creation of a blue-ribbon advisory panel to make recommendations on how to start, build and promote successful apprenticeship programs that can graduate new workers with hands-on job experience and industry-recognized credentials. The administration’s FY 2019 budget calls for $200 million for apprenticeship programs, “doubling last year’s budget request,” Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget, told a Feb. 13 Senate Budget Committee hearing. Three cabinet officials — Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross — lead the President’s Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion. Ivanka Trump, a White House senior adviser and Mr. Trump’s daughter, is also heavily involved in the task force’s efforts. At the panel’s first meeting on Nov. 13, 2017, according to a Department of Labor report, Mr. Acosta, the task force chairman, said Mr.Trump’s priority with respect to labor is “job creation, more job creation, and even more job creation.” Mrs. DeVos, task force vice chairman, stressed the value of “earn and learn” opportunities, while Mr. Ross, also task force vice chairman, said apprenticeships can be an “ideal solution” to address specific skill shortages and to help small businesses find qualified job applicants. Source: Washington Times A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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Manufacturing Jobs Are Still Pretty Good Jobs In November 2014, the average hourly pay of production and nonsupervisory workers in durable goods manufacturing fell behind that of their peers in the rest of the private sector for the first time on record, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly establishment survey. 1 I described this in a column a few months later as a “momentous” workplace development, a sign of the demise of the “blue-collar elite.”

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Since then, factory workers have continued to trail their private-sector peers in hourly pay most months, although they’ve stayed close. In February, the disparity was $22.40 to $22.28. Here are the two series since 1964 in inflation-adjusted dollars: I’ve focused on durable goods manufacturing, which is things like airplanes, cars, semiconductors and steel, because nondurable goods manufacturing – apparel, chemicals, food, paper, etc. – has on the whole never paid all that well. Here’s the chart of inflation-adjusted earnings since 1964 in both durable and nondurable goods manufacturing, along with the combined average wage for all manufacturing: This makes it look like manufacturing jobs, despite all the attention lavished

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Phoenix Wants To Create High-Tech Manufacturing Corridor On New Freeway Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton wants to develop technology and manufacturing focused business parks along the new South Mountain Freeway being built as a connector between the Loop 202 in the East Valley and Interstate 10 west of Phoenix. The highway will offer an Interstate 10 bypass of downtown Phoenix. Stanton sees economic development opportunities. The Phoenix mayor talked about the tech and advanced industries corridor during his State of the City Address last month. “The new 202 Freeway is under construction, and that offers us a rare opportunity to create jobs in a vast new employment corridor.We’re not going to let it pass us by.We are creating the South Mountain Technology Corridor near the freeway alignment in West Phoenix along 59th Avenue. It will be an area complete with modern business parks for advanced manufacturing, business services and emerging industries.” There are plenty of real estate developers and investors who have already bought or are eyeing properties along the South Mountain Freeway route. The EastValley has been seeing most of the major technology and advanced industry growth as of late. Intel Corp. is expanding its semiconductor footprint in Chandler. Apple Inc. is in Mesa and Orbital ATK is in Gilbert. Stanton wants to see more job gains in the distribution and warehouse heavy West Valley. “It’s time for us to do more in the West Valley, in particular. Nearly half of the West Valley A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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workforce commutes to other parts of the Valley each day. That’s a lot of talent, and a lot of valuable time wasted behind the wheel.” Stanton also touted the city’s relations with the Mexico and repeated his opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s promises to crack down on illegal immigration and build a border wall. “We can’t let antagonism from the White House toward Mexico change who we are in Phoenix,” Stanton said. “Just last week our City Council voted to ensure our police department won’t be part of a mass deportation force.” By Mike Sunnucks – Senior Reporter, Phoenix Business Journal

General Dynamics’Weak Link Is Getting Stronger Barely a week after closing its $9.7 billion purchase of CSRA, General Dynamics fired up the deal machine once again with a $250 million purchase of Hawker Pacific. This latest purchase, though not nearly as big as the CSRA deal, is fresh evidence that General Dynamics’ management believes a global business jet recovery is finally at hand. If so, that would be a welcome development for GD investors. Hawker Pacific hanger, with airplanes in front.View photos Hawker Pacific is an Australia-based provider of aircraft

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Toolcraft Increases Its Ability To Machine Large Parts With Its Latest Haas Purchase, A 50 Taper VF-6 Come Tour Their State-of-the-Art New Facility There are so many notables for Toolcraft of Phoenix. For one, the family-owned and operated company is celebrating an astounding 55 years in business! During this past year, the company also made a major capital expansion with its move to its new facility. Until then, Toolcraft was run from the 8200 square foot facility owned by the 3 Sanders brothers. The new facility, which they purchased and moved into earlier this year, nearly doubles its footprint in its 15,500 square foot facility. L e s t e r S a n d e r s , Vi c e President of the company (and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)), says, “We were able to design the new facility to maximize our productivity and to make it a desirable workplace for our employees.” Some of the major features of the new facility include state of the art LED lighting throughout the facility, a comfortable break room that doubles as a lunch room and an employee meeting room, and the building is equipped with sufficient power to accommodate growth with new machines. Lester says their prior facility was equipped with 600 amps, and the new facility has 800 amps. The company has been ISO and AS9100 certified for a number of years, and this past year saw their successful certification to the latest International Quality Standards, ISO 9001: 2015 and AS9100 Revision D. This past year they added to their list of Haas machine tools, with the newest HaasVF-6 50 taper machine. Chris Hansen, Sales Engineer for Ellison Machinery, supporting Toolcraft for the past 4 plus years, says, “There are very few VF-6 50 taper machines owned by machine shops in all of Phoenix.Toolcraft is renown for its ability to machine large parts, and often parts made from difficult to machine alloys, including stainless steel, Inconel, and even Magnesium. I often meet with machine shops throughout the valley who utilizeToolcraft specifically for very large parts, and I hear outstanding comments on the work they do.” Toolcraft was founded by Lester, Boyd and Terry Sanders’ father, Robert (Bob) Sanders. Bob launched the business with a mill, a grinder and a lathe. Since Bob was a journeyman tool and die maker, the business opened as a tool and die shop, building tooling and fixtures for a number of companies, including Air Research, which was acquired over the years by Garrett and subsequently Honeywell. Bob also secured work from Arizona based Precision Rubber, and A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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their value better than most machine tools – in the case of their sale of their first VF-6; 20 years later they were able to sell it for about 1/5 of its original cost. And while Toolcraft is celebrating 55 years, Haas is having a celebration of its own – 30 years in manufacturing, and just last month Chris says the company set a record number of machines built in one month – at 1400. WhileToolcraft exclusively buys Haas machines for their CNC machine tools (“You get more machine for your money with the Haas”, Lester says), they also own an Omax 55100 waterjet and a punch press. These ancillary machines are utilized for internal consumption, often to reduce the time needed to machine parts (e.g. they waterjet out blanks prior to machining). Lester says that the Sanders all appreciate the customer support they get from Ellison Machinery (they love working with Connie Pardon their service requirements, and they appreciate that nearly every time they need a part for a Haas machine, it is on the Haas service truck, enabling the machine to be up and running very quickly.

Parker Hannifin later acquired this company. Not all brothers envisioned themselves coming into the business; it was only Boyd, after serving in the Navy for 4 years, who wanted to join Bob at the company. Boyd learned machining over the years from the best, his father. Lester graduated with an accounting degree in 1978, and went to work for a number of businesses as an accountant. Terry worked for manufacturing entities as a quality/inspector. Both Lester and Terry came into the business after Bob retired. And since Boyd proudly served the US in the Navy, Toolcraft is a Veteran owned business today. Bob (Dad) may have sold the company to his 3 sons many years ago, but he still comes toToolcraft to help his sons on a regular basis. He celebrated his 90th birthday this past month, and to give a glimpse of Bob’s stamina, he traveled on this own to Nebraska last year to see first hand the eclipse! Today, Toolcraft owns 10 Haas machine tools, 8 of which are mills, and the other 2 are lathes. They purchased their first Haas machine nearly a quarter of a century ago, in 1995. Lester says, “We sold the VF-6 a few years ago to make room for new machines. It was still running well! We bought that machine for about the same price we just paid for our newest VF-6 machine. 23 years later, you get a brand new machine that is such much faster and with so many more options than more than 2 decades ago, and for less money!” Lester adds that the Haas machines retain

Toolcraft has purchased 3 Haas machines in the past 3 years, and they have a Haas VF-2SSYT on order today. Chris says, “Toolcraft recognizes the need to continue to invest in new machinery in order to grow their business, and they embrace new technology.” He continued, “One of their latest purchases, the HaasVF-6 50 taper, was made specifically to support a customer who requires production quantity cast iron cuttings.” Lester adds, “We started with this customer using a 40 taper machine. When we procured the 50 taper Haas machine, we are now cutting the same parts 30-40% faster, since we can take heavier cuts.” If you have large parts (up to 64” by 40”),Toolcraft is expert at machining them. Whether your parts are aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel or Magnesium,Toolcraft can support you. Chris says that Toolcraft is working on a magnesium part that is 2.5” thick, something you won’t see many machine shops take on, simply because they don’t have the machine tools to support such large parts. ContactToolcraft of Phoenix at (623) 435-5405 or visit their impressive new facility at 7896 N Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307. You can also check them out by visiting aztoolcraft.com Contact Ellison Machinery to learn more about the complete line of Haas Machine tools as well as their other precision machine tool offerings. You can reach them at 480-968-5877 or by visiting ellisonaz.com A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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The 250 open positions over the next year and a half are part of Orbital’s launch vehicle division’s expansion plan announced in November 2016. These positions are high-wage jobs, two-thirds of which are engineering positions. The additional jobs will complement the state’s large aerospace and

defense sector, which contributes $11.7 billion annually to the Arizona economy and employs nearly 55,000 workers, according to the state. Orbital’s launch vehicle business in Chandler provides rockets for commercial, civil and government customers.

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Trump’s Steel Tariffs Causing Unintended Consequences For Manufacturers American steel prices have skyrocketed since President Donald Trump imposed steel tariffs in early March, an unintended consequence for some U.S. companies, which are now paying almost double what they once did for the metal. Howard Steel, a Charlotte-based company that manufactures gas lines, structural steel and equipment for job sites, used to pay about 38 cents for a pound of raw materials from domestic steel producers. Now, thanks to the tariffs, the company pays about 68 cents per pound for the same material, Howard Steel owner James Howard told FOX Business’ Liz Claman during an interview on Friday. “As soon as they even talked about a tariff, we were getting price increases, and they were rapidly going up,” Howard said. “What you bought one day, three days later, even that price had gone up.There was nothing consistent. We still haven’t reached the apex, and I don’t know where it’s at.” Trump argued the tariffs – 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum – were intended to protect U.S. industries from unfair competition and to bolster national security, one of his main promises during the 2016 presidential campaign.

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Reshoring Brought 171k Jobs Back to the U.S. According to the Reshoring Initiative’s 2017 Reshoring Report, combined reshoring and related foreign direct investment (FDI) added more than 171,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs in 2017, up 2,800 percent from 2010.The total number of manufacturing jobs brought to the U.S. from offshore is over 576,000 since 2010. The reshoring and FDI jobs equal 90 percent of the 189,000 total manufacturing jobs added last year. Combined, reshoring and FDI jobs were up 52 percent from 2016.The Reshoring Initiative largely attributes the increase to corporate tax and regulatory cuts following the 2016 election, which is seen as helping U.S. manufacturing to be more globally competitive. FDI continued to exceed reshoring in terms of total jobs added, although the gap is narrowing. The Reshoring Initiative feels the numbers demonstrate how reshoring and FDI are major contributors to the country’s manufacturing rebound. Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative, states, “With three to four million manufacturing jobs still offshore, as measured by our $500 billion/year trade deficit, there is potential for much more growth.” Additional factors contributing to the positive reshoring and FDI numbers include: Proximity to customers remained the leading factor driving reshoring and FDI in 2017, followed by image/branding, Made in the USA, government incentives, and supply chain synergies. For the first time, Asia surpassed Western Europe in generating jobs by FDI, due mostly to increased investment by China and stronger showings from Japan and Korea. The Southeast and Texas remain the top regions for reshoring and FDI, with the Midwest gaining ground in second place due to its strong industrial base. A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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Transportation equipment remained the strongest industry, accounting for nearly 36 percent of total jobs returned. Apparel and medical equipment saw the biggest increases in industry ranking. A 50-year manufacturing industry veteran and retired President of GF Agiecharmilles, Harry Moser founded the Reshoring Initiative. Source: Thomas Net; By: Jeff Reinke

GE Expects Additive Metal To Transform Aerospace New-Make And Aftermarket Additive metal techniques will go far beyond a few specialized uses and disrupt the way aircraft engines and some other aircraft parts are made, says Udo Burggraf, business development manager for GE Additive and its subsidiary Concept Laser. In a webinar sponsored by Michigan State University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, Burggraf provided the reasoning behind his expectation that these factorswill have powerful knock-on effects on engine and aviation aftermarkets as well. Focusing on Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM), his preferred additive technology, the GE exec argues, “it will change the way engineers design, OEMs makes and shops maintain engines.” Surveying GE’s use of additive on its LEAP, Advanced CT7 and Advanced Turboprop engines, Burggraf says the new technology has already generated $5 billion in internal cost savings from the ability to produce bigger parts made from better materials and with moreefficient systems. Moreover, he emphasizes that GE intends to share about 90% of its additive expertise with the market, retaining

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voluntary or involuntary separation packages, according to that report. Business First reporting in spring 2017 found that Intel’s workforce declined by a much larger percentage than other sites, with Intel Rio Rancho losing 37 percent of its staff, compared to single-digit percentage declines at other U.S. sites. Business First named Intel Rio Rancho site manager Katie Prouty one of its Faces to Watch for 2018 as Intel navigates change. The company announced in April 2016 that a companywide restructuring plan would involve cutting about 12,000 jobs globally. Analysts told Business First that year the future for Intel Rio Rancho looked grim, as the facility’s chip production wasn’t considered next-generation. The facility employed 1,900 as of April 2016 and as many as 3,200 in 2013. According to the report filed Tuesday, Intel spent nearly $200 million with New Mexico businesses in 2017, about the same as in 2016.

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refining, transportation, chemical processing, food and beverage, and While the BE-4 isamong ULA’sothers. preferred Bruno makes clear Blue Origin construction, Likeengine, many manufacturers, Dixon struggled does not have a lock on the deal. In addition to ULA engineers, the company with training and retaining talented and skilled employees to work in its willproduction bring in independent studyalso the realized technicaltheir data. facility. Thenonadvocate company’s reviewers leadershiptoteam Theworkforce Air Forcewas alsoaging will have a chance to weigh in. and nearing retirement. The company would soon lack enough skilled machinists, journeyman and production workers. Meanwhile, Orbital ATK is stepping out of the shadows with a nextDixon started options to develop workforce of the generation rocketexploring booster toallcompete with ULA’sthe Vulcan and SpaceX’s future. Dixon Valve has always stressed the critical role its employees play Falcon 9 and its planned Falcon Heavy variant for launching intermediatein delivering quality products to its customers. The company sought a and heavy-class national security payloads. solution that would align with its values, while delivering business results.

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Who Wants Amazon The Most? The Business Journals Asked, And Residents In Hq2 Cities Responded Residents of Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis appear willing to do whatever it takes to win Amazon’s second North American headquarters. Their cousins in Denver, Austin and Boston? Not so much. The Business Journals for the first time has partnered with Elon University in North Carolina to conduct an online poll in all 19 of the U.S. regions that, along with the Canadian city of Toronto, remain in the running for Amazon’s “HQ2.”The survey was conducted from March 30 through April 3 and was designed to gauge each city’s enthusiasm — and willingness to make sacrifices —to land the Seattle-based company’s eye-popping $5 billion proposal to develop a new campus for up to 50,000-employees. While the majority of the survey’s 7,397 respondents voiced general support for the project, disparities abound. For example, some cities proved more sensitive than others to HQ2’s potential effects on traffic, and there was broad disagreement as to whether local small businesses will benefit, or be hurt, by the move. Many offered full-throated support in favor of special tax and financial incentives, while majorities elsewhere said they are obliged to tell the company to take nothing and like it. In Los Angeles, for example, 21 percent of respondents said the city should offer “as much as possible” to land Amazon’s HQ2 — the highest percentage in the country. Compare that to places like Austin where just 8 percent thought landing HQ2 was worth offering huge incentives to the company. Residents of cities such as Indianapolis and Nashville appear to be willing to put their own money on the line to land the project. Roughly one quarter of those who participated in the survey in those cities said they would be willing to pay more in taxes to fund incentives for Amazon. Other cities differed when it came to making personal sacrifices to bring Amazon to town. Miami residents said on average they would absorb a 13.4 minute increase to their daily commute if it meant the city could land HQ2. Miami also had the highest percentage of residents who said they would pursue job opportunities at a new Amazon headquarters, with 58 percent saying they would consider applying for a position with the company. While Albuquerque and Doña Ana County submitted bids for HQ2, neither made the 20-city shortlist. Though Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is from Albuquerque, the Duke City was always a long shot for HQ2, as it didn’t meet some of the requirements Amazon was seeking, including metropolitan areas with a million plus population and a major international airport. The city showing the least interest in landing Amazon’s HQ2 was Denver. Just 16 percent of respondents said they think their region needs the jobs HQ2 would bring. Denver also had among the lowest percentage of respondents saying landing HQ2 would be beneficial to local small businesses or that the city should offer outsized incentives to Amazon in exchange for HQ2.

GE Accelerates In The Aftermarket Buried deep inside General Electric’s 224-page annual report are some revelatory figures about the U.S. manufacturer’s aviation business.

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billion came from services. This means the aftermarket now drives 61% of GE Aviation’s revenues and significantly outweighs its sales of new engines. Since 2015 GE’s services sales have grown 29%, compared with 15% for Rolls-Royce, which had services revenue of $5.8 billion in 2017. Examining growth over the last two years is relevant because GE and Rolls started to revamp their service offerings in 2015, with both putting greater emphasis on alternatives to long-term, full-service, cost-per-flight-hour maintenance deals. GE streamlined its products into four pillars: TrueChoice Flight Hour;TrueChoice Overhaul; TrueChoice Transitions; and TrueChoice

It is, though, difficult to make precise comparisons, since GE includes defense in its figures for original equipment and services sales, with military supply and support accounting for about a quarter of GE Aviation’s business.

TASER’s Axon brand includes a growing suite of connected products and services from body cameras and digital evidence management tools to mobiles apps. TASER’s Axon brand includes a growing suite of connected products and services from body cameras and digital evidence management tools to mobiles apps.

Axon Announces Orders for 12,000 TASER Smart Weapons

“We are dedicated to developing technology that makes the world a safer place and where every officer has the best technology and training to minimize the chances of a deadly encounter,” says Rick Smith, Axon CEO and founder. “We’re greatly encouraged that most of these orders for our life-saving equipment utilized our TASER 60 payment plan that provides a new, simpler alternative for allowing Smart Weapons to be a budgetary line item providing better financial visibility.”

Axon, the global leader in public safety technology, today announced the receipt of multiple orders for its TASER X26P and TASER X2 Smart Weapons. These orders were received in the fourth quarter of 2017 and the first quarter of 2018 and are expected to have shipped by the end of the first quarter 2018.

TASER 60 is a 5-year annual payment plan that integrates warranty coverage for an agency’s current TASER Smart Weapons, as well as on-site spares so officers experience zero downtime. The yearly payment plan allows agencies to reliably budget for their TASER CEWs during a 5-year period.

The U.S. OEM credited its services growth in 2017 to “a higher commercial and military spares shipment rate, as well as higher prices.” Source: MRO Network

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