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Joint Statement Applauding Final Rule for Web Accessibility Under Title II of the ADA

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水曜日, 4月 10, 2024

Education, Federal Register, Organization, American Council, Disability discrimination act, Disability, NFB, Justice, Digital, Research, ACB, AFB, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Register, Health

The rule is awaiting official publication in the Federal Register.

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The rule is awaiting official publication in the Federal Register.
This rule is the product of more than 14 years of advocacy and rulemaking to address these entities’ obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
State and local governments use websites and mobile applications to deliver timely information and services across the full spectrum of their operations.
Going forward, we will continue advocating for full implementation of this rule and others that expand access to the digital tools that we all rely on.

EQS-News: DATAGROUP Commits to Sustainable Management of Used Corporate IT

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水曜日, 2月 14, 2024

Disability, Water, Personal computer, AFB, CO2, Human, Partnership

DATAGROUP gives used corporate IT such as laptops, PCs, and smartphones a second life in cooperation with non-profit IT refurbisher AfB social & green IT.

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DATAGROUP gives used corporate IT such as laptops, PCs, and smartphones a second life in cooperation with non-profit IT refurbisher AfB social & green IT.
Last year, almost 8,500 devices were refurbished by DATAGROUP, which has extended their service life.
In concrete terms, DATAGROUP has saved 4,147,229 kWh of energy, 7,665,035 liters of water and 1,056,869 kg of CO2 equivalent.
“We at DATAGROUP do not only view sustainability as a responsibility but also as an integral part of our company values.

Sheppard Air Force Base, 80th Flying Training Wing Awards SBIR Phase III Contract to OpsLab

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水曜日, 2月 7, 2024

USAF, FTW, Research, Machine learning, Davis–Monthan Air Force Base, AFB, Automation, Aircraft, SNP, Small Business Innovation Research, Defense, SBIR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, OpsLab announced a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract award with the 80th Flying Training Wing (FTW) at Sheppard Air Force Base (AFB). In collaboration with the Airmen at Sheppard AFB, the OpsLab team will facilitate the automatic building of flying squadron schedules for sorties, simulators, academics, and ground commitments. Additionally, they will help implement automatic reflow of schedules after disruptions including Instructor Pilot fallout, Go cancellations, student reflow for SNP, airspace conflicts, and more. Users will be able to view schedules and quickly update availability via both mobile and desktop applications.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, OpsLab announced a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract award with the 80th Flying Training Wing (FTW) at Sheppard Air Force Base (AFB).
"We're thrilled and honored to enter into this relationship with the 80th Flying Training Squadron," said Arun Nair, Co-founder and CEO of OpsLab.
OpsLab is actively supporting the U.S. Department of Defense through seven SBIR Phase III contracts with the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
For more information, OpsLab solutions are in active implementation across numerous USAF installations, including Luke Air Force Base , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base , Minot Air Force Base , and Aviano Air Force Base .

DALAN ANIMAL HEALTH'S PIONEERING HONEYBEE VACCINE RECOGNIZED WITH TOP INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR INNOVATIVE TECH AND ANIMAL HEALTH

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火曜日, 11月 28, 2023

USDA, AFB, The Non-GMO Project, Invention, TIME, Health, Biodiversity, Food, Pharmaceutical industry

ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dalan Animal Health, Inc. ("Dalan"), the biotech company specializing in insect health, today announced that it has been included in the 2023 Fast Company Next Big Thing in Tech list in recognition of its innovative animal health solution, a the world's first vaccine to protect honeybees against American Foulbrood (AFB), a devastating disease that weakens and kills honeybee colonies globally, compromising our global food supply. This honor marks the third award in a series of top industry recognitions bestowed to Dalan this quarter.

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This honor marks the third award in a series of top industry recognitions bestowed to Dalan this quarter.
Without them, the global food supply as we know it ceases to exist," said Dr. Annette Kleiser, co-founder and CEO of Dalan Animal Health.
"Our honeybee vaccine represents an important milestone in the collective fight for increased invertebrate health and environmental sustainability as we enable beekeepers to access proactive solutions for healthy, productive hives."
Dalan's first-of-its-kind vaccine is a safe, organic, non-GMO, non-chemical prophylactic tool that empowers beekeepers to protect their hives without the use of antibiotics.

Laser Photonics To Attend the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Technology Showcase

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木曜日, 7月 6, 2023

Engineering, Defense, Manufacturing, Government Technology, Other Manufacturing, Other Defense, National Center for Simulation, Clean technology, National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Tinker Air Force Base, Laser & Photonics Reviews, Sandblasting, Corrosion, OK, LPC, AFB

Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global industrial developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced that it is hosting an exhibitor space later this month at the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) Technology Showcase , a two-day event that will allow industry professionals to showcase how their technology can serve the Tinker Air Force Base.

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Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global industrial developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced that it is hosting an exhibitor space later this month at the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) Technology Showcase , a two-day event that will allow industry professionals to showcase how their technology can serve the Tinker Air Force Base.
“We are thrilled to be bringing along our newly launched DefenseTech product,” said Wayne Tupuola, chief executive officer of Laser Photonics.
“Our cutting-edge technology is an excellent solution to the unique challenges that many industry professionals face when it comes to aerospace MRO.”
Laser Photonics will be showcasing its DefenseTech LPC-MLRI-200 Handheld Laser Cleaning System.
Laser cleaning removes paint, contaminants, rust, and residues with a high-energy laser beam which leaves the substrate untouched.

LRS-Hill Joint Venture Awarded Five-Year IDC to Support USACE Tulsa

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木曜日, 6月 8, 2023

IDC, Altus Air Force Base, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, River, Consultant, Building, Keystone Lake, Corps, Red, Recreation, Hill International, AFB, USACE, Stanley Consultants, Tinker Air Force Base, McClellan–Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, Safety

WASHINGTON and TULSA, Okla., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LRS-Hill Joint Venture, LLC announced today it was awarded an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDC) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District to provide the full spectrum of A-E support services for potential projects throughout USACE Tulsa’s area of operations.

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WASHINGTON and TULSA, Okla., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LRS-Hill Joint Venture, LLC announced today it was awarded an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDC) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District to provide the full spectrum of A-E support services for potential projects throughout USACE Tulsa’s area of operations.
LRS-Hill is joined by team firms Stanley Consultants, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc., Poole Fire Protection, OCMI Inc., and Midland Surveying and Mapping.
This team offers to USACE Tulsa the depth and breadth of expertise to support any conceivable assignment under IDC, including multiple, concurrent assignments.
LRS Federal CEO Sean Logan explained, “LRS was founded to serve clients exactly like USACE Tulsa with a diverse mission over a wide geographic area.

Tinker AFB and NCMS To Co-Sponsor First-Ever On-Base Event for Technology Innovators

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水曜日, 6月 7, 2023

National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Maintenance, Tinker, Partnership, Tinker Air Force Base, Government, Risk, AFB, Management

NCMS is a 35-year-old organization whose mission is to create opportunities for highly capable companies to work collaboratively with government providers and end users who need their innovations and technology solutions.

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NCMS is a 35-year-old organization whose mission is to create opportunities for highly capable companies to work collaboratively with government providers and end users who need their innovations and technology solutions.
Its strength lies in offering a unique combination of expert guidance and infrastructure to help ensure such collaborations deliver results for all parties.
The upcoming NCMS Technology Showcase at Tinker AFB will offer a great way for companies to learn directly from Tinker AFB personnel which innovations are needed to help them solve critical maintenance and sustainment challenges.
The following are among Tinker AFB’s priority desired capabilities:
Many more desired capabilities are listed on the event site below.

First-Ever Technology Showcase at Tinker Air Force Base Seeks Innovators

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水曜日, 6月 7, 2023

Government, National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Maintenance, Tinker, Partnership, Tinker Air Force Base, Risk, AFB, Management

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) in partnership with Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) will be hosting a two-day Technology Showcase on base July 17-18, 2023, to enable technology innovation companies to meet with base leadership and aircraft sustainment professionals.

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The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) in partnership with Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) will be hosting a two-day Technology Showcase on base July 17-18, 2023, to enable technology innovation companies to meet with base leadership and aircraft sustainment professionals.
NCMS is a 35-year-old organization whose mission is to create opportunities for highly capable companies to work collaboratively with government providers and end users who need their innovations and technology solutions.
The upcoming NCMS Technology Showcase at Tinker AFB will offer a great way for companies to learn directly from Tinker AFB personnel which innovations are needed to help them solve critical maintenance and sustainment challenges.
The following are among Tinker AFB’s desired capabilities:
Many more desired capabilities are listed on the event site below.

AFB Calls on Congress and Government to Move Swiftly toward Making the Internet Accessible for All

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木曜日, 5月 18, 2023

"At AFB, we are calling on individual businesses, Congress, and the US Department of Justice to take this opportunity to move forward.

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"At AFB, we are calling on individual businesses, Congress, and the US Department of Justice to take this opportunity to move forward.
Both the Federal Government and Congress must take measures to expand the existing regulations under the ADA from the physical to the virtual environment.
We celebrate the many corporations and individuals who are working with us to amplify calls for greater digital inclusion.
AFB calls for individuals, the business community, and government to come together to support a comprehensive plan that will expand digital inclusion for all people with disabilities.

Reliable Robotics Conducts Autonomous Flight Demonstration at Travis Air Force Base

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水曜日, 5月 17, 2023

Reliable Robotics , a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, provided a demonstration during the recent Phoenix readiness exercise at Travis Air Force Base (AFB).

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Reliable Robotics , a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, provided a demonstration during the recent Phoenix readiness exercise at Travis Air Force Base (AFB).
This exercise demonstrated capabilities that will help the United States Air Force (USAF) modernize and project safe, rapid, global mobility.
Reliable Robotics is currently working with the Air Force under a Phase III Small Business Innovative Research contract to demonstrate flight performance and safety of remotely piloted aircraft in dynamic operating environments.
Reliable also received a recent award from the Air Force to explore the automation of large, multi-engine jets .