Science and technology in the United States

Parsons’ SWPF Surpasses 1 Million Gallons of Processed Nuclear Waste

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Nuclear technology, Nuclear physics, Radioactive waste, Nuclear technology in the United States, Savannah River Site, Atomic tourism, Salt Waste Processing Facility, Hazardous waste, Science and technology in the United States

CENTREVILLE, Va., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Energys (DOE) Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) a first-of-a-kind, one-of-a-kind facility that was designed, built, and is being operated by Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) has successfully processed more than 1 million gallons of radioactive nuclear waste.

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  • CENTREVILLE, Va., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Energys (DOE) Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) a first-of-a-kind, one-of-a-kind facility that was designed, built, and is being operated by Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) has successfully processed more than 1 million gallons of radioactive nuclear waste.
  • In 2002, the DOE selected Parsons to design, build, commission, and operate SWPF with the goal of processing 32million gallons of radioactive salt waste stored in underground tanks at the Savannah River Site (SRS).
  • Parsons finished building SWPF in April 2016, eightmonths ahead of schedule and more than $65million under the target cost of the contract for construction activities.
  • SWPF operations and the resulting increased treatment capacity delivers immense value to the nation by increasing the efficiency and volume of processed nuclear waste, greatly reducing the time needed to accomplish the nuclear remediation mission.

InCloudCounsel Announces Appointment of Mike Paulus to Board of Directors

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Software, Technology, Legal, Professional services, Addepar, Andreessen Horowitz, Andreessen, Prudential, Assurance, Economy of California, California, Science and technology in the United States

Mike was most recently the founder and CEO of Assurance IQ, an insurance technology company which was acquired by Prudential in 2019.

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  • Mike was most recently the founder and CEO of Assurance IQ, an insurance technology company which was acquired by Prudential in 2019.
  • Previously, Mike was a Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and the President and co-founder of Addepar, a wealth management software company.
  • Additionally, companies dont have good tools to track and manage their commitments in their most important contracts, said Mike Paulus.
  • Mike also serves on the board of directors of Nesto, a Canadian financial technology company.

Babcock & Wilcox, NREL Sign Exclusive IP Option Agreement for Advanced, Renewable Energy Storage Technology

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Alternative energy, Construction & Property, Energy, Manufacturing, Technology, Nuclear, Environment, Urban planning, Other Manufacturing, Other Technology, Science, Other Science, Other Energy, Research, Utilities, Engineering, Articles, Science and technology in the United States, Battelle Memorial Institute, Golden, Colorado, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, United States Department of Energy national laboratories, Energy, Renewable energy, Wind power, United States Department of Energy, Babcock & Wilcox

Babcock & Wilcox ("B&W") (NYSE: BW) and the U.S. Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have signed an Intellectual Property Option Agreement that gives B&W field-limited exclusive rights to negotiate a licensing agreement that would allow it to market an advanced, particle-based thermal energy storage technology currently in development.

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  • Babcock & Wilcox ("B&W") (NYSE: BW) and the U.S. Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have signed an Intellectual Property Option Agreement that gives B&W field-limited exclusive rights to negotiate a licensing agreement that would allow it to market an advanced, particle-based thermal energy storage technology currently in development.
  • B&Ws proven and established pressurized fluidized-bed boiler technology is an ideal choice for advancing this technology to commercial operations.
  • High-capacity, long-term energy storage is essential for renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power to become widespread, baseload power options, said B&W Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kenny Young.
  • B&W cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to an intellectual property option agreement between B&W and U.S. Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that gives B&W exclusive rights to negotiate a licensing agreement and to market an advanced, particle-based thermal energy storage technology currently in development.

Alkane Resources (ALK): Revealing the fruits of its labours

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Friday, July 9, 2021
General Electric, Thomas Edison, Edison, Innovators, Science and technology in the United States, Inventors

Approval for the project is being targeted for Q3 CY22.

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  • Approval for the project is being targeted for Q3 CY22.
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CMC Materials Receives Favorable ITC Initial Determination Finding a Violation by DuPont in Patent Infringement Dispute

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Friday, July 9, 2021
CMC, DuPont, Companies, Science and technology in the United States, Economy of the United States

"We are pleased with the Administrative Law Judges favorable initial determination finding infringement by DuPonts slurry products at issue in this case," said H. Carol Bernstein, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel.

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  • "We are pleased with the Administrative Law Judges favorable initial determination finding infringement by DuPonts slurry products at issue in this case," said H. Carol Bernstein, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel.
  • CMC Materials, Inc., headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is a leading global supplier of consumable materials primarily to semiconductor manufacturers.
  • For more information about CMC Materials, Inc., visit www.cmcmaterials.com , or contact Colleen Mumford, Vice President, Communications and Marketing, at 630-499-2600.
  • Except as required by law, CMC Materials undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements made by it to reflect new information, subsequent events or circumstances.

SAIC Announces Three New Executive Appointments in Human Resources and Finance

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Research, Other Defense, Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Science, Science, Defense, Companies, Science and technology in the United States, Economy of the United States, Northrop Grumman, OpenTravel Alliance, Science Applications International Corporation, Vice president

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) today announced the appointment of two new senior vice presidents of Human Resources (HR) and a new corporate controller.

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  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) today announced the appointment of two new senior vice presidents of Human Resources (HR) and a new corporate controller.
  • Wilson and Kidd report to Michelle OHara , executive vice president and chief human resources officer at SAIC.
  • Prior to joining SAIC, Wilson held progressively responsible leadership roles at Northrop Grumman, obtaining extensive experience in all aspects of HR.
  • SAIC also disclaims any duty to comment upon or correct information that may be contained in reports published by investment analysts or others.

Kaman Announces CFO Transition

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Aerospace, Accounting, Technology, Manufacturing, Professional services, Air, Transport, Other Defense, Defense, Hardware, Finance, Bloomfield, Connecticut, Kaman Corporation, Charles Kaman, Kaman, Science and technology in the United States, Connecticut

Mr. Coogan, who served as the Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development of Kaman, will succeed Robert Starr.

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  • Mr. Coogan, who served as the Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development of Kaman, will succeed Robert Starr.
  • Mr. Starr will continue to be employed by the Company through July 31, 2021, as Executive Vice President and will work closely with Mr. Coogan and the Kaman leadership team to ensure a seamless transition.
  • I am also personally grateful for his support and partnership during my transition into Kaman.
  • Kaman Corporation, founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer Charles H. Kaman, and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, conducts business in the aerospace & defense, industrial and medical markets.

Impinj to Announce Second-Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Software, Networks, Internet, Retail, Data management, Online Retail, Automatic identification and data capture, Impinj, Radio-frequency identification, Regulation Fair Disclosure, LinkedIn, Companies, Science and technology in the United States, Economy of the United States

Impinj, Inc. (NASDAQ: PI), a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer, today announced that it will release financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021 after U.S. markets close on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

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  • Impinj, Inc. (NASDAQ: PI), a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer, today announced that it will release financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021 after U.S. markets close on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
  • Impinj will host a conference call and webcast for analysts and investors to discuss its second-quarter 2021 results and third-quarter 2021 outlook at 5:00 p.m.
  • Interested parties may listen to the call by dialing +1-412-317-5196 or accessing the webcast from the companys website at investor.impinj.com .
  • We intend to use the Impinj website, the Impinj Facebook page, the Impinj LinkedIn page, the Impinj blog, and the @Impinj Twitter account as a means of disclosing information about the company and its services and for complying with the disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

Asana Names SaaS Industry Leader Andrew Lindsay to Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Data management, Professional services, Technology, Software, Human resources, Asana, Mission District, San Francisco, Task management software, Dustin Moskovitz, Economy of the United States, Science and technology in the United States, Companies

Asana, Inc (NYSE: ASAN), a leading work management platform for teams, today announced the appointment of Andrew Lindsay to its Board of Directors.

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  • Asana, Inc (NYSE: ASAN), a leading work management platform for teams, today announced the appointment of Andrew Lindsay to its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210708005232/en/
    Andrew Lindsay, SVP Corporate Development, HubSpot, joins Asana Board of Directors.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Im thrilled to welcome Andrew to Asanas Board of Directors as we accelerate our category leadership in redefining how individuals, teams and entire organizations achieve clarity to accomplish their most important work, said Dustin Moskovitz, CEO, Asana.
  • In addition to his impressive background, Andrew is an open and curious leader with a mission-focused mindset, making him a tremendous asset in the board room and beyond.

Raytheon Intelligence & Space to begin Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band production

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Raytheon Technologies, Economy of the United States, Companies, Raytheon Company, United Technologies, Science and technology in the United States, Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Collins Aerospace, Next Generation Jammer, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Missiles & Defense, Aerospace

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX), has been awarded a $171.6 million contract for Low-Rate Initial Production Lot I, or LRIP I, of the U.S. Navy's Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX), has been awarded a $171.6 million contract for Low-Rate Initial Production Lot I, or LRIP I, of the U.S. Navy's Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band.
  • Raytheon Intelligence & Space delivers the disruptive technologies our customers need to succeed in any domain, against any challenge.
  • Raytheon Intelligence & Space is one of four businesses that form Raytheon Technologies Corporation.
  • With four industry-leading businesses Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics.