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Maine Community College System, Maine Maritime Academy and Diamond Offshore Wind Announce Training Partnership

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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PRESQUE ISLE, Maine and CASTINE, Maine and BUCKSPORT, Maine, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 18th, leaders from the Maine Community College System (MCCS), Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), and Diamond Offshore Wind announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to a partnership that will map out workforce needs of the offshore wind industry in Maine and support the development of offshore wind technicians and other skilled workers. Leaders from the institutions participated in roundtable discussion at MMA's Center for Professional Mariner Development to discuss a joint initiative to "marinize" Maine's workforce to service future offshore wind farms. This agreement marks the first collaboration of its kind in Maine.

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  • PRESQUE ISLE, Maine and CASTINE, Maine and BUCKSPORT, Maine, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 18th, leaders from the Maine Community College System (MCCS), Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), and Diamond Offshore Wind announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to a partnership that will map out workforce needs of the offshore wind industry in Maine and support the development of offshore wind technicians and other skilled workers.
  • We are looking forward to this partnership with the Maine Community College system and Diamond Offshore Wind."
  • "Offshore wind will create jobs and a new industry for Maine," said Chris Wissemann, CEO of Diamond Offshore Wind.
  • "We are pleased to be partnering with Maine Maritime Academy and Northern Maine Community College to support training that will provide Mainers with skills that will be in demand for decades to come.

New Segment of Advancements will Educate About Innovations in Low-Carbon Energy Systems

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An upcoming segment of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on recent developments in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of district energy systems.

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  • JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An upcoming segment of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on recent developments in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of district energy systems.
  • This segment will explore improvements in energy systems technology for the 21st century.
  • Viewers will learn how Creative Energy is turning ideas into reality by delivering low-carbon district energy systems that provide tangible value for businesses and communities.
  • The show will discover how Creative Energy utilizes an array of technologies to develop district systems that extend the benefits of district energy with rate certainty, quality of service, and carbon reduction.

Samir Mehta Named New President of L3Harris’ Communication Systems Segment

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) announced today Samir (Sam) Mehta as the new president for its Communication Systems segment, reporting to Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher E. Kubasik, effectively immediately.

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  • L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) announced today Samir (Sam) Mehta as the new president for its Communication Systems segment, reporting to Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher E. Kubasik, effectively immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230103005142/en/
    Samir (Sam) Mehta has been named the new president for L3Harris' Communication Systems segment.
  • Prior to Raytheon, Mehta spent over 17 years with Sikorsky Aircraft, notably serving as President, Defense Systems and Services.
  • “I am both excited and humbled by the opportunity to join such a great team and dynamic company,” said Mehta.

TBGA Expands Capabilities in Advanced Manufacturing Qualification

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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SEWICKLEY, Pa., June 29, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) is ushering in summer 2022 by welcoming Arun Ramachandran to the ADDvisor® Services team. Arun joins from Collins Aerospace where he was the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Leader of the Advanced Structures business. He brings a 15+ year career in strategy and technical program management spanning new product development, advanced manufacturing, translating global market trends to product strategy and technology roadmaps, and implementing business process transformations using advanced data analytics.

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  • Arun joins from Collins Aerospace where he was the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Leader of the Advanced Structures business.
  • He brings a 15+ year career in strategy and technical program management spanning new product development, advanced manufacturing, translating global market trends to product strategy and technology roadmaps, and implementing business process transformations using advanced data analytics.
  • Arun adds versatility to TBGA's product offerings with his diverse experience in AM qualification and certification, product and technology strategy, sustainability, digital solutions and entrepreneurship.
  • He will also bring a fresh perspective to help TBGA customers discover new value propositions and business models and implement sustainability and digital strategies in AM and advanced manufacturing.

Developments in Wildfire Protection Technology to be Highlighted on Advancements Television Series

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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JUPITER, Fla., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Scheduled to broadcast Q3/2022, Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on advances in innovative structure and perimeter defense strategies to protect homes and business from wildfires.

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  • With a look at Embers Protection Services, viewers will see how technology is automating wildfire protection, providing safety barriers to help reduce structure fires caused from wildfires and airborne embers.
  • Our technology utilizes multiple satellite data sources to create robust wildfire mapping software, which allows for early warning wildfire detection and automated activation based on smart technology and nearby fire threats," said Chris McDonald, CEO of Embers Protection Services.
  • "With 24/7 monitoring, Embers Protection Services takes the guesswork and uncertainty off the table when wildfires break out," said Colin Ferguson, senior producer for the Advancements series.
  • About Advancements and DMG Productions:
    Advancements is an information-based educational television series targeting recent advances across several industries and economies.

Qarbon Aerospace Partners with Georgia Tech for NASA’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI) to Address Barriers in the Development of Civilian Vertical Lift Vehicles

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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Qarbon Aerospace, Inc. (Qarbon Aerospace) has partnered with Georgia Tech to participate in NASAs University Leadership Initiative (ULI), focused on the development of Advanced Structures for Civil Vertical Lift Vehicles.

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  • Qarbon Aerospace, Inc. (Qarbon Aerospace) has partnered with Georgia Tech to participate in NASAs University Leadership Initiative (ULI), focused on the development of Advanced Structures for Civil Vertical Lift Vehicles.
  • NASA has granted Georgia Tech, a leader in Vertical Lift Research, $5.37M to address the technical barriers associated with developing vertical lift vehicles for civilian use.
  • Qarbon Aerospace operates nearly two million square feet of factory space across three facilities located in Red Oak, Texas, Milledgeville, Georgia, and Rayong, Thailand.
  • Qarbon Aerospace has vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities from component fabrication through large-scale assembly as well as world-leading proprietary thermoplastics technologies.

Grist Mill Bridge Open to Traffic with AIT Bridges Composite Beams

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Structural engineering, Construction, Bridge, Infrastructure, UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center

It has been replaced with a new span consisting of five composite beams manufactured at AIT Bridge's Brewer, Maine facility.

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  • It has been replaced with a new span consisting of five composite beams manufactured at AIT Bridge's Brewer, Maine facility.
  • AIT Bridges' composite bridge systems are designed to last over 100 years, at least 30 years longer than the average steel bridge.
  • Today, AIT Bridges offers the composite arch bridge system and composite beams; two building blocks capable of replacing most bridges across the country.
  • AIT Bridges expanded the composite product line and designed a composite tub beam system built from the original technology.

Unmanned Composites Market worth $2.7 Billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, May 6, 2019
Materials, Composite materials, Matter, Textiles, Synthetic fibers, Carbon fiber reinforced polymer, Carbon fibers, Autonomous underwater vehicle, Unmanned vehicle, Ceramic materials, Alan Kin-Tak Lau, UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center

Factors such as increased reliability and durability of composites and rise in demand composite materials to provide lightweight structures in unmanned systems are expected to fuel the growth of the unmanned composites market.

Key Points: 
  • Factors such as increased reliability and durability of composites and rise in demand composite materials to provide lightweight structures in unmanned systems are expected to fuel the growth of the unmanned composites market.
  • Based on platform, the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) composite segment is expected to lead the unmanned composites market during the forecast period.
  • Based on type, the unmanned Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites segment of the unmanned composites market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Also, the huge presence of composite manufacturers providing composites to the manufacturers of unmanned systems is driving the demand for unmanned composites in Europe.

Unmanned Composites Market worth $2.7 Billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, May 6, 2019
Materials, Composite materials, Matter, Textiles, Synthetic fibers, Carbon fiber reinforced polymer, Carbon fibers, Autonomous underwater vehicle, Unmanned vehicle, Ceramic materials, Alan Kin-Tak Lau, UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center

Factors such as increased reliability and durability of composites and rise in demand composite materials to provide lightweight structures in unmanned systems are expected to fuel the growth of the unmanned composites market.

Key Points: 
  • Factors such as increased reliability and durability of composites and rise in demand composite materials to provide lightweight structures in unmanned systems are expected to fuel the growth of the unmanned composites market.
  • Based on platform, the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) composite segment is expected to lead the unmanned composites market during the forecast period.
  • Based on type, the unmanned Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites segment of the unmanned composites market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Also, the huge presence of composite manufacturers providing composites to the manufacturers of unmanned systems is driving the demand for unmanned composites in Europe.

Leaders in Composites Manufacturing Recognized at SME's AeroDef 2019

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
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LONG BEACH, Calif., May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --SME, an association supporting the manufacturing industry, along with its Composites Manufacturing Tech Group, recognized an industry leader and two prominent composites manufacturing companies with the 2019 Composites Manufacturing Awards.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --SME, an association supporting the manufacturing industry, along with its Composites Manufacturing Tech Group, recognized an industry leader and two prominent composites manufacturing companies with the 2019 Composites Manufacturing Awards.
  • MTorres was recognized with the 2019 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Award (Small Company) for its distinction in the field of advanced composites manufacturing.
  • Northrop Grumman was recognized with the 2019 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Award (Large Company) for its distinction in the field of advanced composites manufacturing.
  • Northrop's advanced manufacturing composites aerospace and space composites portfolio has been expanded to include the latest breakout technologies that are changing the very basis of composites manufacturing to include large- structure, adhesive-bonded, out-of-autoclave aerostructures.