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NASA Johnson Director to Discuss Exploration Park Facility

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Monday, March 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The director of NASA's Johnson Space Center will discuss the objectives behind the center's new Exploration Park initiative at the next meeting of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership's (BAHEP) aerospace advisory committee at 12 p.m. CST Wednesday, March 6, at 1150 Gemini in Houston.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The director of NASA's Johnson Space Center will discuss the objectives behind the center's new Exploration Park initiative at the next meeting of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership's (BAHEP) aerospace advisory committee at 12 p.m. CST Wednesday, March 6, at 1150 Gemini in Houston.
  • Johnson Director Vanessa Wyche will be joined by representatives from the American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI), which recently signed the second agreement to lease acres of underutilized land in a 240-acre Exploration Park.
  • NASA signed a separate lease with the Texas A&M University System earlier this month.
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American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation and ACMI Properties Announce an Inaugural Industrial Development for Exploration Park in Houston, Texas

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

"ACMI will augment NASA's capabilities and create a platform to advance commercial space development; a key benefit to technology growth and to our national interests."

Key Points: 
  • "ACMI will augment NASA's capabilities and create a platform to advance commercial space development; a key benefit to technology growth and to our national interests."
  • This ensures that the Campus contributes meaningfully to critical areas such as manufacturing, repair, and maintenance of space systems.
  • Regional Impact: ACMI's location at Exploration Park emphasizes a commitment to serving both national and state needs in Texas.
  • ACMI spotlights leveraging private capital and deep relationships across industry, academia, and the DOD to develop its hardware-centric industrial developments.

NASA Selects ACMI as Second Approved Exploration Park Facility

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NASA signed a similar lease with the Texas A&M University System earlier this month.

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  • NASA signed a similar lease with the Texas A&M University System earlier this month.
  • "For more than 60 years, NASA Johnson has been the hub of human space exploration," said NASA Johnson Director Vanessa Wyche.
  • As the home of Mission Control Center for the agency's human space missions, astronaut training, robotics, human health and space medicine, NASA Johnson leads the way for the human exploration.
  • Through the development of Exploration Park, the center will broaden the scope of the human spaceflight community that is tackling the many difficult challenges ahead.

Resecurity and CyberPeace Foundation Sign MoU to Strengthen Global Cybersecurity Efforts

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Resecurity, a leading global cybersecurity company, and CyberPeace Foundation, an esteemed Global non-profit organization that promotes cybersecurity and digital peace, have joined forces through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cybersecurity measures worldwide.

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  • Resecurity, a leading global cybersecurity company, and CyberPeace Foundation, an esteemed Global non-profit organization that promotes cybersecurity and digital peace, have joined forces through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cybersecurity measures worldwide.
  • The collaboration between Resecurity and CyberPeace Foundation marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to combat cyber threats and promote a safer digital environment for individuals, organizations, and communities globally.
  • Maj Vineet Kumar, President of CyberPeace Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "At CyberPeace Foundation, we believe in the power of collaboration to address the complex challenges of cybersecurity.
  • The MoU between Resecurity and CyberPeace Foundation outlines several areas of collaboration, including:
    Joint research and development initiatives to address emerging cyber threats.

ChimeTV’s Jinky Dolar Receives 2024 Lunar New Year Excellence Award From Sacramento State Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Center

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

ChimeTV, America’s only 24/7 English language AAPI-focused entertainment television network, is proud to announce that Director of Ad Sales Jinky Dolar will receive the 2024 Lunar New Year Excellence Award from the Sacramento State Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center.

Key Points: 
  • ChimeTV, America’s only 24/7 English language AAPI-focused entertainment television network, is proud to announce that Director of Ad Sales Jinky Dolar will receive the 2024 Lunar New Year Excellence Award from the Sacramento State Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center.
  • The mission of the APIDA Center is to foster, retain, and empower the academic and personal development of APIDA students.
  • The Center promotes and affirms the experiences of students who identify as part of the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi diaspora.
  • “Sacramento State Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Center congratulates Jinky Dolar for her community leadership and active commitment to support and advocate for Asian American students’ academic excellence and career success,” says Dr. Marcellene Watson-Derbigny, Associate Vice President for Student Retention and Academic Success.

American Center for Mobility Awarded Grant to Increase Commercial Capacity for Testing and Certification of High-Power Electric Vehicle Chargers

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

YPSILANTI, Mich., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has awarded the American Center for Mobility (ACM) and subrecipients CharIN and Argonne National Laboratory, a grant of $2.9 million to help aid America's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and accelerate a resilient EV charging network.

Key Points: 
  • This project will enhance and expand the electric vehicle (EV) charger testing environment at the American Center for Mobility (ACM), located at Willow Run, in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan.
  • By leveraging both private sector contributions and federal funds, ACM and its partners plan to expand current and evolving EV testing and certification capabilities at the Willow Run test facility.
  • A focus will be on increasing the number of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)-compliant DC fast charger (DCFC) equipment and implementing rigorous testing methods for EV charger operability and interoperability.
  • Argonne experts will contribute their expertise in interoperability testing, test procedure development and deep understanding of EV charging communication standards.

First-of-its-kind System Intends to Deliver Charging Ecosystem Players a Centralized Hub for Ongoing Compatibility Testing for the EV Industry

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The initiative's goal is to eliminate many of the problems plaguing the electric vehicle charging landscape.

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  • The initiative's goal is to eliminate many of the problems plaguing the electric vehicle charging landscape.
  • Leveraging state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, the platform is intended to bring ongoing cross-product testing to the EV industry and will be open to participants from around the globe.
  • A prevailing issue for EV drivers is synchronization errors caused by incompatibilities between the vehicles and the charging units.
  • The Interoperability Clearing House is intended to alleviate these issues that are scaring buyers away from moving to electric vehicles."

CharIN and American Center for Mobility Join Forces to Champion EV Charging Interoperability

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

YPSILANTI, Mich., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To support rapid vehicle electrification, the Charging Interface Initiative Inc. (CharIN Inc.) and the American Center for Mobility (ACM) have entered into a MOU to cooperate on strategic priorities related to electric vehicle (EV) charging. The growth in EV production and adoption, along with the expanding number of charging stations from a variety of manufacturers, brings significant challenges, particularly around ensuring all platforms work seamlessly to provide drivers with a convenient charging experience. Together, CharIN and ACM will help accelerate the development and testing of robust industry standards with the ultimate goal of making EV charging better and more attractive than a gas station experience.

Key Points: 
  • (CharIN Inc.) and the American Center for Mobility (ACM) have entered into a MOU to cooperate on strategic priorities related to electric vehicle (EV) charging.
  • "CharIN is accelerating the evolution of EV charging standards to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding consumer base," says Erika Myers, Executive Director at CharIN North America.
  • The American Center for Mobility is a global development center for safe, sustainable, and secure mobility technologies.
  • "This will provide a one-stop shop for the mobility industry to collaborate and improve the consumer charging experience."

ACMI Properties to Lead Development of Pilot Munitions Campus

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACMI Properties, a division of the American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI), has announced it will spearhead the development and construction of a new industrial campus focused on munitions. The initiative is part of a $75 million Department of Defense (DoD) contract awarded to ACMI Federal to support the initial campus by the DoD's Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Resilience (IBR) through its Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) Directorate.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACMI Properties, a division of the American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI), has announced it will spearhead the development and construction of a new industrial campus focused on munitions.
  • "ACMI Properties is pioneering a new model for the hardware innovation cluster," says Simon Shewmaker, Head of Development for ACMI Properties.
  • For Munitions Campus, ACMI seeks to enable these firms with key capabilities necessary for munitions development and production.
  • ACMI Properties is already in planning stages for additional campus projects with a focus on battery manufacturing, space and hypersonic system.

ACMI Federal Secures $75 Million DoD Contract for Munitions Campus to Strengthen Munitions Supply Chain

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Using a public-private partnership framework, the initiative will bolster the United States' manufacturing capabilities in areas vital for national defense.

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  • Using a public-private partnership framework, the initiative will bolster the United States' manufacturing capabilities in areas vital for national defense.
  • This pilot constitutes a core component of MCEIP's five-year roadmap designed to secure supply chain resiliency and fortify the defense industrial base.
  • "ACMI Federal is privileged to lead this critical endeavor," said John Burer, Founder of ACMI.
  • The Munitions Campus will support companies by providing a range of key resources necessary for munitions development and production, such as non-destructive inspection, explosives storage and transportation, prototype testing, and munitions manufacturing tools.