National Center for Manufacturing Sciences

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

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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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.

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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.

Gecko Robotics Expands Work with U.S. Navy to Include First Amphibious Assault Ship and Additional Destroyer

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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Gecko Robotics , a leader in helping the world’s most important institutions operate and maintain their physical assets, today announced that it has expanded its work with the United States Navy to include advanced robotic assessments of both the first amphibious assault ship and an additional Arleigh Burke Class destroyer.

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  • Gecko Robotics , a leader in helping the world’s most important institutions operate and maintain their physical assets, today announced that it has expanded its work with the United States Navy to include advanced robotic assessments of both the first amphibious assault ship and an additional Arleigh Burke Class destroyer.
  • The expansion of work follows the approval of Gecko’s Rapid Ultrasonic Gridding (RUG) process by the U.S. Navy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230325005021/en/
    “We built Gecko Robotics to solve the hardest physical problems facing the world’s most important organizations,” said Jake Loosararian, CEO and Co-Founder of Gecko Robotics.
  • Check out this video for more information on Gecko’s work with the United States Navy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFSW38wiW44

Tooling U-SME Partners With CyManII to Launch a Cybersecurity Training Program

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Tooling U-SME , the workforce training and development arm of SME, and CyManII , the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute, have partnered to deliver “CyManII Sealed” – endorsed cybersecurity training for manufacturers.

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  • Tooling U-SME , the workforce training and development arm of SME, and CyManII , the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute, have partnered to deliver “CyManII Sealed” – endorsed cybersecurity training for manufacturers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230323005039/en/
    Tooling U-SME "CyManII Sealed" cybersecurity training program (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Cybersecurity is highly reliant on people,” said Jeannine Kunz, Chief Workforce Development Officer at SME.
  • Leveraging Tooling U-SME’s training portfolio and extensive reach into industry and academia, CyManII Sealed will drive progress through transformational workforce development.
  • Through this national collaboration, Tooling U-SME will become a key partner for CyManII, launching CyManII Sealed-approved training and setting a new standard in industry cybersecurity learning solutions for the manufacturing sector.

Nick Armstrong Named CAI's Initial Senior Director of Digital Enablement

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Commissioning Agents Inc. (CAI) announced  Nick Armstrong has been named the Initial Senior Director of Digital Enablement, as CAI continues our investment in Digital Transformation for both our internal programs and our clients' operations.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Commissioning Agents Inc. (CAI) announced  Nick Armstrong has been named the Initial Senior Director of Digital Enablement, as CAI continues our investment in Digital Transformation for both our internal programs and our clients' operations.
  • Mr. Armstrong has 15 years of experience in the Biopharmaceutical, Food, and Personal Care industries – with innovation and digital enablement as the throughline.
  • The supply chain and regulatory complexities for this mission require a connected voice", Mr. Armstrong Nick explained.
  • "I'm excited to have Nick join the technology team and for the official establishment of Director of Digital Enablement role," stated Jackie Karceski, Chief Technology Officer of CAI.

James W. Schlusemann Elected Board President of SME

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, has elected James W. Schlusemann as its 2023 board of directors' president. The non-profit organization, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary, announced its 2022 election results and installed its new officers, directors, and council representatives during a ceremony at its SME Fall Gala conducted Nov. 6 in Atlanta. Their terms begin in January 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, has elected James W. Schlusemann as its 2023 board of directors' president.
  • "The tremendous knowledge and technological experience, issues management, and business understanding that SME stakeholders possess and wield will create a huge boon in advanced manufacturing over the next 90 years," said James W. Schlusemann, newly elected president of SME's Board of Directors.
  • The officers and international directors of the SME Board of Directors act as the governing body of SME with budget authority and oversight responsibility.
  • To learn more about the SME Board of Directors, visit sme.org/board-of-directors and the SME Member Council at sme.org/member-council .

SPEE3D Introduces XSPEE3D: The World's Fastest All-In-One Containerised Metal 3D Printer

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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LAND FORCES, BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SPEE3D, makers of the world's fastest metal 3D printers, today unveiled its XSPEE3D printer – a containerised, ruggedized, and deployable cold-spray metal 3D printer that provides all of the necessary functions to print metal parts from anywhere in just minutes. XSPEE3D was designed based on extensive field work and collaboration with the Australian Army.

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  • LAND FORCES, BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SPEE3D, makers of the world's fastest metal 3D printers, today unveiled its XSPEE3D printer a containerised, ruggedized, and deployable cold-spray metal 3D printer that provides all of the necessary functions to print metal parts from anywhere in just minutes.
  • XSPEE3D is fully transportable as a standard shipping container with the printer and all auxiliary equipment in one box.
  • The printer is easy to use and deploy, requiring only a connection to electrical power.
  • SPEE3D is a world-leading additive manufacturing technology supplier dedicated to the research, development, and delivery of metal 3D printers and integrated systems utilising its patented cold-spray technology.

SME Selects Manufacturing Leaders for 2022 International Honor Awards

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SME , the professional association connecting manufacturing professionals, academia and communities from all disciplines, has announced its 2022 International Honor Award recipients.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SME , the professional association connecting manufacturing professionals, academia and communities from all disciplines, has announced its 2022 International Honor Award recipients.
  • These seven leaders, from industry and academia, are recognized for their contributions in the areas of manufacturing technologies, processes, technical writing, education, research and management, and service to SME.
  • For over six decades, SME's International Honor Awards have identified professionals whose bodies of work have led to critical breakthroughs and advancements in manufacturing technologies, processes and education as well as honored members for their volunteerism.
  • This year's select awardees' involvement with SME dates back to 1980, showing the consistent dedicated role SME plays within manufacturing.

Actym Therapeutics Announces Significant Expansion of Senior Leadership

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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BERKELEY, Calif., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Actym Therapeutics,a privately held biotechnology company developing STACT, a novel therapeutic platform that delivers immunomodulatory payloads to solid tumors after IV dosing, announced today the significant expansion of its senior leadership team.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Actym Therapeutics,a privately held biotechnology company developing STACT, a novel therapeutic platform that delivers immunomodulatory payloads to solid tumors after IV dosing, announced today the significant expansion of its senior leadership team.
  • "On behalf of the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors, we are thrilled to welcome this accomplished group of leaders to Actym."
  • As Vice President, Technical Operations, Omkar will serve as a member of the Actym Executive Leadership Team and will be responsible for all aspects of technical development, manufacturing, analytical development, and quality at Actym.
  • Actym Therapeutics, based in Berkeley, CA, is a privately-held biotechnology company focused on discovery and development of novel immuno-oncology therapies to treat cancer.

Curemark Announces the Promotion of Chiwon Yang to Vice President of Manufacturing Sciences and Technology

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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RYE BROOK, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Curemark announced today the promotion of Chiwon Yang to Vice President of Manufacturing Sciences and Technology, effective immediately.

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  • RYE BROOK, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Curemark announced today the promotion of Chiwon Yang to Vice President of Manufacturing Sciences and Technology, effective immediately.
  • In his new position, Mr. Yang will oversee the company's overall commercial packaging and manufacturing processes.
  • Curemark CEO Dr. Joan Fallon said, "Chiwon has been an indispensable part of Curemark's growth since he joined us in 2015.
  • Mr. Yang stated, "I'm truly grateful to Dr. Fallon for the promotion and the trust she's placed in me.

2022 SME International Directors and Council Representatives Take Office

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --2022 SME officers and directors have taken office following election in 2021.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --2022 SME officers and directors have taken office following election in 2021.
  • The officers and international directors of the SME Board of Directors act as the governing body of SME with budget authority and oversight responsibility.
  • The SME Member Council, with the SME board, is responsible for strengthening local chapters around the world and formulating recommendations surrounding SME member recruitment, retention and engagement.
  • SME members participate in the annual election held Aug. 1 to Sept. 1. International directors and Member Council representatives are elected to two-year terms.