A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain March April

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Vol. 8, No. 2 March / April 2015Vol. 8, No. 2 March / April 2015

Rocky Mountain Edition (CO, UT, ID, MT and WY)

Exact Tool Grinding

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Welcome to Cascade Systems Technology

Proud American Electronics Manufacturer

ISO 9001:2008ITAR RegisteredISO 13485:2003UL Approved for PCB and Cable AssembliesRoHS Compliant

Cascade Systems Technology (CST) is a Hillsboro, Oregon based contract electronic manufacturing company. CST was founded in 1989 and we have been providing quality electronics manufacturing and engineering services to our customers for over 20 years. We specialize in the design and manufacture of electronic assemblies for a variety of applications.

+ Prototype and QTA Capabilities with Turnkey, Kitted and Consignment+ Seamless Transition to Production+ Fine Pitch, BGAs, MLF Packages+ Lead Free Processes+ Engineering Design Services+ High Density and Double-Sided Capabilities+ Flying Probe, and Functional Testing+ Supply Chain Management+ Electro-Mechanical and Sub-Assembly Builds+ High Speed SMT Lines+ Automated Conformal Coat+ OSP Process+ Microelectronics+ Flip Chip Technology+ Wire Bonding+ Die Placement+ Encapsulation

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Demonstrated Technology Leadership Starts with CSTOur Goal is 100% defect free products and to exceed our customers requirements.

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Published bi-monthly to keep precision manufacturers abreast of news and to supply a viable vendor source for the industry.

Circulation: The A2Z Manufacturing has compiled and maintains a master list of approximately 6500 people in the Rocky Mountain states actively engaged in the Precision Manufacturing Industry. It has an estimated pass on readership of more than 18,000 people.

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All photos and copy become the property of A2Z Manufacturing.

The Publisher assumes no responsibility for the contents of any advertisement, and all representations are those of the advertiser and not that of the publisher.

The Publisher is not liable to any advertiser for any misprints or errors not the fault of the publisher, and in such event, the limit of the publisher's liability shall only be the amount of the publishers charge for such advertising.

CONTRIBUTORSKim Carpenter

Gene WirthChris Seay

Hugh TaylorKathy Carpenter

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Linda Daly

Published by:A2Z Manufacturing

PUBLISHER/EDITORLinda Daly

[email protected] Address: PO Box 33857

Portland, OR 97292

Telephone: (602) 412-7696Website: www.a2zManufacturing.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Editors Corner

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Exact Tool Grinding (ETG)Expands Its Grinding Capabilites

with ANCA CNC Grinding Machines

“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no

meaning.”Benjamin Franklin

In life, we must always strive to improve ourselves -- each and everyday. We must work on our personal relationships with colleagues, with family, and with everyone we encounter.

In manufacturing, constant improvement isn’t just something that we desire to do. Ev-eryone of our readers, most of whom are directly involved in this great industry that formed the basis of our great United States, know that continual improvement is the difference between survival and, in essence, finding a new career.

According to tradingeconomics.com, the United States has one of the most diversified and most technologically advanced economies in the world. Manufacturing, mining, and construction constitute 17 percent of the output. Agriculture accounts for only 1.5 percent of the GDP, yet due to use of advance technologies, the United States is a net exporter of food.

Manufacturing will grow faster than the overall U.S. economy, according to MAPI. It expects manufacturing production to increase 3.2% in 2014 and 4.0% in 2015.

The fastest growth in the manufacturing sector will be among high-tech companies, said MAPI. High-tech manufacturing production, which accounts for about 5% of all manufacturing, is expected to grow 6.8% in 2014 and 7.2% in 2015.

Closer to home, I hope that you will read about 2 very exciting small manufacturing companies in this issue. Exact Tool Grinding was successfully grinding tools using manual equipment. When they made the bold decision to purchase their first CNC grinder, and it is a very bold decision for a small family owned business, they were astounded by how their business experienced immediate growth. Another company called Push Industries was founded by a young couple, Darren and Christina, who built a business designing and building products for the mountain bike suspension industry. After years of outsourcing manufacturing, they made a bold decision to bring manufacturing in-house. Though nei-ther had machining backgrounds, they quickly embraced technology (in both machines and software) that now allows them to increase their new product introductions by 4 fold.

It is just these kinds of individuals, whether they are doing it in their own businesses, or they are working for a company, all who embrace new technologies, that help US manufacturing to continue to drive our economy.

I think the message is clear. What telling words come from Benjamin Franklin, born in the 18th century, when he said, “Improvement, achievement and success have no mean-ing without continual growth and progress.” Let us all embrace this. Until next issue, I wish you the best and God Bless Our Troops! May many of our new innovations help to protect those who protect us!

“Without continual growth and progress, such words


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Announcements & Releases

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Accutech Machine Inc. Improves Tooling Life and Quality with Acquisition of Heimer Tool Balancer

Accutech Machine Inc., a superior machine shop located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is pleased to announce that in its continuous endeavor to make process improvements and increase quality, it has purchased a Heimer TD tool balancer.

Tyler Bushman, General Manager for the company, says, “The Heimer helps us to better manage our tools. With this machine, our tools don’t wear out as quickly. With less tooling requirements, we have the ability to make parts faster.” He continued, “The Heimer in essence allows us to increase the longevity of our tools, which are almost all specialty tools.”

Accutech Machine Inc. is a high precision machine shop that cele-brated 20 years in business last year. They manufacture a wide range of products, from precise aircraft and medical components, to ski lift and oilfield parts. The company is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered company.

Tyler says, “We have set a quality policy and objectives, to analyze and improve our quality and delivery, to meet or exceed our customer’s

requirements. The Heimer Tool Balancer and shrink fit and pre-set-ter will help with our quality and on-time delivery, and we have a designed a room where we will house these machines, ensuring a clean environment. ”

To learn more about how Accutech Machine can help you with your precision parts, contact them at 801-975-1117 or visit ATMI.US

CHIRON Announces Eugene Hendrix As West Coast Regional Manager

CHIRON America is pleased to announce that Eugene Hendrix will manage sales and distribution for the company, supporting customers in CO, UT, ID, MT, WY, CA, OR, WA, AZ, NV and NM.

Eugene is a mechanical engineer, earning his degree from Northwest-ern University. He is also a card carrying Journeyman Mold and Die maker. Eugene spent more than 24 years working in shops, from apprentice to head designer and programmer.

After his career as a mold and die maker, Eugene held positions supporting machine shops while working for machine tool builders

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and dealers. Eugene says, “I am so proud to work for CHIRON America, where we have the best engineering team to support us in the field. Customers can expect superior support when they purchase machines from CHIRON America.”

Machining centers and turnkey solutions “Made by CHIRON” are the world’s first choice in all metalworking industries, from small to large-sized companies. When it comes to high-quality machining of parts at minimal costs, CHIRON engineers implement perfectly matched com-ponents to meet specific customer requirements and the most economical solution. From conception to mass production process, the total solution is provided from a single source. CHIRON machines can be found in nearly every automotive manufacturing company, as well as in a number of aerospace and medical manufacturers. CHIRON is one of the largest auto-

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To learn more about how you can increase your automation, and offer ‘lights out’ manufacturing to your customers, contact Eugene at 704-534-5436. Eugene and the CHIRON team are also looking for expe-rienced service personnel in the Western region.

Sawblade.com to Begin Selling and Shipping the Trajan 125 Band Saw

Sawblade.com has expanded its product o f f e r ings to i n c l u d e t h e metal-cutting Tr a j a n 1 2 5 p o r t a b l e band saw. We are proud to distribute this practical cutting machine in addition to custom-welded band saw blades. A wide range of capabilities and features makes the Trajan 125 a multi-purpose band saw useful to a variety of industries and types of workshops. This handy cutting machine is small and lightweight, so it’s ideal the ideal saw for taking to and from worksites -- or for at-home wood or metal cutting operations.

With an adjustable left-cutting angle from zero to sixty degrees, the Trajan 125 band saw can handle a range of applications. Its powerful 110v single-phase motor is robust for a smaller portable band saw and includes an electronic blade speed regulator. The Trajan 125 also includes simplified blade tensioning, making it easy to set up and make cuts in the field. Straightforward to use, the Trajan 125 cuts quickly and without any need for lubrication. Trajan designed this saw to make short work of woods and metals without compromising on how easy it is to handle and carry.

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ResourceMFG Introduces Leah Most To Northern Colorado

A Letter From Leah: I am the Business De-velopment Manager for Northern Colorado for ResourceMFG. We are a manufacturing support company that provides skilled and semi-skilled labor in only the manufactur-ing, fabrication and distribution sector of business. We work with our clients to get a clear understanding of their needs, pay ranges and experience in order to provide them with employees that are the best fit

for their industry.

I look forward to hearing from customers, new and old. Thank you,Leah Most; ResourceMFG; 970-744-4355; 1635 Foxtrail Drive, Suite 121; Loveland Colorado. 80538

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United Performance Metals Introduces Global Nest, A Multi Customer Nesting Program For Laser Cut Parts

United Performance Metals introduces Global Nest, an enhanced, multi-part, multi-customer laser nesting program.

The Global Nest Program maximizes material usage for laser cut parts by matching up multiple parts and orders to achieve the greatest yield with the least amount of scrap. The result will lower job costs and move customers closer to Just In Time production.


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Announcements Continued “Nesting laser orders is nothing new. Nesting orders from multiple laser customers through the Global Nest program is smart. We can match up your metal requirements with others and drive down part costs by utilizing multiple parts and orders on a sheet at one time,” commented Ryan Getz, Laser Cell Business Leader for United Performance Metals. “The outcome will save our customers both time and money.”A video has been created that cleverly describes the Global Nest program. View the video on the United Performance Metals’ website at http://www.upmet.com/videos or on the company YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/upmetals.

Jared Peterson Named New President of JMT USA

The Board of Directors for Jorgenson Industrial Companies announced that Jared Peterson has been appointed President of their JMT USA division following Kyle Jorgenson’s resignation.

Jared Peterson has worked as the Service & Operations Manager at JMT for the past eleven years. In that position he worked closely with both JMT customers and machine tool suppliers. Jared has been in this industry for over twenty years and has built a solid reputation of integrity.

“We are excited to announce Jared’s appointment and are completely confident in his abilities to assume leadership of our JMT USA division. He’s well respected throughout the machine tool industry and the entire Jorgenson organization. His extensive knowledge of the industry, his hands-on machine tool application experience and his commitment to our organization, staff, vendors and customers will help the company move forward. His many accolades and wealth of experience made this an obvious and easy choice,” says company co-owner, Dustin Jorgenson.

For the past five years JMT has been on a strong growth trajectory, expanding from a regional to a national supplier. Best known for sheet metal equipment with a focus on press brakes and plate rolls, JMT has expanded its product line to include fiber lasers and structural drill lines. Assisting Jared in the day-to-day operations will be Rob Yorgason, who was named General Manager of JMT in September, 2014. Also supporting Jared is a strong team of experienced people in sales, service, parts and logistics, including industry veterans Ken Bartelli as National Sales Manager and Matt Bollinger as Purchasing & Logistics Manager.

“JMT has a bright future with both the people and the resources to continue growing in the machine tool industry,” says Dustin.

Jorgenson Industrial Companies has multiple business divisions that are family owned and operated. The company has been in business


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Evans Precision MachiningAnnounces Expansion and Successful Recertification for ISO 9001 / AS9100 Rev C - Also Now Hiring!

Bill Evans founded Evans Precision Machining, Inc. nearly 40 years ago, in Santa Clara, California. A long-term employee at Lockheed Martin, when Bill went out on his own to open a shop, business came immediately from his previous employer.

More than a decade ago, in 2001, Bill made the decision to capitalize on opportunities he saw in the Phoenix metropolis. Grant Evans, General Manager, and second generation Evans family member in the business (along with brother Rick), said, “My father had the foresight to purchase property for a machine shop in Deer Valley. More than a decade ago, there was nothing here.”

Today, the company is proudly manufacturing parts for the aerospace, electronics, medical, robotics, and defense industries.

This past year, the company expanded the footprint in their building to accommodate new machinery and increase capacity. In their 21,000 square foot facility, the business is now utilizing in excess of 12,000 square feet.

The company has been certified to ISO 9001/ AS 9100 for the past 5 years, and is pleased to announce that it just successfully recertified.

If you are a Tier 1 manufacturer of aerospace, medical or defense parts, you will find a superior supplier in Evans Precision Machining, Inc. Contact them at 623-581-6200 or visit evansprecison.com to learn more about what they can do for you. Contact them also if you are an experienced machinist seeking employment at their Deer Valley business.

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Lakye Tactical is pleased to announce that it will launch its newest platform of tactical rifles at its Open House in Phoenix, AZ, on April 11th. The Open House will include several raffle items, including 3 drop-in trigger sets, 2 match sets (upper and lower), T-shirts and coupons for $250 off the purchase of a rifle. Tours will be given throughout the day of the manufacturing facility; learn why their rifles are Aerospace

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Romi Machine Tools, Ltd. Introduces Jeff Kiszonas as Western Regional Sales Manager

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Boeing to improve 777, studies options for midsized jet

Boeing Co pledged to improve the efficiency and seating capacity of its 777 to shore up production of its most profitable airliner before it switches to a newer model.

The “mini-jumbo” is getting new engines and wings from 2020, but in the meantime Boeing needs to boost sales of the existing version to avoid having to cut production, which would undermine a key

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Randy Tinseth, vice president of marketing at the planemaker division, said that from the third quarter of 2016, the 777 would be delivered with a 2 percent gain in fuel efficiency thanks mainly to an aerodynamic facelift.

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“This combination of improvement in fuel efficiency and more seats will yield about a 5 percent

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Participants said the decision to spruce up the existing model is designed to allay speculation that Boeing may have to cut production and aims to underpin the value investors place on 777s in the resale market, which affects prices of new planes.

Boeing Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney said last month it would have to capture 40 to 60 orders a year to maintain production at a record 8.3 aircraft a month.

Europe’s Airbus AIR.PA was forced last month to announce a 40 percent cut in production of the smaller A330, after failing to win enough orders to secure a smooth transition to a newer model that is due to enter service in 2017.

Tinseth said Boeing was confident it could “work through a successful tran-sition” for the 777.

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Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. wants in on NASA’s multi-billion dollar contracts for delivering food, science experiments and supplies to the International Space Station.

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The Jefferson County-based aerospace company proposed to develop a new Jupiter spacecraft adapted from designs of interplanetary space probes the company has built for NASA, and a new cargo-carrying module it’s calling the “Exoliner” to go with it.

The Jupiter craft would stay in orbit after delivering cargo to the ISS. There, it would connect future Exoliner containers launched to the ISS. The solar-powered Jupiter unit — housing the power, avionics and computer systems — could also launch small satellites for NASA or private companies, or be outfitted with instruments to conduct Earth observation for science in between handling ISS cargo deliveries.

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NASA’s ISS resupply work is being bid competitively to start launches ferrying supplies into orbit as early as 2017 and continue to 2024. NASA estimates $1 billion to $1.4 billion in annual spending for the project.

LMSS says it could have its Jupiter system ready for flights as early as 2018. The company did not estimate what its Jupiter system proposal would cost.

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NASA opened the bid process for its Commercial Resupply-2 contracts in December. It’s expected to announced winners of the contracts this June.

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LMSS named its cargo delivery system Jupiter after the locomotive engine that first demon-strated the completion of the first railroad crossing of the United States.

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The Jupiter craft would be refuelable and serviceable in orbit — like the ISS itself and the Hubble space telescope is — and that will keep long-term costs down, Crocker said. “If you just do things smart, you don’t have to be expensive,” he said.

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The Defense Department has agreed to allow BAE Systems to export anti-missile tech-nology that was developed in 2008 to protect Army he-licopters from heat-seeking missiles.

Friendly nations for the first time will be able to acquire the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system, the company announced in March.

BAE Systems received a fast-track contract in 2008 to develop and produce the ATIRCM system on an accelerated schedule in the wake of rampant missile attacks against Army helicopters in war zones.

BAE already exports its “common missile warning system” but the ATIRCM laser countermeasure had been restricted from foreign sales until now.

When an aircraft comes under attack, the warning system detects the incoming missile and communicates the missile’s position relative to the aircraft, cueing the ATIRCM jam head to the missile’s location. ATIRCM then locates and tracks the incoming threat and emits a high-energy laser beam to thwart the missile’s infrared seeker, effec-tively blinding its guidance system and preventing it from homing in on the aircraft.

“We are seeing tremendous international interest for this system, which has proven to be both highly effective and reliable since its fielding in 2009,” Bill Staib, director of threat management solutions at BAE Systems, said in a statement.

The system also can be installed in fixed-wing aircraft, including com-mercial airliners. The Department of Homeland Security approved it for use by U.S. commercial airplanes.

BAE Systems officials hailed the decision to allow foreign sales of ATIRCM as the company faces increased global competition. Other U.S. firms, as well as European and Israeli manufacturers, have devel-oped comparable missile defense systems and all compete aggressively in the international arms market.

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The worldwide proliferation of shoulder-fired missiles, commonly known as manpads, has fueled demand for defensive systems, Kirkpat-rick said. Technologies like ATIRCM are designed to defeat “advanced threats,” including modern manpads, he added. “The Army has said publicly the system has saved aircraft. Its performance speaks well, and several countries are interested in buying it.”


The obvious target customers, he said, are countries that buy Chinook helicopters and BAE’s common missile warning system.

Permission to export ATIRCM is not a blanket license, however, and BAE will have to seek specific autho-rization to sell the system on a case by case basis.

The decision was the culmination of a lengthy review by Defense and State Department panels, as well as White House officials. “It was not easy to get export approval,” Kirk-patrick said. “Given the advanced nature of the technology, it gets a fair amount of scrutiny.”

The go-ahead to BAE Systems fol-lows two other major export policy decisions last month that were wel-comed by the defense industry. The most surprising was an end to the ban of U.S. military and commercial drone exports. Although sales will be closely scrutinized, the new pol-icy would ease previously ironclad restrictions on U.S. sales of military unmanned aircraft internationally.

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The defense industry for years has faulted the Obama administration for not doing enough to facilitate U.S. sales to allied countries, despite efforts by the administration to ease bureaucratic burdens associated with the export licensing process, and actions to remove restrictions on “dual use” technology exports. Companies have complained that government agencies often have conflicting views of what technol-ogies fall under the control of the International Traffic in Arms Regu-

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Administration officials also have begun to appreciate the foreign-policy benefits of allowing defense sales to allies, said Remy Nathan, vice president of international affairs at the Aerospace Industries Association.

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Tom says, “The company gave us a few years notice before they relocated to the Philippines. It gave me time to plan to open my own business, which I named Exact Tool Grinding.” Tom continued to work for his employer, but he and his wife worked 2-3 jobs to save enough money for when Tom would actually go out on his own.

Tom says, “My wife and I taught motorcycle safety classes, I was a machine shop teacher at Salt Lake City Community College, I worked full time for my employer, and I opened my business, where I worked evenings and weekends at a friend’s machine shop.”

When the day finally arrived when all the machinists working for Moog would no longer be employed by the large corporation, Tom was ready to begin running his business full time. He purchased some of the manual grinding machines from his previous employer, and leased his own private shop, where he still resides today.

Tom says, “The machinists I had worked with at our past employer spread out into new positions in various machine shops all over the valley. This gave me an entre into a number of companies, and they knew me for my specialty.”

Business grew from the time Tom went full time in 2009 through the next years, enough so that Tom had to hire his first employee to support the company’s growth. Tom’s son Jess was working as a plumber, and though the skills for plumbing and machine tool grinding are quite different, Jess shared Tom’s mechanical aptitude,

and he would learn from a Journeyman tool grinder.

“Tom can manually grind tools you would expect to be done on a CNC grinder”, one of his long-term customers said.

“He is just that good.” Still manual grinding of tools is clearly more time consuming than it would take with a CNC grinder, and it was not as accurate.

Tom says, “I am very conservative by nature. I knew that when Jess joined the business, if we were to make this a viable entity that would continue for the next decades, we would need to invest in a CNC grinding machine. But we didn’t believe that we could afford one or that we could get the financing we needed.”

Tom contacted a couple of local dealers in Salt Lake City. “One dealer never even called me back, and I then called the regional manager for the builder, and he too never followed back up with me.”

He also called Smith Machinery Co, who carries the ANCA grinder machine line. “Everyone views ANCA as a superior grinding machine.” He continued, “Just as important as the quality of the machine I was buying was the company I would be buying it from. Smith Machinery was immediately very helpful, and they scheduled time for me to meet with some of ANCA’s engineering and support team”, he said. Tom was familiar with the best-known CNC grinding machines from his previous employer, but he says he wasn’t involved in the purchase decisions, nor did he have experience running the machines.

Jess and Tom now have several months of experience run-ning their ANCA FastGrind. Tom says, “The quality and consistency of the tools is now superior to what we could do manually.” The company continues to utilize their manual

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Tom knows that he made the right decision in purchasing the ANCA. “For one thing”, he says, “We are very pleased with the service we get both from Smith Machinery and from the team at ANCA.” He continued, “I didn’t plan to make any money on this machine for 6 months.” Jess attended ANCA’s weeklong training in Detroit just after the company bought the new ma-chine. Tom says, “Last month, less than 6 months after owning the new machine, 57% of our business was derived from the ANCA. And while I initially thought I would have this machine for 10 years, and buy my second ANCA in 5 years, I now believe it will happen much sooner than my original time line.”

Exact Tool Grinding is well known for its re-grind capabilities, and they perform this service to more than 100 shops, most of who are in Utah.

But they do more than re-grinding. Much more. They do a substantial amount of tool design, much like what Tom did at his previous employer. Tom says they also do a substantial amount of building solid carbide form tools. “Our sweet spot is tools that are ¾” and smaller, but we can support customers’ larger tooling requests. For example, when we have a customer who comes to us with a 1” tool that needs fluting, while it is time consuming for us to do, we are still often able to turn the tool around to them in a timely maner -- versus several weeks if they were to order it from a catalog house.” The company additionally has customers who purchase a generic end mill and have Exact Tool Grinding tool it with a corner radius or a corner chamfer. Tom says customers request this service to save money on their tooling. The company also is able to

‘re-flute’ tools.

Exact Tool Grinding’s customers appreciate them for a number of reasons, most importantly that the quality they will receive from their regrind or custom tools is second to none. Addi-tionally, as a small shop, Tom is extremely flexible. “I know if one of our customer’s machine is down, it is costing the shop over $100 per hour. If it’s down because they don’t have a tool, we are here to help the best we can to get them running again”.

To learn more about ANCA’s superior line of grinders, call Smith Machinery Co. at 801-263-6403 or visit smithmachine-tools.com

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The energy industry is a seem-ingly nonstop engine (or drill) of innovation, extracting oil and natural gas in specific lo-cations – and by all manner of ways – once deemed impossi-ble. But these advances below ground, no doubt a triumph of engineering and technology, may soon pale before the strides above ground: The aerial mastery of the sky, providing energy workers and executives with a new view of the entire landscape; the derricks and offshore platforms, as well as the men and machinery, responsible for making this vast apparatus of gears, pumps, valves and systems operate seamlessly.

This milestone is important because drones will transform the energy industry across a multitude of categories, from improving safety and troubleshooting potential mechanical problems to surveying areas otherwise inaccessible to people in the field.

That material, controlled and delivered to you anywhere around the globe, will result in substantial savings (from reduced travel and insurance costs involved with sending workers to remote job sites) and greater real-time intelligence about critical projects vulnerable to delays or mechanical problems.

Indeed, the upcoming (May1-3) Drones, Data X Conference in Santa Cruz, California, is a testament to the international popularity of drones for a diverse array of commercial interests.

I plan to attend this three-day event because the crossover appeal of drones has significant relevance to the energy industry.

For example: Given the personal dangers that are an inevitable part of energy exploration – not for nothing do we equip workers with safety gloves and glasses, and fire retardant boots and jackets –accidents do and will continue to occur.

Minimizing these risks is a priority, but, where conventional measures may as well be pointless (like awaiting urgent care from a medical flotilla while a roughneck is on the brink of death), drones can be the lifesaving resource that increases safety for a traditionally hazardous profession.

In the case of that injured roughneck, who may have suffered a heart attack, a drone carrying a defibrillator can be dispatched to land next to him – on a platform in the Gulf of Mexico, or off the California Coast, or in more treacherous waters in the Atlantic – as a coworker, speaking with a doctor, restarts the patient’s heart before a Coast Guard cutter or helicopter arrives.

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Picture a drone stationed parallel to piping, approximately 400 feet above sea level, relaying (in real-time) high-resolution video of a leak or fractured valve. That apparently deceptive fissure could, in fact, be a prelude to a breakdown in operations, the expulsion of toxic chemicals and an inescapable cauldron for workers.

An energy executive can, based on this in-telligence, evacuate his employees before a potential disaster ensues.

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They are the ally of safety, and the enabler of safer energy exploration.By Lewis Fein, writer and technology enthusiast.

BNSF Railway plans $141 million spending program in Colorado

BNSF Railway Co., one of two main freight railroads in Colorado, will spend about $141 million for maintenance and improvement projects in the state in 2015.

The railroad company announced in December it would spend a record $6 billion on capital investments nationwide in 2015.

“This year’s substantial investments in Colorado are a clear reflection of how important our operations in the state are to our overall network and our unwavering commitment to always operating safely — for our people and the communities in which we operate,” said Steve Nettleton, BNSF general manager operations Power River Division, in a statement.

BNSF’s 2015 capital projects in Colorado include extending sid-ings — the short stretches of railroad track used to store railroad cars and trains — in several areas of the state, including Brush, Barr, Keensburg and Wiggins.

BNSF also said it will build a new siding west of Commerce City to

allow one train to pull off the mainline onto the siding to allow another train to pass. BNSF also said it plans to extend tracks at its termi-nal in Denver and Sterling to improve the amount of throughput capacity on the track network.

BNSF’s 2015 maintenance program in Colorado also will include 580 miles of track surfacing and undercutting work, the replacement of nearly 16 miles of rail and close to 123,500 ties, as well as signal upgrades.

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Terralux, a Longmont com-pany that makes LED lights, has raised another $11 mil-lion from investors.

The company’s lights can be retrofitted into existing buildings, and use microchips that turn off the light when a room is empty. Terralux’s CEO, Steve Hane, told the Denver Post there’s a large market for its lights in older buildings. “For every one new building going up in the country, there are 55 that would need to be retrofitted.”

EnterTech Capital led the latest funding round. Source: Denver Business Journal

Bell-Boeing Expecting at Least Two Interna-tional Orders for V-22 Osprey in 2015

Bell-Boeing’s V-22 Osprey tiltrotor has yet to land an international contract, but company executives are bet-ting that they will have two foreign customers in hand by the end of the year.

“There’s nothing that’s turned into an [letter of offer and acceptance] yet, but we’re working on that,” said Vince Tobin, one of the Bell-Boeing V-22 program directors, in reference to a formal offer made to a company in the foreign military sales process. He expects to sign two LOAs in 2015.

Japan’s ministry of defense announced the purchase 17 Ospreys last year, although there is no contract set in stone yet, he said during an nterview at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX). Israel had plans to buy the tiltrotor, but that deal remains in flux due to budget constraints.

Additionally, the platform has received significant interest from countries in the Middle East and the companies are pursuing those opportunities, he said.

Breaking into the export market would be one of several high points this year for the Bell-Boeing partnership, which has strug-gled to find sales for the Osprey outside of the Marine Corps and special operations communities. That changed when the Navy in their fiscal 2016 budget disclosed plans to buy 44 aircraft for what the service calls carrier onboard delivery — that is, flying people, supplies and cargo on and off flattops.

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“Our assumption is that longer unrefueled range is always something that customers are interested in, especially for the Navy application for carrier on deck delivery,” he said. “We’re always looking for better ways to integrate radios.”

Northrop Grumman’s C-2 Greyhound has filled the carrier on-board delivery role since 1966. During the heated battle against Bell-Boeing, Northrop proposed modernizing the C-2’s wings, engine and avionics, which executives claimed would be at least two times less expensive than buying a new aircraft. Bell-Boeing asserted that the Osprey would be more cost-effective over the long haul.

According to the budget, the Navy plans to procure 22 V-22s in fiscal years 2018 through 2020. That will likely result in another five-year multiyear contract for Ospreys to be signed before the current one ends in September of calendar year 2018, Tobin said. He predicts the Navy will release a request for proposals to Bell-Boeing in spring or summer and a contract being signed by the end of 2017.

Vestas upping jobs by 400 in Windsor

Vestas is planning to hire up to 400 workers at its Wind-sor blade plant in northern Colorado. The company has scheduled a job fair March 21 for production and production support workers at its factory, 1140 Eastman Dr.

Piper Baron, head of external communications for Vestas Americas, was quoted in the Greeley Tribune saying the expansion is due to strong demand for wind energy.“We had a very successful 2014 and as a result our order pipeline is pretty full,” Baron said.

The company has four Colorado plants in Windsor, Brighton and Pueblo.

Last month, the company said its orders for wind turbines around the world jumped by 10 percent in 2014, compared to the previ-ous year. Vestas said it logged orders for 6,544 megawatts worth of new wind turbines in 2014. The company’s wind turbines can generate between 1.8 megawatts and 3.3 megawatts worth of power, depending on the model.

One megawatt of power from a wind turbine can support the power demands of about 300 U.S. homes.

Vestas, in its 2014 annual report, said year-end revenues were about $7.8 billion (U.S.), a 14 percent jump over 2013. But 2015 revenues are expected to fall to $7.4 billion, the company said. Source: Staff Denver Business Journal



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At first glance, that would seem like an exaggeration. The Industrial Production Index, is seen having risen 0.2% in February from the previous month, according to economists surveyed. That would be the same pace as in January and represent 4.8% growth from a year earlier.

But the components of that index have been moving sharply in opposite directions. Electric and gas utilities increased 8.4%, year over year, in January 2014. They have moved into reverse since, retreating 6.6% this January.

Manufacturing, on the other hand, accelerated to 5.6% most recently from 1.5% annual growth last Jan-uary. That is the best pace in four years.The problem is that the strong dollar may slow this down. The U.S. Dollar Index broke above 100 from 80 last June, a huge move in so short a time.

To gauge the impact of a strong dollar, look to what happened in the mid-1980s. Back then, the dollar strengthened enough to spur an unprecedented round of coordinated currency intervention known as the Plaza Accord in September 1985.

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In August 1985, year-over-year growth in the manufacturing component of the Industrial Production Index was just 0.8%. By the fall of 1987 it had roared ahead to over 8%.

Today, the reverse may be happening. Already, there are signs of a currency impact. Yardeni Research points out that inflation-adjusted exports were up 2.9% year over year through January, while imports increased 5.2%. Considering that the U.S. remains a net petroleum importer and that oil prices are down sharply over that period, the impact on manufactured goods already may be appearing.

The mighty greenback is starting to rain on American manufacturers’ parade. Source: The Wall Street Journal

Ball Corp. buys 2 Ohio factories

Ball has some 3,300 workers in Colorado, according to the Denver Business Journal Book of Lists.

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Ball’s worldwide headquarters “will re-main here in Broomfield, and there will be a transitional period as we consolidate Rexam’s current headquarters,” said company spokeswoman Renee Robinson.

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Darren always had a passion for bicycles, growing up in Maine. When he saw an ad for the United Bicycle Institute (UBI), where he could learn to become a bicycle mechanic, Darren left the east coast to live in Ashland, Oregon, studying to learn his new trade.

He returned to the east coast to open a bicycle shop with a partner. 4 years later, Marzocchi, a global manufacturer of motorbike and mountain bike suspensions, contacted him. Marzocchi knew of Dar-ren since he was servicing and tuning their products. He continued to hone his skills, and he was involved in research and development for new products.

From Marzocchi, Darren went to work for Eibach, manufacturer of high performance suspension components and competition springs. When Darren left Eibach, he did consulting for the industry. Darren says, “This was an outstanding experience for me. I was helping to develop new products.” “But”, he continued, “I was doing research and development for other people, and my wife and I decided we could design and build new products for our own company.”

When Christina and Darren launched Push Industries, Darren reached out to the industry contacts he had worked with over the years. He thanks Richard Cunningham, at the time editor for Mountain Bike Action magazine, with featuring his company in the magazine. “Sales took off from there”, he says.

“In the early days, we really didn’t have a lot of competition”, Darren said. “There were a number of companies manufacturing suspension line products for motorcycles, but not for mountain bikes.” Today Darren says there are a number of competitors, but most of them do their manufacturing in Asia, not in the US, as Push does.

Two years into business ownership, Christina and Darren made a quality of life decision. They knew they could run Push Industries anywhere in the US, since most of their customers shipped their products from all over the country. Tired of the high costs and congestion in Southern California, they moved their family to Colorado, where Push is located today, in Loveland.

As the economy took a turn for the worse in late 2008, Darren says, “Our sales weren’t down, but our deliveries from our suppliers were suffering”. Push Industries relied upon machine shops to machine their parts, and assembly was done at Push.

Darren says, “I wasn’t a machinist, but in all of my years working for manufacturers, I was around machines. He contacted Moncktons Machine Tools in Denver, the local Haas dealer. Darren says, “They assured me that I could take manufacturing in-house, and they were true to their word.”

Today, Push Industries owns 5 CNC machines, including 3 Haas, 1 Cit-izen screw machine, and a Mori Seiki. They launched their first patent pending product just months ago, and Darren says they couldn’t have built the product without their high precision machine tools. The high end shock absorber built in house is patent pending, and Darren says it offers a ‘bigger grin factor’, allowing bicycle enthusiasts to tackle


terrains they never could have done before.

Push Industries was using FeatureCAM even before they owned any ma-chines, Darren says. “We would write programs that we would send to the machine shops building our parts”. He says that this enabled Push’s suppliers (the machine shops) to lower the cost of manufacturing the Push products. Darren learned about FeatureCAM when he ran into an old friend, an accountant, who with no machining background, was easily programming with the software. “If someone with no manufactur-ing background can write programs on FeatureCAM, then I could too.”

Darren admittedly over analyzes any new technology that Push Indus-tries adopts. “We evaluated several CAM software products, and we chose FeatureCAM because it had the most intuitive interface.” Blaine Duke came out from Delcam (Delcam is the developer of FeatureCAM). He offered some training to the team, and offered them a 60-day trial of the software.

7 years into FeatureCAM ownership, Darren says, “We bought Featu-reCAM due to its intuitive interface, and we’ve stayed with them for a number of reasons:

• The support is outstanding. If you can’t figure out the solution, reaching out to their technical support is easy, and you always reach someone who is extremely knowledgeable. Darren really appreciates their online technical support, which was introduced by Delcam in the last year. “In the past, if you had a small issue, you just worked through it yourself. With the online help at Delcam, you send the question, go to lunch, and by the time you come back you have a solution from Delcam, often better than what you could have come up with yourself.”

• The Delcam software continues to evolve. “It gets better and better each year”, Darren says. Today, the company uses FeatureCAM 3D for 3 dimensional machining, FeatureRECOGNTIION, FeatureTURN,

and FeatureTURN/MILL. Darren says, “It’s not like work. Click one button, which is the FeatureRECOGNITION, and it will pick up the 3D milling all by itself.”

• Darren says, “FeatureCAM is a very high performance product, but at the end of the day, it is really easy to use and it allows us to program in a fun environment without any constraints. FeatureCAM is gnarly, and gnarly is good!”

• FeatureCAM greatly increases Push’s time to market for new products. Darren says prior to using FeatureCAM, the company introduced 4 new products in a year. Once they began using the power of FeatureCAM, they introduced 4 new products in just the first quarter.

• The Delcam software communicates directly with Push’s CAD soft-ware, Solidworks. “If we make an engineering change with Solidworks, it imports directly for our programmer into FeatureCAM”, Darren says,

“and this is a critical element for a research and development company.”

Darren says, “When I talk to colleagues and tell them the support I re-ceive from Delcam, they are always surprised.” He continued, “Delcam offers superior support – they are on the upper end of the scale.”

“If people saw how we use FeatureCAM to maximize our efficiency in building products, for a small company of our size and the level of production that we do, they would buy it too.” He says that many small manufacturers and machine shops utilize entry-level CAM software.

“They don’t know how FeatureCAM can change their business.”

To learn how you can increase your ‘grin factor’ when mountain biking, contact Push Industries at (970) 278-1110 or visit pushindustries.com

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At a General Electric flight simulator here, the visibility has been set at near zero to mimic thick rain and clouds. But a video console near the pilot shows a vivid picture of nearby mountains precise enough to allow a plane to take off or land despite the conditions.

The system is one of several highly valuable next-generation technologies that GE has developed — and that the company has passed along to China as part of a joint venture with the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

Access to the world’s second-largest economy is critical for nearly any global company. Yet this often comes at a cost: the transfer of the very technologies that leading business officials — including GE chief executive Jeffrey Immelt, who heads an Obama administration panel on U.S. jobs and competitiveness — cite as essential to the United States’ economic future. The “synthetic vision” system, for example, could be worth millions of dollars to airlines, which could significantly reduce costs from weather-related delays.

GE, like other companies, must weigh which technologies should be brought to joint ventures with China and how to protect them from being stolen or misused. These decisions face virtually any executive trying to develop a presence in the country — from the most sophisticated technology firms, which worry about software piracy, to old-line industrial equipment makers, which have seen knockoffs of their products pop up soon after making deals with Chinese partners. Under the agreement with AVIC, GE avionics will be on board a new Chinese commercial airliner that is likely to become a rival to aircraft produced by U.S.-based Boeing and Europe’s Airbus. The potential competition with Boeing, coming at a time when the United States is fighting to maintain its own manufacturing base, has stirred some American criticism.

But GE executives say they have had no second thoughts. China’s airplane market is booming, and the deal was too important to pass up, they said, even at the cost of sharing the avionics technology.

“We are all in and we don’t want it back,” said Lorraine Bolsinger, chief executive of GE Aviation Systems. She said new airplanes don’t come along that often, and that the chance to be part of developing a major new aircraft is not to be missed — even if most of the jobs will be in Shanghai or elsewhere in China.

“We don’t sell bananas,” she said in an interview here. “We can’t afford to take a decade off.”

But American business leaders wonder privately whether companies such as GE are at risk of giving up long-term strategic advantages when they agree to technology-transfer deals for shorter-term gain.GE executives maintain that is not the case. They say that they negotiated robust protections in their contract with AVIC. The 50-50 joint venture, for example, has strict limits on employing Chinese nationals who have a military or intelligence background. A board committee that monitors compliance with the joint venture agreement is effectively under GE’s control and can, in a dispute, overrule the full board, Bolsinger said.

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Factories ‘Reshore’ Some Work From Overseas

During the worst of the Great Recession, U.S. factory jobs were disappearing at a furious pace. As 2007 began, about 14 million Americans were working in manufacturing. Three years and one frightful recession later, only 11.5 million were. But since 2010, employment has been ticking back up, with companies adding about 400,000 jobs.

One reason for at least a small portion of that growth: the return of factory work from overseas. Experts say it’s difficult to accurately measure the number of jobs tied to work returning from other countries, but some employers say they know it is happening. Reversing A Herd Mentality Howard Hauser, a vice president with Hiawatha Rubber Co., says for a long time, manufacturers followed a herd mentality of sending work offshore. They all wanted components produced in low-wage, emerging markets like China. “They were looking at the piece price. And it looked like, ’We’re going to save a lot of money,’” he said. “But the bottom line was they didn’t save nearly as much as they thought. And with the quality issues, they’re just not getting product that’s acceptable for the customer.”

Now Hiawatha, based outside Minneapolis, is getting those contracts. And Hauser has himself decided to “reshore” production of a component that was being made in China. The move will result in three new hires at his plant. He says the part was not difficult to make, but the Chinese factory kept botching the job. He says Hiawatha, which makes rubber components for equipment such as printers and pumps, can do it better.

From Soup To Overtime As business picks up and hiring resumes, the employees at Hiawatha are feeling more confident now. But it’s still painful to recall the recent tough times when orders dropped off about 40 percent and production hours were slashed. One worker, Richard Beaulieu, says he had to make do while working just three or four days a week. That went on for nearly a year. His memory of that lean time: “Many, many months, and a lot of soup,” he says. “But you just buck it up and get through it.”

Beaulieu and the other 65 full-timers are back to normal hours now — and can even count on some overtime.

The U.S. Looks More Competitive Dan Meckstroth, an economist with the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, says labor in the United States is looking more competitive internationally for a number of reasons. For one, U.S. wages are still depressed because of the relatively slow overall recovery. At the same time, wages have been rising in emerging markets. In addition, the skill level of American workers is generally higher. And the supply chain disruptions after last year’s Japanese disasters made some companies skittish about outsourcing to Asia, he said.

But Meckstroth says it’s hard to quantify any job gains from “reshoring.” The number may not be great, but at least the trend line is good, he said. “I’m not saying there’s a tsunami of production coming back to the United States. It’s a trickle,” Meckstroth said. “But a trickle back is better than the tidal wave out.” But at Hiawatha Rubber, Hauser does not think the future of manufacturing lies in bringing work back, even if that’s benefiting his company now. He believes greater productivity for the sector will come through increased automation. At his factory, more

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Red Rock Biofuels lands new money, new partner

Colorado’s Red Rock Biofuels LLC is moving ahead with an effort to build its first big renewable fuel refinery in Lakeview, Oregon, and has added a new partner and board member to its roster.

The Fort Collins-based company announced a new “strategic partner-ship” with Flagship Ventures, an investment company based in Cam-bridge, Massachusetts, that manages more than $900 million in capital. Flagship focuses on small companies that work in the health-care and sustainability sectors.

Flagship will invest an undisclosed amount of money in Red Rock, and Brian Baynes, a partner at the venture firm, will take a seat on Red Rock’s board of directors.

“We’re very happy to bring Flagship Venture onto our team,” Jeff Man-ternach, Red Rocks’ Portland-based co-founder and CFO, told the Denver Business Journal. “They’re a well-respected investor in the sustainability arena, and have a handful of renewable fuels investments in their portfolio also.”

Red Rock takes waste biomass such as wood chips from forests and sawmills and transforms it into jet, diesel and a type of fuel known as naphtha.

The company in 2014 received a $70 million federal grant to help build a $200 million refinery in Lakeview, Oregon, capable of producing 12 million gallons per year of renewable, liquid jet and diesel fuels plus an additional 3 million gallons a year of naphtha fuels — using 140,000 tons per year of woody biomass.

Also in 2014, Red Rock signed a deal to supply Southwest Airlines with about 3 million gallons per year of its jet fuel.

Flagship’s investment will help Red Rock pay for the project develop-ment and the partnership is expected to help Red Rock raise money to pay for the $200 million refinery, Manternach said.Source: Denver Business Journal


Colorado employers could get tax breaks for repaying workers’ student loans

Colorado employers could receive tax credits of as much as $200,000 per year for helping to repay their workers’ student loans, whether those employees are help-ing to build rockets or are fracking in the state’s natural gas fields.

The House Finance Committee voted to back a measure that is part of a 10-bill workforce-development package repre-senting the most bipartisan work being done by the Colorado Legislature. House Bill 1227, sponsored by Rep. KC Becker, D-Boulder, aims to help Colorado uni-versities compete for top students and to give businesses within the state an edge in attracting graduates in some of the highest-paying and most growing fields.

The bill does this by reimbursing employ-ers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for half of the costs they put toward paying off workers’ students loans, up to a max-imum of $5,000 per employee per year. The workers must have been employed for at least one year, must have graduated from college no later than 2010 and must be making less than $60,000 per year.

Noel Ginsburg, chairman of the Colo-rado Advanced Manufacturing Alliance, pointed to his own company, Intertech Plastics, to show how desperately Colo-rado needs to get involved in increasing the pipeline of high-tech workers. The average age of a machinist at his shop is the upper 60s, and five of his 24 machines are down because he can’t find qualified workers to run them, he said. Becker noted that even oil and gas companies employing hydraulic fracturing could receive the tax breaks if they met all of the other conditions of the bill.“There is a huge loss of jobs in our state to our graduates because they’re not trained to fill them,” said Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver. “This will help to change that.” Reporter- Denver Business Journal

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Kevin Wayman, Leading Edge Aviation, said these airports provide services for emergency responders.“A lot of people don’t realize that these smaller airports are a lifeline for people like AirMed, An-gel Flight,” he said. He added “We get a lot of transit aircraft in and out of here that are doing humanitarian aid or helping people with animals, or flying people that are sick.”

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The U.S. Army awarded a contract to General Dynamics C4 Systems for 10 vehicle-mounted Tactical Ground Station (TGS) Lot D systems with an option for 11 additional systems. The TGS system is part of the Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A), the Army’s primary deployed system for posting, processing and distributing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information in real time to intelligence analysts and commanders. The order is valued at $31.5 million with all options exercised. The first of the new TGS systems is scheduled for delivery during the third quarter of 2013.

DCGS-A provides Army analysts with access to more than 600 data sources and allows rapid collaboration through shared data access. The General Dynamics-built TGS-Lot D systems allow analysts to comb through millions of classified and unclassified records within minutes, providing commanders with status updates on persons of interest and imminent threats such as improvised explosive devices.

TGS systems have been widely deployed to forward operating bases worldwide, providing U.S. military and coalition soldiers with critical force protection intelligence that saves lives at the tactical edge.

The TGS Lot D procurement followed a full-and-open competition and includes TGS vehicle system integration, training materials, field service and support. The new TGS systems will deliver superior information processing capability, secure network communications and collaboration with other intelligence resources worldwide.

More information about General Dynamics’ expertise in these mission critical systems is available at www.gdc4s.com/ArmyISR.

Boeing Raises Twenty-Year Commercial Jet Forecast

Bloomberg News reports Boeing “raised its 20-year forecast for commercial jet demand by 3.8 percent as air traffic outstrips global economic growth and airlines refresh their fleets with $4.8 trillion in new planes.” Randy Tinseth, marketing vice president for commercial airplanes at Boeing, said he did not see a “bubble” in the market even as the company considers raising production rates. However, Richard Aboulafia, an analyst with the Teal Group, warned inexpensive financing and oil prices could change these numbers. Meanwhile, Howard Rubel, an analyst with Jefferies LLC, predicted that Boeing and Airbus would continue to dominate the market as new entrants are just starting to come to the market.

The AP reports that speaking ahead of the Bourget international air show in Paris, Tinseth, “said rising oil prices are forcing carriers to think harder about efficiency, and that means smaller planes that burn less fuel.” That “also means design changes, streamlined air traffic control and improved navigation to shave miles (kilometers) off each flight.” The AP notes, “The demand for fuel efficiency has eaten away at orders for the wide-body long haul carriers that are major profit-drivers for Boeing and Airbus, the world’s two biggest aircraft manufacturers.”

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The sites will not be co-located with existing DoD sites that have been cleared to fly UAS in the United States, such as Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND, Pennington said. However,

he said the new airspace sites will likely butt up against those DoD-owned sites.

DoD will begin preliminary site selection for those locations by the end of 2012, Pennington said.

The unmanned aircraft will use a ground-based sense-and-avoid system for the early flight tests scheduled for the airspace locations. Sense and avoid technology allows unmanned aircraft to detect other planes in the area and change its course to avoid midair collisions.

The ground-based system will relay information from air traffic control and other sources on the location of all aircraft flying in the area of the UAS. That info will then be relayed to the UAS pilot on the ground, who can then maneuver the aircraft through the air traffic.

As tests progress, DoD officials plan to move to a partially automated sense-and-avoid system on board the aircraft, Pennington said.

Creation of these airspace bubbles was part of the FAA reauthorization bill proposed earlier this year. Lawmakers tabled passage of the FAA bill until September, when Congress is set to return from its summer recess.

Once passed, Pennington predicted that there would be a lot of “political jockeying” by lawmakers to land one of the test sites, given the money and resources DoD plans to pump into the effort.

Boeing Dreamliner Finishes Test Program

Bloomberg News reports the Boeing 787 Dreamliner “finished its 20- month flight-test program in the final hurdle toward approval for passenger service that could start next month.” The last flight was made on August 13 and now the FAA “must verify the paperwork in a review Boeing has said it expects this week and then certify the jet before its first delivery.

The agency, which has worked with Boeing since the 787’s inception, doesn’t discuss certification work, said Alison Duquette, a spokeswoman.” The article notes that the only the 787s with Rolls Royce engines completed testing and more are needed for those with GE Engines. The CNET News “Cutting Edge” blog notes that on the final test flight,

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Pratt, Rolls-Royce Realign Ties

United Technologies Corp.’s Pratt & Whitney unit and Rolls-Royce PLC are ending one aircraft-engine joint venture to start another.Pratt will pay $1.5 billion for Rolls-Royce’s share in their existing International Aero Engines consortium, which produces the engines that power the Airbus A320 jetliner family.

The two companies plan to work together in a new venture that will develop engines for future narrow-body aircraft using Pratt’s geared turbofan technology.

The new venture will go head to head with General Electric Co. to develop more-efficient engines for the single-aisle-aircraft segment, in which the companies expect demand to be around 20,000 new aircraft over the next 20 years.

It also comes after London-based Rolls-Royce declined to develop new engines for the latest upgrades to the A320 neo, produced by Airbus, a unit of European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co.

Pratt had all but abandoned the single-aisle market in the early 1990s but began muscling its way back in over the past few years in the face of dismissals from its rivals including Rolls and GE.

Last year, Pratt scored a coup when Airbus selected its geared turbofan engine as one of two engine options for the revamped A320.

But this summer Pratt was excluded from a similar move at Boeing Co., which opted to upgrade its 737 instead of investing in a next-generation aircraft.

The new 737 plane exclusively uses an engine from CFM, a joint venture between GE and France’s Safran SA.

The new venture will focus on the high-bypass ratio, geared-turbofan technology. The other partners in the previous partnership—Japanese Aero Engine Corp. and MTU Aero Engines GmbH—intend to join.

Roche l icenses technology from Biodesign Institute

Roche and Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE) announced an agreement to license several technologies developed by Stuart Lindsay at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University and Colin Nuckolls of the Columbia University Nanoscience Center for the development of a revolutionary DNA sequencing system.

The licensed technologies include specialized approaches for DNA base sensing and reading and build on an ongoing collaboration between Roche’s sequencing center of excellence, 454 Life Sciences, and IBM to develop and commercialize a single-molecule, nanopore DNA sequencer with the capacity to rapidly decode an individual’s complete genome for well below $1000.

The licensed technologies offer novel approaches for reading the sequence of bases, or letters, in a single DNA molecule as it is passed through a nanopore. The team has demonstrated proof-of-concept, and is in the midst of making a third generation reader molecule that provides better discrimination between the DNA bases. The licensing agreement with Roche will help translate these discoveries into a commercial instrument.

The DNA Transistor technology, developed by IBM Research, slows and controls the movement of the DNA molecule as it threads through a microscopic nanopore in a silicon chip, while the newly licensed DNA reading technology can decode the bases of the DNA molecule as it passes through.

Both technologies are centered on semiconductor-based nanopores, which have advantages over protein-based nanopores in terms of control, robustness, scalability, and manufacturability.

The deal was brokered by Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE), the exclusive intellectual property management and technology transfer organization of Arizona State University, and includes sponsored research funding that will help Lindsay’s team move the technology towards commercialization.

ASU was the only university to receive more than one award.

A new space race emerges as NASA prepares to award contract to ferry supplies to space station

Lugging groceries and supplies to the astronauts on the International Space Station may not be as cool as ferrying the astronauts themselves into orbit. But the NASA contract to fly cargo to the station in un-manned rocket ships has attracted bids from high-profile companies in what analysts say is another indication of commercial spaceflight’s recent renaissance.

It appears that at least five space firms have submitted proposals for the work, including giants such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin, which didn’t bother to bid on the work the last time. In a new sort of space race, the contract has touched off an intense competition between stalwart defense contractors and new space start-ups that have, in just a few years, shown they can compete.

Years ago, NASA implemented a plan to outsource transportation to the space station in low Earth orbit, saying that, with a tight budget, it needed to be focused on bigger targets, such as Mars.

For the past few years, two companies have been resupplying the space station, taking supplies and experiments to the orbital labora-tory. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX won a $1.6 billion contract, and so far has had five successful trips, and is scheduled for a sixth in April.

The other company to win the cargo contract, Orbital Sciences, now Orbital ATK, had its unmanned rocket explode shortly after takeoff last year. That raised questions about whether NASA should be relying on the commercial sector so heavily.

But at NASA, the explosion did not dampen enthusiasm for outsourcing the work. That’s in part because of SpaceX’s success. But also because given the NASA’s tight budgets, it doesn’t really have a choice but to hire contractors to do the work for it, analysts said.

The private space industry has been buoyed by billionaires, such as Musk, Richard Branson, who owns Virgin Galactic, and Jeff Bezos, the Amazon.com founder who owns Blue Origin.

But now others are looking to invest in space as well. On a recent trip to Silicon Valley, Eric Stallmer, the president of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, said many other investors had a palpable fear-of-missing-out vibe.“Tell me the companies I need to be looking out for,” he said they asked. “Never have we seen this level of investment come in.”

In January, SpaceX announced it had received a $1 billion infusion from Google and Fidelity. Planet Labs, which builds and operates satellites, also announced this year that it had received $95 million in funding.

The money, or interest, in space wasn’t there just a few years ago.

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SpaceX’s successful launches not only propelled the once obscure start-up into the mainstream but demonstrated, even to the large, traditional defense contractors, that there is money to be made in space.

“We’re really moving quickly away from that old paradigm where NASA domi-nates,” Caceres said.

Last year, NASA awarded contracts to SpaceX and Boeing, worth a total of $6.8 billion, to take astronauts to the space station. Now, in the coming months, it is expected to award another contract for cargo resupply, which could also be worth billions.

This time, the big players are lining up for a piece of the action.

Fresh off its win to take astronauts to the space station, Boeing thinks it has a good shot. Its CST-100 capsule, originally designed for astronauts, could be easily reconfigured to handle cargo, said John Mulholland, a Boeing vice president in its space programs.

Unlike some space vehicles that plop down in the sea, the CST-100 can land on land, with a combination of para-chutes and air-bag like balloons that deploy under the capsule to ensure a soft landing.

The company didn’t bid on the last cargo contract but isn’t surprised so many are now.

“What you’re seeing now is more rec-ognition that there is a near- and long-term market for commercial access to low Earth orbit, and that is why you see more competition emerging,” Mul-holland said.

Orbital ATK said its experience deliv-ering cargo to the space station success-fully gives it an edge. “We’ve proven the system works and works extremely

well,” said spokesman Barron Beneski. “NASA knew we were a partner they could rely on.”

On its next resupply mission this fall, the company will use a United Launch Alliance Atlas V while it continues to develop its new Antares rocket. The new rocket should be ready in March 2016 in time for the following cargo launch, he said.

A spokesman for SpaceX wouldn’t confirm whether it is bidding, but analysts think that after its recent successes it wouldn’t pass up the opportunity.

The world’s largest defense contractor, Lockheed Martin, is in as well, promising to unveil “an innova-tive, reliable solution” at an invitation-only cocktail reception at D.C.’s Union Station later this week. Lockheed makes the Orion space capsule, which late last year NASA launched on a historic mission, sending the unmanned spacecraft farther than any human-rated vehicle had gone in 40 years.

Then there is the Sierra Nevada Corporation. It made it to the final round of the contract to take astronauts to the space station but ultimately lost. Still, NASA has invested more than $363 million in its Dream Chaser space plane, which looks like a miniature version of the space shuttle and can land on commercial runways.


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Apple Inc., which the Wall Street Journal said has been working on an electric car, wants its team to begin production of a vehicle as soon as 2020.

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FAA: Business Jet Fleet To Grow Over Next Two Decades

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GE’s bestselling jet engine makes 3-D printing a core component

Twenty parts were once machined together to construct part of the CFM Leap engine. Now there’s only one piece—and it’s five times stronger.

The bestselling aircraft engine General Electric ever conceived is one that doesn’t enter production until later this year and is considered the first passenger jet engine to use 3-D printed fuel nozzles.

Close to 8,000 orders valued at more than $80 billion have been placed for GE’s new Leap engine, currently being developed by CFM International, a joint company with split ownership between GE GE 0.80% and France-based Snecma. While its capitalistic credentials are noteworthy, it’s the 3-D printing process—otherwise known as additive manufacturing—by which the engines’ fuel nozzles are produced that make the Leap a cut above. Every Leap engine contains 19 nozzles, each of which has to withstand temperatures up to 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. And where 20 separate parts were once machined together to construct the nozzle’s interior passageways, there is now only one piece built up by a layering of powdered metals melted and fused together through a direct metal laser melting, or DMLM, process—making each nozzle five times stronger than those made through milling, welding, and other subtractive manufacturing processes.

Indeed, GE is making a big bet on additive manufacturing, in large part because of the new Leap engine: By 2020, GE Aviation will be man-ufacturing well in excess of 100,000 parts via additive manufacturing for the Leap and other aircraft engines. The company, which cleared revenues of $22 billion in 2013, plans to make a $3.5 billion invest-ment in additive manufacturing over the next five years. Some of that push is to bring about cost-savings in the manufacturing process. The other part: build out factory and employee capacity to create a wider suite of engine components that can’t be machined through traditional manufacturing processes.

“The real power of additive is taking six parts and designing it into one. You can create geometry that you can’t make it any other way,” says Greg Morris, the business development manager of additive technol-ogies at GE Aviation.

Not to mention having the ability to test a design, fail quickly, and re-test a new design quickly. “You can iterate quickly, find out what’s working and not working, change designs, and you can do that many more times than what traditional technologies would allow people to do in the past,” says Morris, who says it took about 50 different iterations to finally have a working Leap engine fuel nozzle design.

So what does GE’s big push into additive manufacturing look like? Part of it is a $50 million investment that started last year to beef up a production facility in Auburn, Alabama, by installing hulking 3-D printers—like those produced by worldwide e-manufacturing company EOS—and hiring as many as 300 full-time employees. That’s in addi-tion to the close to $140 million GE has invested into its GE Aviation Additive Development Center. Formerly Morris Technologies, GE acquired the company in 2012 to lead its push into an additive future.


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ULA wins $389 million NASA contract to launch solar probe

Colorado’s United Launch Alliance has landed a NASA contract worth $389.1 million to launch a science probe to the sun.

The Solar Probe Plus mission will launch aboard the Centennial-based company’s Delta IV Heavy rocket in July 2018 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the space agency announced last month.

ULA beat out other rocket companies for the mission, NASA said.

Solar Probe Plus is designed to be the first spacecraft to fly through the sun’s outer atmosphere, called the solar co-rona, to study why that region is hotter than the sun’s surface and what pushes the solar winds that blow out to the distant planets in the solar system, inlcuding Earth.

“Understanding these fundamental phenomena has been a top-priority science goal for more than five decades,” NASA said in its announcement.

ULA’s Delta IV Heavy is the largest rocket launching today. The rocket’s three-boosters and upper stage will be augmented for the Solar Probe Plus mission with a third stage made by Orbital ATK to give the probe the necessary speed in space for its mission.

“ULA has considerable successful experience integrating third stages on top of our already capable vehicles,” said Jim Sponnick, ULA vice president, Atlas and Delta rocket programs. “We did something very similar when we launched the New Horizons mission, which will fly by Pluto and its moons later this year.”

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Colorado will be one of seven hubs for a na-tional digital manufacturing institute — an opportunity to continue its efforts to grow its advanced-manufacturing sector, with some major financial help from the federal government.

President Barack Obama is expected to an-nounce the seven locations and further details about the project, but Ken Lund, executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, con-firmed last month that this state will be one of them.

With the announcement will come a federal grant of about $10 million to match the $10 million pledged already to the project by OEDIT and several universities in Colorado, he said.

“For Colorado to be at the forefront and to be able to build our hubs to help local businesses compete is really at the heart of our effort to be home to this,” Lund said. “It will allow us to be able to retrain our workforce to be able to compete in the future.”

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Southern Utah STEM initiative gets OK from legislative committee

An initiative to support ongoing efforts to involve more southern Utah students in science, technology, engineering and math got unanimous support from the Senate Education Committee last month.

HB335 would provide permanent funding for Southern Utah University and Dixie State University to work with local schools in providing STEM activities for students as young as 8 years old, as well as professional development for teachers.

“I’ve been more excited about this proposal than anything else that I’ve worked on in my three years here in the Legislature,” said bill sponsor Rep. Jon Stanard, R-St. George.

Currently, Dixie State University offers LEGO robotics activities, STEM summer camps and coding classes for students. It is also considering offering Latino- and girls-only courses.

“There’s a great disparity of very, very few females that go into these fields,” Stanard said. “They’ve found that what interests girls is very, very different than what interests boys. With the boys, especially once they get to college, it’s ‘What does it pay and how am I going to provide for my family?’ For girls, it’s ‘How can I change the world?’”

Southern Utah University uses mobile science labs to provide activities for students. The university also facilitates training for science teachers in public schools.

Stanard said the programs would help satisfy heavy demand from Utah industries for qualified workers in STEM fields.

“We are not even scratching the surface at the need and the demand that’s out there,” Stanard said.

The bill asks for more than $700,000 in ongoing funds to be divided between the two universities, with 100 percent of the funds going to the public education programs. However, the bill’s fiscal note could change “significantly,” depending on where it falls among other budget priorities in the final days of the legislative session, Stanard said.

The bill now goes to the full Senate.

Army orders 84 advanced helicopters over the last month worth a total of $1.1 billion

The past month has seen the U.S. military on a buying spree for advanced helicopters designed for a wide range of tasks from reconnaissance to attack. Since late January U.S. Army aviation authorities have announced orders

for 84 helicopters worth about $1.1 billion.


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The three separate orders are for 35 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters for the U.S. Army; eight AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters for the government of Indonesia; and 41 UH-72A Lakota light helicopters for the U.S. Army.

It’s rare to see such substantial helicopter orders coming out of the Penta-gon in such a short time period. The Boeing Co. Defense, Space & Security segment in Mesa, Ariz., makes the AH-64E, while Airbus Helicopters Inc. in Herndon Va., makes the UH-72A.

These orders are good news not only for Boeing and Airbus, but also for the many subcontractors that contribute to these military rotorcraft.

On the AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter, for example, General Electric makes the engines; Lockheed Martin makes the targeting sys-tem; Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin make the radar; Intevac Photonics makes image intensifier cameras; and Elbit Systems of America makes the helicopter’s mission processor as well as its integrated helmet and display sight system (IHADSS).

On the UH-72 Lakota light helicopter, Raytheon is providing the heli-copter’s radios, CAE is building the cockpit simulators; Sagem Avionics provides the automatic flight control systems; Thales North America is building the avionics suite with glass cockpit; Turbomeca USA assembles the UH-72A’s Arriel 1E2 engines; and Wulfsberg Electronics provides the UH-72A’s navigation and communications systems.

The AH-64 Apache is a multirole combat helicopter with integrated avi-

onics, weapons, and digital communications. The E-model Apache Guardian features enhanced performance, joint digital operability, improved survivability and cognitive decision aiding, and reduced operating and support costs, Boeing officials say.

The AH-64E Apache is being delivered to the U.S. Army and has been selected by several international defense forces.

Formerly known as AH-64D Block III, the AH-64E Guardian has improved digital connectivity, the joint tactical radio system (JTRS), more powerful T700-GE-701D engines with upgraded transmission to accommodate more power, capability to control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), new composite rotor blades, instrument flight rules (IFR) capability, and improved landing gear.

The UH-72 Lakota is a twin-engine helicopter with a four-bladed main rotor, and is a militarized version of the EC145 rotorcraft that is replacing aging UH-1H/V and OH-58A/C helicopters in the Army and Army National Guard fleets.

The Lakota seats two pilots and six passengers. Two stretchers can be installed for MEDEVAC missions with a crew of four: pilot, co-pilot and two medics. The Raytheon AN/ARC-231 Skyfire is the Lakota’s multimode airborne communications system.

The Army increasingly relies on combat helicopters like the Apache and the Lakota, and is expected to do so well into the future.


A new space race emerges as NASA prepares to award contract to ferry supplies to space station

Lugging groceries and supplies to the astronauts on the International Space Station may not be as cool as ferrying the astronauts themselves into orbit. But the NASA contract to fly cargo to the station in un-manned rocket ships has attracted bids from high-profile companies in what analysts say is another indication of commercial spaceflight’s recent renaissance.

It appears that at least five space firms have submitted proposals for the work, including giants such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin, which didn’t bother to bid on the work the last time. In a new sort of space race, the contract has touched off an intense competition between stalwart defense contractors and new space start-ups that have, in just a few years, shown they can compete.

Years ago, NASA implemented a plan to outsource transportation to the space station in low Earth orbit, saying that, with a tight budget, it needed to be focused on bigger targets, such as Mars.

Some members of Congress and others criticized the decision, saying that private industry could not be trusted with such high-stakes work and that the business of spaceflight should be left to NASA. But in the years since, NASA’s decision to rely on commercial companies helped ignite the commercial space industry, which, backed by new infusions

of cash and with more launches to its credit, has grown more robust.For the past few years, two companies have been resupplying the space station, taking supplies and experiments to the orbital labora-tory. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX won a $1.6 billion contract, and so far has had five successful trips, and is scheduled for a sixth in April.

The other company to win the cargo contract, Orbital Sciences, now Orbital ATK, had its unmanned rocket explode shortly after takeoff last year. That raised questions about whether NASA should be relying on the commercial sector so heavily.

But at NASA, the explosion did not dampen enthusiasm for outsourcing the work. That’s in part because of SpaceX’s success. But also because given the NASA’s tight budgets, it doesn’t really have a choice but to hire contractors to do the work for it, analysts said.

The private space industry has been buoyed by billionaires, such as Musk, Richard Branson, who owns Virgin Galactic, and Jeff Bezos, the Amazon.com founder who owns Blue Origin (as well as the Washington Post).

But now others are looking to invest in space as well. On a recent trip to Silicon Valley, Eric Stallmer, the president of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, said many other investors had a palpable fear-of-missing-out vibe.

“Tell me the companies I need to be looking out for,” he said they asked. “Never have we seen this level of investment come in.”

In January, SpaceX announced it had received a $1 billion infusion from Google and Fidelity. Planet Labs, which builds and operates satellites, also announced this year that it had received $95 million in funding.

The money, or interest, in space wasn’t there just a few years ago.At the time of the last cargo contract, “the environment looked different,” said Marco Caceres, an analyst with the Teal Group. “It wasn’t clear that this new paradigm shift was going to work. A lot of people were saying this is wrong; NASA has to have its own rocket.”

SpaceX’s successful launches not only propelled the once obscure


start-up into the mainstream but demon-strated, even to the large, traditional defense contractors, that there is money to be made in space.

“We’re really moving quickly away from that old paradigm where NASA dominates,” Caceres said.

Last year, NASA awarded contracts to SpaceX and Boeing, worth a total of $6.8 billion, to take astronauts to the space sta-tion. Now, in the coming months, it is ex-pected to award another contract for cargo resupply, which could also be worth billions.

This time, the big players are lining up for a piece of the action.

Fresh off its win to take astronauts to the space station, Boeing thinks it has a good shot. Its CST-100 capsule, originally designed for astronauts, could be easily reconfigured to handle cargo, said John Mulholland, a Boeing vice president in its space programs.

Unlike some space vehicles that plop down in the sea, the CST-100 can land on land, with a combination of parachutes and air-bag like balloons that deploy under the capsule to ensure a soft landing.

The company didn’t bid on the last cargo contract but isn’t surprised so many are now.

“What you’re seeing now is more recognition that there is a near- and long-term market for commercial access to low Earth orbit, and that is why you see more competition emerging,” Mulholland said.

Despite the explosion in October, Orbital ATK said its experience delivering cargo to the space station successfully gives it an edge.

“We’ve proven the system works and works extremely well,” said spokesman Barron Beneski. “NASA knew we were a partner they could rely on.”

On its next resupply mission this fall, the company will use a United Launch Alliance Atlas V while it continues to develop its new Antares rocket. The new rocket should be ready in March 2016 in time for the following cargo launch, he said.

A spokesman for SpaceX wouldn’t confirm whether it is bidding, but analysts think that after its recent successes it wouldn’t pass up the opportunity.

The world’s largest defense contractor, Lockheed Martin, is in as well, promising to unveil “an innovative, reliable solution” at an invitation-only cocktail reception at D.C.’s Union Station later this week. Lockheed makes the Orion space capsule, which late last year NASA launched on a historic mission, sending the unmanned spacecraft farther than any human-rated vehicle had gone in 40 years.

Then there is the Sierra Nevada Corpora-tion. It made it to the final round of the contract to take astronauts to the space station but ultimately lost. Still, NASA has invested more than $363 million in its Dream Chaser space plane, which looks like a miniature version of the space shuttle and can land on commercial runways.

It’s an entirely different approach than the

other companies’ offerings, which is in part why it “can’t be counted out,” said Caceres, the space analyst. “It will once again put pressure on NASA to make a tough call.”

Colorado center for manu-facturing lands $1.6 million federal grant

Manufacturer’s Edge, a program that helps small/midsize manufacturing companies in Colorado, will get a $1,668,359 grant from the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Manufacturer’s Edge (formerly known as the Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology) is a statewide manufacturing as-sistance center, partially funded by the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

Manufacturer’s Edge was one of 10 state MEP centers selected for funding in a nationwide competition. NIST awarded a total of $26 million in funding to help the centers increase their services and customer base. The new co-operative agreements are for five years, subject to availability of funding and successful annual reviews.

“We are grateful for Senator Michael Bennet’s and the entire Colorado delegation’s continued strong support of the manufacturing community in Colorado,” said Tom Bugnitz, CEO of Man-ufacturer’s Edge.

“This award is further indication of Colorado’s increased prominence in America’s manufac-turing sector, and we look forward to helping Colorado manufacturing continue to innovate and grow in the coming years.”


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CNC MillsAction Machine _____ 303-532-2900AME, Inc. ________ 303-922-9266Automatics & Machinery 800-543-7666Foothills Machinery ___ 303-466-3777Hartwig Inc. _______ 303-373-9450Hurco __________ 800-634-2416J.M. Grisley _______ 801-486-7519J.M. Grisley _______ 208-861-8991Jend Machinery _____ 303-775-3697King Machine ______ 208-345-9600Methods West ______ 602-437-2220Moncktons Mach Tools _ 303-571-4933Romi Machine Tools LLC 859-647-7566Smith Machinery Co __ 801-263-6403Todd Machinery ______801-294-6390Tornos USA ________951-695-0342Triad Machine _______303-424-0268

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CNC Swiss Turn MachinesAME, Inc. ________ 303-922-9266Automatics & Machinery 800-543-7666Foothills Machinery ___ 303-466-3777

Jend Machinery _____ 303-775-3697Methods West ______ 602-437-2220Moncktons Mach Tools _ 303-571-4933Tornos USA ______ 951-695-0342Triad Machine ______ 303-424-0268

EDM Drilling MachinesCurrent EDM Inc ____650-966-9676

EDM MachinesAction Machine _____ 303-532-2900AME, Inc. ________ 303-922-9266Desert EDM Sales ____ 480-816-6300EDM Network ______ 480-836-1782Jend Machinery _____ 303-775-3697Methods West ______ 602-437-2220Moncktons Mach Tools _ 303-571-4933Smith Machinery Co __ 801-263-6403Todd Machinery _____ 801-294-6390Triad Machine ______ 303-424-0268

EDM Tooling SystemsDesert EDM Sales ____ 480-816-6300EDM Network ______ 480-836-1782EDM Perform. Access. ___ 800-336-2946Global EDM Supply ___ 480-836-8330

End MillsHelical Solutions ____ 866-543-5422

Micro Hole Drilling Machines

Current EDM Inc ____650-966-9676NEW MACHINERY

FABRICATIONBand Saws

AIT _____________ 800-321-3195Fabricating Equip Sales _ 303-466-7342Foothills Machinery ___ 303-466-3777King Machine ______ 208-345-9600

Bar FeedersEdge Technologies _____ 562-597-7824Trusty-Cook ________ 877-240-2462

Cold SawsFabricating Equip Sales __ 303-466-7342

CNC Punching CentersS&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542AMADA America _____ 303-670-9406

Iron WorkersAIT _____________ 800-321-3195

Fabricating Equip Sales _ 303-466-7342Jorgensen Machine Tools 800-952-0151S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542

Laser CuttersAction Machine _____ 303-532-2900AMADA America _____ 303-670-9406Foothills Machinery ___ 303-466-3777Moncktons Mach Tools _ 303-571-4933PrecisionFab Inc. ____303-779-9180S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542Sidley Diamond Tool __ 800-544-9070Triad Machine ______ 303-424-0268Pipe & Tube Benders/NotchersAmada America _____ 303-549-9167Fabricating Equip Sales _ 303-466-7342S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542

Plate RollsFabricating Equip Sales _ 303-466-7342Jorgensen Machine Tools 800-952-0151

Press Brakes AMADA America _____ 303-670-9406Fabricating Equip Sales _ 303-466-7342Jorgensen Machine Tools 800-952-0151King Machine ______ 208-345-9600S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542

Shearing MachinesAction Machine _____ 303-532-2900Fabricating Equip Sales _ 303-466-7342Jorgensen Machine Tools 800-952-0151King Machine ______ 208-345-9600S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542

Welding EquipmentRocky Mountain Saw Blades 303-761-3000

Welding Equipment: Spot Welders

AMADA America _____ 303-670-9406OTHER ACCESSORIES

Tooling SystemsDesert EDM Sales _____ 480-816-6300USA EDM Supply _____ 480-836-8330

PALLET SYSTEMSAutomatic Pallet Systems

Midaco __________ 847-593-8420Automatic Door Opener Systems

Midaco __________ 847-593-8420

Manual Rotary Pallet SystemsMidaco __________ 847-593-8420

Robotic Part Loading SystemsMidaco __________ 847-593-8420

PRODUCTSGuns

Layke Tactical ______ 602-272-2654PROG. SYSTEMS

CAD/CAMSoftware, CADAME, Inc. ________ 303-922-9266Cimatron ________ 248-596-9700Delcam __________ 877-35-2261Feature Cam ______ 602-502-9654SolidCAM ________ 530-863-0461PROTOTYPE MACHINERY

3D Parts To Go _______801-380-7935

RECYCLINGRecyclable Metals

Iron & Metals, Inc ____ 303-292-5555Utah Metal Works ____ 801-364-5679

Scrap Metal RecyclingIron & Metals, Inc ____ 303-292-5555Utah Metal Works ____ 801-364-5679

ROBOTIC EQUIPMENTIntegrated Systems Inc _ 928-649-9600

SERVICES AS9100 Certification

ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591BMSC __________ 602-445-9400MEP ___________ 801-863-7001Sustaining Edge Solutions _ 888-572-9642

Calibration ServicesAdvanced Coord. Tech __303-469-6161Klontech Industrial ____480-948-1871

Consultants, Health & Safety

CKC Services LLC ____ 303-905-2371A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain• 53 • March / April 2015

Jend Machinery 303-775-3697 Fabricating Equip Sales 303-466-7342Jend MachineryMethods WestMoncktons Mach ToolsTornos USATriad Machine

Current EDM Inc

Jend Machinery

Manual Rotary Pallet Systems


Consultant, ISOABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591BMSC __________ 602-445-9400MEP ___________ 801-863-7001Sustaining Edge Solutions _ 888-572-9642

Calibration ServicesAdvanced Coord. Tech __303-469-6161Klontech Industrial ____480-948-1871

Contract InspectionAdvanced Coord. Tech __303-469-6161Klontech Measure Sol __ 480-626-8131

EducationOgden-Weber Tech College 801-395-3795

Engineering ServicesAdvanced Coord. Tech __303-469-6161

FinancingIEC __________ 303-593-0403Intech Funding _____ 385-553-9208Quick Turn Financial____415-608-5692

First Article InspectionAdvanced Coord. Tech ____303-469-6161Datum Inspection _____ 602-997-1340

HeavyhaulIRH ___________801-972-5581

Injection Molding3D Parts To Go _____ 801-380-7935

ISO900/AS9100 AuditsAmerican Global Standards 617-838-4648ISO900/AS9100 RegistrationAmerican Global Standards 617-838-4648

Inspection ServicesAdvanced Coord. Tech ____303-469-6161Datum Inspection _____ 602-997-1340

Insurance ServicesSentry Insurance ____ 877-373-6879

Lean ConsultingABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591

Machine Repair/ServicingJorgensen Machine Tools_ 800-952-0151Process Improvement/ Audit

ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591BMSC _____________ 602-445-9400Sustaining Edge Solutions _ 888-572-9642

X-RayCertified Inspection Service _602-267-0661

ISO9000 / AS9100 Cert.American Global Standards 617-838-4648BMSC _____________ 602-445-9400Gladhill Associates ______719-495-8045MEP ____________801-863-7001Orion Registrar _______303-645-4017Sustaining Edge Solutions _ 888-572-9642

ISO RegistrarAmerican Global Standards 617-838-4648Orion Registrar _______303-645-4017

Lean ManufacturingMEP ____________ 801-863-7001Sustaining Edge Solutions _ 888-572-9642

Machine Tool RebuildingEDM Network ______ 480-836-1782

Process ImprovementBMSC _____________ 602-445-9400Sustaining Edge Solutions __ 888-572-9642

Reverse EngineeringAdvanced Coord. Tech __ _303-469-6161Diversified Metal Services __ 801-972-6093Klontech Measure Sol ___ 480-626-8131

Rigging & TransferAtlas Rigging & Transfer 801-539-3885 IRH ___________ _801-972-5581

Spindle RebuildingGMN USA _________ 800-686-1679Setco-Pope Spindles _____866-362-0699

StaffingResource Mfg ________801-265-1999SHOP FLOOR AUTOMATION

Hardware: USBBytebox ___________ 888-Bytebox

Serial PortBytebox ___________ 888-ByteboxSoftware:CNC Networking

Bytebox ___________ 888-ByteboxTransportation

IRH ____________801-972-5581SOFTWARE

CAD/CAM/CAESolidCAM ________ 530-863-0461

Consulting/EngineeringVon Ruden Mfg _____ 763-682-0322

TOOLINGArc Cutting Tools

Helical Solutions ______866-543-5422Precision Toolholding

ProductsVon Ruden Mfg _____ 763-682-0322 Tooling SystemsVon Ruden Mfg _____ 763-682-0322

Live Tool HoldersVon Ruden Mfg _____ 763-682-0322

Static Tool HoldersVon Ruden Mfg _____ 763-682-0322

10530 E. 59th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46236T: 317/826.4414 • TF: 877/240.2462 • F: 317/823.6822

[email protected] • C: 317/946.1235trustycook.com

Jeffrey F. Nawrot Vice President, Business Development

Inspection ServicesInspection ServicesI


TRAININGCAD/CAM Training

Davis Applied Tech College__ 801-593-2483CNC/Conventional

MachiningDavis Applied Tech College__ 801-593-2483

Machining SoftwareDavis Applied Tech College__ 801-593-2483

USED MACHINERYAutomatics & Machinery __ 800-543-7666EDM Network ________ 480-836-1782Jorgensen Machine Tools__ 800-952-0151King Machine ________208-345-9600K.D. Capital Equipment___ 480-922-1674Methods West ________602-437-2220PrecisionFab Inc. ______303-779-9180ReSell CNC West _______480-694-9919S&S Machinery Sales____ 602-368-8542

WATERJET CUTTINGMACHINERY

Action Machine _______303-532-2900Fabricating Equip Sales __303-466-7342Flow International_______800-446-3569Global EDM Supply____ 480-836-8330Jend Machinery _____ 303-775-3697Jorgensen Machine Tools __800-952-0151King Machine ________208-345-9600OMAX Corp________ _800-838-0343Triad Machine ______ _ 303-424-0268

Abrasives/Blast MediaGMA Garnet Group ____ 832-243-9300Fives ____________909-263-9282

Advanced Coord. Tech Datum Inspection

Sentry Insurance

ABS Quality Evaluations

Business insurance solutions for the precision manufacturing industry

[email protected]

Cell: 937/503-4708O�ce: 937/885-1878E-mail: [email protected]

Wohlhaupter Corporation10542 Success LaneCenterville, Ohio 45458

Nick HochuliSales Engineer

C O R P O R A T I O N

Online Training For

www.streamingteacher.com

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Buyer’s Guide & Card Gallery Processes

Joe TripiISO9001:2008 President

[email protected]

444 W. 21st Street / Suite 101 / Tempe, AZ 85282(480) 966-2300 / Fax (480) 966-2323

ASSEMBLIESAdvantage Manufacturing _ 877-727-0281AEI Fabrication _______480-733-6594Acu-Tec CNC _________ 303-365-9245Bar-S Machine ________ 928-636-2115Dayton Rogers _______ 763-717-6303JD Machine _________801-782-4403Stacy Machine & Tooling __303-465-3922Steen & Sons Machine Shop 208-522-7341Wasatch Laser Processing__ 801-972-3500Wrico ___________ 480-892-7800

Electronics AssembliesAdvantage Manufacturing _ 877-727-0281Cascade Systems Tech ___ 503-640-5733

Welded AssembliesWeiser/Mile High Precision 303-280-2778

BAR CODINGWestern Sintering _____509-375-3096

Coating: Nickel/ Teflon/ChromeCoating Technologies ___623-581-2648Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117LA Specialties _______ 602-269-7612

Coating:Zinc & Mag.Phos.Coating Technologies ___623-581-2648Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117

COMPOSITESElite Machine ___________ 801-710-7891S.A. Composites _________ 970-776-3877

CUTTINGMetal

Bandsaw LLC ________ 303-744-7181Plasma Cutting

Bandsaw LLC ________ 303-744-7181Plastic

Bandsaw LLC ________ 303-744-7181ImageTek __________ 303-806-8111

Saw CuttingBandsaw LLC _______ 303-744-7181

DESIGN/ CAD/CAM Bar-S Machine _______ 928-636-2115H& S Machine _______ 801-755-7627

DIESAble Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766

EDMEDM: Drilling Small Hole

EDM Express _______800-780-7075LAYKE, Inc.__________ 602-272-2654Micropulse West ______ 480-966-2300EDM: Ram-Type (Sinking)

EDM Express ______ 800-780-7075Innovative Precision____ 801-334-6317Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604Micropulse West ______ 480-966-2300Prec. Mach’d Products ___ 970-482-7676

BENDINGAEI Fabrication ______ 480-733-6594JQ Enterprises _________801-975-0777

BROACHINGPonderosa Ind ________303-298-1801Precision Mach’d Products 970-482-7676Specialty Steel Services __ 801-539-8252

CASTINGSDie Casting

TVT Die Casting ______ 800-280-2278Die Casting: Aluminum/Zinc

TVT Die Casting ______ 800-280-2278Precision Investment CastingDolphin Inc. ________ 602-272-6747

COATINGCoating: Liquid

Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146

MICHAEL BUTLER

Sales Manager

[email protected]

Phone: 602-272-6747 Ext. 3335

ISO 9001, PED Directive 97/23/EC

Our company logo

Font Verdana size 9 (I dropped in this cell

because the “Precision Investment Castings”

on the logo is not very clear.

Font Verdana Size 9

MICHAEL BUTLER

Sales Manager

[email protected]

Phone: 602-272-6747 Ext. 3335


Precision Investment Castings Since 1972

www.dolphincasting.com


www.dolphincasting.com

[email protected]: 602-272-6747 Ext. 3335



3063 North 575 East

North Ogden, UT

[email protected]

Jeffrey Peterson801-710-7891


EDM: WireCustom Design & Mfg ___ 435-257-0668EDM Express ______ 800-780-7075Foremaster Tool ______801-737--0265Innovative Precision _____801-334-6317Micropulse West ______ 480-966-2300Paramount Machine ___ 801-886-2755LA Specialties _______ 602-269-7612QualTek ________ 719-598-3394 X31The Toolroom Inc. _____ 801-773-6331Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453Wrico ___________ 480-892-7800

ELECTRONICSContract

Cascade Systems Tech ___ 503-640-5733Design

Cascade Systems Tech ___ 503-640-5733Kitting

Cascade Systems Tech ___ 503-640-5733Prototype

Cascade Systems Tech ___ 503-640-5733ELECTROPOLISHING

Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117

QualTek ________719-598-3394 x31ENGINEERING/DESIGN

Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281AzMark __________480-926-8969Custom Design & Mfg ___435-257-0668Stacy Machine & Tooling _303-465-3922

FABRICATIONAdvantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281AEI Fabrication ______480-733-6594Aero Tech _______ 801-292-0493Arrow Sheet Metal Prod 303-427-6419Cygnet ___________ 818-240-7574Dayton Rogers ______ 763-717-6303EMJD Corporation _____ 303-761-5236EPOCS Mfg ________970-535-4540Focused on Machining __ 303-922-3076Howell Precision ______ 623-582-4776Kustom Koncepts _____ 307-472-0818Mountain View Machine _435-755-0500Star Precision _______303-926-0559Wrico ___________480-892-7800

Custom Auto/Truck/BikeH& S Machine ______ 801-755-7627

Fabrication: Filament WindingS.A. Composites ______ 970-776-3877

Fabrication: CompositesS.A. Composites ______ 970-776-3877

Fabrication: EnclosuresFalcon Sheet Metal __ 801-298-5064Kustom Koncepts _____ 307-472-0818 Star Precision _______303-926-0559

Fabrication: Medium & Large

Arrow Sheet Metal Prod __ 303-427-6419Bandsaw LLC ________303-744-7181EMJD Corp _________ 303-761-5236EPOCS Mfg ________970-535-4540Falcon Sheet Metal ____801-298-5064Group Mfg Serv ______480-966-3952Kustom Koncepts _____ 307-472-0818Weiser/Mile High Prec __303-280-2778

Fabrication: PlasticImageTek _________ 303-806-8111

Fabrication: SheetMetalAdvantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281AEI Fabrication ______480-733-6594Arrow Sheet Metal Prod __ 303-427-6419AzMark __________480-926-8969Cygnet ___________ 818-240-7574Denver Machine Shop ___303-295-6000EMJD Corporation _____ 303-761-5236EPOCS Mfg ________970-535-4540Falcon Sheet Metal __ 801-298-5064Group Mfg Serv ______480-966-3952

JD Machine ________801-782-4403Kustom Koncepts _____ 307-472-0818Laser Concepts Inc. ____ 801-280-7723Metalcraft _________888-280-7080Precision Tech _______801-285-7288Richards Fab _____ 801-409-0392Star Precision _______303-926-0559Weiser/Mile High Prec __303-280-2778Wrico ___________480-892-7800

Fabrication: SteelBandsaw LLC ________303-744-7181EMJD Corp _______303-761-5236Falcon Sheet Metal __ 801-298-5064

FINISHINGAdvantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281Arizona Finishing _____602-438-4443Coating Technologies ___623-581-2648Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117Gold Tech Industries ____ 480-968-1930Phoenix Heat Treating __ 602-258-7751Precision Mach’d Prod ___ 970-482-7676QualTek ________719-598-3394 x31Star Precision _______303-926-0559Superior Grinding _____801-487-9700

Paramount Machinewww.paramount-machine.com

[email protected]: 801.886.2755Fax: 801.886.2759


QualTek

Fabrication: Filament WindingFabrication: Filament Winding

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TVT Die Casting ______800-280-2278Finishing: One Stop

Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281Glass Bead Clean

Coating Technologies ___623-581-2648

Gold Tech Industries ____ 480-968-1930Liquid Painting

Industrialex ______ 303-456-6847Passivation

Certified Inspection Service___602-267-0661Coating Technologies ___623-581-2648Gold Tech Industries ____ 480-968-1930QualTek ________719-598-3394 x31

Photochemical/EtchingVACCO Industries _____626-443-7121

Powder CoatingArizona Finishing _____602-438-4443Industrialex ______ 303-456-6847LA Specialties _______ 602-269-7612Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146QualTek ________719-598-3394 x31Star Precision _______303-926-0559

Silk ScreeningArizona Finishing _____602-438-4443Industrialex ______ 303-456-6847

Potting/EncapsulationIndustrialex ______ 303-456-6847

Aluminum (Medium & Large)Aero Tech _______ 801-292-0493

FOUNDRYMay Foundry & Machine 801-531-8931

GALVANIZINGJordan River Galvanizing _801-282-9375

Galvanizing: Hot DipJordan River Galvanizing _801-282-9375

Galvanizing: ZincJordan River Galvanizing _801-282-9375

GAS NITRIDINGBlanchard Metals Proc. __801-972-5590

GEAR CUTTINGPonderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801Specialty Steel Svcs ___ 801-539-8252

Gear Hobbing Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801

GRINDINGAzMark __________480-926-8969

ChemResearch _______ 602-253-4175Diversified Metal Services _801-972-6093Fives ____________ 909-263-9282Focused on Machining __ 303-922-3076GMN USA ________ 800-686-1679Prec. Mach’d Products _ 970-482-7676Precision Tech _______801-285-7288Ron Grob Co. _______970-667-5320Steel Services Grinding __ 800-662-0126Superior Grinding _____801-487-9700TCI Precision Metals __800-234-5613The Toolroom Inc. _____ 801-773-6331

Grinding, BlanchardDiversified Metal Services _801-972-6093Steel Services Grinding __ 800-662-0126Superior Grinding _____ 801487-9700 TCI Precision Metals __800-234-5613

Grinding, CenterlessRon Grob Co. _______970-667-5320

Grinding, Double DiscTCI Precision Metals __800-234-5613

Grinding: ODAzMark __________480-926-8969Focused on Machining __ 303-922-3076

Precision Tech _______801-285-7288Ron Grob Co. _______970-667-5320Superior Grinding _____ 801487-9700

Grinding: SurfaceChemResearch _______ 602-253-4175Superior Grinding _____ 801487-9700

Grinding: Tool & CutterExact Tool Grinding ____ 801-712-2720

Passivation

Gold Tech Industries ____ 480-968-1930Polishing

Gold Tech Industries ____ 480-968-1930Selective Coatings

ImageTek __________303-806-8111FORMING

AEI Fabrication ______ 480-733-6594EPOCS Mfg ________970-535-4540JD Machine ________801-782-4403Star Precision _______303-926-0559Wasatch Laser Processing _801-972-3500

HEAT TREATINGBlanchard Metals Proc. __801-972-5590Phoenix Heat Treating __ 602-258-7751Pilkington Metal Finishing__801-972-2146QualTek ________719-598-3394 x31


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TITANIUM•ALUMINUM•BRONZE•STEEL•STAINLESS•BRASS

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Shawn Carlin [email protected]

The Toolroom Inc. _____ 801-773-6331Heat Treating/Aerospace

Phoenix Heat Treating __ 602-258-7751Large Capacity Drop

Bottom Oven/AluminumPhoenix Heat Treating __ 602-258-7751

HONING/LAPPINGLAYKE, Inc.__________ 602-272-2654

IDENTIFICATIONSilk Screen

Arizona Finishing ______ 602-438-4443INJECTION MOLDING

LMI Machining_______303-776-6629INSPECTION

Inspection, First ArticleKlontech Measure Sol ___ 480-626-8131

Inspection ServicesKlontech Measure Sol ___ 480-626-8131Micropulse West ______480-966-2300Sustaining Edge Solutions _888-572-9642

LASER CUTTINGLaser Cutting

Advantage Manufacturing ___ 877-727-0281 AEI Fabrication _______480-733-6594Arrow Sheet Metal Prod 303-427-6419EMJD Corporation_____303-761-5236EPOCS Mfg ________970-535-4540Howell Precision ______ 623-582-4776Kustom Koncepts _____ 307-472-0818Laser Concepts Inc. ____ 801-280-7723Richards Fab _____ 801-409-0392

Star Precision _______303-926-0559VACCO Industries ____ 626-443-7121Wasatch Laser Processing _801-972-3500Wrico ___________480-892-7800Laser Cutting: Pipe&Tube

Wasatch Laser Processing _801-972-3500EMI/RFI Shielding

Industrialex ______ 303-456-6847Laser Engraving

4 Axis Machining Inc. ___ 303-295-1544Laser Marking

4 Axis Machining Inc. ___ 303-295-1544LMI Machining_______303-776-6629

MACHININGA&L Machining ______303-373-1540Acu-Tec CNC ________303-365-9245Advantage Manufacturing __ 877-727-0281AG Machining _______805-531-9595American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494Apex Engineering ____ 435-713-0072CM Manufacturing ___ 406-543-4450Custom Design & Mfg ___435-257-0668Datum Machining _____208-376-6099Elite Machine ___________801-710-7891EPOCS Mfg ________970-535-4540Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200

Fives ____________ 909-263-9282Focused on Machining __ 303-922-3076Hirsh Precision Products__ 303-530-3131

LMI Machining_______303-776-6629Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414Mountain View Machine _435-755-0500Northwest Swiss, Inc. ___ 208-772-4011Precision Plus Machining _ 970-484-9511R&H Machine _______801-621-7922RD Machine & MFg ___ 801-977-0447Radtech _________ 303-789-4247Skydandee Mfg _____ 801-774-8031St. Vrain _________ 303-702-1529Teton Machining_____ 208-642-9344TVT Die Casting _____ 800-280-2278

Machining: 3DMicropulse West ______480-966-2300

Machining: 5 Axis4 Axis Machining Inc. ___303-295-1544Accutech Machine _____ 801-975-1117AzMark __________480-926-8969Faustson __________303-420-7422JD Machine ________801-782-4403Paramount Machine __ 801-886-2755Premier Technology Inc __208-785-2274S.A. Composites ______ 970-776-3877St. Vrain _________ 303-702-1529

Machining: AerospaceAzMark __________480-926-8969CM Manufacturing ___ 406-543-4450Datum Machining _____208-376-6099Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200LAYKE, INC _________602-272-2654Micropulse West ______480-966-2300

Mountain View Machine _435-755-0500Northwest Swiss, Inc. ___ 208-772-4011Paramount Machine ___ 801-886-2755Pinnacle Precision ___435-563-2722Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801Precision Mach’d Products 970-482-7676Precision Tech _______801-285-7288Radtech _________ 303-789-4247RD Machine & MFg ___ 801-977-0447Skydandee Mfg _____ 801-774-8031St. Vrain _________ 303-702-1529Stacy Machine & Tooling 303-465-3922Teton Machining_____ 208-642-9344

Machining: CNC4 Axis Machining Inc. ___303-295-1544A&L Machining ______303-373-1540Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766Acu-Tec CNC ________303-365-9245AG Machining _______805-531-9595

Apex Engineering ____ 435-713-0072Accutech Machine _____ 801-975-1117American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494Apex Engineering ____ 435-713-0072Bar-S Machine ______ 928-636-2115CM Manufacturing ___ 406-543-4450Custom Design & Mfg ___435-257-0668Datum Machining _____208-376-6099Denver Precision Products _ 303-469-1771DMSI___________801-972-6093Elite Machine ___________801-710-7891EPOCS Mfg ________970-535-4540


Henry Parker

EMAIL: [email protected]

HIRSH PRECISION PRODUCTS, INC.

Specializing in Production CNC Turning & Milling

Quality Work Delivered On Time

Mike Hirsh

Tel: 303.530.3131 6420 Odell Place Fax: 303.530.5242 Boulder, CO 80301 Email: [email protected] www.HirshPrecision.com

Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200Faustson _________ 303-420-7422Focused on Machining __ 303-922-3076Foremaster Tool ____ 801-737--0265H& S Machine ______ 801-755-7627Hirsh Precision Products__ 303-530-3131HPMP ___________ 801-619-9850Innovative Precision __ 801-334-6317JD Machine ________801-782-4403L.A.R. Manufacturing __ 801-280-3505LAYKE, INC _________602-272-2654Leading Edge Machine _ 435-563-9425LMI Machining_______303-776-6629Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604Pinnacle Precision ___435-563-2722Precision Plus Machining _ 970-484-9511Premier Technology Inc __208-785-2274R&H Machine _______801-621-7922RD Machine & Mfg ___ 801-977-0447St. Vrain _________ 303-702-1529Star Precision _______303-926-0559Steen & Sons Machine Shop 208-522-7341Teton Machining_____ 208-642-9344The Toolroom Inc. _____ 801-773-6331Wrico __________ 480-892-7800

Machining: CompositesMetalcraft _________888-280-7080

Machining: ContractAcu-Tec CNC ________303-365-9245AG Machining _______805-531-9595American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494

Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200JD Machine ________801-782-4403Paramount Machine ___801-886-2755Precision Plus Machining _ 970-484-9511Radtech _________ 303-789-4247Skydandee Mfg _____ 801-774-8031

Machining: DoDCM Manufacturing ___ 406-543-4450

Machining: LaserAzMark __________480-926-8969Faustson _________ 303-420-7422Foremaster Tool _____ 801-737--0265Gerome Mfg _______520-622-8402Innovative Precision __ 801-334-6317L.A.R. Manufacturing __ 801-280-3505RD Machine & Mfg ___ 801-977-0447VACCO Industries ____ 626-443-7121

Machining:MedicalA&L Machining ______303-373-1540Datum Machining _____208-376-6099Northwest Swiss, Inc. ___ 208-772-4011Pinnacle Precision ___435-563-2722Stacy Machine & Tooling 303-465-3922Teton Machining_____ 208-642-9344

Machining: MillingA&L Machining ______303-373-1540Acu-Tec CNC ________303-365-9245American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494Datum Machining _____208-376-6099Elite Machine ___________801-710-7891EPOCS Mfg ________970-535-4540

Focused on Machining __ 303-922-3076Hirsh Precision Products__ 303-530-3131JD Machine ________801-782-4403Metalcraft _________888-280-7080Mountain View Machine__435-755-0500Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801Prec. Mach’d Products__970-482-7676Precision Plus Machining _ 970-484-9511Ron Grob Co. _______970-667-5320Steen & Sons Machine Shop 208-522-7341

Machining: Mold BaseMaverick Mold & Machine __970-535-4604

Machining: Mold MakingR&H Machine _______801-621-7922

Machining: PlasticImageTek _________ 303-806-8111

Machining: ProductionA&L Machining ______303-373-1540Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766Acu-Tec CNC ________303-365-9245AG Machining _______805-531-9595Apex Engineering ____ 435-713-0072CM Manufacturing ___ 406-543-4450Custom Design & Mfg ___435-257-0668Datum Machining _____208-376-6099Elite Machine ___________801-710-7891Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200Faustson _________ 303-420-7422Focused on Machining __ 303-922-3076Hirsh Precision Products__ 303-530-3131

HPMP ___________ 801-619-9850Innovative Precision __ 801-334-6317L.A.R. Manufacturing __ 801-280-3505Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414Newport Tool _______801-295-7411Northwest Swiss, Inc. ___ 208-772-4011Paramount Machine __ 801-886-2755Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801R&H Machine _______801-621-7922Radtech _________ 303-789-4247RD Machine & Mfg ___ 801-977-0447Star Precision _______303-926-0559

Machining: Prototype4 Axis Machining Inc. ___303-295-1544A&L Machining ______303-373-1540Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766Accutech Machine _____ 801-975-1117Acu-Tec CNC ________303-365-9245American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494Apex Engineering ____ 435-713-0072Bar-S Machine ______ 928-636-2115Custom Design & Mfg ___435-257-0668Denver Precision Products _ 303-469-1771Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200Faustson __________303-420-7422Focused on Machining __ 303-922-3076Foremaster Tool _____ 801-737--0265Innovative Precision __ 801-334-6317JD Machine ________801-782-4403L.A.R. Manufacturing __ 801-280-3505LAYKE, INC _________602-272-2654


Robert Bergstrom President

SSt. t. VVrain rain MManufacturing, anufacturing, IIncnc..

819 So. Lincoln Street P. O. Box 1066 Longmont, CO 80502 Website: stvrainmfg.com

Phone: (303) 702-1529 x 103 Fax: (303) 702-1534 Email: [email protected] RFQ Email: [email protected]

“Precision Machining Solutions for Industry”

vans Precision Machining

888-280-7080 | [email protected]

Darrin J. CaschettePresident

ISO 9001:2008

[email protected]

CHRISTOPHER FAGNANTDirector of E. [email protected]

C 719 201 1661www.qualtekmfg.com


Leading Edge Machine _ 435-563-9425Micropulse West _____ 480-966-2300Mountain View Machine 435-755-0500Newport Tool _______801-295-7411Northwest Swiss, Inc. ___ 208-772-4011Precision Plus Machining _ 970-484-9511R&H Machine _______801-621-7922Radtech _________ 303-789-4247RD Machine & Mfg ___ 801-977-0447Skydandee Mfg _____ 801-774-8031S.A.Composites _____ 970-776-3877St. Vrain _________ 303-702-1529Stacy Machine & Tooling 303-465-3922The Toolroom Inc. ____ 801-773-6331

Machining: PrecisionA&L Machining ______303-373-15404 Axis Machining Inc. __ 303-295-1544Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281AG Machining _______805-531-9595American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494CM Manufacturing ___ 406-543-4450Elite Machine _______801-710-7891Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200Focused on Machining __ 303-922-3076Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414

Newport Tool _______801-295-7411Pinnacle Precision ___435-563-2722Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801Precision Machined Prod. _ 970-482-7676Precision Plus Machining _ 970-484-9511Precision Tech _______801-285-7288Stacy Machine & Tooling 303-465-3922TVT Die Casting ______800-280-2278

Machining: R & D Acu-Tec CNC ________303-365-9245American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494Custom Design & Mfg ___435-257-0668Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200JD Machine ________801-782-4403Precision Plus Machining _ 970-484-9511Steen & Sons Machine Shop 208-522-7341Wasatch Laser Processing _801-972-3500

Machining: SwissBar-S Machine ______ 928-636-2115Denver Precision Products _ 303-469-1771HPMP ___________ 801-619-9850Northwest Swiss, Inc. ___ 208-772-4011Pinnacle Precision ___435-563-2722Ron Grob Co. _______970-667-5320Teton Machining ______208-642-9344White Rock Inc _______ 435-750-6414

Machining: TurningAcu-Tec CNC ________303-365-9245American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494Apex Engineering ____ 435-713-0072AzMark __________480-926-8969Bar-S Machine ______ 928-636-2115Custom Design & Mfg ___435-257-0668Datum Machining _____208-376-6099Denver Precision Products _ 303-469-1771EPOCS Mfg ________970-535-4540Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200Faustson _________ 303-420-7422Hirsh Precision Products__ 303-530-3131HPMP ___________ 801-619-9850JD Machine ________801-782-4403LAYKE, INC _________602-272-2654Leading Edge Machine __ 435-563-9425Metalcraft _________888-280-7080Mountain View Machine __ 435-755-0500Premier Technology Inc __208-785-2274RD Machine & Mfg ___ 801-977-0447Steen & Sons Machine Shop 208-522-7341Teton Machining ______208-642-9344Machining: Ultra-Precision

Pinnacle Precision ___435-563-2722Machining: Waterjet

Colorado Waterjet ___970-532-5404MANUFACTURING

A&L Machining ______303-373-1540AG Machining _______805-531-9595Elite Machine _______801-710-7891Group Mfg Serv _____480-966-3952RD Machine & Mfg ___ 801-977-0447

CompositesS.A. Composites _______970-776-3877

ContractAG Machining _______805-531-9595Apex Engineering ____ 435-713-0072Teton Machining ______208-642-9344

Manufacturing: ElectrodeWire-Tech ________ 480-966-1591

ProductionAero Tech ________801-292-0493EMJD Corporation_____303-761-5236L.A.R. Manufacturing __ 801-280-3505Laser Concepts Inc. ___801-280-7723Steen & Sons Machine Shop 208-522-7341White Rock Inc _______ 435-750-6414

Rapid PrototypingWhite Rock Inc _______ 435-750-6414

Robotic CNCDMSI ___________ 801-972-6093

Routering CNCDMSI ___________ 801-972-6093

Small PartPinnacle Precision ___435-563-2722White Rock Inc _______ 435-750-6414Turnkey Product Services

Aero Tech ________801-292-0493

L.A.R. Manufacturing __ 801-280-3505METAL STAMPING

AEI Fabrication ______ 480-733-6594Hi-Production Precision

StampingMetalcraft _________888-280-7080Precision Die & Stamping _ 480-967-2038Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453

MOLDSColorado Tool Design Inc 720-218-5246Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604

Molds: BlowLifetime Products ____ 801-728-1260

Molds: Plastic InjectionLifetime Products _____801-728-1260Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604

Molds: DieCast DesignColorado Tool Design Inc _ 720-218-5246

Molds: Injection DesignColorado Tool Design Inc _ 720-218-5246

Molds: Trim Die DesignColorado Tool Design Inc _ 720-218-5246

Molds SteelDMSI ___________ 801-972-6093Aero Tech ________801-292-0493Arizona Finishing ____602-438-4443ChemResearch ______ 602-253-417Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414

PAINTINGCoating Technologies ____ 623-581-2648Jet Processing _____ 623-869-6749 x117Richards Fab_________ 801-409-0392

Mil Spec PaintingIndustrialEX _________ 303-456-6847

PLATINGBlanchard Metals Proc. _ 801-972-5590ChemResearch _____ 602-253-4175Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117Foresight Finishing ____480-921-0000Gold Tech Industries __ 480-968-1930LA Specialties ______ 602-269-7612

AnodizingBlanchard Metals Proc. __801-972-5590ChemResearch _______ 602-253-4175Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146

CopperForesight Finishing ____480-921-0000

Electroless NickelForesight Finishing ____480-921-0000

Gold/Silver PlateGold Tech Industries __ 480-968-1930

Nickel/ChromeCopper

Foresight Finishing ____480-921-0000


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KOTLOFFRON

[email protected] W. Birchwood AvenueMesa, Arizona 85210

TELFAX

EMAILWEBMAIL

Founder / CEO

AEIFABRICATION

Mountain View MachineMountain View MachinePremier Technology IncRD Machine & MfgSteen & Sons Machine ShopTeton Machining

Pinnacle Precision

Newport Tool 801-295-7411

Colorado Waterjet

A&L MachiningAG MachiningElite MachineGroup Mfg ServN

Pinnacle Precision

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Gold Tech Industries __ 480-968-1930Tin Plate

Foresight Finishing ____480-921-0000Gold Tech Industries __ 480-968-1930

POLISHINGGold Tech Industries __ 480-968-1930LA Specialties ______ 602-269-7612PRECISION FORMING

AEI Fabrication ______480-733-6594Richards Fab________801-409-0392Thompson Machine ____505-823-1453Wrico ___________480-892-7800

PRINTINGCustom Screen

ImageTek _________303-806-8111PROCESSING: METAL

Chemical LA Specialties _______ 602-269-7612

Etching/PhotochemicalVACCO Industries ____ 626-443-7121

PUNCHINGJD Machine ________801-782-4403Group Manufacturing Serv 480-966-3952Star Precision _______303-926-0559

REPAIRBearing Surface

Denver Machine Shop ___303-295-6000Hydraulic Cylinder

Denver Machine Shop ___303-295-6000Manufacturing EquipmentStacy Machine & Tooling _303-465-3922

ROLL FORMINGLifetime Products _____801-728-1260

Rolling: thread

Ron Grob Co. _______970-667-5320ROUTERING, CNC

Micropulse West ______480-966-2300SAW CUTTING

Diversified Metal Services _ 801-972-6093SHOT PEENING

Blanchard Metals Proc. __801-972-5590SINTERING

Western Sintering _____509-375-3096SPINNING: METAL

Metal Spinning Solutions _ 480-899-0939SPLINES

Specialty Steel Services _ 801-539-8252SPRINGSFlat & Wire

SPRING WORKS Utah ___ 801-298-0113STAMPING

AEI Fabrication ______480-733-6594Cygnet ___________ 818-240-7574Dayton Rogers ______ 763-717-6303Metalcraft _________888-280-7080Precision Die & Stamping _480-967-2038QualTek ________719-598-3394 x31Richards Fab _____ 801-409-0392The Toolroom Inc. _____ 801-773-6331Thompson Machine __ 505-823-1453Weiser/Mile High Prec. 303280-2778Wrico _________ 480-892-7800

Stamping:AerospacePrecision Die & Stamping _480-967-2038

Stamping:Deep DrawThompson Machine __ 505-823-1453Wrico _________ 480-892-7800

Stamping:DesignThe Toolroom Inc. _____ 801-773-6331Weiser/Mile High Prec. 303280-2778

Stamping:Flat FormingSPRING WORKS Utah ___ 801-298-0113

Stamping: LightCygnet ___________ 818-240-7574SPRING WORKS Utah ___ 801-298-0113

Stamping:PrecisionCygnet ___________ 818-240-7574Metalcraft _________888-280-7080Precision Die & Stamping _480-967-2038Wrico ___________480-892-7800

Stamping:PrototypeWrico ___________480-892-7800

Stamping:Short RunCygnet ___________ 818-240-7574Wrico ___________ 480-892-7800

SWISS SCREW MCHG.Denver Precision Products _ 303-469-1771White Rock Inc _______ 435-750-6414

Screwing: Lead

Ron Grob Co. _______970-667-5320TAPPING

Laser Concepts Inc. ____ 801-280-7723TESTING

Testing: Non-Destructive

Blanchard Metals Proc. __801-972-5590Jet Processing ____ 623-869-6749x117Pilkington Metal Finishing __ 801-972-2146

THERMFORMINGLMI Machining_______303-776-6629

TOOL & DIEForemaster Tool _____ 801-737--0265Newport Tool _______801-295-7411The Toolroom Inc. _____ 801-773-6331Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453Wrico ___________480-892-7800

Tool & Cutter GrindingExact Tool Grinding ____ 801-712-2720

TOOLINGElite Machine _______801-710-7891Mountain View Machine _ 435-755-0500Northwest Swiss, Inc. ___ 208-772-4011Precision Tech _______801-285-7288Stacy Machine & Tooling 303-465-3922Western Sintering _____509-375-3096

TUBE FORMINGAG Machining _______805-531-9595

Formed TubingAG Machining _______805-531-9595Tube Bending /Fabrication

AG Machining _______805-531-9595WATERJET CUTTING

Colorado Waterjet __ 970-532-5404Diversified Metal Services _801-972-6093JQ Enterprises _______ 801-975-0777Leading Edge Machine __435-563-9425Marzee Inc. ______ 602-269-5801Mountain View Machine _435-755-0500

WELDINGAble Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766Advantage Manufacturing __ 877-727-0281AEI Fabrication ______480-733-6594Arrow Sheet Metal Prod __ 303-427-6419Dayton Rogers ______ 763-717-6303Denver Machine Shop ___303-295-6000

H& S Machine ______ 801-755-7627JD Machine ________801-782-4403JQ Enterprises _______ 801-975-0777Kustom Koncepts _____ 307-472-0818Laser Concepts Inc. ____ 801-280-7723Mountain View Machine _435-755-0500Precision Plus Machining _ 970-484-9511Precision Tech _______801-285-7288Premier Technology Inc __208-785-2274Richards Fab _____ 801-409-0392Star Precision _______303-926-0559Wasatch Laser Processing _801-972-3500Weiser/Mile High Prec. 303280-2778Wrico _________ 480-892-7800

Welding: Aluminum Medium & Large

Premier Technology Inc __208-785-2274Skyline Products _______719-392-9046Richards Fab _____ 801-409-0392

Welding: OrbitalRichards Fab _____ 801-409-0392

Welding: PrecisionAdvantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281Arrow Sheet Metal Prod __ 303-427-6419Premier Technology Inc __208-785-2274Richards Fab _____ 801-409-0392Weiser/Mile High Prec. 303280-2778

Welding: RoboticMetalcraft _________888-280-7080

Welding: TIGArrow Sheet Metal Prod __ 303-427-6419Mountain View Machine __ 435-755-0500

WIRE FORMINGSPRING WORKS Utah ___ 801-298-0113

LATE BREAKING ADDITION3D Printing

The 3D Printing Store ___720-443-37333D Prototyping



Radtech...59RD Machine...60ResourceMfg...29,56Richards Fab...56RPM CNC Precision Machine...55RMTMA...47Rocky Mountain Saw Blades...52Roentgen USA...52Ron Grob CO....57Royal Products...18,49Ryerson...17,49,51,52,53SA Composites...61S&S Machinery...50Samuel Son & CO..7,43,52Sandvik...49Sawblade.com...5Seco Tools Inc...50Setco Spindles & Slides...50Shop Tools, Inc..10,50Skydandee Mfg...55Smith Machinery...49,63SolidCAM...20,54Specialty Steel Serv....30,56SPRING WORKS Utah...60St. Vrain Manufacturing...59Star Metal Fluids...13,49,50,51Star Precision...56Steel Services Grinding...57Steen & Sons Machine..58Superior Grinding..8,57Superior Metal Products...60Sustaining Edge Solutions...50TAPIT All Lubricants...50TechLeader Tooling...36TCI Precision Metals...15,40-41,51Todd Machinery...18,49Thompson Machine...57Tornos...9,49Triad Machinery...39,50Trusty Cook...11,54TVT Die Casting...44-45,55TW Metals...52Universal Laser Systems...22United Performance Metals...27,53Utah Metal Works, Inc...16,52Visser Precision Cast...1,30-31Von Ruden Mfg...49,51Wasatch Laser Forming...59Weiser/Mile High Precision...61Western Sintering...61Western States Calibration...53Western States Metals...28,51White Rock...61Wrico Stamping...42,57

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Index of Advertisers4 Axis Machining, Inc...57A&L Machining...59ABS Quality Evaluations...54Accudyne Corp...31,51Accutech Machine Inc...57Action Machine....49Acu-Tec CNC...55Advantage Manufacturing...56 AEI Fabrication...20,60Aero Tech Mfg...56AG Machining...60AgieCharmilles...54AIT...51All World Machinery Supply..54AMADA America...49Amcon...48AME, Inc...50ANCA...25APEX Engineering...59Arizona Finishing...58Arrow Sheet Metal...57Atlas Rigging & Transfer...54Automatics & Machinery...22,52AZ Tool Steel...55AZMark Aerospace...55Bandsaw LLC...9,55bandsawreviews.com...37Bar-S Machine, Inc...56Bemsco...56Blanchard Metals Proc...56BMSC..40,54Bytebox...50Canyon State Oil ...49,50,64Cascade Systems Tech...3,56Castrol ...49,52,64ChemResearch...57Chiron...49Cimatron..8,54CM Manufacturing...59Coastal Metals...6,52Coating Technologies...57Collins Metal Finishing...57Colorado Tool Design, Inc...58Colorado Waterjet...58Current EDM Inc...53Custom Design & Mfg...55Cutting Edge Tool...18,50Cygnet Stamping...57Datum Inspection Services...52Datum Machining...58Davis Applied Tech College...51DCM Tech...17,49Delcam...34,35,49

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Radtech...59RD Machine...60ResourceMfg...29,56Richards Fab...56RPM CNC Precision Machine...55RMTMA...47Rocky Mountain Saw Blades...52Roentgen USA...52Ron Grob CO....57Royal Products...18,49Ryerson...17,49,51,52,53SA Composites...61S&S Machinery...50Samuel Son & CO..7,43,52Sandvik...49Sawblade.com...5Seco Tools Inc...50Setco Spindles & Slides...50Shop Tools, Inc..10,50Skydandee Mfg...55Smith Machinery...49,63SolidCAM...20,54Specialty Steel Serv....30,56SPRING WORKS Utah...60St. Vrain Manufacturing...59Star Metal Fluids...13,49,50,51Star Precision...56Steel Services Grinding...57Steen & Sons Machine..58Superior Grinding..8,57Superior Metal Products...60Sustaining Edge Solutions...50TAPIT All Lubricants...50TechLeader Tooling...36TCI Precision Metals...15,40-41,51Todd Machinery...18,49Thompson Machine...57Tornos...9,49Triad Machinery...39,50Trusty Cook...11,54TVT Die Casting...44-45,55TW Metals...52Universal Laser Systems...22United Performance Metals...27,53Utah Metal Works, Inc...16,52Visser Precision Cast...1,30-31Von Ruden Mfg...49,51Wasatch Laser Forming...59Weiser/Mile High Precision...61Western Sintering...61Western States Calibration...53Western States Metals...28,51White Rock...61Wrico Stamping...42,57

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Discover why only Castrol Industrial has THE TECHNOLOGY INSIDE.

Castrol Industrial North America Inc. l 150 West Warrenville Rd. 603-1E l Naperville, IL 60563 l [email protected] l castrol.com/industrial

the technoLogyinsideTHE RIGHT LINE OF PRODUCTS

• Cutting & Grinding

• High Performance Lubricants

• Greases

• Deformation

• Cleaners

• Corrosion Preventatives

• Chain Oils

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IT’S WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS …

Inside every Castrol drum is cutting edge technology that is proven to impact process efficiency and operating costs. Offering a wide range of products to meet your application needs, we provide the maximum performance benefits you seek, accompanied by world-class service and technical expertise. Castrol’s line is broad enough to cross all applications, yet refined enough to fulfill the intricate needs of the specialty markets we serve.

Discover why only Castrol Industrial has THE TECHNOLOGY INSIDE.

Castrol Industrial North America Inc. l 150 West Warrenville Rd. 603-1E l Naperville, IL 60563 l [email protected] l castrol.com/industrial

THE RIGHT LINE OF PRODUCTS

Maxum Petroleum canyonstateoil.com 1 800 894 7773 Serving Colorado

Christensen Oil Provo, UT christensenoil.com 1 800 654 0438 Serving Utah & Idaho

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Canyon State Oil

www.canyonstateoil.com

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