Lander Lab 8: Titanium and Ocean Landers
material assay certifications. There’s always the possibility that the wrong material is delivered with the certs from another run, but that requires diligence by and trust in your vendor. It helps if your vendor is ISO 9001 certified.The reader is referred to the SME text “Tool and Manufacturing Engineering Handbook, Volume III, Materials, Finishing and Coating” for further discussion of Titanium metallurgy and fabrication.Galvanic Series and IsolationWhile it is good practice to avoid joining dissimilar materials, occasionally designers are faced with that challenge. It is important
Saildrone Hires Cuyler as COO and Jones as Sales VP
operations, and attention to customer needs will help Saildrone achieve its goals. And to add to this career satisfaction is the ability also to support my personal interests in sailing and the environment. I’m looking forward to the years to come.”Cuyler began his career in manufacturing engineering with 15 years at General Motors. He holds a MS in Engineering Management and BS in Mechanical Engineering.Jones is a veteran strategy, business development, and sales leader in the defense, aerospace, and geospatial industries. He has over 25 years of experience assisting national and internatio
General Atomics Wins Naval Propulsor Contract
the equipment needed to support propulsor research and development, testing and evaluation.GA-EMS will work with NSWCCD to develop new propulsor components for both surface ships and submarines. Design and analysis work will be done primarily at GA-EMS’ facilities in San Diego, Calif, and manufacturing engineering and fabrication will be done at the company’s manufacturing facility in Tupelo, Miss.This effort supports the NSWCCD Advanced Propulsor Management Office requirement for the design and development for prototype propulsors, shafting and bearing components, mechanical design specification
DNV GL Seeks to Standardize Floating Turbines
stakeholders from the wind, oil & gas and maritime industries, making it the most interdisciplinary project that engages in the technical advancement for floating offshore wind projects to date. The participants come from a broad range of industries, including utilities, component manufacturing, engineering consultants, maritime research institutes, shipyards and academic research. The following companies are contributing to the development of the new Recommended Practice: Ramboll, Ideol, EDF, MARIN, STX Solutions Europe, Esteyco, NAUTILUS Floating Solutions, Dr
BIRNS Hires Lian as Manufacturing Engineer
Xin Lian has joined BIRNS, Inc. as Manufacturing Engineer. BIRNS, an ISO 9001:2008 certified designed and manufactured lights, connectors, penetrators and custom cable assemblies, said Lian’s hiring is in line with the expansion of its Engineering and Production Departments. In her new role, Lian will be responsible for writing detailed work instructions, operation procedures and job travelers for all BIRNS production operations. Reporting to the Production Manager, the role will include collaboration with the company’s Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality leadership to
Hawboldt Adds Senior Sales Presence
Hawboldt Industries announced that David Marchetti has joined the company in a senior sales role. Marchetti brings to Hawboldt over 27 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, engineering, project management and aftermarket / customer service, including experience with ROV systems, and subsea oil and gas operations. Marchetti has held various positions with companies such as Schilling Robotics, GE Vetco Gray, and FMC Technologies, and most recently held the position of VP of Operations - Subsea at Forum Energy Technologies. David will be based in Houston where he
MTR100: Sparton Corporation
1500 Annual Sales: $336m Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA), now in its 115th year, is a provider of complex and sophisticated electromechanical devices. Its capabilities span the product lifecycle, including: concept development, industrial design, design and manufacturing engineering, production, distribution, field service, and refurbishment. Primary markets served are Medical & Biotechnology, Military & Aerospace, and Industrial & Commercial. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, Sparton currently has 12 manufacturing locations and six engineering design
Teledyne SeaBotix Opens ROV Service Facility
extend our world class service and support to enhance response capability and reduce maintenance and repair turn-around times." The SeaBotix service and repair facility will be based at Teledyne Marine Systems main headquarters which includes approximately 67,000 square feet of manufacturing, engineering, test and administration resources. With several test tanks, significant technical infrastructure, and trained personnel available, Teledyne SeaBotix customers will now be able to choose factory level service and support locations on either coast of the United States
Sonobuoy Tech Systems Awarded $26-M Sales Contracts
, classification, and localization of adversary submarines during peacetime and combat operations. Sparton Corporation now in its 115th year, is a provider of complex and sophisticated electromechanical devices with capabilities that include concept development, industrial design, design and manufacturing engineering, production, distribution, field service, and refurbishment. Ultra Electronics is a group of businesses which manage a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products in the defence & aerospace, security & cyber, transport and energy
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