Sierra Nevada unveils plans for new aircraft facility, 200 jobs in Alabama
By Lucy Berry
on February 22, 2016 at 10:53 AM, updated February 22, 2016 at 5:33 PM
Monday was a big day for economic development in Madison County. Huntsville first announced it will be the 10th city in the U.S. to become a “GIG City” with gigabit-speed, fiber optic Internet and television service from Google Fiber. Then, Sierra Nevada said it will create 200 jobs with a new aircraft and modernization facility at the Madison County Executive Airport in Meridianville.
The $4 to $6 million Sierra Nevada project will begin next month with a 30,000-square-foot first phase, followed by a second phase that will span 100,000 square feet for future programs.
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5 Fundamental Areas that Are Key to Success for Innovative Manufacturers
By Brian Heckler, national sector leader of Industrial Manufacturing at KPMG LLP
Feb 5, 2016
It seems everywhere one looks that technology is evolving more rapidly than at any time in history. From personal electronics devices to self-driving cars, innovation is moving forward at a swift pace. As a result, manufacturing leaders are spending an increasing amount of time asking themselves, “How can I ensure my organization keeps pace?”
The reality for leaders is that it will take more than increased capital and enthusiastic leadership to create innovative manufacturers.
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Army To Test 3D-Printed Drones During Combat Exercises
By Andy Szal, Digital Reporter
February 22, 2016
The U.S. Army plans to test a new system of 3D-printed drones during its next round of live military experiments in early 2017.
The Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiments program last month selected the U.S. Army Research Laboratory’s On-Demand Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems as one of 50 projects to be tested at the annual event, which will be held next year at Fort Benning, Georgia.
“We saw the trajectories of two beneficial technology areas converging in the future,” said Eric Spero of the lab’s Vehicle Technology Directorate.
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