IPC’s Dr. John Mitchell Commends U.S. Manufacturers and Governors

April 1, 2020 | Barry Matties, I-Connect007

On March 31, Dr. John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, gave Barry Matties an update on the industry response to COVID-19 since their conversation on March 20. Mitchell provides an overall update on the industry, commending U.S. manufacturers for their proactive responses.

What it Takes to Be a Milaero Supplier, Part 2

March 24, 2020 | Anaya Vardya, American Standard Circuits

The decision to pursue military and aerospace (milaero) certification impacts every facet of the organization, and not every shop is prepared to make this transformation. In Part 2, Anaya Vardya focuses on what it takes to be a milaero supplier in the areas of engineering and CAM.

Smart Factory Insights: Size Matters—The Digital Twin

April 1, 2020 | Michael Ford, Aegis Software

In the electronics manufacturing space, at least, less is more. Michael Ford considers what the true digital twin is really all about—including the components, uses, and benefits—and emphasizes that it is not just an...

Defense Speak Interpreted: Be Prepared for CMMC

March 24, 2020 | Dennis Fritz, Fritz Consulting

If you are a current or future Defense Department contractor or subcontractor, you need to be prepared for the next cybersecurity requirements coming online during 2020. This is the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC,...

Defense Speak Interpreted: The Missile Defense Agency

February 25, 2020 | Dennis Fritz, Fritz Consulting

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has its roots in the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), known as 'Star Wars' in the 1980s as proposed by President Ronald Reagan. In this column, Denny Fritz provides an overview of how the MDA...