Casting, Forging, and Machining: Insights from DoD Industry Experts

Description

Free, registration required: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7961290c-0557-4d5d-b4b0-cab14a148cce@c298b9f5-be73-4077-8286-cc32eacf5073

Join the APEX Accelerators for an informative afternoon featuring industry experts from the Department of Defense’s Casting, Forging, and Machining programs and initiatives. This session offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge directly from those shaping these critical areas of defense manufacturing.

Attendees will hear from a panel of experts:

• Sheila Rayburn, Integrated Casting Order Network (ICON) program/Non-Ferrous Founders Society (NFFS)
• Michael Chiero from the Valor Group
• Eric Evans – DLA Land & Maritime
• David Poweleit – Steel Founders’ Society of America (SFSA)
• Charles Edens – Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium (FDMC)
• American Metal Casting (AMC)
• Advanced Technology International (ATI)

Summary of the ICON program:

Unlocking the Power of the Integrated Casting Order Network (ICON): Modernizing Defense Manufacturing

In today's rapidly evolving defense landscape, the demand for agile, secure, and efficient manufacturing solutions is greater than ever. The Integrated Casting Order Network (ICON) stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering a state-of-the-art digital platform that connects the Department of Defense (DoD) and prime contractors with a wide range of qualified foundries, forging facilities, and machine shops. Designed to modernize the acquisition and production of metal components critical to national security, ICON enables smarter sourcing, increased visibility, and accelerated procurement timelines.

THIS FREE WEBINAR IS SPONSORED BY APEX ACCELERATORS NATIONWIDE!