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ATCE- SPE Technical Conference

September 20, 2010 - September 22, 2010

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Florence, Italy

Come visit us at booth# 1215!

http://www.spe.org/atce/2010/

SAMPE- Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering

October 12, 2010 - October 13, 2010

Salt Lake City, Utah

Come visit use at booth# 617!

http://www.sampe.org/events/2010SaltLakeCityUtah.aspx

DMC-Defense Manufacturing Conference

November 29, 2010 - December 2, 2010

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Las Vegas, Nevada

http://www.dmc2010.com/

News

Automated Dynamics delivers machine to GKN Aerospace

SCHENECTADY, N.Y., July 29, 2010 — Automated Dynamics announced today that it has delivered a new piece of high-performance composite processing equipment to GKN Aerospace. The machine has been installed in GKN’s new pre-production facility on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, which will be at the heart of the next developments in the Environmental Lightweight Fan (ELF) research program. The program’s goal is to develop an all-composite engine fan blade that will improve aircraft engine performance and reduce emissions.

Automated Dynamics develops carbon fiber composite vessel for deep-sea drilling

SCHENECTADY, N.Y., July 2010 — Automated Dynamics announced that a sub-scale of the high-performance carbon fiber composite intensifier pump developed with Cameron, a leading provider of flow equipment products, systems and services to worldwide oil, gas and process industries, was displayed at the 2010 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Tx. The hydraulic intensifier pump, or EVO Intensifier, is composed of PEEK carbon composite and is designed to deliver hydraulic power quickly through application of a new hydraulic technology.

Automated Dynamics receives NYSERDA grant

May 2010: Schenectady, NY- Automated Dynamics and NYSERDA are working together to reduce energy consumption in New York state. NYSERDA has awarded Automated Dynamics with a grant of $396,000.00 that will be used to upgrade ADC's existing HGT (hot gas torch) technology with high efficiency laser technology. This new laser heating technology for thermoplastic fiber placement (TPFP) equipment will provide higher process efficiencies, improved productivity, and business growth.

Automated Dynamics Ships Machine to Tokyo

February 2010: Schenectady, NY- Mitsubishi Rayon Company accepted and approved shipment for Automated Dynamics’ Thermoplastic Matrix Composite Fiber Placement Workcell. MRC will be using the machine for research and development projects. The machine will be installed at the University of Tokyo and will be in commission late spring.

Automated Dynamics awarded grant to be used for increased productivity

January 2010: Schenectady, NY - Automated Dynamics is the recipient of a $35,000 grant from the National Grid Manufacturing Productivity Program. The mission of the program is to help manufacturers improve their productivity and performance. At ADC, the grant money will be used to help pay for AS9100 training, Lean Manufacturing training, and Eureka Winning Ways training. These trainings are designed to help companies increase their overall efficiency while eliminating waste.

Automated Dynamics announces new Business Development Manager

January 2010: Schenectady, NY- Automated Dynamics announced the addition of Joshua Trombley to the company. Josh has joined Automated Dynamics as the new Business Development Manager. He has a BS in Marketing from the University at Albany and an MBA from the Lally School of Business at RPI.

The announcement was made by Jim Harty, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Automated Dynamics.

Automated Dynamics Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification

December 2009: Schenectady, NY- Automated Dynamics is pleased to announce receipt of their ISO 9001:2008 Certificate of Conformance issued by STR Registrar LLC. The certification was received following the assessment of Automated Dynamics' quality management system. ADC was awarded the registration for their design and manufacture of composite automation equipment that utilizes the automated fiber placement (AFP) process. They were also recognized for composite parts manufacturing where primarily thermoset and thermoplastic materials are used.

Kawasaki Robotics Inc. Awarded Automated Dynamics 2008 Preferred Integrator Innovation Award

November 23, 2009

In 2009, Automated Dynamics was recognized by Kawasaki Robotics Inc. for their innovation and use of Kawasaki Robots. ADC received the award for being the most innovative customer capable of providing a quality automated system to their customers.

Automated Dynamics names new President

July 15, 2009

Automated Dynamics announced the appointment of Robert J. Langone as President for the company.

Robert Langone has been with Automated Dynamics for over 20 years. He most recently served as Vice President of the Engineered Composite Structures group within the company. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from RPI, a MS in Mechanical Engineering from Union College and an MBA from the Lally School of Business at RPI.