MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY FOR AEROSPACE MATERIALS MEETING Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) will host a technology demonstration and information exchange entitled, "Manufacturing Technology for Aerospace Materials," at CTC's Manufacturing Technology Facility in Johnstown, PA, on August 20-21, 1997. This meeting is sponsored by the National Center for Excellence in Metalworking Technology (NCEMT) as part of its mission to reduce costs and improve performance of Navy and Department of Defense weapons systems. CTC operates the NCEMT for the U.S. Navy Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) Program. Guest keynote speakers will describe Naval aviation advanced materials needs and the insertion process for advanced materials production. Speakers from the NCEMT will summarize NCEMT accomplishments in developing advanced manufacturing technologies to reduce the cost and improve the performance of Navy/DOD weapon systems such as the V-22 helicopter, the Tomahawk cruise missile, and the F/A-18 EF fighter. These technologies include casting, forming, welding, powder metallurgy, and surface and heat treatment processes for aerospace materials. A tour of CTC's technology demonstration facilities will also be available for all participating U.S. citizens. This meeting is intended for managers and technical personnel of government agencies and weapons systems program offices as well as manufacturers and suppliers of aerospace systems, materials, and components. The meeting will provide an excellent opportunity for participants to exchange information about advanced manufacturing technologies. Participants are encouraged to share their requirements for advanced materials and production processes and provide feedback on further applications for NCEMT developed technologies. For more information, contact Tricia Wright at (814) 269-2567, send e-mail to ncemt-special-event~@ctc.com, or browse the NCEMT's Web site: http://www.ncemt.ctc.com.

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