 Advanced Composites, Inc.
Advanced Composites Solutions
ATK
Composite Solutions LLC
Contour Composites, Inc.
Davis Applied Technology College
Direct Controls, Inc.
GOODE Ski Technologies
Hill Air Force Base
Hexcel
MacLean Quality Composites
Ogden Weber Applied Technology College
Salt Lake Community College
University of Utah
USTAR
Utah State University, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUTAH)
Advanced Composites, Inc.
Randy Philpot, (801) 467-1204
Advanced Composites, Inc. combines state of the art technology with over 40 years of composites and engineering expertise within the composite structures industry.
Advanced Composites Solutions
Jon Adams, (801) 465-9933
Advanced Composite Solutions (ACS), the worldwide exclusive licensee for IsoTruss technology developed and patented at Brigham Young University under direction of Dr. David Jensen. IsoTruss is a unique award-winning structure with superior features as a true 3-Dimensional structure. ACS is considering Joint Ventures & sub-licensing to commercialize IsoTruss globally.
ATK
Heather Kralik, 801-775-1233
ATK is the world’s leading provider of advanced lightweight, high-strength composite materials. Through 40 years of innovation and manufacturing excellence, ATK has revolutionized the composite industry. ATK’s advanced composite materials are integral components on scientific spacecraft, satellite systems, robotic vehicles, space launch vehicles, and military and commercial aircraft. ATK is a $3.1 billion advanced weapon and space systems company employing approximately 15,000 people in 23 states.
Composite Solutions LLC
Dave Erickson, 801-269-0998
Composite Solutions specializes in providing design and manufacturing "solutions" for technically challenging composite products. In house processing expertise exists in filament winding, bladder molding, thermoplastic and thermoset compression molding, autoclave/oven/press curing, RTM, SQRTM, RFI, VARTM, metal and composite tooling fabrication, and extensive machining equipment and capabilities. ISO 9001 compliant QA system.
Contour Composites, Inc.
Eric Jergensen, 801-298-5650
Contour Composites, Inc. specializes in providing design/FEA and fabrication of advanced composite structures for the aerospace, aviation, communications and medical industries. Facility processes include clean room capabilities, vacuum/lay-up, compression molding, RTM, autoclaves, machining and assembly as well as mil-spec finishing. From initial concept design, through manufacturing process development, finishing and timely delivery, Contour's engineering expertise and quality requirements provide the exacting, cost effective, solution based results customers have come to expect.
Davis Applied Technology College
Kent Crooksten, 801-593-2390
The Davis Applied Technology College (DATC) offers a broad range of long-term and short-term certificate training programs and Associate of Applied Technology (AAT) degrees to high school and adult students. The Composite Materials program offers quality, customized training in composite basics, mold prep, non vacuum and vacuum bag fabrication, prepreg, part finish, pattern & mold construction, testing, repair, blueprint reading and much more. The full course is 615 hours in length (6 months) and is only $1.35/hour. Classes are available all year from 7:40 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri) or 6-9 p.m. (Mon & Wed). We also tailor training length and schedule to meet company requirements.
Direct Controls, Inc.
Mark Evans, 801-318-6500
Direct Controls, Inc. has solved the complex and time-consuming problems of programming and control for robotic applications where path-following accuracy is critical. Their patented Direct-from-CAM Machining and Control (DMAC™) and TruPath™ contour-following technologies bring to the field of robotic applications the same ease of programming and path-following accuracy previously only possible from CNC machine controllers.
GOODE Ski Technologies
Dave Goode, 801-621-2300
GOODE Ski Technologies is a manufacturer of high performance CARBON Fiber snow skis, water skis and ski poles. Their facility includes engineering, CAD/CAD services, a large bed CNC machining center, precision finishing equipment, compression molding presses, vacuum bagging, bladder molding, injection molding, packaging, warehousing and distribution.
Hill Air Force Base
Dana Dovenbarger, 801-777-2281
Hill Air Force Base is an Air Force Materiel Command base located in northern Utah. Hill is home to many operational and support missions, with the Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC) serving as the host organization. The center provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. The base performs depot maintenance of the F-16, A-10 and C-130 Hercules aircraft.
Hexcel
Hexcel Corporation is a leading advanced structural materials company. It develops, manufactures and markets lightweight, high-performance reinforcement products, composite materials and composite structures for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, electronics, and industrial applications.
MacLean Quality Composites
Tom Sorenson, 801.565.8003
MacLean Quality Composites established in 1988, has become a leader in design, engineering and manufacture of custom composite products. We have the experience, knowledge and know-how to manufacture complex composite structures in-house and do it in a timely and cost effective manner. From initial concept development through manufacturing to product packaging, MQC can offer solutions and more importantly results.
Ogden Weber Applied Technology College
Jim Hatch, 801-627-8300
Nestled at the base of the rugged Wasatch Mountains, the Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College offers a 35-year history of practical education. Its beautiful main campus and convenient locations in Roy and at Business Depot of Ogden offer convenient schedules, competency-based learning, and training opportunities in high-demand fields. With over 300 technical-skills courses in 53 employment categories, the OWATC serves over 12,000 students annually.
Salt Lake Community College
Kyle Wagner, 801-957-4366
Salt Lake Community College is the 5th largest community college in the nation, serving over 60,000 students at fourteen different sites in the Salt Lake Valley. It offers non-credit professional and industry training to over 7,000 employees each year and two-year credit degrees in over 120 areas of study.
University of Utah, Composite Mechanics Laboratory
Dr. Dan Adams, 801-585-9807
The Composite Mechanics Laboratory at the University of Utah offers a wide range of capabilities and experience in composite materials research and development. Additionally, the Composite Mechanics Laboratory offers testing services to the composites community in the areas of materials characterization, fracture mechanics, and impact/damage tolerance testing of composite laminates and sandwich composites.
USTAR
Bill Pratt, 435-531-1134
The Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR) is a state-funded, long-term effort to strengthen Utah’s “knowledge economy,” creating high-paying jobs and new businesses. This bold initiative invests in world-class innovation teams and facilities at the University of Utah and Utah State University, then commercializes the technologies through new business ventures.
Utah State University, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Byard Wood, (435) 797-2868
USU offers BS, MS and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis areas in aerospace, computational, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering.
Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Gary Harter, 801-538-8784
GOED is a state of Utah agency designed to foster economic development opportunities and create a business-friendly environment. GOED has developed an integrated economic development strategy based on clustered business environments. GOED clusters initiative is increasing business network partnerships and capabilities, product innovation and technology commercialization by facilitating and identifying relationships with industry, research universities, workforce/talent and government.
The Economic Development Corporation of Utah
Jeff Edwards, 801-328-8824
The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUTAH) is a private economic development organization working with government and private industry to promote the state of Utah. EDCUTAH specializes in being a comprehensive source of critical economic data and key public/private contacts in order to facilitate the development and expansion of Utah businesses.
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