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X-ray inspection and component counting
systems, is pleased to announce that BAE Sys-
tems Inc. has been using the XQuik II to solve
an industry-wide problem with the industry-
standard Waffle Pack design.
Libra Industries Dayton Facility
Passes 3 Audits for Aero/Defense,
Manufacturing, Medical Certifications E
Libra Industries, a privately held systems in-
tegration and EMS provider, is pleased to
announce that its Dayton facility has passed
surveillance audits for its AS9100D (aero-
space-defense), ISO 9001:2015 (manufactur-
ing) and ISO 13485:2016 (medical) certifica-
tions.
New Satellite Navigation Capabilities
to Potentially Benefit Australia,
New Zealand E
ales Alenia Space, the joint venture between
ales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced
that it has signed its first contract with the EU
Agency for Space Programme (EUSPA), to
provide new capabilities to Europe's EGNOS
satellite navigation system.
ICT Autumn 2021 Webinar Review:
High-voltage Testing and Advanced
Antenna Materials E
e Institute of Circuit Technology contin-
ues to deliver first-class on-line events. is
year's ICT Autumn Webinar presented pa-
pers by leading experts on high-voltage test-
ing and advanced antenna materials. It was
introduced and moderated by ICT Chair
Emma Hudson.
Electronics Industry Summit With
U.S. DoD Spawns More Dialogue,
Collaboration E
e U.S. Government, the electronics indus-
try, and academia must continue to step up
their joint efforts to address risks and gaps in
the defense electronics supply chain.
Rocket Lab Spacecraft Confirmed for
Mars as NASA Greenlights ESCAPADE E
Rocket Lab, a global leader in dedicated launch
and space systems, announced it will begin
final mission design and manufacture to sup-
ply two interplanetary Photon spacecra for a
science mission to Mars, delivering Decadal-
class science at a fraction of the cost of typical
planetary missions.
IPC to Hold Training Course on PCB
Design for Mil/Aero Applications E
IPC will be holding a training course on PCB
design for military and aerospace applications.
Scheduled every Monday and Wednesday,
August 30 to October 6, 2021.
Kodiak Assembly Solutions Now
ITAR Compliant E
Kodiak Assembly Solutions LLLP, a leading
contract electronic manufacturer, announc-
es that it has successfully completed its ITAR
registration.
BAE Systems Utilizes VJ Electronix's
XQuik II E
VJ Electronix, Inc., the leader in rework tech-
nologies and global provider of advanced