Ultrasonic Testing Technology Developed for NASA Comes to Offshore Assets
ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting) signed an exclusive global licensing agreement to offer an innovative ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) solution that supports expanded use of composite materials on offshore assets to extend service life.Developed to test the heat shield on the Orion space capsule, this is the first proven nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technology that can successfully scan layered composite material for defects, offering unprecedented visibility into the integrity of these materials.The technology…
Transocean Receives Proposal from Carl Icahn
Transocean Ltd. announced that certain Funds affiliated with Carl Icahn submitted to the company for vote at its 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) a dividend proposal of $4.00 per share. Additionally, the Funds provided a notice of nomination of three director candidates for election to Transocean's Board of Directors at its 2013 AGM and a proposal to repeal the company's staggered board. The Transocean Board of Directors will evaluate the proposals in due course. In response to Mr.
CEO and President of Northrop Grumman to Assume Duties as Chairman
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that its board of directors has elected Ronald D. Grumman's next chairman of the board. Effective Oct. officer and president. chairman since 1990, will retire on that date. 2003 as president and chief executive officer. boards," said Sugar. Grumman in September 2001 and its chief executive officer in April 2003. has served as a member of the Northrop Grumman board of directors since 2001. Industries, a company acquired by Northrop Grumman in April 2001. Information Systems and a member of the chief executive office of TRW Inc. global automotive electronics business. scientific, and commercial space and electronics programs. Aircraft Co., Argosystems Inc. and The Aerospace Corporation. (1969) and doctoral degrees (1971) in the same field.
Iridium Satellite Predicts Constellation Life Span to Extend Through Mid-2010
Iridium Satellite LLC announced that it predicts its constellation of satellites will retain mission functionality into the next decade, based on internal analyses of satellite and operational data, as well as an external study by an independent company. Iridium contracted with The Aerospace Corporation of El Segundo, Calif., to conduct the study, based on several years of actual on-orbit reliability data provided by Iridium. Incorporating assumptions of planned future software and operational improvements, the analysis indicated that the Iridium constellation would likely remain viable into the next decade. "Based on our observations and The Aerospace Corporation's analysis, we are confident that the Iridium satellite constellation will deliver services to customers through mid-2010.
Bath Iron Works Wins Contract for Study
Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to explore advanced concepts for a Focused Mission High-Speed Ship. FMHSS is an integrated surface combatant capability envisioned to operate in littoral (coastal) areas against terrorist threats, high-speed swarm boats, mines and diesel submarines. It may also be called upon to carry logistics supplies or personnel and equipment for Special Operations Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps. It will incorporate state-of-the-art materials, modular mission packages, and a reconfigurable platform design to provide the Navy with a highly flexible concept for future littoral operations.
