The first Automated Laser Ablation system in the United States was the focus of a ribbon cutting ceremony at a Navy base in North Carolina. The system is in full operation removing the coatings from the primary rotor blades of the C53 chopper when undergoing maintenance and refurbishing activities. The first of its kind, the automated system was recognized as a major technology initiative that supports the United States defense effort.
Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions lithium-ion battery production deal brings surge of energy to West Michigant Grand Rapids Press
... Ripples of the expansion go beyond JCS or JCI. The new technology likely will give the supply base a whole new line of business to support. Automated equipment manufacturers that have supplied JCI previously may get an opportunity to build the equipment for the battery
manufacturing operation. Koops Inc. at 987 Productions Court in Holland already is a big supplier to JCI's local plants. And owner Wes Koops expects bigger things now. Read complete article.
