On November 19, 2024, Common Atomics Aeronautical Programs, Inc. (GA-ASI) hosted its first Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) occasion in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Roughly 200 individuals attended the occasion that offered Dutch companies with a chance to current their capabilities to GA-ASI and different corporations fascinated about attainable collaborations. GA-ASI was joined for the occasion by the Netherlands Ministry of Financial Affairs, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Brainport Improvement, Brabant Improvement Company (BOM), the Netherlands Industries for Defence & Safety (NIDV), and SpaceNED.
At this occasion, GA-ASI and its companions heard first-hand from Dutch corporations in regards to the essential capabilities they’re growing. The method began in July when GA-ASI put out an open invitation to Dutch companies to use for the chance to current modern applied sciences on the November 19 occasion. Key areas of focus included Synthetic Intelligence/Machine Studying, Autonomy, Superior Supplies, Sensors, Superior Manufacturing, and Area. Near 50 corporations utilized and after reviewing the functions, 15 companies had been chosen to pitch their capabilities to an viewers that included light-weight lattice constructions, gasoline detection applied sciences, superior battery and photonics functions, and a number of other modern unmanned system and AI functions, amongst many others.
“This occasion is the place the rubber meets the street,” stated Brad Lunn, Managing Director-Strategic Finance at GA-ASI. “Along with attracting many corporations, we elevated the areas of experience and depth of data from the presenting corporations as a way to present analysis, growth, and breakthrough improvements to assist present and future missions by GA-ASI plane. We additionally needed to present the businesses a chance to pitch in entrance of different potential prospects, companions, and buyers.”
The primary Blue Magic occasion held by GA-ASI was in 2019 in Belgium, with subsequent occasions held in 2020, 2021, and 2023. GA-ASI is delivering eight MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Plane to the Royal Netherlands Air Pressure (RNLAF).
GA-ASI expects to announce expertise partnerships stemming from the BMN occasion and intends to carry this occasion on an annual foundation within the Netherlands.
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