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Government Relations Update: New Video Series on the Latest News in California’s Legislature
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Manufacturing Minute: Governor Newsom’s Plans for a World-Leading Innovation Hub
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Keynote Speakers Announced for CMTA’s 3rd Annual Women MakingCA Conference
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SacTown Talks: Interview with Lance Hastings
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ISO Certifications Leading to $250k in Tax Credits
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Here’s How California’s Budget Deficit Impacts Manufacturers
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Manufacturing Minute: Find Out How You Can Be More Involved with CMTA in 2024
It’s the first manufacturing minute of 2024! Find out what is happening this new year at CMTA in your Manufacturing Minute Powered By Tri Tool Technologies with CMTA’s Vice President of Communications, Ananda Rochita. ⚙️ How a Fremont high-tech battery manufacturing...
How MUN CPAs is Helping Manufacturers with the Employment Retention Credit (ERC)
Take a look at how MUN CPAs is aiding CMTA member QMP Inc. in Valencia, CA. MUN CPAs is a trusted advisor helping manufacturers stay competitive in California. Hear from Neil Beeman with MUN CPAs on how they are helping QMP with its Employment Retention Credit (ERC)....
Profile Series: Blue Diamond Growers Almond Farmer Shares Generational Story
CMTA's Vice President of Communications Ananda Rochita speaks with almond farmer Michael Doherty with Chamisal Creek in 2023. Doherty shares his family's story of almond farming. The farm has been a part of their family for generations. Chamisal Creek has been a...
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Manufacturing Minute: Stratolaunch’s Hypersonic Test Vehicle Takes First Flight in California
This week’s Manufacturing Minute, powered by Tri Tool Technologies, highlights significant developments in the aerospace and technology sectors.
Boeing, a board member of CMTA and member of the Aerospace and Defense Alliance of California (ADAC), secured a substantial $439.6 million contract to construct the 12th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) communications satellite for the U.S. Space Force. This contract will enhance crucial communication capabilities for military and allied operations.
Stratolaunch, LLC, another CMTA and ADAC member, celebrated a milestone with the successful inaugural flight of the Talon-A test vehicle. After multiple tests to fully power the Talon A, it took off from the Roc carrier plane and flew over the Pacific Ocean on the California coast at hypersonic speeds. Stratolaunch’s Roc plane is one of the largest in the world. The Talon A vehicle is pivotal in advancing privately funded hypersonic test capabilities.
Finally, the Biden Administration’s $300 million in semiconductor packaging research and development funding is going out to companies. This funding is a commitment to bolstering technology innovation, particularly in the critical semiconductor sector, as part of the CHIPS for America program.
These industry updates represent significant strides in aerospace technology and semiconductor research, showcasing the continued progress and innovation within California’s manufacturing industry. Watch your Manufacturing Minute powered by Tri Tool Technologies in the video player below.