The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS), on behalf of the US Department of Energy (DOE), recently assembled a panel to advise the DOE on materials that promote an Energy Efficient and Low Carbon Economy.  Representatives from US industry, academia, and government were selected to serve on this panel, one of which was UCT’s Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Yancy W. Riddle.  The main topics deliberated were; materials science R&D, material manufacturing methods, government-academia-industry alliances, guidance from the national energy roadmap, and educating a skilled workforce.  Dr. Riddle serves on the Functional Surface Technology Group.  The panel’s recommendations will result in a 2010 report that will go to DOE, other Government agencies, academia, and industry.  These recommendations will help shape national materials science priorities in both the short and long term.

To learn more about this important DOE project, go to: http://energy.tms.org/initiatives/LMTP-TWG1.aspx

Governor’s Business Diversification Awards
Annual program honors outstanding contributions Florida’s economy

ORLANDO, FL (August 31, 2010) – Eighteen Florida companies representing 12 counties will receive 2010 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards for exceptional contributions they made last year toward statewide economic diversification. 

The award recognizes successful job creation and distinctive community involvement and investment efforts, many of which fall into industries Florida targets for economic diversification and high wage job growth:  aviation/aerospace, cleantech, financial/professional services, homeland security/defense, information technology, life sciences and manufacturing.  Eighty-five companies competed this year.

 The awards will be presented September 22 in Tallahassee during Florida’s annual Industry Appreciation Week. 

 The competitors vied for awards in six categories: 

• Business Expansion – companies that expanded operations in 2009, investing capital and creating jobs for Floridians.
• Entrepreneurship – start-up companies (less than 5 years old) that have set a standard for entrepreneurship and creativity.
• Export Excellence –companies with a significant increase in documented export sales in 2009.
• Innovation – companies, organizations or institutions that through product or process best exemplified innovative leadership in 2009.
• Newcomer – For new-to-Florida companies that began operating in 2009.
• Green-to-Gold – Florida companies, universities or other organizations that through product or process best exemplified “green” leadership as it pertains to the state’s goal to become a leader in this emerging field.

UCT Forestry management also attended the Southern Forest Products Association annual meeting in New Orleans in May. Opti-Max team members had the opportunity to discuss the technology with several corporate lumber company executives. Follow-up visits have been planned for continued dialogue on the merits of the Opti-Max System and its capability to provide performance enhancement in the sawmills.

In July, Opti-Max personnel will exhibit at the Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association annual meeting and exhibit at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Many of the independent lumber companies and forestry industry people will be in attendance at the meeting. UCT Forestry will be exhibiting its Opti-Max System there for the Mississippi contingent of the industry to observe.

The Opti-Max team will take its exhibit from Mississippi to south Florida for the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association a week after MLMA.

UCT Forestry primary wood products is planning to participate in the Forest Products Machinery and Equipment Exposition next July, 2011 and demonstrate the technology and value of its Opti-Max System.  The show will be held in Atlanta, Georgia July 21 – 22 of 2011.

UCT Arms will also be exhibiting at the NASGW show in Louisville (November 2010).

Also, Barry Johnson has joined the team as a field service technician and machine alignment specialist. Barry has many years of experience as a highly qualified saw filer and machinery maintenance/alignment technician. UCT Forestry expects to add additional personnel to the Opti-Max team in the deep south as more market penetration is achieved in that region.

FailZero upgrade parts use breakthrough EXO Technology: a unique, patented treatment that creates permanent dry lubricity on metal surfaces, eliminating the need for grease or oil for the life of the part.

Extensive testing by UCT, the Department of Defense, and other agencies reveal – and real-world use confirms — that firearms equipped with FailZero upgrades perform dramatically cleaner, wear far longer, and require less maintenance than those with traditional wet-lube parts.

FailZero upgrades are in active use by law enforcement departments, security agencies, in SWAT and military applications, by U.S. troops in battlefield conditions, and by civilian shooting enthusiasts, trainers, gunsmiths and refurbishers nation-wide.

FailZero upgrade kits are currently available for AR-15 rifles and 1911 pistols, with additional products to be announced soon. The AR-15 Basic Kit includes bolt, carrier and hammer. The AR-15 Extreme Duty Kit includes the upper receiver and charging handle in addition to bolt, carrier and hammer. The 1911 Upgrade Kit includes slide, receiver, trigger assembly, hammer and disconnector.

All FailZero parts are mil-spec quality and will properly fit AR/M4 rifles and 1911 pistols made by BushMaster, Springfield Armory, Colt, DPMS, Double Star, Stag, Kimber and others.

Based on successful testing, demonstration and use with military departments, law enforcement agencies and commercial firearms manufacturers, FailZero expects lubrication-free weapons to become the standard for the future.

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UCT Coatings, Inc., owner of UCT Arms and FailZero, is a leader in the metal treatment industry and is headquartered in Stuart, Florida. UCT has licensees and plating partners throughout the U.S. and Europe. By eliminating the need for wet lubrication, its patented fifth-generation, high boron content NiB technology offers a “silver bullet” to the performance part challenges faced by modern industry. For more information, and to order FailZero lube-free upgrades, contact UCT Arms LLC or go to www.failzero.com.

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The contract, placed with Rolls-Royce, will evaluate UCT’s patented UltraCemä nickel boron coatings on naval propulsion systems such as propellers and waterjets.

These coatings have the capability to change the hydrodynamic performance, cavitation characteristics and sea-growth fouling of propellers and waterjets.

Performance, reliability and time between repair of marine equipment can also be increased by reduced friction and wear.

UCT has granted Rolls-Royce a long-term exclusive license to use this technology for a wide range of commercial and naval marine equipment.

Andy Marsh, President of Rolls-Royce US Naval Operations, said: “This research contract will allow us to improve many current products and develop several new product concepts. We also intend to work closely with our customers to apply this technology on non-Rolls-Royce equipment. UltraCemTM is a very exciting and versatile emerging marine coating technology.”

Tom Dyer, President and COO of UCT Coatings, Inc. said: “The global reach of Rolls-Royce and its leadership role in the marine marketplace is a perfect match for our business strategy. We have jointly begun testing and product application development and hope to capitalize on this effort in the near term.”

Note to editors:

1.     Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, has established a strong position in global markets – civil aerospace, defense aerospace, marine and energy – over the last 10 years. As a global company, Rolls-Royce is accessing long-term international growth opportunities with its technology, presence, partnerships and people around the world.

2.     Its knowledge, expertise and technology have enabled the Group to develop and continually improve competitive, high-value products and services for its customers. Rolls-Royce invests £700 million a year in Research and Development, two-thirds of which is aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its products.

3.    Rolls-Royce delivers innovative, reliable and environmentally sensitive marine solutions to both the commercial and naval markets. From gas turbines and diesel engines to electrical generators and shiplifts, Rolls-Royce is the market leader for marine applications, providing a range of gas turbines and diesels. More than 400 U.S. Government vessels (Navy, USCG, SOCOM) in service have Rolls-Royce marine equipment.

4.    Rolls-Royce has a broad customer base comprising 600 airlines, including 42 of the world’s top 50.4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and helicopter operators, 160 armed forces, more than 2,000 marine customers including 70 navies, and energy customers in 120 countries. There are 54,000 gas turbines in service worldwide and Rolls-Royce seeks to add value for its customers with aftermarket services that will enhance the performance and reliability of all its products.

5.   UCT Coatings, Inc., headquartered in Stuart, FL has developed and patented a family of performance coatings under the trade name of UltraCemTM that can be applied to most metal surfaces including lighter weight metals like aluminium and titanium. UltraCemTM coating technology is successfully used in aerospace, armaments, performance auto and boat racing, oil & gas, food processing, and other industries.

For further information please contact:

Ryan Frommelt
Marketing and Business Development
Rolls-Royce Naval Marine Inc.
Tel: 443 433 3013
Fax: 410 266 6721
Email: ryan.frommelt@rolls-royce.com

Bill O’Sullivan
Communications Manager
Rolls-Royce
Tel: +44 1332 622819
Fax: +44 1332 622935
Email: bill.osullivan@rolls-royce.com

Website: www.rolls-royce.com

Of the thousands of Georgia Tech alumni, no more than 15 are elected to the Council per year.

Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni

The Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni Award recipients will become members of the Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni; membership is reserved for alumni of Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering who have distinguished themselves through professional practice and/or service to the Institute, profession, or society at large. Recipients will be on the “fast track” and will be viewed to be strong candidates for the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award at some future date. They will have made early career contributions that cause them to be considered as future leaders in their profession or field. It is expected that the recipients will have made a number of specific engineering achievements, held positions of significant leadership, made rapid advancement within their organizations and/or been recognized for early professional achievements by others within their profession, field, or organization. Candidacy is established by having been enrolled in the College of Engineering as an undergraduate or a graduate student. Candidates must be under 40 years of age at the time of the nomination deadline. It is expected that no more than 15 individuals will be selected for the Council annually.

For more information:

http://www.coe.gatech.edu/alumni/awards.php