We were honored to host Cadets from West Point’s American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) Student Chapter for a tour of our facility! Their enthusiasm was contagious as they saw firsthand how Lean Six Sigma, Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are applied in precision machining for aerospace and defense. We appreciate their insightful questions and engagement and wish them continued success in their studies and future careers!
Cadets from West Point’s American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) Student Chapter traveled to Tampa, Florida to observe firsthand how Engineering Management is applied throughout the military and industry. 🔹 General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems: Corporate leadership and our Cadets discussed the application of continuous improvement processes, supply chain management, and financial analysis within the defense industry. 🔹 SOFWERX: Cadets learned about how this 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supports SOCOM and tackles special operations challenges through grassroots innovation and design. 🔹 Southern Manufacturing Technologies, Inc.: The group toured a high-precision machining facility that specializes in the use of mills, lathes, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Cadets witnessed the production of a wide range of items, including UH-60 Blackhawk engine parts and subcomponents of satellites. 🔹 IndyCar: Our Cadets attended the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg where they received a behind-the-scenes brief from IndyCar’s Safety & Medical Response planning team, observed the systems employed during technical inspections and pit crew operations, and learned about the aerodynamics engineering employed in cutting-edge race car design. This incredible experience showcased the real-world impact of engineering management across defense, innovation, manufacturing, and even motorsports!