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Logan Jones

Logan Jones is the General Manager of SGS, and has over a decade of national security and defense experience in the US and globally, in which he’s worked extensively with the DoD and with commercial defense companies.

Jones is the former vice president and founding member of the largest aerospace venture fund and innovation group, Boeing HorizonX. As senior director of business development, he also led a team at Boeing NeXt, a business division focused on the future of urban, regional and global mobility.  In both roles he forged nontraditional partnerships, cultivated new business opportunities to extend Boeing’s core capabilities into existing and emerging markets, led multiple venture transactions, and launched partnerships with multinational companies and startups to create new businesses.

Additionally, Jones formerly served on the board of Wisk Aero, an urban air mobility company, and was recently chair of the urban air mobility committee at AIA.
 
Jones has a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Montana State University and a master’s degree in program management from Boston University. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Washington University in St. Louis.

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  • Thumbnail for port introduces GOAL middleware

    port introduces GOAL middleware

    The new GOAL middleware offers already without fieldbus functionality many features like Switch-Management, Core to Core communication As well as the 5 most frequently used Communication Protocols like PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, POWERLINK and CANopen.
    21 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Pepperl+Fuchs release SC-System family of 6mm signal conditioners

    Pepperl+Fuchs release SC-System family of 6mm signal conditioners

    The SC-System's family of signal conditioners by Pepperl+Fuchs consists of a single rotation speed monitor with a 6 mm installation width, which processes digital input signals of all binary sensors and is now fitted with a restart inhibit.
    By: Pepperl+Fuchs
    21 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for VPG Foil Resistors introduces Model 303337 military-grade resistor

    VPG Foil Resistors introduces Model 303337 military-grade resistor

    The design of the Model 303337 incorporates VPG’s Bulk Metal Z Foil resistive technology, along with a four-terminal Kelvin connection, for current sensing and temperature stability to 3W.
    21 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: Which Fuse Has the Quickest Response to Over Currents?

    AutoQuiz: Which Fuse Has the Quickest Response to Over Currents?

    Certain types of fuses have a very high speed of response to over currents. They provide excellent short-circuit component protection.
    By: Joel Don
    21 July, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Infor announces Coleman AI Platform

    Infor announces Coleman AI Platform

    A platform that operates below an application's surface, Coleman mines data and uses machine learning to improve processes such as inventory management, transportation routing, and predictive maintenance
    By: Infor
    20 July, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Implementing Industrial Ethernet: The challenges of connecting a multiprotocol network

    Implementing Industrial Ethernet: The challenges of connecting a multiprotocol network

    By Andrew McIntyre, Texas Instruments At the core of Industry 4.0 is the need for reliable communication networks. These networks are closely tied to real-time operational needs; therefore, they must be able to handle information in a deterministic and redundant manner.
    20 July, 2017 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for 10 things you need to know about precision displacement measurement

    10 things you need to know about precision displacement measurement

    Learn the 10 most important factors to consider when using a non-contact displacement measurement sensor.
    By: Micro-Epsilon GmbH & Co. KG
    20 July, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Emerson announces launch of Roxar RMS 10.1

    Through advances to the seismic to flow simulation workflow and decision-support tools, Roxar RMS 10.1 takes collaboration and integration between domains a step further, supporting enhanced decision-making.
    By: Emerson
    20 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Festo introduces red/green demarcation for pressure and vacuum gauges

    Festo introduces red/green demarcation for pressure and vacuum gauges

    Red/green zone dial-face adjustability allows a unified visual warning system to be applied across a range of processes for quicker recognition of issues. Festo designed these new gauges to be visible and easily understood.
    By: Festo Corporation
    20 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Prime Vision and Unmanned Life partner to create autonomous sorting solution

    Prime Vision and Unmanned Life partner to create autonomous sorting solution

    Prime Vision, a solutions provider for the postal, parcel, logistics and airport markets and Unmanned Life, an AI driven software platform to manage autonomous drone fleets for commercial use, are collaborating to develop this pioneering solution for the broader mail and parcel industry.
    By: New River Kinematics
    19 July, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Northrop Grumman fosters STEM education at 10th STEM scholars event

    Northrop Grumman fosters STEM education at 10th STEM scholars event

    To date, Northrop Grumman has mentored 28 HIP students from the Albemarle County/Charlottesville city area, and has pledged more than $780,000 in scholarship money for the HIP and Engineering Scholars programs.
    By: Remotec, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman
    19 July, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Endress+Hauser announces opening of new Malaysian office

    Endress+Hauser announces opening of new Malaysian office

    The roughly 3,000-square-meter facility houses a calibration center for flow, level, pressure and liquid analysis instruments, in addition to training rooms and an auditorium that provide ample space for hands-on customer training.
    By: Endress+Hauser, Inc.
    19 July, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Remote Monitoring of Pumps with WirelessHART Transmitters

    Remote Monitoring of Pumps with WirelessHART Transmitters

    By Tom Bass, Emerson Automation Solutions Pumps in remote locations can be monitored with wireless transmitters in a cost-effective manner to improve uptime, avoid incidents and increase reliability.
    By: Emerson
    19 July, 2017 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for GF Piping Systems introduces the EA15 electric actuator

    GF Piping Systems introduces the EA15 electric actuator

    The EA15 utilizes an ISO 5211 universal mounting pattern and carries certifications for Vibration Testing under EN 60068-2-6, manufacturing under ISO9001 for Quality, and Environmental Management under ISO14001.
    By: GF Piping Systems
    19 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Hoffmann-Krippner announces EHEDG hygenic mounting kit for P53 “Steel Head” ultrasonic sensors

    Hoffmann-Krippner announces EHEDG hygenic mounting kit for P53 “Steel Head” ultrasonic sensors

    This hygienic sensor solution has been designed for the food and beverage sector and chemical and pharmaceutical industries – suitable for any manufacturing/assembly/bottling/packaging system that requires a clean and hygienic environment.
    19 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact introduces MINI Analog Pro 'signal splitter' module

    Phoenix Contact introduces MINI Analog Pro 'signal splitter' module

    Like other MINI Pro signal conditioners, the input loop-powered isolator’s housing is pluggable with integrated current loop test points. The modules measure 6.2 mm wide.
    By: Phoenix Contact
    19 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for L-com releases RJ45 series of IP68-rated cable glands and couplers

    L-com releases RJ45 series of IP68-rated cable glands and couplers

    This product line consists of three models of feed-through couplers, IP68-rated cable glands and couplers: a cable gland with 12-inch RJ45 cable, a one-way-type panel mount cable gland and two-way-type couplers
    By: L-com
    19 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence introduces PC-DMIS 2017 R2 measurement software

    Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence introduces PC-DMIS 2017 R2 measurement software

    This is the second of two releases scheduled for PC-DMIS in 2017. PC-DMIS 2017 R2 introduces Slideshow for INSPECT software, allowing users to create customizable layouts with inspection results populated during measurement.
    19 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for MEMSIC introduces MDP2000 differential pressure sensor

    MEMSIC introduces MDP2000 differential pressure sensor

    Leveraging its thermal accelerometer technology and experience in consumer electronics, MEMSIC will be offering a differential pressure sensor for medical, HVAC and other applications.
    19 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for DATEL introduces AA series of DC-DC converters

    DATEL introduces AA series of DC-DC converters

    Offering 4.5-9V, and ultra-wide 9-36V or 18-75V input range, the AA series delivers efficiencies up to 89%. Standard output voltages can be trimmed to customer-specific values.
    19 July, 2017
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