General Atomics to Open High Tech Facility for Electromagnetic Systems Development

(San Diego, CA. 4 October 2006) -- The Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Division of General Atomics (GA) is consolidating its operations in a new 150,000 square foot building in the suburban San Diego neighborhood of Rancho Bernardo. This newly constructed facility will serve as division headquarters and will house program management, engineering, design, development and prototyping staff. The building includes 80,000 square feet of high bay area and 70,000 square feet for 300 offices. It will be supplied with 12 megawatts of power, which will allow testing and prototyping operations that few companies can perform.

A dedication ceremony on October 17, 2006 will showcase the EMS Division's technologies and program areas. Guests include Dr. Dolores Etter, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition and Rear Admiral David Architzel, US Navy Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers. Also expected are Congressmen Duncan Hunter (52nd District) (invited), Brian Bilbray (50th District) and Darrell Issa (49th District).

EMS develops advanced electromagnetic systems for military and commercial customers. Many projects are aimed at increasing electrical functionality aboard Navy ships. These include the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), Advanced Arresting Gear, Superconducting DC Homopolar Motor, and the US Navy Rail Gun programs. Another major effort is the development of maglev technology for cargo transport and urban transportation.

GA's EMS Division Vice President, Mike Reed, stated "GA is committed to providing advanced-technology, leading-edge solutions to move the state of the art forward in meeting the most demanding of requirements for military and commercial applications."

Source : General Atomics

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