JAMESPORT, N.Y., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- ADR Advisors Incorporated announces the "RFID in Aerospace Workshop Series" in collaboration with Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: JAVA), at RFID Journal LIVE! 2009 in Orlando, Florida on April 27, 2009. Featured workshop leaders include Ken Porad, Daryl Remily and Susan Jordan of The Boeing Company, Andy Brown of Sun Microsystems and Jim Del Rossi of ADR.

The RFID in Aerospace Workshop provides a unique opportunity to understand the fundamentals of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology as it relates to the aerospace sector. Participants will take away key knowledge of the following subject areas: the technology basics as they apply to aerospace usage; the business and use cases of RFID for aerospace and defense; and the important standards and regulations that are key to effective deployments. Additionally, participants will learn about aviation specific applications of RFID and successful in-service evaluations that have been conducted. The workshop ends with understanding the recently published FAA Advisory Circular and the AS5678 performance testing standard. This workshop is taught by industry recognized technical subject matter experts. There are no prerequisites or prior experience required for this workshop. Information and registration information can be found at the RFID Journal LIVE! web site: http://www.rfidjournalevents.com/live/registration_options.php

"These workshops extend work being done throughout the industry, in EPCglobal, SAE and other organizations to provide practical insights into SAE Aerospace Standard AS5678 and how it relates to SPEC2000 Chapter 9 (parts traceability)."

Daryl Remily, Technical Principal, The Boeing Company

"We are proud to be the first test lab to be performing AS5678 testing as well as participating in the specification processes. These workshops provide a great opportunity for companies involved in SPEC2000 to share a lot of valuable knowledge."

Brian Walker, Manager of Laboratory Operations, Sun Microsystems APT Lab

"This workshop provides a unique opportunity within aerospace and defense to demystify and comprehend AS5678 performance testing."


    Ken Porad, Associate Technical Fellow, The Boeing Company

    More information about upcoming events can be found at:
    http://ADRAdvisors.com
    general@adradvisors.com
    AS5678_Boeing_Sun_Conf@Sun.COM
    1-631-779-3357

ADR Advisors Incorporated

Business/Technology consulting for emerging and converging technologies. Adoption and integration roadmaps for technologies such as RFID is our core business. Member of EPCglobal.

Jim Del Rossi, 631-779-3357 JDR@ADRAdvisors.com

Sun Microsystems APT Lab

Established in 1982, the Sun APT Lab in Longmont, Colorado, offers one of the widest ranges of testing services in the United States, as well as engineering and consulting services. Our state-of-the-art facility and team of dedicated, knowledgeable professionals provide expedient testing services to the aerospace and defense industry -- including comprehensive dynamic, climatic, and RFID testing and consulting -- throughout the product life cycle.

Dave Thompson, National Sales Manager 800-348-1458 Dave.W.Thompson@sun.com http://www.sun.com/aptesting/

Boeing Company

Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.

Daryl Remily, Technical Principal, 206-662-1847 daryl.j.remily@boeing.com

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