Jacobs Engineering Group To Outline NASA's Needs At Texas Manufacturing Event

It costs $50,000 to launch a gallon of water into space. To reduce costs, NASA partners with the private sector for specialized research and to develop new materials. Speaking on behalf of NASA on October 15, 2013, Mayur Ahuja, Deputy Director of Engineering at Jacobs Engineering Group, will share insights on the roadmap for upcoming projects to guide companies interested in supporting future projects.

"NASA wants to develop new technologies and extend existing ones by partnering with the commercial sector to advance long-range missions," Ahuja said. "The goal is to lower the cost of operating in space and of sustaining that operation, as well as to increase the performance of space hardware."

NASA seeks fresh perspectives to its daily challenges from all types of organizations. Where possible, it uses items that are commercially available and have been well researched and tested. Ahuja will present in the Tech Theater, located on the tradeshow floor, at The Texas Advanced Manufacturing Expo. The Tech Theater is part of UBM Canon's commitment to providing attendees with relevant, free educational material. Presentations highlight the latest technological innovation, industry developments and trends. 

The Texas Advanced Manufacturing Expo and Conference takes place October 15-16, 2013 at the Reliant Center in Houston. Thousands of area manufacturers will have the opportunity to see demonstrations from more than 350 exhibitors showcasing new products, technologies and service offerings. Attendees will find ample opportunities to meet new customers and suppliers to make their operations globally competitive.

The event is supported by local manufacturing organizations and universities including the Houston Bulk Materials Handling Society, Society of Plastics Engineers, Rice University, Greater Houston Manufacturers Association, and Process Equipment Manufacturers Association.

FMI: www.nasa.gov