Sentences with phrase «key technology components»

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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

Waymo, the subsidiary of Alphabet formerly known as the Google Self Driving Car Project, is poised to offer its autonomous - drive technology in millions of vehicles as it lowers costs for key components and improves the reliability of its self - driving.

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

During the visit, Chen mentioned distributed ledger technology as one of the key components to the «development and application of fintech,» and highlighted that he and Xing Yujing, the head of the People's Bank of China Shenzhen Central Sub-Branch, agreed that mainland China should reinforce a solid relationship with the Hong Kong and Shenzhen financial sectors by engaging in «pilot schemes» in order to support «the process of the nation's reform and opening - up.»

As Piotrowski points out, technology is a key business component that can accelerate revenue growth and drive operational excellence.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

Represented European based biotech company, focused on drug delivery solutions, with respect to its inbound and outbound licensing transactions and those related to the development, manufacture and supply of key components of its technologies.

Global technology company Samsung has confirmed it is now manufacturing ASIC chips, a key component in the mining of digital currency.

Formed as an independent corporation in 2008, Alberta Enterprise is a key component of the Government of Alberta's goal of building a more sustainable, diversified technology industry in Alberta, one where home - grown innovation is encouraged and technology entrepreneurs have greater access to venture capital.

However, the growth of computer technology has focused our attention on interactivity as a key component in communication.

Addressing a gathering of Ghanaian technology experts working in the universally - acclaimed home of ICT, Silicon Valley, California, USA on Wednesday April 11, 2018, Vice President Bawumia said government is convinced that the use of technology is a key component of the Ghana beyond aid agenda, and would continue to engage stakeholders in the sector.

Speakers also addressed the important role of science and technology in conducting Human Rights Impact Assessments and other types of research and documentation that are key components of the business and human rights framework.

Some $ 19.5 million of Canada's $ 198 million contribution to the telescope will be used in the coming fiscal year for «the design, construction and assembly of key telescope components, including a precision - steel enclosure and cutting - edge adaptive optics technologies.»

Its strategy consists of four key components: 1) Priority identification — we respond to the crop biotechnology needs and priorities identified by developing countries; 2) Technology appraisal — we work to identify, evaluate, and facilitate the acquisition of new crop biotechnology applications; 3) Project implementation — we implement a portfolio of crop biotechnology projects that have a potential for near - term impact in food, feed, fiber crops, and forestry; and 4) Services for the enabling environment — we provide advice and services to assist in the development of an enabling environment to support the safe application of crop biotechnology.

«A key component of our strategic plan has been to make long - term investments in science and technology, and to stress scientific excellence.

A key component in Keasling's work, be it anti-malarial drugs or biofuels, is the fact that the methods are open source and the technology can be produced on a large scale.

Over the course of his career, he has been principle investigator on a number of NIH research grants, and played a key role in the development and commercialization of several innovative technologies and products, including metrology instruments, laser controllers, telecommunications components, optical components, imaging systems for in vitro fertilization, and in vivo and pathology imaging systems, which is his main focus today.

«A key component was to make investment in long - term science and technology.»

A key component was to make investments in long - term science and technology.

Technology and infrastructure development worldwide is dramatically increasing demand for these resources, which are key components in everything from cars and modern buildings to computers and smartphones.

To accelerate the process, Sandia wants to identify computer designs that could take advantage of new device technologies and demonstrate key components or steps in fabrication that would lower the risk for industry by demonstrating technological feasibility.

A key interface component between electronic and light - based circuits receives a boost in performance through Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A * STAR) research that combines previously independent simulations of the two systems.

No one disputes that UC Berkeley's Jennifer Doudna, working with Emmanuelle Charpentier, then with Umeå University in Sweden, developed the key components of the CRISPR technology — a bacterial enzyme that finds a targeted DNA sequence and cuts it — and first showed in the 28 June 2012 online issue of Science that it could edit DNA in prokaryotes.

Finally, creating a culture of ethics and awareness of the threat of misuse of CBRN technology is a key component of preventing intentional misuse, DiEuliis said.

Over the last three years, he has produced fundamental advances in mature fields, deriving new layouts for binary trees, discovering a cache layout metric that generalizes Hilbert curves to unstructured grid and designing a new block-wise orthogonal transform that is a key component of his new ZFP compression technology.

TMT also has developed many of the essential prototype components for the telescope, including key adaptive optics technologies and the support and control elements for the 492 mirror segments.

A Review of Efficacious Technology - Based Weight - Loss Interventions: Five Key Components.

It's been a key component of JDate's technology, and according to JDate, other online dating sites have licensed the model due to its popularity.

As we notice the new engineering focus of NGSS, we might consider design challenges, a key component of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) education.

The right wireless network is a key component to unleash new learning experiences by connecting students to smart technology, enabling learning applications on any mobile device.

Being that technology is one of the key components of blended learning, it is imperative to make sure that the school's technological resources are being used in the most effective manner possible.

Technology is not the solution in and of itself; however it is a critical enabler and key component of the solution to the challenges facing education on the continent.

It sets out the key components of the learning commons as the physical and virtual space, equitable access, learning partnerships, and technology in learning.

But his silence on behaviour tracking and management technologies, a key component of his report, is strange.

The Summit attendees suggested that technology is a key component of educational inequality, or at least that increased access can mitigate such inequalities.

The Focus BEV concept used the European Mark II as its donor vehicle and incorporated key components from Ford's North American hybrid technology, including the electric climate control system from the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

It's a value solution that gives us the ability to answer market trends quickly and provide broad market coverage, a key component of the EcoBoost strategy to deliver an affordable, fuel - efficient engine technology at high volumes.

A key component is ProPILOT Assist, a single - lane «hands - on» driving assistance technology that eases driver workload by reducing the amount of driver acceleration, steering and braking input under certain driving conditions, such as single - lane highway driving.

Electrification of the powertrain is a key component of BMW EfficientDynamics technology and allows BMW to unlock tremendous potential for reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

It also represents a proposal of Subaru's new platform technology, build around its key component — the Horizontally - Opposed Subaru Boxer engine.

The iQ and the future BEV will be a key component of Toyota's sustainable mobility strategy, and the conventional gas - electric hybrid, like the all new third - generation Prius, is considered Toyota's long - term core powertrain technology.

We have invested in the very best technology as a key component of our continuing quest to offer you the finest in health care for your pet.

«As affordable new technologies entered the market, forcing prices down, large and small studios alike began adjusting to the reality of motion capture as a key pipeline component.

precious metals (like gold, platinum and palladium), a variety of which can be recycled into component plating and low voltage electrical contacts; palladium plays a key role in the technology used for fuel cells.

The microgrid will be a living demonstration of one of the key themes of VERGE events: how companies will increasingly need to develop technologies that foster interoperability — the ability to integrate seamlessly into a variety of systems with an almost unlimited combination of components.

«We are pleased to contribute a key component to this solar thermal power plant, whichwill be a shining example to the world of how advanced technologies can be used to generate clean electricity.»

Receivers are the key components in solar thermal parabolic trough power plants, a future technology for centralized power generation along the Earth's sunbelt.

However, a number of key component technologies and further R&D are still needed, in order to be able to build a representative pilot plant to demonstrate OTEC's advantages to prospective investors.

GlobalData's report «Wind Operations & Maintenance Market, 2013 Update - Global Market Size, Share by Component, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis to 2020,» provides an understanding of the technology, key drivers and challenges in the global wind power markKey Country Analysis to 2020,» provides an understanding of the technology, key drivers and challenges in the global wind power markkey drivers and challenges in the global wind power market.

In order to promote low - cost approaches which can facilitate the breakthrough of this key technology in the mass market, the Passive House Institute has announced the Component Award 2016 for ventilation solutions for residential buildings.