Recap: February 2025 Section Meeting

Date of Event: 02/13/2025

Location: D-J Engineering

Number of Attendees: 25

Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Derek Blackston, Welding Engineering Manager, Presenter
Staff at D-J Engineering

Event Summary: The AWS Kansas Section hosted its February meeting at D-J Engineering in Augusta, Kansas. Specializing in complex manufacturing, D-J Engineering takes on projects many companies avoid due to their difficulty, uniqueness, or legacy requirements. Their expertise in high-caliber engineering and precision manufacturing makes them a leader in producing large assemblies and intricate parts across multiple industries.

D-J Engineering excels in solving challenging manufacturing problems within the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors. They provide custom engineering solutions, rapid prototyping, and low-production-run manufacturing, making them a key partner for companies needing precision-engineered components.

With extensive experience supporting government agencies, private aerospace firms, and advanced manufacturers, D-J Engineering ensures that critical parts and assemblies meet the highest standards of precision and reliability. They are also instrumental in keeping legacy aerospace systems operational while developing innovative new components for modern applications.

By embracing cutting-edge technologies and process refinement, D-J Engineering remains at the forefront of manufacturing excellence. Their ability to develop new manufacturing processes, work with advanced materials, and restore legacy components positions them as an industry leader.

AWS Kansas Section members had the opportunity to tour D-J Engineering’s advanced facilities, gaining insight into their operations. The tour showcased their manufacturing processes, state-of-the-art machinery, and engineering capabilities, demonstrating how they tackle complex welding and fabrication challenges.

Attendees were impressed by the company’s commitment to quality, efficiency, and problem-solving, as well as its forward-thinking approach to engineering and fabrication.

Kansas Section Chair (Greg Siepert) presenting a plaque to D-J Engineering (Derek Blackston, Welding Engineering Manager) as a thank you from the Kansas Section for allowing us to tour their facility.
Group photo of those that attended the February Meeting.