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Ehmke Manufacturing Co., Inc. Launches Prototyping Partnership Program

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Philadelphia, PA — January 8, 2025 — Ehmke Manufacturing Co., Inc., a premier manufacturer of technical fabric products, is proud to announce the launch of its new Prototyping Partnership Program. This innovative program helps outdoor and tactical gear enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and innovators turn their product ideas into manufacturing-ready prototypes.

For years, Ehmke has partnered with individual clients on prototyping projects, offering expertise on a limited, case-by-case basis. With the overwhelming success of these past collaborations and the growing demand for professional guidance in product development, the company is now making this service available to the public through a structured and scalable program.

“This program is a natural evolution of what we’ve been doing for years—partnering with innovators to turn great ideas into tangible, high-quality products,” said Bob Rosania, CEO and Owner of Ehmke Manufacturing Co., Inc. “We’re proud to offer a structured program that gives entrepreneurs, hobbyists, and industry professionals access to the same expertise and precision our military and industrial clients have trusted for decades.”

What Sets Ehmke’s Program Apart?

The Prototyping Partnership Program offers unique benefits for innovators and gear creators:

• Onsite Collaboration: Work directly with Ehmke’s engineering team at their Philadelphia, PA, facility, ensuring hands-on development and personalized solutions.

• Flexible Packages: Choose from half-day, full-day, and two-day options to fit your project’s scope and budget.

• Expert Guidance: From CAD layouts and pattern development to industrial sewing and prototype refinement, Ehmke provides all services under one roof.

• Proven Success: Trusted for over 95 years by military and industrial clients for reliability, precision, and durability.

• Manufacturing Flexibility: Participants retain the freedom to take their completed production sample and technical data package to any manufacturer of their choice. For those who choose to manufacture with Ehmke, discounted production rates are available.

Unmatched Standards of Quality and Precision

Ehmke’s compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100:2016 standards reflects the company’s commitment to rigorous quality assurance, ensuring all products meet stringent requirements for reliability and durability. Additionally, Ehmke’s Statistical Process Control (SPC) certification, held since 1993, highlights its use of advanced manufacturing techniques to deliver consistent and precise results.

With decades of experience serving the U.S. Department of Defense and industrial clients, Ehmke is uniquely positioned to support innovators whose prototypes require military-grade or industrial specifications.

Past Success Stories

Participants of Ehmke’s earlier prototyping projects have consistently praised the team’s expertise, collaborative approach, and commitment to quality. These success stories are a testament to the company’s dedication to helping clients bring their ideas to life. With the launch of the Prototyping Partnership Program, Ehmke is excited to offer these benefits to an even broader audience.

“Our goal is to take the guesswork out of prototyping by providing a seamless, collaborative experience,” said Daniel Nguyen, Director of Engineering at Ehmke Manufacturing Co., Inc. “With our expertise in technical fabrics and advanced manufacturing processes, clients can focus on refining their vision while we ensure the prototype meets the highest standards of quality and functionality.”

Get Started Today

Have a great idea? Turn it into a manufacturing-ready prototype with Ehmke Manufacturing’s Prototyping Partnership Program. Visit Ehmke Prototyping Partnership Program to learn more and schedule your consultation today.

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Dr Mario Amschlinger Assumes Role of CEO at Mehler Systems

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

As of the start of 2025, Mehler Systems has entered a new phase of leadership.

Dr. Mario Amschlinger, previously CFO/COO of Mehler Systems and Managing Director at Mehler Protection | Body Armour, has assumed the role of CEO. Thomas Homberg, the outgoing CEO, stepped down for personal reasons but will remain with the company as a consultant.

The leadership transition officially took place on January 1, 2025.

Dr. Amschlinger brings a wealth of experience in financial and operational leadership. Since joining Mehler Systems in 2020, he has been instrumental in shaping the company’s strategic and operational direction.

Prior to his role at Mehler Systems, Dr. Amschlinger held key leadership positions at Diehl Group, including CFO at Diehl Metal Applications GmbH & Diehl Advanced Mobility GmbH and General Manager/CFO at Diehl Aviation Hungary Kft., where he oversaw finance, HR, supply chain, and IT. His career also includes corporate controlling roles at Diehl Group and leadership experience at Bosch.

Dr. Amschlinger’s expertise will drive Mehler Systems’ continued mission to provide advanced ballistic protection and tactical gear solutions for the evolving needs of the defence and security industries.

“I look forward to building on the strong foundation laid by Thomas Homberg. His contributions have been vital to the group’s success, and I am committed to advancing solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers,” said Dr. Mario Amschlinger, CEO of Mehler Systems.

With this leadership transition, Mehler Systems is poised for continued growth and innovation under Dr. Amschlinger’s guidance. The group will remain focused on enhancing product performance and providing high-quality solutions to address the challenges of an ever-changing landscape.

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Gilat Receives $9 Million in Orders for Multi-Orbit SkyEdge Platforms

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

Gilat’s SkyEdge IV and SkyEdge II-c Platforms are used to deliver the widest range of connectivity applications

Petah Tikva, Israel, January 6, 2025 — Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that the Company has received $9 million in orders from major satellite operators. The orders are for its advanced satellite communications platforms, SkyEdge IV and SkyEdge II-c equipment and services. Delivery is scheduled within the next 12 months.

The world’s leading satellite operators use Gilat’s cutting-edge SkyEdge technology to provide unparalleled connectivity across multiple satellite constellations. SkyEdge platforms are designed to deliver robust, high-performance satellite communications for a variety of applications, including maritime, cellular backhaul and enterprise solutions.

“We are excited to support satellite operators around the world and being a leading supplier for multi-orbit solutions,” said Hagay Katz, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Gilat. “Our SkyEdge platforms were designed to meet the demands of next-generation networks, ensuring seamless multi-orbit integration. These orders underscore our dedication to innovation and our ability to empower satellite operators with the flexibility and scalability required to address diverse market needs.”

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Federal Ammunition Announces an Entirely New Hunting Cartridge: 7mm Backcountry

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

ANOKA, Minnesota – January 7, 2025 – Federal Ammunition launches a ground-breaking long-action hunting cartridge that raises the bar for what a non-magnum, centerfire rifle hunting load can achieve. The patented Peak Alloy one-piece, high-strength case boosts the new Federal-designed 7mm Backcountry cartridge, which provides magnum performance in a standard bolt face rifle. Through 20-inch barrels and with 170-grain bullets, it can achieve 3,000 feet per second.

“Welcome to the future of rifle cartridges,” said Jesse Whiteside, Federal’s Vice President of Product Management and R&D. “When it comes to innovation in rifle ammunition, as an industry, we have reached a point of diminishing returns with brass cased ammunition. With modern magnums, for example, it may take 30% more propellant to increase velocity by 10%. With our new 7mm Backcountry cartridge, featuring Peak Alloy case technology, those rules are re-written. We can achieve that same 10% velocity increase with less propellant than current magnums and do so out of shorter barrels with less felt recoil. Additionally, unlike conventional magnums, 7mm Backcountry utilizes a standard bolt face which allows for an additional round in the magazine of most hunting rifles. We expect factory gun offerings with barrels as short as 16” that match or outperform today’s current offerings with much longer barrels. This new technology allows hunters and shooters to shoot a barrel with a suppressor on it that is essentially the same length of a barrel without a suppressor on it, in a conventional round today.”

“Hunters are trending toward using shorter-barrel rifles with suppressors,” said Mike Holm, Federal’s Director of Centerfire Rifle Ammunition. “They want a suppressed rifle with a shorter barrel to make it more manageable while on the hunt, but they also want to retain velocities in that 3,000-fps range for flat-shooting performance. At launch, we are loading our new cartridge with some of the industry’s best all-range and long-range projectiles to fully exploit its velocity, energy, range, and trajectory advantages.”

“The five initial loads of 7mm Backcountry are 155- and 170-grain Federal Premium Terminal Ascent, 195-grain Federal Premium Berger Elite Hunter, 168-grain Federal Premium Barnes LRX Copper, and 175-grain Federal Fusion Tipped,” said Eric Miller, Federal’s Centerfire Rifle Ammunition Product Line Manager. These flat-shooting, heavy-for-caliber bullets offer the optimal range of options between sleekness and energy, touting high ballistic coefficients.”

Federal’s 7mm Backcountry is an entirely new high-performance, all-range cartridge that reinvents modern ammunition. But achieving this incredible feat is nothing without the tools to ignite it. Federal Ammunition has engaged with many major gun companies while developing 7mm Backcountry, and those manufacturers are working on multiple rifle models chambered for the new cartridge. The new product will be shipping in January 2025.

Federal Ammunition products are available at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on all Federal products, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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Blaser R8 Silence Barrel Now Available in the U.S.

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

San Antonio, Texas (January 6, 2025) – Blaser is pleased to offer a made in the USA R8 Silence barrel. Built using the company’s proven German design, this barrel with integrated silencer provides exceptional balance, noise dampening, and reduced recoil. And thanks to the compact design, the shooter will appreciate 8-10 inches of overall length savings between the barrel and the R8 receiver construction. The titanium outer sleeve of the barrel and silencer jacket features a smooth bull barrel design, giving the lightweight R8 Silence barrel an attractive, compact, and sleek appearance.

Baffle design and geometry is at the heart of every silencer and directly affects recoil and noise reduction. The Blaser Integral Silencer (ISD) was optimized to the maximum diameter for maximum sound suppression and hearing protection while maintaining the overall aesthetics of the rifle itself.

Designed as a modular R8 option, Silence suppressed barrels will fit existing Blaser R8 rifles with properly relieved forearm or when used with the replacement Ultimate forend.

Blaser R8 Silence barrels in 308 Win, .30-06, and .300 Win Mag will be available first, with .223 Rem, .243 Rem, and 6.5 Creedmoor available in Q2 2025. For more information, see Blaser R8 Silence.

MSRP: $3,395 Silence Barrel, Optional $595 relieved Silence Ultimate forend.

Currently available exclusively through Silencer Central.

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Cody Osborn Joins Q as VP Sales and Marketing

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

Dover, NH — 01/07/2025— Q, LLC, the unapologetically bold leader in firearms innovation, is proud to welcome Cody Osborn as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. An avid hunter and lifelong firearms enthusiast, Osborn has been a dedicated fan of Q firearms and suppressors, relying on The Fix as his go-to hunting rifle for the past few years. Now, he’s stepping in to help take Q to the next level.

“Cody gets it,” said Kevin Brittingham, Owner of Q, LLC. “He’s not just another suit; he’s one of us. He knows the industry, he knows the community, and he’s been rocking The Fix in the field for years. With his experience and passion, Cody is the perfect fit to help us push boundaries and keep delivering the products our customers demand.”

With a career spanning roles in both sales and marketing, Osborn has earned a reputation for delivering results. A competitive shooter for nearly 10 years, he honed his skills both on the range and in the field, bringing a unique perspective to product development and marketing. From his start at a local gun store to leading marketing efforts at Walther Arms and Taurus USA, he’s launched iconic products like the Q5 Match Steel Frame, PDP, and Executive Grade series. His knack for blending innovative strategies with a deep understanding of the firearms market earned him a spot on the prestigious SHOT Business 40 Under 40 list.

In his role at Q, Osborn will oversee all sales and marketing initiatives, helping drive strategies to grow brand recognition and expand Q’s reach in the firearms market. He will lead efforts to connect with Q’s loyal customers and introduce new audiences to the brand.

“Joining Q is an incredible opportunity to work with a team that’s redefining what creativity and innovation mean in the firearms industry,” said Osborn. “They’re relentlessly focused on making the best products, from rifles and suppressors, right down to the smallest details, like how a sling connects to a rifle—it’s proof that Q is changing the game. I couldn’t be more excited to be part of this team that’s rewriting the rules.”

“Q is just getting started, and with Cody on board, we’re doubling down on doing things our way—uncompromising, innovative, and always pushing the limits.” Said Brad Kunkel, President of Q, LLC.

For more about Q and our lineup of Unpossible products, check out LiveQorDie.com.

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Persistent Systems Unveils Personal Transport 5 (PT5) Device Delivering 5G Cellular and Wi-Fi 6e Connectivity to Dismounted Warfighter

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

PT5 keeps warfighters globally connected by securely traversing 5G cellular infrastructure

Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc network (MANET) technology, announced the launch of the Personal Transport 5 (PT5) accessory for the handheld MPU5 MANET networking device, delivering the next evolution of Persistent connectivity.

The PT5 is a dual-function device that directly connects to the MPU5, simultaneously delivering 5G Cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity. The lightweight PT5 securely connects soldiers to host-nation 5G cellular networks, enabling teams of warfighters to remain connected around the world. Designed to facilitate Persistent’s over-the-horizon Cloud Relay™ networking technology, soldiers become part of a global communication fabric ensuring continuous connectivity as they operate.

“Soldiers are operating in a contested and congested spectrum due to electronic warfare attacks employed by near-peer adversaries. They require multiple diverse communication paths such as MANET, Cellular, and Satellite based communication to ensure continuous connectivity,” said Tom Hanlon, Vice President of International Sales. “The PT5 not only provides an additional communication pathway but delivers it in a small form factor to minimize size, weight, and power burden on the warfighter.”

Two independent layers of accredited encryption enable data to traverse foreign host-nation cellular networks securely. Cloud Relay™ automates the establishment of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) VPNs and protects data end-to-end with Media Access Control Security (MACsec). Warfighters can communicate confidently in contested operational environments.

The PT5 also provides two Wi-Fi 6e access points creating a personal-area network on the soldier, simplifying connectivity of third-party Wi-Fi devices such as computers, sensors, and cameras. The Wi-Fi access points run on two frequency bands simultaneously providing compatibility with legacy 2.4 GHz devices while delivering maximum performance to modern 5 GHz and 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6e devices.

“The continual introduction of new devices for the warfighter has increased the number of cables and USB hubs required to connect them. The PT5 leverages Wi-Fi 6e to eliminate the cabling clutter and reduce snag hazards while ensuring maximum performance,” Hanlon added.

Persistent trialed pre-production PT5 devices with elements from U.S. Army Special Operations and the Department of Energy.

“Feedback from dismounted users has been extremely positive. They appreciate the global transport of the 5G modem as well as the elimination of clutter on their kit from the Wi-Fi access points,” said Hanlon.

The PT5 is immediately available for purchase. Visit our team at booth #44155 at Shot Show 2025 January 21st to 25th in Las Vegas, NV to see a demonstration of the 5G and Wi-Fi capabilities of the PT5. Reach out to your Persistent Systems representative for more information.

To learn more about the PT5 visit: www.persistentsystems.com/pt5.

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Team O’Neil’s Tactical Driving Tuesday – Counter-PIT Maneuver

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

If you’ve ever seen a cop use his vehicle to immobilize another vehicle, that’s a Precision Immobilization Technique or PIT Maneuver. However, there are ways to counter it. Instructor Wyatt talks you through the technique. To experience it firsthand, there’s no better place to do it than Team O’Neil.

If you’re in need of in-person training like this, sign up for the Team O’Neil Tactical Driving Course at their facility in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This five-day course includes driving under NODS and is available to military and other government agencies as well as civilians.

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