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KDY Awarded the H-53E Nose Gearbox Test Cell Contract

10/03/2022

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the Department of the H-53E Nosese Gearbox Test Cell, Contract number N6833519D0065.

KDY Welcomes New Team Member

01/03/2022

Despite the pandemic and the growing challenges of today's supply chain, KDY is expanding! We would like to welcome our newest member, Max McCorkle. As Engineering Technician, he will assist our engineers on all related project matters while he finishes his Engineering degree at Wake Tech.

KDY Awarded Two New Contracts

09/30/2021

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the Department of the Air Turbine Starter Test Stand Cell, Contract number N6833519D0065 and the Tail and Intermediate Gearbox Test Cell, Contract number N6833519D0065.

KDY Welcomes Congresswoman Deborah Ross

06/04/2021

It was an exceptional exciting Friday at our office. KDY had the pleasure to host the Science, Technology and Innovation Roundtable led by Congresswomen Deborah Ross. The list of participants included:

  • Congresswoman Deborah Ross
  • Dr. Kimberly Moore, Director of Civic Engagement
  • Caroline Spencer, District Director
  • Former Durham Mayor Bill Bell (UDI CDC)
  • Former Raleigh Mayor and Developer Smedes York (York Properties)
  • Toya Corbett AVP UNC General Administration Student Affairs and HBCU Internship Coordinator (UNCGA)
  • Allan Salant, Senior Electrical Engineer of KDY Automations
  • Greg Hurley Engineer Air Depot US Army
  • Laurie Schaefer VP, GBS Technology & Process Leader with IBM

KDY Keeps Moving Forward

09/29/2020

While 2020 has been a rocky year for sure, KDY has been managing to keep things going with three new contract awards; the Anti-Ice Valve Test Stand (Contact W912NW-20-P-0049) in Corpus Christi, the Channel 3 Test Stand (Contract M6700120P1251) at FRC East in Cherry Point, and the H53 Main Gearbox Test Stand (Contract: N68335-20-F-0816) also in Cherry Point.

In other big news, we've added a new member to the team. Kody Grilz joined us in July and is proving to be a valuable addition to KDY. We're excited to have him on board and look forward to putting his engineering skills to good use!

KDY Awarded the Governor Test Stand Modernization Contract

02/12/2020

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the Department of the Air Force Governor Test Stand Modernization, Contract number FA812519QA0940002. See the Contract Award Here.

KDY Awarded the Fuel Pump Test Stand Upgrade Contract

04/10/2019

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the Department of the Air Fuel Pump Test Stand Upgrade, Contract number FA8125-19-P-A009. See the Contract Award Here.

KDY Awarded the Linear Hydraulic Test Stand Contract

01/03/2018

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the United Air Marine Corps Linear Hydraulic Test Stand, Contract number N68335-18-C-0150. See the Contract Award Here.

Two New Contracts

9/21/2017

KDY been awarded two new contracts this summer, the Light Vehicle Test Stand (for the Consumer Product Safety Commission) and the Servo Valve Upgrade (for the Naval Air Warefare Center AD N6833517C0663). See the Award Here.

Wedding Bells

7/8/2017

This summer is shaping up to be a exciting one at KDY! The season got off to a great start as our very own Carlos Arango married the love of his life, Alex, in a beautiful ceremony overlooking Duke Gardens. The whole KDY family was there to celebrate with the happy couple in grand style. Congratulations, Carlos and Alex!

KDY Turns 10!

11/14/2016

This month KDY Automation celebrates its 10th year in business! We would like to thank our loyal customers and our amazing team of engineers. We are looking forward to the next 10!

KDY Awarded 4000 HP Direct Current Drive Replacement Contract

08/19/2016

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the United Air Marine Corps 4000 HP Direct Current Drive Replacement, Contract number M00146-15-T-9021. See the Award Here.

KDY Awarded H-1 Hydraulic Actuator Test Stand Contract

07/02/2015

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the United Air Marine Corps H-1 Hydraulic Actuator Test Stand, Contract number M00146-15-P-9005. See the Award Here.

KDY Awarded F-15 AMAD Test Stands Contract

06.01.14

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the United Air Force F-15 AMAD Test Stands, Contract number FA8224-14-C-0044. See the Award Here.

KDY Has Moved!

01.01.14

KDY is excited to announce that as of this month, we have relocated to a new facility in Morrisville, NC with more room to house our growing business needs. This new space provides a larger shop, additional offices, two loading docks and quick access to all the major highways. We did not have to move far, however, and are still just outside of RTP near RDU Airport. (Our telephone, fax and all other contact details remain unchanged.)

Carlos Arango Rejoins KDY

5.13.13

KDY Automation is pleased to announce the return of Carlos Arango as an Automation Engineer. Carlos originally joined KDY in 2009 after completing his bachelors and masters degrees at Cornell. He has spent the past two years as a design engineer and project manager at Michelin, honing his project management, electro-mechanical design, and ControlLogix skills. Carlos is a also Certified LabVIEW Developer.

KDY Becomes a UL Listed Panel Shop

1.25.13

KDY is now certified to build UL508A Industrial Control Panels and Assemblies as well as those for use in Hazardous Locations. Click here for more information.

KDY Awarded USMC Fuel Metering Unit Test Stand System Upgrade

9.27.12

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the United States Marine Corps Fuel Metering Unit Test Stand System Upgrade, Contract number M0014612C9013. See the Award Here.

KDY Awarded USMC Cleaning and Conditioning Process Line Automation Controls Retrofit and Upgrade

9.27.12

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the United States Marine Corps Cleaning and Conditioning Process Line Automation Controls and Retrofit Upgrade, Contract number M0014612C9007. KDY's commitment to quality and value continues to earn the trust of our nation's government. See the Award Here.

KDY Awarded USMC Tow and Cargo Hook Test Stand

4.24.12

KDY Automation Solutions has been notified that it is the apparent successful offeror for the new United States Marine Corps Tow and Cargo Hook Test Stand, Contract Number M00146-12-P-9013. KDY has been a trusted contractor for the USMC Fleet Readiness Center East for several years. We are proud to be given the opportunity to continue to support our nation's service members and to deliver excellent value to the government. See the Award Here.

KDY Awarded USMC Air Turbine Starter Test Cell

9.21.11

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the United States Marine Corps Air Turbine Starter Test Cell, Contract Number M00146-11-P-9019. KDY continues to provide the government with unsrupassed value and service. See the Award Here.

KDY Awarded USMC Main Gearbox Test Stand

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8.29.11

KDY Automation Solutions has been awarded the United States Marine Corps H53 Main Gearbox Stand, Contract Number M00146-11-P-9018. Building on the success of the previously installed Nose Gearbox Test Stand, KDY has again been chosen to provide a critical test capability. See the Award Here.

National Instruments Technical Symposium

11.02.10

Doug McVey, KDY Senior Automation Designer and recognized industry expert, gave a lecture titled "Tips and Tricks to Speed LabVIEWTM Development " at the recent National Instruments Technical Symposium in Raleigh, NC. Attended by dozens of local developers, the event was a great success!

Developer Days Lecture

03.25.10

Doug McVey, KDY Senior Automation Designer, gave a presentation titled "Creating Quality UIs with LabVIEW " at National Instruments Developer Days in Raleigh, NC.