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Direct Drive Systems Hires New COO
California, USA
- 1/1/2007
- Direct Drive Systems (DDS), a producer of high power, high-speed motors and generators, announced today that Mr. Dennis Strouse has joined the management team as the Chief Operating Officer. In this position he will have responsibility for the day to day operations of the company. Mr. Strouse has over 25 years experience in engineering, program management, and manufacturing of highly reliable rotating machinery for power generation.
Prior to joining DDS he held various upper management positions with large technology based companies such as AlliedSignal and Honeywell. Most recently, Mr. Strouse was at Honeywell in the Aircraft Electric Power Generation business where he successfully transferred Honeywell’s aerospace power generation manufacturing and engineering operation in New Jersey to Arizona and Mexico. Additionally, he received his Six Sigma Black Belt certification from Honeywell. Prior to the Honeywell merger, Mr. Strouse was Site General Manager of AlliedSignal Aerospace Power Generation, responsible for design-development, production, service, repair and customer support. He is an expert in advanced manufacturing and engineering techniques, and has received a variety of production awards. He received his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University.
About Direct Drive Systems:
DDS is an early stage company that manufactures high speed permanent magnet motors and generators above 1.5MW (2,000HP). DDS’ unmatched proprietary technology enables its electric machines to operate at speeds to match the shaft speeds of turbo-machines (centrifugal compressors, steam and gas turbines, etc.) that are up to 12 times faster than conventional electric machines on the market today. Furthermore, this unique technology allows DDS electric machines to be smaller, more reliable, more efficient and more economical in capital and operating costs. DDS has developed its first 2 MW (2,600 HP) 22,500 RPM product and has secured long term contracts with two leading global OEMs. Additionally, DDS plans to develop an 8MW (10,500 HP) 15,000 rpm in Q3 2007. To learn more go to: www.DirectDriveSystems.net.
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