North Alabama will soon be “the U.S. leader in advanced electron beam welding for aerospace, defense and commercial sectors,” thanks to Huntsville-based Dynetics.

Dynetics Technical Solutions (DTS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dynetics, Inc., last week signed an agreement with Pro-Beam, a global leader in the electron beam and laser technology sector, to acquire the largest electron beam welding system in the western hemisphere.

The 22 feet long, 22 feet wide and 22 feet high system will be capable of supporting government and commercial programs at both the unclassified and classified levels.

This is expected to be a major boost for multiple manufacturing sectors in the Yellowhammer State.

“This unique welding facility will establish north Alabama as the U.S. leader in advanced electron beam welding for aerospace, defense and commercial sectors.  We are proud to partner with Pro-Beam and our customers to bring this revolutionary capability to bear on programs of national importance,” Steve Cook, DTS president, said in a statement.

Rod Mourad, president of Pro-Beam USA, said the company based in Germany is happy to work with Dynetics.

“Pro-Beam is extremely pleased to partner with Dynetics, and excited to be part of this great project that will provide the largest and most modern electron beam welding system for the U.S. market,” he emphasized.

“This installation will provide Dynetics with electron beam welding capabilities of large structures that are essential for the U.S. market needs,” Mourad added.

Dynetics has also completed acceptance of a smaller system from Pro-Beam. This 20 feet long, 7 feet wide and 7 feet sister system will be operational in October.

The larger system will be delivered from Germany and installed in 2020. Both systems will be located at the company’s Huntsville headquarters.

Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn