MMT Blog

Business Strategy 8 Feb 2016

Delivering Great Customer Experiences is Vital to Growth

MMT editors recently received a press announcement from a mold manufacturing company telling us about some significant changes the company has made to its shop floor and overall operations. What stood out for me, though, was that the customer experience was the paramount motivation for change.

5 Feb 2016

The Designer’s Edge: Lifter Rods

Randy takes a look at round vs square shanks, decelerated lifter travel and part removal.

Workforce Development 3 Feb 2016

Honoring Apprentices Builds Morale, Pride in Moldmaking

Last night I had the pleasure to attend the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) Chicago Chapter dinner meeting, during which six young apprentices were honored by the mold shops that employ them via a nomination, submitted by their supervisors, for the chapter’s Mold Your Career Award.

Machining 2 Feb 2016

A Focus on Technology, Not Just Machines

Beneath the sun and mountains of Pfronten, Germany, sits a 79,000 square-foot facility focused on technology, not just machines. And last week it was the site for DMG MORI’s annual Open House where 88 high-tech machines, six world premieres and an industry outlook were presented to visitors from around the globe, including me. Here I want to share a few of the highlights that just may be of interest to you.

Workforce Development 1 Feb 2016

Need Workers? Check Out This Qualified Source

In 2015, NIMS issued 21,420 industry-recognized credentials, resulting in a 20% increase in credentials issued in the United States from 2014.

1 Feb 2016

Right Machine, Cutter and Toolpath Formula

CAM tool paths that control tool motion, the right machine and cutter ease the consistent application of a high-speed approach. See the right formula in action.

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