MMT Blog

8 Jul 2015

RFID to Deliver Material Cost Savings

The 2015 Leadtime Leader award winner expects this technology to offer more than just flexible retrieval of any EDM electrode or blank in a new, automated cell. It will also save on material costs and machining time by ensuring that any electrode can potentially be used for more than one application.

Supply Chain 7 Jul 2015

Digital Technology Review and Sourcing Guide Available

Technology sourcing is at your fingertips with MMT's annual guide designed to give you easy access to valuable purchasing information.

6 Jul 2015

It’s Not the Kids Who Need Convincing

The president of the shop that won this year’s Leadtime Leader: Honorable Mention award says parents are more likely to hold outdated perceptions of the industry than their children.

3 Jul 2015

May Mold Business Index Reports Industry Mostly Unchanged for 3 Months

With a reading of 50.0, the Gardner Business Index showed that the moldmaking industry contracted was unchanged in May. The previous two months had very slight contractions. Therefore, the industry has been virtually unchanged for the last three months.

Workforce Development 2 Jul 2015

Key Elements of a State Skills Strategy

The second of a four-part educational webinar series from MMT, answering the question: What are the Most Effective Ways to Fill the Skills Gap? aired last month and is now available for download. The webinar focuses on an Industry-Driven Approach to Manufacturing Education to Fill the Skills Gap: Key Elements of a State Skills Strategy.

1 Jul 2015

2015 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker

For those who missed the Amerimold Expo, the 2015 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker are ...

Automation 1 Jul 2015

“Smart” Technology Boosts EDM Efficiency, Quality

Three EDM innovations showcased at GF Machining Solutions’ recent “Solutions Days” open house have one thing in common: they automatically adjust generator settings according cutting conditions, operator preference or both.

30 Jun 2015

Mold Maker, Designer Recognized at Amerimold

SPE presented its moldmaker and mold designer of the year awards to Harry Raimondi of Bales Metal Surface Solutions (Downer’s Grove, Illinois) and Chris Hanes of Micro Mold Company Inc. and Plastikos Inc. (Erie, Pennsylvania).

30 Jun 2015

A Look at What You Missed

What happens at Amerimold stays at Amerimold. Well, that’s not true. Attendees return to their shops with what they’ve learned from the technical conference program and exhibit floor technology displays. Here is a look at what you may have missed.