MMT Blog
Compatibility Makes Technology Upgrade a No-Brainer
The ability to employ previous-generation tooling is just one of many notable features of Husky's latest PET preform injection molding system.
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Digital Ed of Nov Additive Manufacturing Supplement Ready
The digital edition of MoldMaking Technology's November 2013 Additive Manufacturing Supplement is now available.
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Just When You Get Used to Blogs, In Comes Vlogs
So, what do you get when you put the industry's hottest topic together with the latest in social media and content delivery? A vlog. A new series of videos-blogs (“vlogs”) set up to help bridge the skills gap by demonstrating how technology can help end-users increase their overall productivity while maintaining lean operations.
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Reconsidering Aluminum
One mold maker sheds light on the advantages of this material from a machining and handling standpoint. Another argues that it can indeed be a viable alternative to tool steel beyond just prototyping and short-run applications.
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A Lifetime Guarantee
2013 Leadtime Leader Honorable Mention Micro Mold Co. of Erie, Penna. believes that its team of moldmakers builds the very best tools in the plastics industry, so much so that they now offer a Lifetime Guarantee.
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‘Tis the Season for a Spotlight on Consumers
You know what annoys me about this time of year? The hyper-focus on consumer spending. Everybody wants to express an opinion about whether or not consumers are going to spend a lot during the holiday shopping season. I am going to try to avoid adding noise to all of this holiday hype. But that does not mean that the recent trends in the data that measure consumer fundamentals are not relevant.
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New Tech for the Mold Shop
I’m not sure how many moldmakers attended Sodick’s “Smart Technology” open house in Schaumburg, Illinois last month, but the offerings unveiled at the event were particularly relevant to our corner of the industry.
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MoldMaking Technology's November Digital Ed is Available
The digital November issue of MoldMaking Technology is now available. The cover story highlights how wire EDM has gone 3D for moldmaking operations.
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Moser on the Move ...
And continuing to make manufacturing waves. Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Intiative, hit Fox Business with his answer to the question: "Is this country doing enough to bring jobs home?"
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The Data is in, and It's Looking Good
Forecasted spending for new equipment in 2014 indicates strong growth in the metalworking industry, particularly among mold manufacturers.
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CMM and CAD/CAM Combo Helps Shop Reverse Engineer Broken Tools
Standard Pattern has been fulfilling a growing demand for 3D models of lost and broken tools. As many tools age and break, creating 3D models is the most cost-effective way to make new tools to replace the old ones.
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