MMT Blog
There's an App for That
A familiar phrase that brings to mind a familiar sight: the touch screen. The use of touch screen controls for their user friendliness is an emerging trend , but when it comes to DMG MORI SEIKI's new CELOS technology the touch screen is only the beginning of its innovation.
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A Glimpse at Machining Overseas
With its theme as ‘Intelligence in Production,’ EMO Hannover--a leading international trade fair for the machine tool industry I attended last week--showcased solutions for improving energy and resource efficiency, user-friendly equipment and technology for the intelligent integration of machines.
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Trend in Two-Shot Molds
MMT's 2013 Leadtime Leader Winner Tech Mold is reporting that they are seeing more demand for two-shot molds as customers look for ways to reduce cost-to-manufacture and improve quality by eliminating secondary operations.
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U.S. Manufacturing Output Accelerated in August
After a strong start to the year, the overall trend in the data for the manufacturing sector this past spring and summer has been discouraging. But the situation appeared to improve in the month of August.
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Why a Trip to the Bookstore Made Me Smile
Recently while visiting our local bookstore, I caught my son on the floor with a book. As I moved closer I saw an all too familiar picture. This picture. Others may not have taken a second glance, but there was no denying I was meant to see it.
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MoldMaking Technology's September Issue Is Now Available
The digital September issue of MoldMaking Technology magazine is now available. The cover story highlights how even the smallest mold shop can afford an integrated shop floor management system that allows for the management of every business transaction. Other content covers automation, machining and cutting tools with video components.
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Intuitive, Intelligent and Interactive
Yesterday, I got to witness firsthand the debut of two new EDM machines from Makino—and the new touchscreen control that mimics tablet and smartphone technology.
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U.S. Economy Still Plodding Along, But 2014 Will Be Strong
There are still a few more weeks before the end of September, but the end of the third quarter is now in sight. And barring any dramatic change in the economic landscape, it is clear from the data that has been reported for the third quarter that the U.S. economy continues to grow at the same tepid pace that has prevailed since the Great Recession ended four years ago.
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Additive Manufacturing—in Space!!!
Wow! You can’t make this stuff up. Space manufacturing company Made in Space has partnered with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to launch the first 3D printer to space.
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In Their Own Words: WCTC Moldmaking Class of 2013
Stories in order beginning with student in front row (kneeling) from left to right:
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WCTC’s Moldmaking Class of 2013!
Robert Novak, Associate Dean of School of Applied Technologies at Waukesha County Technical College in Wisconsin, once again proudy recognizes his students by presenting his Moldmaking Class of 2013 ... and MMT makes the grade too (with our Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker t-shirts)!
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