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We Will Not Shop Our Way to Prosperity
“When Black Friday falls you know it's got to be Don't let it fall on me” —Steely Dan “Black Friday is the Special Olympics of capitalism”--@GS Elevator Gossip on Twitter Today I will focus on the trends in consumer spending, and what that means for the economic outlook for 2014.
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Black Friday Means Spending
So I thought today would be a good time to highlight some spending trends MoldMaking Technology's Economics Editor has recently reported on for us.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
No better day in the States than Thanksgiving Day to express my gratitude to the moldmaking community that has helped us grow this publication into what it is today. Thank you.
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Where Is 3D Printing Headed?
You really can't watch the news or browse the internet without finding some exciting story on 3D printing, and according to 2013 Wohlers Report the use of 3D printing for final part production continues an impressive 10-year growth trend.
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Game Changer in AM Technology?
When it comes to developments in additive technologies, one company's focus on creating a solution for larger workpieces found in industries such as mold & die, and for faster, more productive and economical justifiable deposition rates, lead to a new machine.
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A Talent Pipeline
Does the U.S. have a system for helping teenagers learn to work? You know the answer, but the problem goes beyond the manufacturing industry. Take a look at what the Swiss are doing.
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Trends in Retail Sales Data Offer Clues to Future Mold Demand
Consumers do not buy molds, but they do by a lot of molded parts. They usually do not realize they are buying molded parts. They think they are buying autos, appliances, or packaged goods. But to those of us in the industry, they are buying molded parts. And if they start to buy a steadily increasing amount of molded parts, then sooner or later someone is going to need more molds. So it makes sense for moldmakers and other industry watchers to monitor the trends in the retail sales data that are compiled and reported each month by the Census Bureau.
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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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