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Auto Sector Continues to Outperform; Computer Industry Finally Starting to Recover
Read MoreHow to Improve Customer Relations
Asking customers to pay invoices can be an uncomfortable process for any manufacturer.
Read MoreFive Ways to Efficiently Tackle Shop Floor Management
Even the smallest mold shop can afford an integrated shop floor management system that allows for the management of every business transaction—from quote to cash—and is an invaluable tool for ensuring efficiency.
Read MoreEducation and Training Triumphs
The 2013 Leadtime Leaders detail their apprenticeship training and educational programs—and the rewards they reap.
Read MoreEnhancing Product Quality via Conformal Cooling Design
A look at two cases demonstrating the value of CAE software at the pre-tooling stage.
Read MoreAdvantages of the Moldmaker/Molder Relationship Evolution
New, specialized roles prove to be a winning opportunity for the entire mold supply chain.
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Understanding the Skills Gap Dilemma
Lately I have spent a lot time thinking about the skills gap in the moldmaking industry. I have also talked to a lot of moldmakers about some ideas to solve this problem.
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Tour Takeaways
The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA), sponsored its 13th “Plant Tour Workshop” at Strohwig Industries of Richfield, Wisconsin on August 1, 2013. Fifty members of the mold manufacturing community from as far away as California came to learn from industry leaders at this impressive facility.
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An Introduction to MTConnect: A Bluetooth for Manufacturing
The MTConnect Institute releases a new document on how to get started with the MTConnect standard—a good read for software developers as well as those who use it!
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Are We Playing It Too Safe with Technology?
The large conformal mold shown is a highly engineered and highly complex mold that was built more than eight years ago and has molded over 1 million cycles. Are we playing it too safe and waiting for other countries to catch up before adopting this technology?
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Play Ball!
A Micro Mold employee had the chance to throw the opening pitch at a minor league baseball game thanks to being recognized by his peers—and his company.
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Demand for Consumer Goods Will Increase
A lack of final demand has been felt by all segments of the manufacturing sector, especially moldmakers. However, this situation is gradually improving, and an increasing number of indicators suggest that spending activity will accelerate in the coming months. One sector that has already experienced a nice increase in demand is the auto sector.
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