MMT Blog
NVision Helps "Shark Tank" Winner Expand Product Line
NVision's laser scanning is making it possible for us to economically expand our product line by developing magnetic clips that appeal to specific market segments, such as a ribbon for breast cancer awareness," said Rick Hopper, President of ReadeREST.
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A Peek at What You May Be Missing
Since we launched MoldMaking Technology magazine back in 1998, we've been supporters of the AMBA and all of its efforts. One of the highlights of my involvement has been the annual convention they hold. Check out some video highlights to see what you have been missing.
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Flying Blind
Usually, I have the pleasure of using this blog to report on trends in the economic and market data that affect moldmakers. But since the government shutdown last week there has been very little data upon which to comment. So ...
Read MoreGo West!
Are you a western moldmaker, molder or OEM working in the western region? Have you met with your industry colleagues recently? Interested in meeting new exhibitors from the region? Do you want to participate in raffle drawings throughout the night? Do you want to get caught up on other industry events? Then mark your calendars and plan on joining your colleagues for a casual reception focused on your segment of the plastics industry.
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MoldMaking Technology's October Issue Digital Ed Ready
The digital October issue of MoldMaking Technology is now available. The cover story highlights one moldmaker who has supercharged rough machining performance with advanced tooling. Two other stories touch on the topics of thinking metric and integrating electrode production.
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Exciting Plans for IMTS 2014
I know it seems far away, but it's never too early to start planning your trip to IMTS. Check out the plans they have underway.
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Handheld Scanner Improves Quality of Complex Castings for LED Fixtures
Handheld scanner is a portable scanning device, which is capable of capturing 3D geometry.
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Midsized Manufacturers Optimistic about Finishing Year Strong
You can never have enough good news, right? So I thought I'd share some positive survey findings during this uncertain, crazy political time in our country.
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Midsize Manufacturers Expect Revenue Gains to Continue in 2013
Buying group survey indicates optimism is strong as revenues are projected to increase and a record number of manufacturing firms are hiring
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National Manufacturing Day
People and organizations across the nation drove home the message that manufacturing provides immense opportunities for today's youth. Here is one such effort to encourage people to discover manufacturing on their own.
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The Government Shutdown: Short-term Pain, Long-term Disaster
OK, now I'm upset. Every workday morning I fire up my computer, log onto the Internet, and read all of the relevant economic data releases for that day. But when Congress decided to allow the shutdown of the federal government yesterday, one of the many bureaus that was closed was the Census Bureau. And since nobody is currently working at the Census Bureau, there is nobody there to release the data that they usually report every month.
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