MMT Blog
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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Haas Automation Pledges $1 Million to Machining/Mfg Ed
We need more manufacturers and suppliers to commit to training our future workforce. These funds will help students in U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and South Africa.
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Using Injection Simulation to Show Moldmakers Exactly How a Mold Should Be Made
Molder’s work has been changed by a unique prediction tool that analyses exactly how a mold will perform ahead of mold manufacture, whether it is a mold made onsite or outsourced.
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Latest Monthly Manufacturing Indices Diverge
If we break down the MoldMaking Business Index into its sub-indices, it indicates that production levels and payrolls for the moldmaking industry were steady, but there was a sharp drop in new orders. Despite this decline in new business, the future expectations sub-index reached its highest level of the year. Prices received for new molds held steady, while materials prices continued to rise.
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An Empowered Workforce
PTI Engineered Plastics says its employees are its most valuable asset.
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