MMT Blog
The Summer Doldrums: Just Wait, It Will Get Better
The recently released data from our June survey of MoldMaking Technology magazine subscribers confirms what many of us already knew: the overall North American moldmaking industry is just holding steady at the present time. I am convinced that the American economy will be a strong engine for global economic growth for the foreseeable future.
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Are Salaries Set to Rise?
They are according to the ninth annual Plastics Salary and Trends Survey conducted by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and Gros Executive Recruiters.
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New Study Says U.S. Trade Deficit with China Underestimated
A study of “Value-Added Trade” shows our trade deficit greater than suggested.
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Missed amerimold? You Are in Luck!
For those of you unable to make it to amerimold last month, we still want to be able to give you some of the valuable information shared during the event, so we've made the presentations for both our Knowledge Centers and Technical Conference available online. We know it is NOT like being there live to ask questions, join in on the discussions and get your specific needs met, but it's better than nothing!
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Fuel Up and Cool Down
Plastics industry professionals seeking the latest packaging and processing knowledge will now be able to take part in a new FastTrack training program on September 4th and 5th, near Toledo, Ohio. PTI announces fall FastTrack program with first-ever injection molding conformal cooling seminar, plus medical design/processing module.
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GF AgieCharmilles: “Inspired by Our Past, Driven by Our Future.”
I recently had the pleasure of attending GF AgieCharmilles 60th Anniversary Event at its North American headquarters and hearing those words spoken by Marketing Manager Gisbert Ledvon.
Read MoreAn In the Field Perspective on Made in China
An operations manager for a multi-national manufacturer in Guangzhou China, for which he is closing in on five years and the end of his contract reflects on his view changed of China.
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The Perfect Holiday for Combining Patriotism and Economics
The 4th of July is my favorite holiday. As far as I'm concerned you can have Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween. Just give me plenty of warm weather, cold beer, food off of the grill, and fireworks. And as for independence…I'm especially for more of that. So allow me to celebrate this occasion by independently blogging about a combination of two of my favorite topics: economics and patriotism.
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Happy Independence Day!
On a day where we remember how we gained our independence, let’s not forget those who put themselves in harm’s way so we can continue to be free. Help iWarriors continue to donate iPads to wounded veterans.
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MTConnect Challenge: Part 2
According to NCDMM and AMT, the MTConnect Challenge 1 sought "ambitious yet achievable ideas that harness innovation and manufacturing intelligence breakthroughs. Five winners were awarded $5,000 each. Challenge 2, which began on Monday (and closes Jan. 31st) is seeking the development of software applications that harness innovation and manufacturing intelligence breakthroughs using data acquired via the MTConnect standard."
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A Look Ahead at Hyperspecialization and the Talent Mismatch
In 2013, dialogue was launched with the manufacturing industry that focused on macro trends affecting the future of manufacturing. This was supported by a trend report and a video highlighting the effects of urbanization, sustainability, new materials and new technology.
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