MMT Blog
Some Tidbits to Share
Despite the distraction of the nice weather, gorgeous scenery and lovely hotel, here are some of the findings from the SPI's Equipment & Moldmakers Summit--Leading Through a Climate of Change I attended in Florida this week.
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"Processing" Information
Day in and day out I am immersed in moldmaking--technology, shops, people, challenges, trends--but at the moment I'm in Florida surrounded by a lot of molding. I'm at the SPI's Equipment & Moldmakers Summit with C-level executives, key policy-makers and business experts listening to and discussing issues affecting the bottom line of plastics suppliers, which ultimately affects moldmakers too.
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A Father's Legacy
One of my favorite parts of being MMT’s senior editor is hearing how mold shops got their start—especially ones with humble beginnings in a garage that evolve into premier mold manufacturers. Not only is Buss Precision Molds (BPM) is one of these shops, but also a story of a father and son working hand in hand to build a business.
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Baseball Tees, Concert Tees, Babydoll Tees ... MMT Tees?
Yep, MoldMaking Technology "Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker" tees, that is! And to get your very own, submit your Top reason for being a moldmaker (to be considered for the shirt) and then come out to amerimold to join us for the live reading of the selected 2013 Top 10 Reasons.
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Capacity Utilization Rate Gets Revised Lower
I expect the trend in the utilization rate to accelerate as the recovery in the overall U.S. economy and manufacturing sector picks up momentum later this year and through 2014. And the growth in demand for new molds and tooling will also accelerate shortly thereafter. It is too early to tell when or even if this indicator will ever get back up to the 85% level. I will continue to watch it closely and report on its progress.
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"Made in the USA" Certification?
Come find out what this is all about at amerimold expo on June 13 when a "certified' company takes the show floor to present "Made In The USA: Supporting The Plastics Industry – The Timing Is Right!" How one moldmaker uses American pride to support our industry while getting young adults to look at manufacturing as a career.
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A Dynamic Duo Speaks!
When I first met the co-owners of 2010 Leadtime Leader Award Winner Mold Craft, Inc., I was impressed with their enthusiasm and passion for the industry. As I got to know them better, I was blown away by their technical expertise and business savvy. Come to amerimold next month to hear their company’s automation story.
Read MoreIn the Trenches: Taking Mold Repair to the Next Level
Improving mold repair efforts— whether you’re on the bench or managing—is not only a worthy goal, but also holds its own reward.
Read MoreEnd Market Report: Automotive and Consumer, May 2013
Solid Year Expected for Automotive; Solid Year Expected for Automotive
Read MoreEnhance Mold Precision by Going Five-Axis
Here’s how to manufacture large or high-precision, complex molds while maintaining efficiency.
Read MoreConquering the Quoting Challenge
Adding the right multi-CAD viewer to your quoting process helps improve customer communication, secure new business, and save time and money.
Read MoreGetting to the “Core” of Buss Precision Mold’s Success
“We will continue to exhibit small company nimbleness to quickly adapt to our customers’ needs, while having the technology and capacity of a larger shop.”
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