MMT Blog
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.
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Successful, Profitable Mold Design
What to consider when searching for an all-in-one mold design solution.
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In 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.
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End Market Report: Automotive and Consumer, May 2013
Solid Year Expected for Automotive; Solid Year Expected for Automotive
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Enhance Mold Precision by Going Five-Axis
Here’s how to manufacture large or high-precision, complex molds while maintaining efficiency.
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Conquering 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.
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How to Test Mold Design Performance
Simulation can make a company achieve its production goals faster, being more profitable.
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Getting 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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Ramping Up to 5-Axis Programming
Steps for making the transition from three- to five-axis machining.
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