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The IMTS Post-Show Report!
Post-show data is in for IMTS 2012, and the numbers confirm the feeling that was apparent on the show floor—IMTS was a high-energy show that brought in quality attendees to see the most innovative and dynamic technology available in the manufacturing technology industry, according to show sponsor AMT.
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People, Products and Possibilities
If you’ve ever thought about not going to a trade show, you might want to think again. I realize there are plenty of events for mold builders so it can be overwhelming—ones focused on plastics or metalworking or a particular end market or region or technology—but the main thing is to get yourself to one to be exposed to the people, products and possibilities out there for new business. Take a look at some direct trade show findings from mold builder Byrne Tool.
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Giving Thanks
It is the week of Thanksgiving, so I thought I would share a few things for which I am thankful. One thing for which I am thankful is the US manufacturing sector. This is the best way we have in this country to create wealth and prosperity.
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It's Leadtime Leader Time!
I am quite sure that all you must know what a Leadtime Leader is by now! The time has come again to enter our contest which recognizes outstanding mold manufacturers.
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Fusing Cores and Cavities
A plate fusion technology that joins manifold plates for hot runner construction is now available to molders and moldmakers to allow them to manufacture conformally-cooled mold cores and cavities. It is said to reduce cycle times in injection molds as much as 60 percent. I thought I'd share some background information as well as some frequently asked questions.
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From the Field: Spotting Press Aids Extensive Mold Inspection at BMW
Tool designers at a BMW factory work on the automotive future with the right spotting press installed to extensively check molds.
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Optimism and the “Fiscal Cliff”
I have been conducting a survey of North American moldmakers for more than 15 years. And based on their answers, it is resoundingly clear that moldmakers, almost all of whom qualify as small businesses, are increasingly unhappy with the federal government. To a person, I have found moldmakers to be independent, industrious, patriotic, and generous within their communities. And all of this is true despite the fact that their industry has been under severe stress for more than a generation.
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At the Movies
Documentary film tells you how American consumers rebuild the economy by choosing "Made in the USA". “Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey” dives deep into the realm of the current economic uncertainty in the United States.
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Moldmaker Launches Online Newsroom to Promote Medical Abilities
I really like it when I see marketing innovation during today’s challenging times! Mold manufacturer Micro Mold and its sister company, custom injection molder Plastikos, have launched two new resources on their website: an online newsroom and a medical molding resources page.
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MMT Is Going International This Month
MoldMaking Technology has attended EuroMold each year in Frankfurt, Germany since 1999. It is a great event that showcases mold manufacturing on a huge scale. I wish I could take you all with me. Since it is later this month, I thought I'd share some details I have on this year's show.
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The Business Pendulum
That is what the American Mold Builders Association's latest business forecast examines as it looks at the current state of mold manufacturing. More specifically, a swinging business pendulum with momentum in the right direction as evidenced by the majority of participating members who have experienced business growth and strong employment levels this past Fall.
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The Election is Finally Over, Now It’s Back to Work
My informal and definitely unscientific poll of US moldmakers indicates that Obama was not the first choice of the moldmaking industry. But the American voters, in their infinite wisdom, decided to stick with four more years of the status quo.
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