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Analysis 19 Nov 2012

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.

16 Nov 2012

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.

15 Nov 2012

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.

Sales 14 Nov 2012

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.

13 Nov 2012

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.

9 Nov 2012

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.

8 Nov 2012

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.

Sustainability 7 Nov 2012

Mfg Will Play a Vital Role in Hurricane Sandy Recovery

While I am blessed that my family and home are safe after Hurricane Sandy’s wrath, we did lose power for five days and it was challenging staying connected and getting my work done—as evidenced by the laptop/iPad office I set up in my car while charging my cell phone. An email from the Alliance of American Manufacturing hit home. We need manufacturing to help us recover—and move on!

Safety 6 Nov 2012

iWarriors 2012 Challenge Has Been Set

MoldMaking Technology magazine is an honored partner of the iWarriors program, and today we help them announce their 2012 Challenge to mold builders across the nation. In 2011 iWarriors raised more than $35,000.00 to support Marines returning from battle in Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East, many of whom return with horrific injuries. Read how donations to this worthy program bring much needed family time to a Marine or other service member, who may be hundreds or even thousands of miles away from his or her family.