MMT Blog
A Changing Industry, A Changing World
At last week’s AMBA convention, Laurie Harbour opened her presentation with one of my favorite takeaways: “The industry and world are changing, and we have to change with it.” Throughout her discussion, she shared invaluable advice on a number of topics vital to running a smooth mold manufacturing facility—examining process flow throughout the shop, program management, capacity constraints, cross-training employees and value-stream mapping.
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Be a Mold Builder of the Year
Over 15 years of attending AMBA conventions and other events, I’ve met many industry leaders. For me, this image tells a great story. At the center is Ralph Oswald, CEO of Chicago Mold Engineering. In his hands is the AMBA’S top award to an individual, the 2012 Mold Builder of the Year award, sponsored by Progressive Components. Behind him you can see the reflection of a room full of his peers, all in a standing ovation for Mr.
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Connect, Source and Collaborate
Sounds like the theme of our amerimold co-location with the NTMA Purchasing Fair and our kick-off keynote with Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative.
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Summer School!
Todd and Kevin Finley at a recent AMBA convention.Last week at the AMBA convention I had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Finley, who will start his second year at the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University this fall and is also the son of Commercial Tool & Die, Inc. president—and newly elected AMBA president—Todd Finley, about some workforce development issue.
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A Grand Old Time in Grand Rapids
Not only was the AMBA convention a great learning and sharing opportunity, it was a blast ... with both old and new industry friends!
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The Spirit of the Association
The spirit of the American Mold Builders Association is Community and Communication ... much like that of MoldMaking Technology magazine.
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Industry experts on getting new business at amerimold
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3D Printing Growth
A 2012 report on additive manufacturing and 3D printing shows annual growth of nearly 30 percent ... making MMT's Additive Manufacturing Supplement something you want to read to keep on top of how these technologies can help your moldmaking operations.
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Consuming Competitiveness Redux
In some of my previous blog entries I introduced an idea I call “consuming competitiveness” as the only real way for America to meet the challenges of the future.
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Sneak Peek
Our June issue will feature the story, "Roush Manufacturing: Fueling Growth," which will provide an in-depth look at the operations, core competencies and business strategies of one subsidiary of Roush Enterprises: Roush Manufacturing.
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Feature-Based CAM Software Helps Solves Problems
For moldmakers considering jumping into aerospace work, you may be interested in the success story of one tool and die shop using feature-based CAM with Boeing Aircraft.
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How's Business?
As MMT heads to the AMBA Annual Convention next week in Grand Rapids, MI, we are excited for its new format and to meet up with some old and new industry friends.
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