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amerimold 2012: A Satisfying Experience
There are really only two reasons to have a show like amerimold: 1) so that buyers and sellers all up and down the plastics injection mold supply chain can meet face-to-face and conduct business; and 2) to facilitate this market’s never-ending quest for more education. Both of these objectives were accomplished last week in Novi.
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Reshoring, For Sure
The Opening Keynote at the amerimold expo in Novi, MI, last week provided an update on the Reshoring Initiative founded by Harry Moser as well as some supporting data from Steve DeHoff of Stress Engineering Services. As a follow-up from the interest generated on this topic MMT and Harry Moser will be working on an article that involves readers customizing the TCO Estimator for molds. What we are looking for is a list of known factors that are not yet costed.
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Pre-Engineered, Modular Tooling Helps Mold Shop Cost Effectively develop Caps and Closures
B&D Machine, Inc. (Tolland, CT) shares how Roehr Tool's ProtoBridge Tool provided a faster and more economical solution for prototyping a new product.
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amerimold 2012 Ends and Sends Attendee to NASCAR Sprint Cup
Tom Hickey of Honda won NASCAR Sprint Cup Race tickets at the amerimold expo this week in Novi, MI after keynote speaker Gary Jurick, VP and General Manager of Roush Performance Products presented "Vertical Integration. Designing and Manufacturing the 2013 ROUSH Mustang". This was only one highlight of another successful event.
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Three Stories to Watch This Summer
For the past few years, North American moldmakers have been vigorously engaged in trying to cope with three industry-wide problems. These are: low-cost competition from China; a shortage of qualified workers entering the trade; and the rising costs of materials (i.e. tool steel) and labor (i.e. healthcare costs). These problems are far from solved. The future is far from certain. And moldmakers will continue to struggle with these issues for the foreseeable future. But just in case you are getting bored or uninspired with the challenges posed by these issues, here are three more storylines that will unfold this summer and which merit your attention.
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New College Program Hopes to Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing
It is refreshing to see manufacturers and suppliers supporting the moldmaking industry through efforts to revitalize U.S. manufacturing.
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The People Side of Moldmaking
Technology is key to the advancement of any industry--especially mold manufacturing--but it is PEOPLE who keep this industry moving.
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Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker T-shirts a Hit at amerimold!
The Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker t-shirt has been a tradition of MoldMaking Technology magazine since the early days of the MoldMaking Expo back in the nineties.
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Moldmaker NyproMold describes its experience using computed tomography (CT) scanning to validate precise injection molds.
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The Face of our Next-Generation Moldmaker
Is this the face? Cute, huh? My son couldn't wait to put on the American Mold Builders Association t-shirt and dog tags given out by Byrne Tool during the AMBA Convention last month. And his big smile made me think about the real lack of enthusiasm our next generation of workers has when it comes to the trades, and how it is up to us to change that mindset. Next week we can kickstart that conversation during amerimold at the June 13, 10-11:30am Panel: How to Be a Part of the Solution to Our Skilled Labor Shortage.
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Join the “Should be Made in America” Campaign
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM)—a grassroots organization dedicated to raising awareness regarding the state of U.S. manufacturing—has launched a “Should Be Made in America” to help ensure that that taxpayer-financed federal, state and local infrastructure projects are made in America by American workers, reports Executive Director Scott Paul.
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The 2012 Leadtime Leader Award Winners Are ...
These Awards—presented by MMT and Progressive Components—honor outstanding moldmakers who best demonstrate overall innovation, efficiency, quality and commitment.WinnerIndustrial Molds Group (Rockford, IL)Fifty-five employees strong, this 2012 Winner’s key to success is its aggressive investment in equipment, technology and employees along with an innovative approach to its moldmaking operations.
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