MMT Blog

Machining 1 Jan 2009

Micro Tooling for a Growing Micro Moldmaking Market

Without proper tooling, one cannot imagine the challenges of entering a world of micro machining where the tooling used is sometimes also very challenging to see.

Hot Runners 1 Jan 2009

Gain Access to the Recession-Proof Medical Market

Moldmakers who want to diversify into medical—or maintain their competitive edge—need up-to-date, high-tech engineering and fabrication capabilities in order to meet the toolmaking industry’s most stringent quality standards.

Analysis 1 Jan 2009

Improving Quality to Increase the Bottom Line

Prevention cost is one of the most significant elements of the cost of quality. When developing plans for reduction of quality expenditures, it is critical to analyze the various prevention costs during the product launch phase with a shop floor management system or ERP solution.

Design & Mfg. Software 1 Jan 2009

Bridging the Gap between Part and Mold Development

Moldmakers need design automation, modeling and surfacing tools to facilitate effective interaction with product designers.

Business Strategy 1 Jan 2009

Decline Less Severe Than Expected

42.5 Total Mold Business Index for November 2008 The total Mold Business Index is a weighted average of the sub-indices for new orders, production, employees, backlog, exports and supplier deliveries.

Leadership 1 Jan 2009

Five-Axis Inspection for Moldmakers

Does five-axis inspection offer similar benefits in speed and accuracy for moldmaking operations?

Business Strategy 1 Jan 2009

Alliance for American Manufacturing

With a mission of keeping American manufacturing strong, this grassroots effort raises awareness on the plight the U.S. is facing and offers tips on how to keep jobs here.

1 Dec 2008

It’s About the People

If you know me or have read my blog posts or columns, you know that I am no advocate of the entitlement culture. Whether it’s in business, a society, a marketplace, a school or a home, I believe that people should be held accountable for their actions, and that they should earn their way. It’s not just a survival of the fittest mentality—it’s what our country was founded on, and what’s made it great. Hard work and accountability.

1 Dec 2008