MMT Blog

Business Strategy 1 Feb 2009

The U.S. Business and Industry Council

With 75 years of experience under its belt, this grassroots effort has a mission to make the U.S. domestic economy the world’s leading engine of economic growth.

Marketing 1 Feb 2009

Time to Resolve and Have Some Resolve

here is no doubt we are in tough economic times and that they will continue for the foreseeable future, but that does not mean it’s time to quit.

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.

Business Strategy 1 Jan 2009

When Is Lean Too Lean?

When it comes to lean manufacturing, how and when do you know if you have struck your perfect balance?

Marketing 1 Jan 2009

When Opportunity Knocks …

This year is all about looking for and capitalizing on new business opportunities for your shops.

Design & Mfg. Software 1 Jan 2009

Why Simulation Matters in Mold Design

If you design molds for a living, chances are there’s simulation software out there that can help you do your job more effectively. But what type of software should you be looking for? The answer is software that enables digital prototyping.

Design & Mfg. Software 1 Jan 2009

Using DSSP to Reinvent Footwear Manufacturing

Timberland is using digital shape sampling and processing (DSSP) technology from Geomagic for greater footwear customization, faster time-to-market, more consistent quality, and manufacturing with considerably less waste.

Marketing 1 Jan 2009

U.S. Is Still a Primary Manufacturing Resource

Over past year, we’ve seen the weak U.S. dollar and exorbitant fuel/shipping costs cause U.S. companies to reconsider near-shoring as a cost-effective option, and adjust their outsourcing strategies to include near-shoring of some products. But as of this writing, the U.S. dollar has risen 30 percent over the past two months. Fuel costs are falling rapidly, and the costs to ship goods from overseas are coming down with them. The U.S. economy is very sick, and recovery is expected to be long and tough.

Business Strategy 1 Jan 2009

What to Look for in CAD Translation Software

Adapting CAD modeling data for CAM is not always a seamless process. Even small inaccuracies in file translation can result in time-consuming manual repairs. And even if the translated data is accurate, some designs may fail to meet manufacturing requirements, increasing the difficulties of cutting the mold or resulting in bad mold configurations that build in extra cycle time, loss of part strength or failure to meet tolerances.