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Personality-Based Learning in the Shop
Sound familiar? It should. It is a similar method to the one our 2014 Leadtime Leader Winner Westminster Tool uses within its shop to educate and train employees. However, this post shares an article on research that shows personality-based learning can be the key to creating great employees and even better project teams.
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Intro to 3D Printing
With many moldmakers still unsure of the applications and value of 3D printing, I thought this news of a beginner 3D printing course that explores the technology's history, established applications, forward-looking trends and potential social and economic impacts would be interesting.
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"Mold Your Career" Apprentice Award
Earlier this year we explained the origin and purpose of this Award established by the AMBA Chicago Chapter--to recognize outstanding apprentices and assist them in acquiring the tools they need to effectively perform their jobs--but today we announce this year's winner.
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Want to Know What We Are Celebrating in 2015?
It could be your shop's success, if you told us about it! Have you improved your leadtimes, increased sales, entered a new market, implemented a successful strategy or invested in proven technology that greatly impacted your manufacturing process? If so, then tell us. Your story could be grounds for Leadtime Leader Award consideration. A simple entry form is all it takes to be on your way to entering our annual competition.
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VIDEO: You Can't Afford Not to Do It
MMT has covered Ameritech, Steve Rotman and even Apprenticeship 2000 before, but recently all three made it onto a national news program, shedding much needed light onto the value and benefits of manufacturing jobs and one successful recruitment method.
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Early Resolution for 2015
To date, industry donations to iWarriors--a nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by Tim and Kim Bartz of Mold Craft--have helped to supply more than 260 combat wounded veterans with iPads, so they can keep in touch with friends and loved ones as they recover and rehabilitate. Today they announce the 2015 iWarriors challenge. Can you help them achieve the goal?
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MMT's December Digital Edition Is Now Available
MoldMaking Technology's December issue highlights technology features on designing the optimal cooling system, unconventional strategies for roughing, maximizing process efficiency, the pitfalls of press work and much more.
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Share Your Shirts
Readers continue to snap pictures of themselves and their teams wearing MMT's "Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker" t-shirts from amerimold 2014.
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A Powerful Punch
As MMT Publisher Claude Mas and senior editor Matt Danford attended Euromold last week, 3D Systems and Cimatron announced that they have combined forces to expand the power of digital design and manufacturing.
Read MoreGiving Thanks and Making Sales
November is an appropriate time to be thankful for the blessings in our lives, and when it comes to your businesses, I’m sure you’re thankful for your customers. However, are you properly servicing those customers? Are you struggling to find new customers? Are you challenged with diversifying your current customer base? Do you have a solid sales strategy in place?
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The Need for Better Planning Tools
Software survey reveals that small manufacturers are frustrated with manual processes and are serious about buying new software to improve operational efficiency to better manage their manufacturing processes.
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New Amerimold Expo Website
With the new year right around the corner, we want to make sure you have Amerimold 2015 on your travel calendars. We have revamped the website to more easily bring you the event details you need to make your plans, including a 2014 post show review, exhibitor list, floor plan, education, events, hotel and registration information.
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