Christina Fuges Editorial Director

Education 26 Dec 2013

Manufacturing Skills Day

If you are in the area, why not check out Union County College in Elizabeth, New Jersey, as they host a “Manufacturing Skills Day” for all manufacturing skill stakeholders in the area. They will be highlighting their partnership with Scientific Management Techniques, a leader in manufacturing skills training and manufacturing skills assessments.

Regulations 24 Dec 2013

Global Tooling Trends

For an outlook on the global tooling market, check out the International Special Tooling & Machining Association's 2013 Statistical Year Book, which includes a look at Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UK and USA.

18 Dec 2013

Freedom in Injection Blow Mold Design

R&D/Leverage® introduces a paradigm shifting concept in injection blow mold design. They have a six-cavity tool running three different bottles, three different preform designs, at different weights, lengths and neck finish sizes. See the video here.

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Leadership 17 Dec 2013

The New Rules of Innovation

"Focus on agility and innovation because quality is expected." That was the message of Carl Bass, president and CEO of Autodesk, in his address at an indusry event last month. He defined innovation as "making products that differentiate you from your competition" and explained that agility is "how quicky you can bring a product to market." Both are quite apropos for today's mold manufacturer.

10 Dec 2013

MoldMaking Technology's December Digital Ed is Available

MMT's December issue--digital edition available--features technical articles on selecting the right material for specific mold components to help prevent a number of costly issues; specialized temperature control for manifolds and nozzles; and, a look at crib notes on press operation for mold repair personnel.

Regulations 6 Dec 2013

Global Economy, Global Forecast

Two new IMTSTV IN BRIEF programs are available at IMTS.com. One provides some insight on the next downturn in the economy, exchange rates impacting global supply chains, and what it takes to create a global economic forecast.

3 Dec 2013

Manufacturing Pays

A week-long event provided individuals--returning veterans, unemployed individuals or people looking to improve their current employment situation--with the opportunity to learn the basic skills needed for a career in manufacturing.

Mold Components 1 Dec 2013

Staying One Step Ahead of Customer Needs

The key to optimal customer support for any mold manufacturer is doing more—from upfront design engineering during the initial stages of product development to emergency mold repair services. And this is exactly the business model Kansas City-area blow moldmaker Creative Blow Mold Tooling offers.