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A Glimpse at Machining Overseas
With its theme as ‘Intelligence in Production,’ EMO Hannover--a leading international trade fair for the machine tool industry I attended last week--showcased solutions for improving energy and resource efficiency, user-friendly equipment and technology for the intelligent integration of machines.
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Trend in Two-Shot Molds
MMT's 2013 Leadtime Leader Winner Tech Mold is reporting that they are seeing more demand for two-shot molds as customers look for ways to reduce cost-to-manufacture and improve quality by eliminating secondary operations.
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Why a Trip to the Bookstore Made Me Smile
Recently while visiting our local bookstore, I caught my son on the floor with a book. As I moved closer I saw an all too familiar picture. This picture. Others may not have taken a second glance, but there was no denying I was meant to see it.
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MoldMaking Technology's September Issue Is Now Available
The digital September issue of MoldMaking Technology magazine is now available. The cover story highlights how even the smallest mold shop can afford an integrated shop floor management system that allows for the management of every business transaction. Other content covers automation, machining and cutting tools with video components.
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In Their Own Words: WCTC Moldmaking Class of 2013
Stories in order beginning with student in front row (kneeling) from left to right:
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WCTC’s Moldmaking Class of 2013!
Robert Novak, Associate Dean of School of Applied Technologies at Waukesha County Technical College in Wisconsin, once again proudy recognizes his students by presenting his Moldmaking Class of 2013 ... and MMT makes the grade too (with our Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker t-shirts)!
Read MoreThe Meaning of the Five "M's"
Man, material, machines, methods and metrics. What does this refer to? A suite of technologies, hardware, software and services focused on returning leaked profit to a company's bottom line.
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Road Trips
Hitting the road to experience new things, new places and new people, and then bringing what we learn back to you.
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How Do You Stack Up Against Your Competition?
To find out you have to participate! Plante Moran has just launched the 2013 edition of its North American Plastics Industry Survey, which examines the best practices and characteristics that shape the success of North American plastics processors. Participate and then see how you compare.
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How Can We Make Manufacturing Sexy?
Lately, I have been having a lot of discussions about the future of manufacturing. Where is the next generation of workers coming from? How do we attract them? And then I got an email from a Karin Lindner--speaker, author, corporate coach, facilitator and sibling of a Husky employee--who wanted to chat with me about her new book: "How Can We Make Manufacturing Sexy?"
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Bet You Can't Guess What Goes On in this Facility
Would you believe your dirty work? Despite this beautifully furnished lobby and tailored front offices, behind the shop door a few feet away sits some serious hot runner repair and refurbishment work.
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