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Looks Who's Coming to Dinner ... I Mean, to amerimold
The amerimold expo connects buyers and sellers of products and services used for designing, building, processing, maintaining and repairing molds.You want to know who's checking out amerimold next month? Here is a look at some of the companies that have pre-registered for free to attend amerimold 2013 to research everything from horizontal machining centers to 3D scanners; cutting tools to simulation software. Register Today!
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It's Good to Be Green!
I got to see and hear firsthand last month what it's like to be "green" during a visit to Downers Grove, IL to check up on long-standing amerimold and MMT supporter Bales Mold Service ... and yes, it does have something to do with this photo.
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Jet Tooling?
Dedicated tool shop expansion and capital investment into a 5-axis high-speed machining cell with robot tending for lights out 24/7 production, has given Sil-Pro the high-speed capabilities it needs to offer expedited moldmaking services: Jet Tooling.
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The Industrial Internet
Let's take a look at how data analytics and the industrial internet can improve manufacturing. A recent article by Software Advice attempts to shed some light on this subject.
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Moving Out, Moving In and Moving Up!
Minnesota moldmaker--and MMT advisory board member shop--VistaTek is excited about its future as it purchases a new headquarters facility to help with its expansion, bringing in more equipment and offering many job opportunities.
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Expertise Needed!
The AMBA Board has approved the development of a modern Apprenticeship template for CNC Machinists and Moldmakers. The template will be developed in conjunction with standardized testing for CNC Machinists and Moldmakers. The apprenticeship template and standardized tests will be invaluable tools that will be needed to safeguard the integrity of the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the moldmaking industry. Your help is needed!
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Moldmaking Machine Showcase
Since we've covered several moldmakers this year who have used of a variety of DMG/Mori Seiki machines within their shops, I was interested in learning more about where the company's machine technology was headed for mold & die during their Innovation Days event at the Chicago headquarters last week.
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amerimold 2013: Knowledge Centers
Sponsored by MoldMaking Technology Magazine, amerimold Knowledge Centers are brief, interactive presentations held on the show floor. Intimate and limited in size and led by applications experts at leading equipment suppliers, amerimold Knowledge Centers offer opportunities for deeper learning about specific product and process technologies whether you ENGINEER, BUILD or MAINTAIN molds.
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Some Tidbits to Share
Despite the distraction of the nice weather, gorgeous scenery and lovely hotel, here are some of the findings from the SPI's Equipment & Moldmakers Summit--Leading Through a Climate of Change I attended in Florida this week.
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"Processing" Information
Day in and day out I am immersed in moldmaking--technology, shops, people, challenges, trends--but at the moment I'm in Florida surrounded by a lot of molding. I'm at the SPI's Equipment & Moldmakers Summit with C-level executives, key policy-makers and business experts listening to and discussing issues affecting the bottom line of plastics suppliers, which ultimately affects moldmakers too.
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Baseball Tees, Concert Tees, Babydoll Tees ... MMT Tees?
Yep, MoldMaking Technology "Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker" tees, that is! And to get your very own, submit your Top reason for being a moldmaker (to be considered for the shirt) and then come out to amerimold to join us for the live reading of the selected 2013 Top 10 Reasons.
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"Made in the USA" Certification?
Come find out what this is all about at amerimold expo on June 13 when a "certified' company takes the show floor to present "Made In The USA: Supporting The Plastics Industry – The Timing Is Right!" How one moldmaker uses American pride to support our industry while getting young adults to look at manufacturing as a career.
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