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MoldMaking Technology Live!
Come experience it at amerimold expo 2013, June 12 - 13 in Rosemont, IL.
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AMBA Celebrates 40 Years with Charter Members and Mold Builder and Chapter of the Year Recipients
It was an honor last week to join in the AMBA's celebration of 40 years of American Mold Manufacturing. Our relationship started 16 years ago and in just those years alone so much has happened within the AMBA and in the moldmaking industry itself.
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Adding to Our Repertoire
Additive Manufacturing is a quarterly supplement to both MoldMaking Technology and Modern Machine Shop magazines that debuted last year, but what's new is that now it has its own website--additivemanufacturinginsight.com.
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Take Control!
Ask yourself, what's going to be different in 12 months from what it is today? Then take control. Lesson learned from Laurie Harbour of Harbour Results at this week's AMBA Convention.
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Ready to Ignite
The AMBA's second day of conferencing kicked off by igniting the minds of the audience with a panel of 13 mold shops each sharing one critical challenge and solution.
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It's Time to Defend the Integrity of Moldmaking Skills
A highlight of the first day of the AMBA Convention in Schaumburg yesterday was some very important and interesting news. "It is time to defend the integrity of the skills it takes to work in this industry." These are the words of Ryan Pohl of Expert Tech Training who introduced the AMBA's new initiative: standardized testing for moldmakers and CNC machinists.
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Feeling Uncomfortable and Pushing the Boundaries
Nobody needed their morning caffeine today as the AMBA kicked off its annual convention in Schaumburg, IL, with two dynamic speakers with booming voices aiming to make those in attendance uncomfortable.
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So, What Is Everyone Concerned About?
So what are the top concerns of today's small and midsized manufacturers? Let's take a look at some of the findings from one industry survey whose main focus is growth.
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Manufacturing in the Movies
Grab your popcorn and support a film dedicated to showing the value of manufacturing to the U.S. economy and to finding out if Made in the USA means anything anymore. "Made in the USA, The 30 Day Journey" was released last Tuesday.
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Secret Revealed!
The June issue will reveal our 2013 Leadtime Leader Award Winner and Honorable Mention, but you can join us in honoring them in person at the Awards Ceremony at amerimold expo June 12th at 5pm, which will be followed up with our annual networking party!
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Are U.S. Plastics Molds Outperforming?
Yes they are, according to the SPI who has reported that in 2012 U.S. exports of plastics molds increased 16.4 percent, due to some of the top 10 import countries of U.S. plastics molds. More of this industry data and analysis can be heard at the SPI 2013 Equipment & Moldmakers Summit May 5-7th.
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I Bet $250,000 Gets Your Attention
Well, this morning I gave you a little background on MTConnect. I hope you had a chance to do a little research. If not, I'm going to give you a little incentive to make the time--a little challenge and you could win cash!
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