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With mold manufacturers looking to maximize machine productivity and many implementing some type of machine tool monitoring, I thought it was time to share with you a solution that MMT"s sister publication Modern Machine Shop has shed some light on: MTConnect--manufacturing data anywhere, at anytime, from any device to any software application.
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DMG/Mori Seiki USA Plans May Innovation Days Event
DMG/Mori Seiki USA will host Innovation Days 2013 at its U.S. headquarters near Chicago, Illinois May 7-10.
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Rock Stars and Heroes
Manufacturing is full of them, and that's what the Edge Factor's producer and host Jeremy Bout highlighted recently as a keynote speaker in front of a bunch of high school students. Getting kids excited and interested in manufacturing has been one of THE hottest topics among moldmakers these past few years, so this story got my attention.
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Right Skills Now!
Looking for the rights skills now ... then look no further than the Right Skills Now--rapid ready training for manufacturing.
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One of Our Own Named "Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing"
One of our own was named an "Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing"--Carol Ebel President and CEO at Janler Corporation. I heard Carol speak at IMTS last year as part of a GF AgieCharmilles presentation and was quite impressed with her and the company overall, so it comes as no surprise to me that she is honored with this award.
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Where Is Your Top 10 T-shirt?
To get your very own, enter your top reason to be a moldmaker.
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MoldMaking Live!
Come experience it at amerimold expo 2013, June 12 - 13 in Rosemont, IL. To put it simply: this year we have a lot of good stuff going on for you to see, hear, experience and enjoy. We are back in the Chicago area and co-locating with a few other industry events.
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AMBA Reports: Mold Building Industry Remains Strong
The numbers reported by more than 80 different firms across the United States in AMBA’s most recent economic survey indicate a more positive outlook on future growth than expected, and the outlook for the moldmaking industry in general seems strong and steady.
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With Many Milestones Being Hit This Year, Here Is a Big One
This year has been a celebration of many anniversaries for companies serving the mold manufacturing industry with their technology and services. From the American Mold Builder's Association celebrating 40 years to Slide Products on its 60th, here is yet another company hitting a giant milestone with its machine tool technology development celebrating 80 years.
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Amusing Advice
I'm sure getting to know your customers' needs is a constant challenge when trying to retain current and obtain new business. And I'm sure many of you visit your customers to gain insight into their businesses and products. Well, I came across a different perspective on a customer tour: a new tour methodology called AMUSE, which stands for Accelerate activity, Minimize input, Upgrade output, Simplify transition, and Eliminate activity.
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Gimme a Break .. I Mean, Take a Break
Take a break this Wednesday afternoon and join MMT as we host a webinar to show you how some winning mold shops are molding good parts at first shot.
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