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End of the Year Deals
Who doesn't do a little post holiday shopping to find that great end of the year deal? I know I've had some great finds in both frivolous merchandise and necessary appliances. Well, the same can be said for any shop capital expenditures you are considering, and I found an article that may help you analyze your business’ needs and select the appropriate financing option.
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Did You Say "Prototypes Out of Paper"?
No, this isn't a late post celebrating Halloween, but it will surprise you. It's actually highlighting a technology that may just help you get into 3D printing, if you have been searching for a method that is not cost-prohibitive. Last month I spent four days in Frankfurt, Germany walking the halls of Euromold--the world fair for moldmaking and tooling, design and application development--and one particular technology caught my eye: a low-cost, eco-friendly, 3D printer that builds durable physical models from common letter paper.
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MMT on the Invite List
Being far away from home last week attending Euromold in Frankfurt, Germany, I was reminded of my work at home when Sherry forwarded me an email inviting MoldMaking Technology magazine to cover the President's visit to a key moldmaker/molder in my hometown.
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Controlled, Manageable Growth Leads to Record Sales
“Growth beyond this point will be measured by our customers’ needs and the needs of manufacturing in our area,” he explains. “We are about as large as we wish to get at the present time and still want to be able to support our customers with quality tools and great service that they have come to expect.”
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People, Products and Possibilities
If you’ve ever thought about not going to a trade show, you might want to think again. I realize there are plenty of events for mold builders so it can be overwhelming—ones focused on plastics or metalworking or a particular end market or region or technology—but the main thing is to get yourself to one to be exposed to the people, products and possibilities out there for new business. Take a look at some direct trade show findings from mold builder Byrne Tool.
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Fusing Cores and Cavities
A plate fusion technology that joins manifold plates for hot runner construction is now available to molders and moldmakers to allow them to manufacture conformally-cooled mold cores and cavities. It is said to reduce cycle times in injection molds as much as 60 percent. I thought I'd share some background information as well as some frequently asked questions.
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At the Movies
Documentary film tells you how American consumers rebuild the economy by choosing "Made in the USA". “Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey” dives deep into the realm of the current economic uncertainty in the United States.
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MMT Is Going International This Month
MoldMaking Technology has attended EuroMold each year in Frankfurt, Germany since 1999. It is a great event that showcases mold manufacturing on a huge scale. I wish I could take you all with me. Since it is later this month, I thought I'd share some details I have on this year's show.
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The Business Pendulum
That is what the American Mold Builders Association's latest business forecast examines as it looks at the current state of mold manufacturing. More specifically, a swinging business pendulum with momentum in the right direction as evidenced by the majority of participating members who have experienced business growth and strong employment levels this past Fall.
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iWarriors 2012 Challenge Has Been Set
MoldMaking Technology magazine is an honored partner of the iWarriors program, and today we help them announce their 2012 Challenge to mold builders across the nation. In 2011 iWarriors raised more than $35,000.00 to support Marines returning from battle in Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East, many of whom return with horrific injuries. Read how donations to this worthy program bring much needed family time to a Marine or other service member, who may be hundreds or even thousands of miles away from his or her family.
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Workshops for Warriors
Francine Petrucci of B A Die Mold passed along to me information on a wonderful organization called Workshops for Warriors, which is a San Diego-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free job training and certification to veterans.
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