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National Manufacturing Day Is Now Manufacturing Month!
Reports state that last Friday more than 200 manufacturing companies participated in the first annual Manufacturing Day--a national event highlighting the value of manufacturing to the U.S. economy as well as its available, highly skilled careers. Manufacturers across the nation opened their doors to the public to host open houses, public tours and career workshops. This response prompted an extension of the Day into in the entire month of October.
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Today We Celebrate National Manufacturing Day
I was sent a commentary today on the state of manufacturing that I just wanted to share as we celebrate National Manufacturing Day today. The U.S. Chamber’s COO and Senior Vice President David Chavern says, "Today, let’s not just celebrate National Manufacturing Day—let’s reaffirm our commitment to making things in America. And let’s give this critical sector the right policy environment to keep America’s great manufacturing engine humming."
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What the Small Guys Are Saying
Highlights from a recently conducted survey of small to mid-sized manufacturers provide a snapshot into a segment of the American economy that is being watched by the whole nation: 73% hired in the last 6 months; 27% believe their businesses will grow within the next 6 months; 55% believe their businesses will stay the same; and, 33% believe they will add employees in the next 6 months.
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Succeeding in Business and Business Succession
Paying attention to the business is as important as the craft.
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Becoming a Master of Mold Material
The right mold material for the right job can have a tremendous impact on your manufacturing process, and sometimes that means trying something new.
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"Adding" onto the Manufacturing Strategy
Earlier this month at IMTS--The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2012--The Association For Manufacturing Technology made available its second generation of The Manufacturing Mandate, which emphasizes collaboration as a crucial element to solidifying the renaissance in American manufacturing. One such recent collaboration involves additive manufacturing.
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I Felt the Pride
Last week I attended a press event for Hyundai WIA during IMTS that I thought was going to be a review of a new machine the company was debuting at the show, but instead was witness to a generous technology donation to a deserving school. However, what I will remember most from that 15-minute event was the pride and enthusiasm gleaming from the faces of each student and teacher in attendance.
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See-Or Better Yet, Be a Part of-Manufacturing Across the USA
A day in the name of Manufacturing! October 5th has been dubbed Manufacturing Day and it was established to help improve the general public's perception of manufacturing--its careers and value to the U.S. economy. This day is set up for students, parents, educators, media, customers, suppliers and the community who will learn about real career opportunities, training and resources. In addition, manufacturers will learn about business improvement resources and services delivered through manufacturing extension partnerships.
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MMT TV Time at IMTS
MoldMaking Technology was given some TV time during IMTS on Wednesday. IMTS.tv grabbed me on the show floor to discuss the moldmaking industry, business conditions, future outlook, the magazine's mission and what specific technologies being showcased last week are targeted for mold manufacture. Minus the screen time on my mug, it was a great opportunity for me to promote moldmaking at this mammoth event.
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Merging Manufacturing Technologies at IMTS 2012
A live demonstration of embracing both subtractive and additive manufacturing was one of the highlights for me at IMTS. Machine tool builder GF AgieCharmilles and EOS showcased an innovative start-to-finish manufacturing process chain that creates actual titanium tibial trays for surgical knee implants.
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Mold and Die as Key Indicator Brings New Cutting Tool Tech at IMTS
Several cutting tool suppliers here at IMTS predict that moldmaking should continue to demonstrate growth potential as the focus shifts from work sent overseas back to the U.S. As such, many cutting tool suppliers have been motivated to reintroduce and develop technology for this niche marketplace, and here at IMTS there is plenty to see. Here are a few highlights.
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Now This Is Brilliant!
Yesterday Craig Cegielski of Eleva-Strum Tech spoke on his bold idea about manufacturing education. The highest-level class in his school's vocational manufacturing program takes on contract machining work from commercial customers. A class full of students making actual, sellable, end-use parts. A student-run job shop located on school grounds. What a brilliant way to teach AND help fund the school’s program.
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