Christina Fuges

Christina Fuges Editorial Director

amerimold 2012 Ends and Sends Attendee to NASCAR Sprint Cup

Tom Hickey of Honda won NASCAR Sprint Cup Race tickets at the amerimold expo this week in Novi, MI after keynote speaker Gary Jurick, VP and General Manager of Roush Performance Products presented "Vertical Integration. Designing and Manufacturing the 2013 ROUSH Mustang". This was only one highlight of another successful event.

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The People Side of Moldmaking

Technology is key to the advancement of any industry--especially mold manufacturing--but it is PEOPLE who keep this industry moving.

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Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker T-shirts a Hit at amerimold!

The Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker t-shirt has been a tradition of MoldMaking Technology magazine since the early days of the MoldMaking Expo back in the nineties.

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The Face of our Next-Generation Moldmaker

Is this the face? Cute, huh? My son couldn't wait to put on the American Mold Builders Association t-shirt and dog tags given out by Byrne Tool during the AMBA Convention last month. And his big smile made me think about the real lack of enthusiasm our next generation of workers has when it comes to the trades, and how it is up to us to change that mindset. Next week we can kickstart that conversation during amerimold at the June 13, 10-11:30am Panel: How to Be a Part of the Solution to Our Skilled Labor Shortage.

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Leadership

The 2012 Leadtime Leader Award Winners Are ...

These Awards—presented by MMT and Progressive Components—honor outstanding moldmakers who best demonstrate overall innovation, efficiency, quality and commitment.WinnerIndustrial Molds Group (Rockford, IL)Fifty-five employees strong, this 2012 Winner’s key to success is its aggressive investment in equipment, technology and employees along with an innovative approach to its moldmaking operations.

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Case Study

2012 Leadtime Leader Award Winners Announced at amerimold

In the Awards tenth year, we honor two outstanding mold manufacturers.

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Cutting Tools

Cutting Tool Refinements Improve Production Levels, Tool Life and Tooling Costs

A roundtable of cutting tool technology suppliers give their input on common cutting tool challenges, trends and solutions for today’s mold manufacturers.

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Supply Chain

Connect, Source and Collaborate

Sounds like the theme of our amerimold co-location with the NTMA Purchasing Fair and our kick-off keynote with Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative.

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Marketing

What Are Your Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker?

Well, here are the 2012 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker submitted by you and selected by our editorial team! Thank you and congratulations to all who participated!

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A Grand Old Time in Grand Rapids

 Not only was the AMBA convention a great learning and sharing opportunity, it was a blast ... with both old and new industry friends!

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Leadership

The Spirit of the Association

The spirit of the American Mold Builders Association is Community and Communication ... much like that of MoldMaking Technology magazine.

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Leadership

3D Printing Growth

A 2012 report on additive manufacturing and 3D printing shows annual growth of nearly 30 percent ... making MMT's Additive Manufacturing Supplement something you want to read to keep on top of how these technologies can help your moldmaking operations.

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