Sherry Baranek Contributing Writer
Industrial Molds Makes a Splash at amerimold 2012
Industrial Molds Group—the 2012 MoldMaking Technology magazine Leadtime Leader 2012 winner—reaped the benefits of exhibiting at amerimold.
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New College Program Hopes to Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing
It is refreshing to see manufacturers and suppliers supporting the moldmaking industry through efforts to revitalize U.S. manufacturing.
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Join the “Should be Made in America” Campaign
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM)—a grassroots organization dedicated to raising awareness regarding the state of U.S. manufacturing—has launched a “Should Be Made in America” to help ensure that that taxpayer-financed federal, state and local infrastructure projects are made in America by American workers, reports Executive Director Scott Paul.
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Laser Welding Increases Capabilities, Improves Surface Quality
“The finishes are consistent and meet the requirements of our customers. They want less labor and expenses for clean-up and revenue as well as the ability to save certain parts that would normally have to be replaced due to heat transfer.”
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2012 Leadtime Leader Awards: M&M Tool and Mold: Niche Mfg Still Profitable
Surviving and thriving through an acquisition during a recession with an emphasis on lean principles and automation lands this former Leadtime Leader winner the MoldMaking Technology 2012 Leadtime Leader Award: Honorable Mention.
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2012 Leadtime Leader Awards: Industrial Molds Group
Extensive investment in equipment, technology and its employees coupled with an innovative approach to its mold manufacturing process has earned this mold manufacturer the MoldMaking Technology 2012 Leadtime Leader Award.
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NC Simulation Software Verifies Machining Paths—A Critical Step in the Build Process
“VERICUT facilitates our goal of eliminating the need for rework (welding, for example)—improving quality and repeatability, and saving MGS and our customers time and money.”
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The Canadian Association of Moldmakers: Sharing Experiences to Educate Industry
“Business concerns are expressed on a wide variety of topics to ensure the most ideal business climate. As the voice representing moldmakers, as well as the business community, the Association has a respected reputation at the Federal and Provincial level of government. We have an impressive record of successfully translating our ideas into action.”
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Roush Manufacturing: Fueling Growth
An in-depth look at the operations, core competencies, and business strategies of Roush Manufacturing.
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A Changing Industry, A Changing World
At last week’s AMBA convention, Laurie Harbour opened her presentation with one of my favorite takeaways: “The industry and world are changing, and we have to change with it.” Throughout her discussion, she shared invaluable advice on a number of topics vital to running a smooth mold manufacturing facility—examining process flow throughout the shop, program management, capacity constraints, cross-training employees and value-stream mapping.
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Summer School!
Todd and Kevin Finley at a recent AMBA convention.Last week at the AMBA convention I had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Finley, who will start his second year at the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University this fall and is also the son of Commercial Tool & Die, Inc. president—and newly elected AMBA president—Todd Finley, about some workforce development issue.
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Industry experts on getting new business at amerimold
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