Sherry Baranek Contributing Writer

9 May 2012

The Great Manufacturing Debate

ITIF notes manufacturing on the decline

2 May 2012

Water Balloons at NPE!

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Machining 1 May 2012

Long-Term Accuracy Meets Moldmaker/Molder’s Machining Needs

“Where you do find time savings is five years or 10 years down the road, when other machines are losing their accuracy, these pieces of equipment are still accurate.”

Tool Steel 1 May 2012

Tool Steel and Aluminum Staying Strong

A roundtable of mold material suppliers discuss how new offerings result in easier machinability, better weldabilty, increased strength and improved surface hardness.

Business Strategy 1 May 2012

The American Mold Builder’s Association: Rebranding and Building Value

The hope is that its members are able to reach out to the association on almost any issue related to the industry—whether it is operational, financial or technical.

Case Study 1 May 2012

Machining Centers Allow Moldmaker to Hold Consistent Tolerances/Finishes

“When the difference between success and failure, or profit and loss, can be measured in thousandths of an inch, experience is your most important asset.”

Workforce Development 25 Apr 2012

Great News from NPE2012—Work is Coming Back to the U.S.!

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Case Study 18 Apr 2012

More Sightings at NPE 2012

Straight from the NPE trade show floor

3 Apr 2012

Greeting From NPE2012!

Seems like one of the happiest places on the earth this week as Sherry and I walk the show floor at NPE2012 Orlando, FL. Early reports note that this year's event has surpassed earlier NPEs in scope and diversity, with a new venue, make-up, events and first-time participants.

Leadership 3 Apr 2012

Happy Five Year Anniversary to the Alliance for American Manufacturing!

What a difference five years makes. I think most of you know by now that I am a fan of the AAM, an organization of some of this country’s leading manufacturers and United Steelworkers who works tirelessly to explore solutions to some challenging public policy topics like job creation, global competitiveness, international trade and infrastructure investment. They are celebrating five years in action!

1 Apr 2012