Sherry Baranek Contributing Writer
An Introduction to MTConnect: A Bluetooth for Manufacturing
The MTConnect Institute releases a new document on how to get started with the MTConnect standard—a good read for software developers as well as those who use it!
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Play Ball!
A Micro Mold employee had the chance to throw the opening pitch at a minor league baseball game thanks to being recognized by his peers—and his company.
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The Time is Now to Invest in New Machinery!
Need another reason to buy new equipment before the end of the year? Check out the American Taxpayer Relief Act.
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Pop The Popcorn!
Check out the American Made Movie—which seeks to revitalize the Made in American movement—and keep manufacturing alive and well in this country.
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Marketing Moxie—Don’t Put Your Customers Last!
Two entrepreneurs share 10 ways you may be selling your customers short—and how to change that.
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Back in the Game!
After taking a break from the business he founded in 1991, Eric Marlow repurchased his company and just moved into a new facility.
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An iWarriors Update: 83 iPads donated so far in 2013!
While many of us have had the opportunity to relax and vacation this summer, let’s not forget that the iWarriors organization continues to put iPads in the hands of our wounded veterans.
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Reading the #AAMeter
Last month the Alliance for American Manufacturing reported a gain of 6,000 jobs. Our industry needs to be aware of this, and continue with efforts to address the skilled labor shortage so this number climbs!
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Wiping the Slate Clean with a Brand-New Facility
“After the two-week transition period, we were operating smoother than we were at our previous facility.”
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Manpower, Machine Time Maximized with Highly Accurate VMC
“Using highly accurate machines allows more efficient utilization of manpower and machine time—saving time and money for the customer and making BPM more profitable.”
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Partnership Addresses Skilled Workforce Needs
A community college in Houston is teaming up with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to attract new talent to the manufacturing industry. The industry needs more alliances like this!
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Need Some R&D Funding?
It may be worth your time to take a look at this grant opportunity presented by The National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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