Sherry Baranek Contributing Writer

Leadtime Leader 1 Feb 2008

Extreme Tool and Engineering, Inc.: Embracing Change

This shop—never content to rest on its laurels—combines lean initiatives and the latest in technology to be a one-stop shop for its customers and win the MoldMaking Technology 2008 Leadtime Leader Award: Small Shop.

Case Study 1 Jan 2008

Courtesy Mold & Tool/REXAM Mold Manufacturing: Change is Good!

Over the past decade this turnkey shop changed ownership and thrives with a focus on high cavitation, tight tolerance molds.

Workforce Development 1 Jan 2008

Commercial Tool & Die: High Quality and Employee Innovation Drive Success

Unique, employee-developed programs tighten this moldmaker’s leadtimes—resulting in high quality tools delivered on time and the MoldMaking Technology 2008 Leadtime Leader Award: Large Shop.

Case Study 1 Dec 2007

Aerospace Molds Need Proper Mix Of Application and Technology

This moldmaker flies high with a combination of specialized processes and modern technologies required for the extremely tight tolerances and exotic material concerns in the aerospace industry.

Case Study 1 Dec 2007

Jeanette Bradley: A Guiding Force

This woman’s service to the industry spans three decades and puts the AMBA on the map as a national group dedicated solely to moldmakers. Here is a look at her remarkable career as she settles into retirement.

Case Study 1 Nov 2007

Scott Peters: Plastics Personified!

This distinguished industry veteran has spent more than three decades contributing to the moldmaking industry—receiving mounds of recognition for his efforts.

Case Study 1 Nov 2007

Getting the Tax Advantages You Deserve

A look at how one moldmaker is benefiting from the R&D tax credit.

Workforce Development 1 Oct 2007

Strategic Workforce Planning 101

What is strategic workforce planning and how does it impact your shop’s short- and long-term business plan?

Case Study 1 Oct 2007

Machining Centers Offer High Quality, Programming Power

This moldmaker’s CNC machining centers don’t need separate software to write CAM programs—saving time and money without sacrificing quality

Leadership 1 Oct 2007

Magor Mold: 40 Years and Counting

Alliances with a medical molding facility and operations overseas allow this producer of high cavitation valve molds for the medical industry to grow and continue thriving.