Leadership
PODCAST: Mexico, Mantras and Project Management
This podcast episode was recorded onsite at our first Meximold event in Querétaro Mexico. We sat down with StackTeck’s General Sales Manager for Latin America and talked about the growing manufacturing base in Mexico, its similarities and differences with the U.S., Canada and Europe, and the opportunities and challenges this marketplace presents.
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Hydraulic Clamping Module Ideal for Demanding Maching Operations
Schunk launches a hydraulic clamping module for machines with pallet changer that combines compact dimensions, high pull-down forces, an integrated lifting function and a complete monitoring function.
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PODCAST: Challenge Yourself and Your Mold-Building Business to Push Boundaries
During this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, Wayne Daniel at Canon Virginia describes himself as a “molding guy”, having spent about 27 years of his career in injection molding, supporting the company’s in-house molding operations and manufacturing.
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MMT Chats: Being Dynamic Amid Crisis
Westminster Tool in Plainfield, Connecticut, stresses the importance of understanding and embracing change, and leadership and communication during a crisis.
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5 Steps Manufacturers Should Take to Optimize Operations in the COVID-19 Era
Here are five steps all manufacturers can take to prepare for operations in the COVID-19 era and beyond.
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MMT Chats: Vials for the Vaccine/Antibody Testing
COVID has made work a little more challenging but it is also teaching teams “to do things a little bit differently” so they can turn jobs around a lot faster. MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges chatted with one Illinois mold builder and molder who did not take on PPE, but instead, focused on tooling for vials used to collect DNA for vaccine/antibody development.
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Cloud-Based Asset Management System Provides Online Filing Cabinet
To reduce tooling managers from using multiple systems to keep track of tools, Progressive Components has developed ProFile, a cloud-based asset tracking program.
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Quality Manufacturing Process Offers High Production Standards
A-Z Mould Inc. offers extensive management expertise and knowledge to deliver components that pass a strict quality control system.
Read MoreMazak Helps Kentucky Manufacturer Produce Surface Disinfection System
In response to a neighboring company’s request for a collaboration, Mazak Corporation provided some much-needed materials and production capacity for the development of a new UV-C LED surface disinfection system.
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Shrink Fit System is Industry 4.0-Ready for Shop Floor Communication
Haimer’s power clamp comfort i4.0 shrink fit system sets new standards regarding digital connectivity and communication of tools and machines for manufacturing.
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