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No Compromises for Large-Mold Machining
Two double-column bridge-type VMCs reduced this operation’s reliance on outside suppliers without requiring trade-offs between power and precision.
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Going to Mexico
Sister publication Modern Machine Shop is launching Modern Machine Shop Mexico with its first issue debuting in January 2015. The intent is to connect buyers and sellers of metalworking technology in Mexico to help them maintain world-class competitiveness in the global marketplace.
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"If You Can Do It with Toys, You Can Do It with Anything"
Those are the words of Michael Araten, President and CEO of The Rodon Group and K'NEX Brands, during the Manufacturing Day event I attended last Friday at their Hatfield, Pennsylvania facility. He was referring to the "patriotic capitalism" the company embraces, which has resulted in the reshoring of most of the work they outsourced to China.
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Partnering up to Push the Limits of Technology and Innovation
Franchino Mold & Engineering specializes in ultra large molds enabling customers to produce products that challenge the limits of injection molding and keep them ahead of the competition. This made them perfect for a project for a 420,000-pound mold to make a 15-foot long, 245 pound polypropylene tank half.
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Looking for Moldmaking Opportunities Overseas?
Attend next week's webinar on market opportunities in the BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China. This third part in our four-part educational webinar series will include a macro overview, ease of doing business rating and question and answer period dedicated to this region.
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Competition is Good
Losing business overseas motivated this moldmaker to re-engineer its tools, improve its processes and stand by its customer, ultimately winning the business back.
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Moldmaking Opportunities in Brazil, Russia, India and China
Estimates as to the future power of the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) vary greatly. Some sources believe they might overtake the G7 economies by 2027.
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In the Trenches: Tools of the Trade
Equipping yourself with the right tools for the job requires time, practice, ownership and maintenance.
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Export Opportunities for Moldmakers
Michael Taylor, senior director, International Affairs and Trade, for the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) evaluated the Central and South America region for growth opportunities for the U.S. plastics industry and for moldmakers in particular. He will present his findings in a webinar on June 4 at 2pm EST.
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Global Market Opportunities for U.S. Moldmakers in Central & S. America
Of the top 20 export markets for the U.S. plastics industry in 2012, five of these were from within Central and South America. On June 4 at 2pm EST Michael Taylor of the Society of the Plastics Industry will continue this quarterly educational webinar series with a look at how to size up the market potential for moldmakers in these regions.
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