Workforce Development
Commercial Tool & Die: Innovation And Improvement Are Keys to Success
The company’s two mantras—customer service coupled with continuous improvement—have allowed this mold manufacturer to triumph during trying times while landing them the MoldMaking Technology 2009 Leadtime Leader Award: Large Shop for the second year in a row.
Read MoreDreadful Losses and Rare Opportunities
For the first time in 20 years, qualified and experienced tool and diemakers are available and eager to land a job.
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Measuring CAD Skills Gives Greater Efficiency
CAD is at the heart of modern manufacturing and moldmaking. But just how good are people at using the CAD tools they are given? This article reviews the options for assessing the skills and training needs of CAD users.
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Working with Competitors Builds Business for Michigan Companies
A manufacturing co-op expands markets, saves money and keeps small companies in business.
Read MoreTwo for One
The MoldMaking Expo will be taking place alongside NPE, the triennial, international plastics show (www.npe.org).
Read MoreDeveloping Relationships
A large amount has been written about American moldmakers losing work to overseas competition.
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Moldmaking Skills Give Mar-Lee a Business Boost
Molder taps tool building skills to maintain double-digit growth in high end of the market.
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Toolmakers Will All Have College Degrees
Anchor Glass Container Corporation’s Mold Division plans to stay competitive with a well educated workforce.
Read MoreMold Cloning—Isn’t This Illegal?
As tempting as it is, cloning is seldom a good idea unless the DNA has come from a proven, reliable performer in the press that also has been well thought out from behind the bench.
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Using the Internet to Start Your Diversification Strategy
Rather than downsize or give up, one mold shop decided to find new opportunities to apply their skills and equipment, outside of the local moldmaking industry using an online marketplace.
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