Workforce Development
People: The Most Challenging Part of Automating a Mold Shop
A shop won't get far, if attention is not paid the people side of making the automation transition.
Read More
Western Michigan University: Manufacturing Today's Engineers
A solid engineering curriculum coupled with strong industry support more than prepares mold designers and machinists for a career in moldmaking.
Read MoreMotivating Employees
One important formula for business success is simple: happy people=happy customers=higher profitability.
Read More
The National Association of Manufacturers: Advocating Leadership and Involvement For Moldmakers
The NAM keeps moldmakers on top of government and legislative issues that are imperative to know to successfully run a shop in today's global marketplace.
Read More
The Canadian Plastics Industry Association: Positioning Moldmakers Competitively
CPIA's Mould Makers Council promotes moldmaking on a global level and ensures top level training/education for its members.
Read MoreOpportunities and Pitfalls When Hiring Family in the Shop
Developing a strategy for hiring family as well as succession planning is a daunting proposition for a mold shop, but it is a business task that must be addressed.
Read More
Ferris State University: A Well-Rounded Moldmaking Education
Combining book learning with hands-on lab time, FSU graduates' job placement is nearly 100 percent.
Read MoreFive Rules to Problem Solving in Your Shop
The best time to train your shop personnel is when an error is first detected; it also is the best time to solve a problem.
Read More
The Ivar Ted Quarnstrom Foundation: School's In
Dedicated to furthering the educational endeavors of moldmakers, ITQ gets an A for effort when it comes to fundraising.
Read More
Minco Tool and Mold, Inc.: On The Fast Track
Lean manufacturing and automation combined with highly trained and dedicated employees put Minco on the map—and nabbed them the 2005 Leadtime Leader Award: Large Shop
Read More
