April 2009

FEATURES

• Hot Runner Temperature Control: A Low-Investment Solution for Challenging Molding

  Measuring CAD Skills Gives Greater Efficiency

  Benefits of Using the Right Measurement Tool

  Equipment Expansion Lands Additional Customers

  How to Decrease Your Internal Mold Maintenance Costs, Part 2

• NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Finding a New Customer Base

MMT COLUMNS

Additive Fabrication: When to Shift: Conventional Molding or Rapid Manufacturing?

Across The Bench: Seven Habits of Highly Effective Repair Technicians

Case Study-Mold Maintenance/Repair: Beyond the Classroom: Mold Maintenance Products That Work


End Market Report-Aerospace/Defense Industry Technology Review: Working with Competitors Builds Business for Michigan Companies

Free Thinking: Now Is the Time to Assert Yourself

Profile:Tom Mullikin: No Voice Is Too Small

Technology Spotlight: Rapid Molding Process Provides Economic Alternative to CNC Machining of Components

Finance Tip: How to Survive an Economic Apocalypse

Mold Business Index: Next Recovery Phase Expected Late this Year


Editorial Advisory Board Commentary: The Table Maker

Editorial: Survey Says...