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April 2009

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Inside The Numbers Inside The Numbers

Aerospace Market Offers High Growth Potential for MoldMakers

Aircraft
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Forecast: Mountaintop Economics & Research, Inc.
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While we're talking industry data, business advisory firm, Plante & Moran, is conducting a North American Mold Manufacturers' Industry Study; and, they're looking to MMT Insiders for insights. Results will be published in an upcoming issue of MMT Insider. We would appreciate your participation in the study.


Featured Event

Makino
See how performance limitations can impact your daily costs. Learn how to select the right VMC for die/mold work. Free webinar of VMCs
tested head-to-head in test-cuts with results.

From the Field From the Field

Concours Mold Increases Production Efficiency
Dassault Systèmes—a world leader in 3-D and product lifecycle management solutions—helped Concours Mold, a leading global manufacturer of industrial molds for the automotive industry, with the implementation of its CATIA virtual design solution for the design, tooling and manufacturing of the large, complex molds used in the production of automobile bumpers and plastic trim.
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Featured Product

CVD Diamond Reduces the cost of machining Graphite.
CVD Diamond Corporation offers a full line of diamond coated end mills for the machining of graphite and other abrasive, non-ferrous materials. www.cvddiamond.com 

“Top 10 Reasons to Be a MoldMaker” Returns to MoldMaking Expo  

We want to know your number one reason(s) to STILL be a moldmaker. The funnier the better, so don't hold back! 

We'll pick the top 10 and print them on a one-of-a-kind t-shirt that we'll distribute to MoldMaking Expo attendees at the upcoming NPE2009 in Chicago, June 22-26. 

#1 Reason to Particpate:
All participants will receive a free ExpoPass to MoldMaking Expo at NPE2009 ($90 value). Authors of submissions selected for the Top 10 will receive a free MoldMaking Expo 2009 Technical Conference Pass ($350 value).

Please email your submission before May 15, 2009 to:
Christina Fuges, Editorial Director
cfuges@gardnerweb.com

Featured Product

Exact JobBOSS
2-Min. Mfg Type Assessment
See which type of system aligns with your business

www.exactamerica.com/jobboss

MoldMaking Expo Technical Conference Countdown

Visit www.moldmakingexpo.com/conf for Conference Session descriptions and speakers. A MoldMaking Expo 2009 Conference Registration includes a complete conference package and admission to MoldMaking Expo 2009, Time Compression Expo and NPE exhibits:  $350 in advance and $500 onsite, so register today!

Also, MMT Insiders can receive an additional $50 off by using the discount codes: Passcode: MME09 Sourcecode: Promo. Register today at www.moldmakingexpo.com/register.

MME 2009 Conference Discount

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END MARKET REPORT:
Energy Industry Technology Review
PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY FOCUS:
Cutting Tools and Toolholders, Workholding
Special Show Coverage:
MoldMaking Expo Exhibitor Product Showcase and Registration Brochure
Special Feature:
Delving into Rapid Prototyping Technologies Attracts New Customers

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Steel Polishing Initiative Headed by Fraunhofer IPT
In cooperation with Halmstad University in Sweden and the Swedish steel manufacturer Uddeholm Tooling AB, the Fraunhofer IPT Institute for Production Technology is planning a new initiative on the subject of steel polishing. The institute is looking for interested discussion partners in North America.
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AMBA Participates in Washington DC Fly-In
Early this year members of the American Mold Builders Association participated in a DC Fly-In to meet with members of Congress regarding their concerns with current trade policy. 
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