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June 2009

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Last Chance Special Offer: Onsite Only

For those of you wanting to get to MME@NPE, but a few days away is not an option, we will now be offering onsite only a One-Day Conference Registration ($100.00, which includes MME conferences on day chosen as well as MME, NPE and TCE exhibits) and our Wednesday 8a.m., Breakfast Only Option ($20.00, which includes our Leadtime Leader Awards Breakfast, Awards Ceremony and Panel Discussion). Be sure to visit us onsite [in MME Conference Area: Rooms 192 -193] to register for this special offer!

From the Field From the Field

2009 Leadtime Leader Award Winner: Honorable Mention, Small Shop

Leadtime Leader Award
Elite Mold & Engineering—Being both a moldmaker and a molder allows Elite Mold & Engineering to be a one-stop team for its customers and the MoldMaking Technology 2009 Leadtime Leader Honorable Mention Award: Small Shop.
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Featured Event

Makino
50HRc + 35hrs + 18 tools +/- 1.7 microns = Makino’s V33i vertical machining center. The ultimate formula for success in extremely accurate dies and molds. Experience the V33i now!

ONE WEEK UNTIL THE MOLDMAKING EXPO HITS
MCCORMICK PLACE ALONGSIDE NPE

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: Pre-registering saves you $150 - $350 or $500 onsite, so register today!

Register today at www.moldmakingexpo.com/register.

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

Inside The Numbers Inside The Numbers

Worst of U.S. Manufacturing Contraction Has Passed:
Total Mold Business Index for May 2009 is 41.7

Mold Business Index
Forecast: Mountaintop Economics & Research, Inc.
Click here for more on the lastest Mold Business Index »

More Data
Plante & Moran has extended the survey collection period for the 2009 North American Plastics Industry Study: Mold Manufacturers' Survey through June 2009. But don't delay too long, we strongly suggest that you complete the survey today to avoid conflict of time with NPE later this month. All interested shops are asked to participate by visiting the plastics survey page.

Featured Product

Exact JobBOSS
WOW PROJECT #505 - Roncelli Plastics’ is a two-shift, non-metal, sales-savvy shop that continues to flourish doing world class plastic machining. See the how and hear the wow at NPE/Moldmaking Expo 09 in Exact JobBOSS booth #100005 or visit www.exactamerica.com/jobboss

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Learn about Earth-Friendly Technologies at NPE
Cincinnati Milacron, Technical Presentations at Booth# S24012
Monday, June 22: Earth Friendly LSR Processing by D-M-E
Tuesday, June 23: Hot Runner Technology for PLA Processing by D-M-E

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What Is Going on with the R&D Tax Credit???
Make no mistake about it. Mold builders DO/CAN qualify for the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit!!! But, like other specialized areas of the tax code, the environment surrounding them, and the attention they receive from the IRS, can change.
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Renewing Interest in Manufacturing and Engineering Careers
A few short years ago, manufacturers were hit with the realization that technical and engineering talents must be improved in the U.S. to make an impact in the marketplace and to help U.S. companies remain globally competitive.
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