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Makino
Introducing the Makino F5 Vertical Machining Center.
Hardmilling performance that any shop can afford.
http://www.makino.com/F5

Portable Laser Scanning System for Aluminum Molds
A high-precision portable laser scanning system is used to verify aluminum mold tooling prior to production runs and to increase productivity and quality.
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View PDx/amerimold Presentations

Progressive Components was pleased to sponsor the first PDx/amerimold Conference program and, for those who could not attend the conference sessions, those presented by Progressive and partner companies ToolingDocs, Roehr Tool Corporation and AST Technology were videotaped. They are available for viewing at procomps.com/presentations, or click here

Clean & Polish with easy-to-remove Mold & Metal Polish – Free Sample
Safely remove plate-out, oxidation, stains on fine tooling quickly, cost-effectively. Leaves no residue. Works on steel, stainless, chrome, more.
Get your free trial sample. Visit www.slideproducts.com for details.

Medical Sector Proving Recession-Proof

Data source: Federal Reserve Board
Forecast: Mountaintop Economics & Research, Inc.
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Except for a brief dip in 2004, total U.S. output of medical equipment and supplies posted solid growth in every year of the past decade. And given the industry's performance during the past recession, one would have to say that this sector is recession-proof. The growth in 2010 is forecast to be 4%, which is very close to the long-term average for this industry. Some hospitals are starting to phase out the use of vinyl products, but demand for prepackaged trays and kits continues to climb. Overall growth in this industry is expected to be solid for years to come.

Click here to check out the latest Mold Business Index, which tracks new orders, production, employees, backlog, exports and supplier deliveries.  Here you can also see archived indices and sign up to participate in the monthly survey.

Learning On Demand!

Now available online at MMT online: MoldMaking Technology, Dassault Systemes and GID Corporation presented a new webinar, Rethink Your Strategy: A Technological Advantage in Today’s Competitive Market, which explained how investing in a PLM business strategy can help you improve your overall design and manufacturing processes, and deliver the competitive edge you need.

View the archived webinar here

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