Michigan Moldmaker Produces Tools Onshore and Off
Rather than fighting offshore competitors, Liberty Molds has spent the last 15 years producing injection tools in both China and Michigan—and it’s paid off.
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FAQs on Leadtime Leader Questionnaire
Explanations of individual questions on Leadtime Leader Awards Competition submission form.
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Discover How to Use ISO Metrics to Measure Business Success
Using ISO metrics to set objectives that you can measure will help grow your business.
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MMT Chat: Safety, Shields and Shuttle Molds
The team from Canon Virginia talks about business during COVID-19, its efforts to help the fight and recent advancements to its Shuttle Mold System.
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NVision, Inc. Accelerates PPE Production with 3D Laser Scanning
In one recent project, NVision Inc. provided engineering services to a Texas PPE manufacturer, helping accelerate the company’s production of a much-needed protective mask earmarked for medical personnel.
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HRSflow is Global Market Leader for Automotive Hot Runner Systems
Since the fourth quarter of 2019, HRSflow has been the number one worldwide in the field of hot runner technology for automotive applications.
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PODCAST: Accomplished Women Empowering Accomplished Women in Manufacturing
I was surprised, humbled and honored when The WAM Podcast invited me to be a guest on its 96th episode. I mean, it’s not every day that someone in the trade press is asked to freely and publicly promote their brand on top of being considered an “accomplished” woman in manufacturing.
#regulations #marketing #amerimold
AMBA Files Comments Against Lifting Chinese Mold Tariffs
The American Mold Builders Association filed formal comments with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative asking that it not lift Section 301 tariffs related to the COVID-19 pandemic for plastic injection molds imported from China.
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MMT Chats: Remoting, Reaching Out and Ramping Up Recyclable PPE
Two members of the Axiom, Intex Tooling and Smart Attend team chat about COVID-19's impact on the business, employee morale across the business units, and the switch to producing and selling recyclable face shields.
#regulations #covid-19 #safety
Global Mold Management Program Provides Total Control Over Mold Assets
Coast Systems announces its Global Mold Management offering, which combines powerful maintenance management software with expert mold management advice to help manufacturers gain total control over the integrity, reliability and whereabouts of their physical mold assets.
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Popular Posts: April 2020
These popular blog posts from April 2020 feature a topic that has been on everyone’s mind in the past month: coronavirus and how the moldmaking industry is adapting to this global crisis.
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Mitsui Seiki Remains Operational Amid COVID-19 Guidelines
With the growing global and national concerns relevant to the spread of coronavirus, Mitsui Seiki relays all the actions that it has been taking since the outbreak.
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Community Addresses Coronavirus PPE Backlog with 3D Printing
As the COVID-19 crisis has deepened, Rocklin Manufacturing has been addressing the need to fulfill the growing PPE backlog by not only turning to 3D printing, but by also connecting with its local community.
#regulations #covid-19 #safety
COVID-19 Is a Rallying Call to the Plastics Industry to Redesign, Refocus and Reshore
Mold manufacturers who have been critiqued for slow lead times, as compared to the overseas competition, are proving to themselves and customers during COVID-19 that North American mold manufacturers and suppliers can unite and do things at an extraordinary speed.
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Webinar to Discuss OSHA Regulatory Requirements for Coronavirus
AssetPro will be hosting a webinar, March 31st, 2020, at 10 am to discuss how employers can meet the intent of the OSHA regulations and how to protect their employees from coronavirus (COVID-19).
#3dprinting #safety #regulations
Waivers to Keep Physical Locations Open During Coronavirus
Mold builders should seek exemption immediately based on the industries you serve. Reach out to your local representatives and trade associations for assistance.
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Global Shop Solutions Offers Free White Paper on ERP
Global Shop Solutions’ core values are to love, serve, and care for its customers.
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America Makes Announces New Executive Committee
America Makes proudly announces the election of its new Executive Committee, the main strategic advisory group for the Institute, focusing on strategy, policy and advocacy.
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ABI Research Names Siemens A Leader in Manufacturing Simulation Software
Industry experts at ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm, recently named Siemens a leader in manufacturing simulation software.
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Collaborative Robots Set Standards for Ease of Use, Reliability and Safety
FANUC introduces the CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L (long arm version) collaborative robots that set new standards in terms of ease of use, reliability and safety.
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