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PREVIEW

Survive & Thrive in the U.S. Plastics Industry
September 13-14 - Rosemont, IL

Plastics News is organizing a 1½ -day Survival Boot Camp in Chicago Sept. 13-14 for busy plastics company executives seeking to confront and overcome the challenges facing U.S. processors and toolmakers. 

National Manufacturing Week / Quality Expo

September 25 - 27 - Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Rosemont, IL

Three major events serving the nation’s largest manufacturing marketplace join together to create the most comprehensive showcase of advanced manufacturing technology solutions ever assembled under one roof. 

Plastec Midwest

September 25 - 27 - Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Rosemont, IL

Source the latest technologies and ideas in primary processing machinery, computer-aided design and manu-facturing, production machinery, contract services, materials, molds and mold components, automation technology, materials handling/ logistics, enterprise IT…and much more.


COMING SOON


Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS)

October 15-18
Direct Energy Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

MD&M Minneapolis/Midpak

October 17-18
Minneapolis, MN 

K-2007

October 24-31
Dusseldorf, Germany


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Mold Develop-ment with Digital Shape Sampling and Processing

Use digital shape sampling and processing to produce more accurate molds, free up machine time for CNC systems used in milling and drastically cut the time
it takes to develop a new mold.

To most people, a container is just something that holds a product. But for Uniloy Milacron customers, the container is an integral part of what defines a brand.

By Bob Cramblitt

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BOOK OF THE
MONTH


Gaining Control: Managing Capacity and Priorities (Oliver Wight Manufacturing) 

By James G. Correll & Kevin Herbert 

Book Description
In this new edition of Gaining Control, the authors present best practices for optimizing control of manufacturing processes to meet business objectives. This reliable resource includes real solutions for measurable improvements in effectiveness, employee engagement, and morale. Written by leading experts, it’s perfect for anyone who manages production facilities or supply chains and includes updated coverage of many new developments.

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