Greetings!
It's easy to fall for the media's myths regarding
global competition, and it's even easier to use
these myths as a scapegoat for manufacturing
failures. Thankfully, the reality is not as bleak, and strategic options
are available to those that do their research. With the
United States currently ranking second in the 2009 Global Competitiveness
Index there are sure to be new opportunities and
markets to
take advantage of.
The fast-growing micro-milling segment
opens up new opportunities for mold makers to
enter a lucrative market niche and differentiate
themselves from lower-wage competitors. At the
same time, with sub-micron tolerances and tool tips
that can hardly be seen by the naked eye, micro-
milling presents mold makers with numerous
challenges. Download the
Mold Maker's Guide to Micro-Milling and get
practical tips for capitalizing on the growing demand
for micro-milling.
The misfortune of those molders that will not survive
the current downturn brings about another need that
mold makers can take advantage of. As molds
are transferred from failed molders to other
molding companies, mold makers can offer services that help ensure a
smooth and effective move of these tools.
A local tool shop that knows a little something about
combating competition and surviving even the
Midwest's economic turmoil is Nortool Precision
Machining and Tool. One of the secrets of their
success has been the migration to one CAD/CAM
software for design, NC and quoting. This
transformation has resulted in efficient processes,
faster and more accurate quoting, and more
customers. Read the full
story.
Enjoy the issue,
Lisa Sterling
Director of Marketing
Cimatron Technologies, Inc.