With the first quarter of 2011 already drawing to a close, the positive buzz surrounding the manufacturing industry continues to prove true as business picks up for many shops around the country.  Anticipating the upswing in business, manufacturers have been building up capacity, leading to an 85% increase in Manufacturing Technology Consumption in 2010.

  

Making an investment in technology - integrated CAD and NC software in the case of L&Z Tool and Engineering Inc. -- has given the legendary New Jersey moldmaker a unique competitive advantage.  Using the right software allows L&Z to tap into new revenue opportunities by delivering a variety of products as efficiently as possible while maintaining the highest quality standards.  Read about the challenges they faced and how moving into five-axis technology has elevated production capabilities beyond expectation.

  

Looking back at the struggles the manufacturing industry has faced recent years, there are lessons to be learned.  One such lesson is the need to diversify your customer base.  Although acquiring new customers is always a challenge. such diversification can go a long way to protect your business from the down cycles that are inevitable in any given sector.

  

Enjoy the issue.

Lisa Sterling
Director of Marketing
Cimatron Technologies, Inc.