For exhibitors (like Cimatron & Gibbs and Associates), the upcoming 2012 IMTS is quite the milestone of planning and anticipation.  But, for the many of you who are extremely busy with day-to-day activities, is it worth taking time away from the shop? Based on past experience, the answer is a resounding YES! Here are some reasons why as well as tools to help you maximize your time at the show.

Businesses have their problems. Because we're all human and have faults, it's not uncommon for shops to be faced with personnel challenges from time to time. Ignoring such issues (though easier initially) can have a negative impact greater than you might think. Why dealing with difficult colleagues will lead to happier customers.

All eyes are on London now where the 2012 Olympics are already underway. Thanks to green packaging and a big commitment from the games, something we won't see from this Olympics is landfill waste.

Die shops can now eliminate waste of a different kind (wasted time) by embracing new ways of doing things. For Rheem Water Heating plant in Montgomery, AL, a quick-die-change (QDC) program has boosted productivity for die setters working on three of the plant's biggest mechanical presses.

Check out this video gallery for ways to eliminate time from your die design processes. 

Enjoy the issue,

Lisa Sterling
Director of Marketing
Cimatron Technologies, Inc.