By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, The American Mold Builder While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated certain trends within the automotive tooling market, the wheels had been in motion throughout the past decade, said Laurie Harbour, president and CEO of Harbour Results, Inc. (HRI), during a recent webinar focused on the results of the Harbour IQ study on the current state of … [Read more...] about North American Automotive Tooling Spend Declines 31%: What’s Next for Tool Builders?
2020 Issue 4
Malware disrupts CNC Machines: Are You Prepared for a Cyberattack?
By Brittany Willes, writer, The American Mold Builder Cyberattacks are nothing new. In fact, stories of new malware and ransomware circulate so often that many have become numb to the warnings and red flags. Despite the growing number of incidents and the general acknowledgment that cyberattacks can happen to anyone, too many companies still operate with an “it won’t happen to … [Read more...] about Malware disrupts CNC Machines: Are You Prepared for a Cyberattack?
Gridlock In Washington: Is it Real and Good for Business?
By Omar Nashashibi, The Franklin Partnership, LLC In August 1986, President Ronald Reagan said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’” There is no question government plays a role in the daily lives of every American and in each transaction for every business. The federal government is your not-so-silent … [Read more...] about Gridlock In Washington: Is it Real and Good for Business?
Bridging the Gap: Helping Young Professionals Develop into Effective Leaders
By Lara Copeland, assistant editor, The American Mold Builder In many ways, the manufacturing industry is booming in the US. Operations have been working toward development and growth and are now beginning to enter new markets with plans to expand facilities, but there seems to be one important element in insufficient supply: the workers. According to the American Mold … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap: Helping Young Professionals Develop into Effective Leaders