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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Mike Close, SMC Ltd.

Mold Making Technology

In addition, Mike inspects fixture design, handles automated assembly equipment and works with metrology to adjust ambiguous dimensions and answer geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) questions. He worked as a moldmaker, general manager and owner of a small 10- to 12-man shop in Anaheim, California, until it closed in 2009.

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FND Q&A with Würth Group Leadership

Fastener News Desk

Even in the crisis of 2009, the Würth group clearly stated that we would not lay off colleagues, so we held true to that promise as people are the core success factor of our business. I tell you that for just so many reasons; the culture, the innovativeness, the automation processes, the growth that the company is experiencing.

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Educating Students on Digitalization, Decision-Making and Design

Mold Making Technology

He has taught at Behrend since 2009. In terms of 3D printing, we are in the process of acquiring a metal 3D printer to explore its potential applications and limitations. Also, given the current workforce shortage, the more we can automate, the better. This initiative is a high priority for us.