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Tech Update
A New Internet Strategy Paying Off for Metal Stampers
Thomas Industrial Network, New York, NY, has launched Custom Spec, a com- plete online program including website development and Internet exposure. The program helps custom manufacturers and
industrial service providers generate more sales opportunities. One early adopter: Keats Manufacturing Co., Wheel- ing, IL, a manufacturer of small metal stampings, wireforms and assemblies.
“Since we deployed our new Internet strategy (with Custom Spec), our sales have increased by 30 percent,” says Matt Eggemeyer, Keats’ vice president and chief operating officer. “Further, our quotes have more than doubled, from 600 to 1400 in one year. Thomas Indus- trial Network helps us reach qualified prospects who may not otherwise con- sider us. One such customer recently placed a $1-million order.”
Custom Spec projects begin with a consultation with a team of engineers, who understand the language of custom manufacturers and their prospective clients, to write, design and develop a website. The website includes content describing a company’s capabilities and specialties, portfolios of sample projects, areas of expertise, applications for spe- cific parts and services and more.
Another metalforming-company cus- tomer of Thomas Industrial Network
Hot Stamping Educational Program Geared Toward Metalforming Executives and Managers
Subtitled “a non-sales purely educational program,” this 1-day seminar on the process and economics of hot stamping, is slated for July 20 in Detroit, MI. Presented by George Keremedjiev, for his annual Big Sky Manufac- turing Conference, the program is geared toward “non-tech- nical managerial personnel wishing to better-grasp the opportunities and challenges of hot stamping,” says Keremedjiev.
Price: $575 ($425 for PMA members) for the first registrant of a company, $475 ($325 for PMA members) for additional registrants from the same company. For more information, e-mail George at gk@mfgadvice.com.
Progressive die designs faster?
Webcast “Introduction to NX Progressive Die Software”.
Progressive die design can be one of the most challenging tooling disciplines. Predicting sheet metal formability and validating tool performance with physical try-outs are often costly and time-consuming endeavors. To reduce physical try-outs, slash lead times by as much as 30%, and trim down tool costs you need an automated design system with integrated CAE capabilities for formability analysis and motion simulation.
During our free webcast “Introduction to NX Progressive Die Software” you’ll learn how to apply the latest CAD/CAM/ CAE technology from Siemens PLM Software to optimize your die design time throughout the manufacturing process. Register Now: www.siemens.com/plm/progressive.
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