A Look at the Mold Digitalization Evolution and Lifecycle/Performance Data Impact
Bob Vancoillie, Leader, Global Center of Excellence for Mold Management, Kenvue, Consumer Division, Johnson & Johnson shares key results that showcase the value of mold digitalization to the supply chain.
Mentorship Matters: A Fresh Perspective from a Young Female Newcomer to a Mature Male-Dominated Industry
By: Christina Fuges
Jane Huot, a 23-year-old mold designer and project manager, celebrated her one-year anniversary with Accede Mold & Tool by going on her first business trip to a conference geared for women in plastics and shadowing sales on customer visits.
Intelligent Equipment Solutions Alleviate Moldmaking Pain Points
Edited by Grace Nehls
Whether it’s purchase quoting, mold cleaning and tracking or intuitive process control, the following new or improved technologies could potentially keep your shop on the cutting edge.
How to Build the Right Automation System
By: Troy DeVlieger, President, PFAFF Molds
Seven considerations when developing an automation solution for your customers.
#tips #basics #FAQ
Managing all That Data
By: Bill Genc, Technical Director, Missler Software Inc.
Product data management may have a bad rap, but making it a priority rather than an afterthought can help make the most of your design and machining information.
#leadership
Five Steps in Mold Design to Reduce Back-End Troubleshooting
Streamline mold troubleshooting, boost ROI, and expedite product launches. Seth Hale, Mold Designer at Westminster Tool, shares five crucial steps integrated into their design process.
Electroform and Hononegah High School Partner for Hands-On Moldmaking Education
By: Christina Fuges
Electroform teamed up with Hononegah High School to give engineering and manufacturing students a hands-on moldmaking experience — including the design process, machining of components, assembly and mold sampling.
#education
End Mills, Drills, Inserts and More for Mold Building Needs
Edited by Grace Nehls
This list of cutting tool-related products that MMT editors have recently published provide readers a good look at what is being offered in the industry for their everyday operations.
How to Use and Protect Remote Machine Monitoring Data
By: Alan Hallman, North American Sales Manager, EDM/Machining Technologies, MC Machinery Systems
Collecting, analyzing and securing machine data in real time can substantially improve productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.
#industry40
What's So Cool About Manufacturing? Students Use a Camera to Find Out
By: Christina Fuges
Neu Dynamics Corp. collaborates with DVIRC, Ignite-MS STEM/Science and the Pennsbury School District to foster an interest in moldmaking and manufacturing among the younger generation through a state-wide student video contest.
#education
MMT Chats: Global Tooling, Training and Motorcycle Trips
Adam Nartker dives into his 22-year plastics industry journey, covering custom molding, sales, and DTI’s approach to simulation iterations. He emphasizes transparency, training for risk reduction, and lessons from offshore tooling. Plus, he throws in some must-visit motorcycle trip spots!
Innovative Mold Building Enhances Packaging Material Efficiency, Elevates Recyclable Design
By: Mohammad Rafi, Senior Plastics Engineer, Beckman Coulter Inc. and Rob Helmke, Marketing Manager, Plastic Ingenuity
A manufacturing-focused design and optimized tooling enhance material efficiency in packaging for a new medical instrument.
#medical #sustainability #packaging
