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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Gabe English, Western Carolina Tool & Mold

By: Christina Fuges

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Gabe English
#editorialboardinsight

Engineer

CAD/CAM Software Reduces Delivery Times by 70% With a Six-Month ROI

By: Peggy Malnati

Single integrated CAD/CAM package reduces translation errors, simplifies design process, improves shop efficiency and shortens tool lead times.  
#casestudy

Surface Treatment

How to Use Simulation to Achieve a High-Gloss Surface Finish

By: Cristoph Hinse, President, and Paula Hohoff, Project Engineer, SimpaTec

Combining simulation, conformal cooling, and a rapid heat and cooling process can predict and produce the required surface finish for high-gloss plastic parts.
#conformalcooling

Workforce Development

MMT Chats: The Science of Moldmaking, Part 2

By: Christina Fuges

In Part 2 of this two-part MMT Chat, Christina and Don continue their conversation by exploring lean manufacturing and tips on how to attract, train and retain the future workforce. 
#education

Contraction in Moldmaking Activity Slowed According to GBI

By: Jan Schafer

The moldmaking index almost bounced back to November’s reading but stopped one point shy, as most components slowed or stabilized contraction in December.
#ecomonics

2024 Outlook: Anticipating Trends and Opportunities for Mold Builders

By: Christina Fuges

The January 2024 issue lineup sets the tone for the variety of topics, technologies and trends that we will cover this year.
#editorial

A Passion for Innovation in High-Precision, Multi-Cavity Moldmaking

By: Christina Fuges

Boucherie uses its dedicated R&D facility to develop new mold, machinery and automation technologies to stay ahead of the competition.
#profile

Automation

3 Technologies to Help Fill the Skills Gap

By: Ethan Rejto, Director of Marketing, Mantle 3D

Moldmakers can address the labor challenge with robotic systems, simulation products and metal 3D printers.
#tips #3dprinting

Business Strategies

MMT Chats: The Science of Moldmaking, Part 1

By: Christina Fuges

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Don Smith, North American Senior Tooling Engineer for Scholle IPN in Northlake, Illinois about the future and science of moldmaking.

Products/Services for the Everyday Mold Builder

By: Grace Nehls

Happy New Year! MMT is bringing back its monthly technology/service roundups. Learn more about new and familiar companies, and the products available to the moldmaking industry.

MoldMaking Technology Wraps Up 2023

By: Christina Fuges

As the year comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the interesting and inspiring stories that we covered in MoldMaking Technology in 2023. It has been a busy and exciting year for the moldmaking industry, with developments in technology, innovation and business strategy. Here are some of the highlights that caught my attention.

MoldMaking Technology's Best of November

By: Cara Ready

From 3D scanning to machine monitoring and everything in between, here are the top 10 most-viewed articles from November based on Google Analytics.