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
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
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
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
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
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.