Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Get Reacquainted with MMT EAB Member Marion Wells Owner, Human Asset Management
By: Christina Fuges
Marion has been serving on MMT’s editorial advisory board since 2019. Hear what she's been up to lately.
#editorialboardinsight
Certified Quality Management for Plastics Professionals – Materials to Tooling to Recycling
By: Lewis Yasenchak, MBA, BS, Owner, P&Y Management Resources
Why is certification of a shop’s quality management system to ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 or ISO 13485 so special? What does the certification signify? And what supports the paper behind the framed certificate?
#regulations #safety
MMT Chats: A More Modern NPE “Made for You”
By: Christina Fuges
The Plastics Industry Association is making NPE 2024 a “can’t miss”’ experience with more of everything – education, exhibitors and networking! The PLASTICS Industry Association Chief Operating Officer Glenn Anderson and Director of Trade Show Marketing Damaris Piraino share what’s in store for attendees of next year’s May 6-10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
#npe #regulations
MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed MMT Chats of 2023
By: Cara Ready
MMT Chats—hosted by Christina Fuges—is a conversational video series uniting moldmaking professionalss to talk about manufacturing, tooling, and moldmaking methods. Take a look at our top five most-viewed MMT Chats based on Google Analytics.
Technologies for Maintaining, Repairing and Surface Treating Your Molds
Edited by Katie Leesemann
This technology roundup covers everything from laser repair and mold protection coatings to in-house maintenance services and education tools for learning best practices behind taking care of injection molds.
What You Should Know About Injection Mold Safety Straps
By: Jim Fattori, Owner, Injection Mold Consulting LLC
Every mold should have one in order to be safe and OSHA compliant.
MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content of 2023
By: Christina Fuges
The most popular MoldMaking Technology content according to analytics reports over the past 12 months.
#editorial
MMT Chats: Industry Advancements, AI and Community Engagement
By: Christina Fuges
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with Editorial Advisory Board member Camille Sackett, VP of Sales & Marketing for Accede Mold and Tool in Rochester, New York to discuss career evolution, continuing education, AI and mentoring. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Case Studies of 2023
By: Cara Ready
MoldMaking Technology’s case studies present a shop’s problem, solution and results in thorough detail. Take a look at our top five most-viewed case studies based on Google Analytics.
It Starts With the Part: A Plastic Part Checklist Ensures Good Mold Design
By: Bruce Catoen, Author, Injection Mold Design Handbook & Owner, OASIC Consulting
All successful mold build projects start with examining the part to be molded to ensure it is moldable and will meet the customers' production objectives.
#basics #FAQ #analysis
Resilience and Reflections: Moldmaking in the Evolving Economic Landscape
By: Perc Pineda, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Plastics Industry Association
As moldmakers navigate this complex year marked by fluctuating business activities, and approach the upcoming year with cautious optimism, three key considerations should guide their decisions.
#supplychain
November GBI Saw a Drop in Moldmaking Activity
By: Jan Schafer
The moldmaking index experienced a high degree of accelerated contract, primarily driven by production, new orders and backlog readings.
#ecomonics
