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MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Profiles of 2023

By: Cara Ready

MoldMaking Technology's profiles feature insightful interviews and stories about professionals and their experiences in the moldmaking industry. Here are the top five most-viewed profiles of 2023 based on Google Analytics. 

Leadtime Leader Award Winners: Hall of Fame

By: Christina Fuges

MoldMaking Technology’s Leadtime Leader Competition has been an ongoing award since 2003. It is a prestigious award given only to North American mold builders that go above and beyond in moldmaking. Honorees have expressed the value the Award has afforded them in exposure, recognition, morale and new business. Isn’t it time we add your shop’s name to the list?
#leadtimeleader

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How is an Aluminum Mold Energy-Efficient?

By: Donald (Don) R. Shrader, VP of Research and Marketing, American Quality Molds

Nine ways aluminum molds save energy and production costs.
#tips #aluminum

NextGen Mold Technologies is Sticking to the Plan

By: Christina Fuges

I caught up with Dennis Goggin, president of NextGen Mold Technologies, to learn how much has changed for this startup mold builder since we last connected.
#ICYMI #profile

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MMT Chats: It’s About Software, Speed and Service for this Mold Designer

By: Christina Fuges

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges introduces new MMT Editorial Advisory Board Member Justin Jagels, Owner/President of J Squared Design Services in Arkansas City, Kansas. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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MoldMaking Technology's Hottest Tips of 2023

By: Cara Ready

The staff at MoldMaking Technology prides ourselves on bringing you the most helpful, relevant tips in the industry. Here are the top five most-viewed tips of 2023 based on Google Analytics. 

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Machine Tool Considerations for Today's Mold Builder

By: Al Bingeman, Engineered Products, General Manager, DN Solutions North America

Machine rigidity, spindle speed, power and control options that run complex programs smoothly are vital to meet the industry’s surface finish and speed requirements.
#basics #FAQ #highspeedmachining

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Mold Design Tricks, Additive Manufacturing Treats & More: MMT's Top-Viewed Articles in October

By: Cara Ready

October held some tricks but mostly treats for MoldMaking Technology’s audience.
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November Product Highlights

By: Grace Nehls

In this most recent roundup, MMT continues to present the breadth of new or proven technologies that target the moldmaking industry, from cutting tools to software to molding-related products, that have been shared this month.

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Machine Monitoring Platform Improves Machine Utilization, On-Time Delivery

By: Peggy Malnati

 Using data from a machine monitoring platform, Westminster Tool added almost 75 hours of capacity per week by shortening warmups and starting CNC and EDM machines sooner.
#casestudy

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5 Steps to Get Started With Digitalization

By: Tiansu Jing, Technical Product Manager for CNC, Siemens

Knowledge, a strong partner, an internal champion and an active regular participation in highly visible data will help smaller mold shops with digitalization.
#tips

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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Camille Sackett, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Accede Mold & Tool

By: Christina M. Fuges

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