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What Mold Buyers Look for in Mold Builders

By: Jim Fattori, Owner, Injection Mold Consulting LLC

A third-generation injection molder believes communication and collaboration are essential for securing the right moldmaker for the job.
#basics #FAQ

Build

How to Use Thermal Management to Improve Mold Cooling

By: Dwayne Hicks, Additive/Conformal Cooling, Design/Thermal Analyst; Jeremy Sutch, Hot Runner Manager; Tyler Boss, Molding Process Manager, DME Company

A review of common mold cooling issues and possible solutions, including 3D printing applications.
#conformalcooling

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MMT Chats: The Why & How of Developing a Talent Strategy

By: Christina Fuges

Chief Workforce Development Officer of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and owner of Human Asset Management talk about workforce readiness, the state of the manufacturing workforce and steps for building a talent strategy.

Business Strategies

Do You Remember?...The Best of MMT September

By: Cara Ready

Say, do you remember? These top-viewed MMT articles from September?

What Do You Really Win as a Leadtime Leader?

By: Christina Fuges

MoldMaking Technology has honored many winners since the Leadtime Leader Awards launched in 2003, but what exactly do they win?
#leadtimeleader

Business Strategies

What Is the 2023 “Customs & Practices of the Moldmaking Industry Guide”?

By: Christina Fuges

Are you aware of the updated “Customs & Practices of the Moldmaking Industry Guide”?
#editorial

Find the Right Product Innovations for Your Mold Shop

By: Grace Nehls

Take a look at these latest product announcements targeting the moldmaking industry from hot runner nozzles and end mills to 3D printing innovations and mold cooling systems.

Workforce Development

MMT Chats: SPE MTD 2023 Mold Maker of the Year

By: Christina Fuges

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges takes the opportunity to sit down with the newly named SPE Mold Technologies Division 2023 Mold Maker of the Year to learn about his lifelong career in moldmaking. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.  
#ICYMI #leadership

Inspection/Measurement

Software Strategy for Automated Mold Inspection

By: Nick Merrell, Verisurf Software Inc.

Consider inspection software with a CAD/CAM platform that supports model-based definition, works with all CAD files, and drives all fixed and portable CMMs.

How Do You Win MMT's Leadtime Leader Awards Competition?

By: Christina Fuges

Find out how your shop can take the 2024 title, how candidates are assessed and how long the process takes.
#leadtimeleader

Business Strategies

VIDEO: What You Need to Know about the R&D Tax Credit Today

By: Christina Fuges

A team member from Strike Tax Advisory reviews the tax changes that are impacting the R&D credits for mold builders.
#regulations #ICYMI

GBI: Moldmaking Undertakes Slightly Slowing Contraction

By: Jan Schafer

While most component activities remained unchanged in September, employment and supplier deliveries indicate a brief let-up from the contraction trend.
#ecomonics