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MMT Chats: How Moldmakers Impact New Product Development

By: Christina Fuges

Dynamic Tool Corp. discusses the mold builder’s role in defining injection molds to support new product development with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Maintenance & Repair

Laser Welding Repairs Micro-Threaded Inserts Fast

By: Peggy Malnati

Moldmaker/molder Medbio LLC sent unscrewing cores with damaged micro-threads out for repair via laser welding and polishing, slashing nine weeks off lead time to produce new inserts.
#casestudy

Mold Materials

Five Benefits of Aluminum Tooling

By: Bob Lammon, Sales, Phoenix Proto Technologies

Aluminum molds are worth a second look as a viable means to swiftly and cost-effectively get products to market.
#tips #aluminum

Additive Manufacturing

The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

By: Julia Hider

Having 3D printing and machining within one organization enables Addman’s engineers to collaborate and consolidate so it can quickly make successful metal 3D-printed parts.
#3dprinting

Build

How to Automate Process and Design

By: Michael Thiessen, Sales Manager, Tebis America

Moldmakers can improve their operations and stop wasting time by taking these six steps for process and design automation.

Machining

MMT Chats: Predictable Manufacturing and Incremental Gains Can Transform Moldmaking

By: Christina Fuges

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with the president of Eden Tool and Eden Manufacturing, Dave Tomic. We talk about predictable performance in moldmaking and the value of small incremental gains in an organization versus big change via disruptive technology. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
#industry40 #analysis

Mold Materials

Moldmaking-Related Technology Highlights

Edited by Katie Leesemann

This month’s tech roundup highlights mold materials and other miscellaneous technologies for moldmaking needs.

Happy Manufacturing Day!

By: Christina Fuges

This community of mold builders knows that manufacturing matters. It's a vital industry and a valuable career path that we must continue to promote to the next generation. 

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Bob VanCoillie, Kenvue, Part of Johnson & Johnson

By: Christina Fuges

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

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VIDEO: Why Is Sustainability Important to Mold Builders

By: Christina Fuges

Marta Orozco with DME shares ways mold builders can be a part of building a more sustainable future.
#sustainability

Why Should My Shop Enter MMT's Leadtime Leader Awards Competition?

By: Christina Fuges

Learn about the history of this moldmaking industry Award and the benefits of entering and winning.

MMT Chats: Molding, Mold Design, Project Management and Marbles, Part 2

By: Christina Fuges

MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges continues her conversation with MMT EAB Member Mike Close of SMC Ltd. We chat about master molders, project management/mold design, and yes, marbles! This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.