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Mentorship Matters: A Fresh Perspective from a Young Female Newcomer to a Mature Male-Dominated Industry

Jane Huot, a 23-year-old mold designer and project manager, celebrated her one-year anniversary with Accede Mold & Tool by going on her first business trip to a conference geared for women in plastics and shadowing sales on customer visits.

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MMT Chats: The Science of Moldmaking, Part 2

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.
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MMT Chats: The Science of Moldmaking, Part 1

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.

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

October held some tricks but mostly treats for MoldMaking Technology’s audience.
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Embracing ESG: One Mold Builder's Path to Sustainability and Success

The story of how a company in the moldmaking, injection molding and metal parts industry is navigating the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainability.
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Christina Fuges Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology

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

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Camille Sackett
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Moldmaking is a Relentless Pursuit of Innovation

Innovation is at the root of mold manufacturing, which includes technology and strategies for mold design, automation, collaboration, communication, talent development, reshoring and sustainability.
#editorial #MoldmakingConference #leadership

What Mold Buyers Look for in Mold Builders

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Balancing People, Process and Technology for Program Management Success

Using the expertise of its team members and emphasizing efficiency, this Michigan mold builder's process is designed to function as a highly efficient system.
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Christina Fuges Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology

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MMT Chats: How to Improve Efficiency in 3 Key Toolroom Areas

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with James Jergens, General Manager for Triangle Tool and Penn Erie Tool of The Plastek Group about three simple ways to improve efficiency: tool design, equipment and work in process. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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MMT Chats: Project Engineer Applies Lean Manufacturing Principles to Growing Sustainability Role

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with MMT’s 30-Under-30 Honoree Katherine Pistorius, who has added Regional Sustainability Coordinator alongside her Project Engineer duties, which demonstrates the many paths one can take in a manufacturing career. Here she shares how this opportunity unfolded for her and what the job entails today and in the future. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

IMTS+ Creators Lounge: Sharing the Stories of Moldmaking

Founder/CEO of Industrial Strength Marketing James Soto welcomed MoldMaking Technology editorial director Christina Fuges into the IMTS+ Creators Lounge to talk about sharing the stories of manufacturing using social media and digital tools.

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Get Reacquainted with MMT EAB Member Marion Wells Owner, Human Asset Management

Marion has been serving on MMT’s editorial advisory board since 2019. Hear what she's been up to lately.
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VIDEO: What You Need to Know about the R&D Tax Credit Today

A team member from Strike Tax Advisory reviews the tax changes that are impacting the R&D credits for mold builders.
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MMT Chats: How Moldmakers Impact New Product Development

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.

VIDEO: Why Is Sustainability Important to Mold Builders

Marta Orozco with DME shares ways mold builders can be a part of building a more sustainable future.
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MMT Chats: 4 Keys to a Successful Mold-Building Operation: Innovation, Transparency, Accessibility and Relationship

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Steve Michon, co-owner of Zero Tolerance in Clinton Township, Michigan, about the excitement of solving problems, the benefits of showing gratitude, the real struggle with delegation and the importance of staying on top of technology. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Tolerancing in Mold Design, Overcoming Cutting Tool Vibration, SPE MTD Updates & More Most-Viewed May Content

Every month, MMT draws inspiration from its diverse readership's wide-ranging interests, from mold design tolerancing to cutting tools and beyond. Here are May’s top 10 most-viewed articles, based on Google Analytics.

U.S. Economic Fundamentals Impacting Moldmaking

The economy continues to downshift, capping growth in moldmaking.

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