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Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Additive Manufacturing
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, simplifies the moldmaking process by making mold inserts, mold components, end-use parts and ancillary equipment. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, AM products and more.
Mold Innovations Power Unique Auto Lighting Elements on Hummer EVs
Diamond machining, electroforming of micro-optical inserts and modified latch-lock system help injection molds produce unique forward lighting elements.
SyBridge Technologies Obtains Cavaform Inc. for 15th Acquisition
Florida-based Cavaform designs and manufactures tight-tolerance plastic injection molds, adding to SyBridge’s life sciences and consumer portfolio, and extending its supportive molding capabilities.
Updated Brand Identity Reflects SyBridge Technologies’ Transformation, Future Focus
Since its establishment in 2019, SyBridge has built up its reputation and capabilities in order to leverage end-to-end expertise in design, tooling and manufacturing for customers.
From Machining Centers to Cutting Tools: Here are the Top Ten Case Studies from 2022
MMT publishes monthly case studies that present a shop’s problem, solution and results in thorough detail. Take a look at the top ten most popular case studies published in 2022 based on Google Analytics.
SyBridge to Acquire Certain Assets of Digital Manufacturing Solutions Provider Fast Radius
Chicago-based Fast Radius adds significant prototyping, additive manufacturing and software capabilities to grow Sybridge’s product lifecycle support for customers.
Most-Viewed Content of 2022
The most popular MoldMaking Technology content according to analytics reports over the past 12 months.
Sybridge Technologies' Operations Manager Shares Three Favorite Articles: Purchasing, Transfer Tooling, Scientific Molding
MMT's Editorial Advisory Board shares its top MoldMaking Technology articles of all time and how this content has been valuable to their businesses.
2021 30 Under 30 Honors Program: Mentoring in the Next-Generation of Moldmaking Professionals
Young professionals are vital to the moldmaking industry, and it is important to acknowledge those making strides in shaping the industry's future. MoldMaking Technology recognizes the industry's young talent through its 30 Under 30 Honors Program.
SyBridge Technologies Acquires Galway Tool & Mould
Galway is SyBridge’s first acquisition in Europe and its thirteenth in three years, adding to the company’s Life Sciences & Consumer portfolio.
The MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Maintenance
Here we spotlight the Maintenance block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference – for the next-level mold manufacturer – November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
SyBridge Technologies Announces New CEO Byron J. Paul
Paul brings his industrial technology expertise to build upon SyBridge’s vision of bringing together a comprehensive portfolio of value-added design and manufacturing solutions for mold builders and other customers.
Calframax Technologies Acquired by SyBridge Technologies
Precision tooling company expands opportunities in rigid plastic moldmaking, marks SyBridge’s twelfth acquisition since 2019.
SyBridge Technologies Completes Action Tooling, Lakeshore Fixture & Gauge Acquisitions
Action and Lakeshore represent SyBridge’s fifth and sixth acquisitions, expanding its dedicated service facilities across North America and in-house capabilities for service fixtures, gauges and end-of-arm tooling.
MoldMaking Technology's Top-Viewed Content 2021: Profiles
The MoldMaking Technology team has compiled a list of some of the top-viewed profiles this year featuring Mold-Tech, Industrial Molds, Action Mold & Machining, A1 Tool Corp. and Innovation Mold & Design.
MMT Chats: Additive Manufacturing Is a Movement within Moldmaking
Action Mold and Machining’s Additive Manufacturing Manager Greg Nemecek and AM Specialist/CMM Technician Zachary Glascock share what they saw, heard and learned at a recent in-person additive manufacturing event and how that visit has made them even more excited and eager to get out there more to continue learning, networking and partnering up to move AM forward in mold manufacturing. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
How to Use Hybrid Additive Manufacturing
A look at directed energy deposition (DED) and powder bed fusion (PBF) additive technologies for moldmaking applications.
MMT Chats: 5 In 5 with Action Mold and Machining
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges reveals five best practices for improving efficiencies in culture, technology, process, measuring success and staying competitive in 5 minutes with Action Mold and Machining. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Mechanical Engineer Committed to Pushing 3D Printing Forward in Moldmaking
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings Action Mold & Machining’s Additive Specialist and CMM Technician Zachary Glascock as a guest for this MMT Chats video interview to discuss how he brought his passion for machining to moldmaking and the value of thinking outside the box to make better molds. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Machining and Production
MMT celebrates five under 30 individuals who hold machine/production positions at their company, from wire EDM operators, to laser/TIG welders.
30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Midwestern Moldmaking Talent
MoldMaking Technology celebrates the next generation of young professionals based in the Midwest that are making an impact in mold manufacturing.
Plastic Injection Molder Offers Tooling, Additive Tooling, Emergency Repair and Molding
Veteran-owned plastic injection mold manufacturer and repair company Action Mold & Machining boasts a range of molding capabilities and services for the moldmaking industry.
Growing AM's Presence in Moldmaking
Advanced Michigan mold manufacturer advocates for additive manufacturing in moldmaking through collaboration and education.
MMT Chats: The Need for Broader Additive Manufacturing Education to Understand its True ROI, Part 2
This MMT Chat continues the conversation with Action Mold and Machining, as two members of the Additive Manufacturing team dig a little deeper into AM education, AM’s return on investment and the facility and equipment requirements to implement AM properly. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
ICYMI, MMT Chats: The Need for Broader Additive Manufacturing Education to Understand its True ROI, Part 1
MMT Chats invites the additive manufacturing (AM) team from Action Mold and Machining in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to share their passion for and experience with additive manufacturing in moldmaking by exploring how education matters to fully grasp AM’s return on investment. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.