Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 1, 2025

These high-production molds for the electrical industry were designed and produced on-time. Source | Versatile Mold and Design Could you tell us about Versatile Mold and Design’s history and current operations? How has having offshore partners influenced your operations, particularly regarding lead times and cost-effectiveness?

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Sources (Clockwise) | Alpine Advanced Materials, Dynamic Tool Corp., Intralox, Hermle AG Did you miss any of MoldMaking Technology ’s most-viewed case studies from 2024? increase unattended hours, uptime, productive labor hours and improve mold delivery times. Now’s your chance to dive into these trending topics.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2024

Source | Stock, Copilot Mold manufacturing boils down to lead times. This year, we will announce our 2024 Leadtime Leader Award Winner at NPE on Tuesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. If you can’t meet or exceed a customer’s delivery expectations, that customer probably won’t return.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Photo Credit: AMT Registration has officially opened for IMTS 2024 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show , taking place Sept. Eelman, chief experience officer, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology , which owns and produces IMTS. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

Shop owners today are spending more time focusing on efficiency, repeatability and automation using digital tools such as AI, or artificial intelligence. IMTS 2024 offers visitors access to exhibitors with a wide swath of technology to help achieve these goals.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 22, 2024

Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. As attendees walk the show floor at IMTS 2024 it is impossible to not see some type of automation in virtually every exhibitor’s booth. Source: AMT.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Source (All images) | Molded Precision Components and MPC Advanced Machining Who is MPC Advanced Machining? However, other shops have similar equipment, so our main edge comes from the processes and systems we have implemented to fully utilize this equipment, often achieving better results than what the manufacturer advertises.

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Automation Mag

MAY 21, 2024

C anada is on the cusp of seismic change in manufacturing. These disruptions have also exposed dangerously low levels of resiliency within engineering, supply chains, manufacturing and operations. For example, automated machines streamline operations resulting in greater outputs in less time than traditional methods.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The integration of advanced technologies is reshaping traditional manufacturing processes and opening up new innovation possibilities for mold builders. This system demonstrates easy implementation of automation in small- to medium-sized manufacturing operations. Source: CGS North America Inc.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 1, 2024

1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in July for the ninth consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. The report was issued today by Timothy R. Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M.,

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 30, 2024

Source: (top left) Boucherie, (top right) TK Mold & Engineering, (bottom left) Emuge-Franken, (bottom right) Plastic Ingenuity The top ten most-viewed articles in January were not only a testament to what our readers took an interest in—they reflect what is trending in our small but mighty world of moldmaking. Dapra Corp.,

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 29, 2024

Source | CloudNC CloudNC has announced that its CAM Assist solution can now create programming strategies and tool paths with AI for 3+2-axis CNC machines. The new upgrade means CAM Assist can now provide strategies and tool paths for 3+2-axis components, enabling many more manufacturers to benefit from CAM Assist’s efficiency gains.

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Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the 13th consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. A Manufacturing PMI ® above 48.7 Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M.,

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 7, 2023

Chair of the Institute for Supply Management ® (ISM ® ) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “The May Manufacturing PMI ® registered 46.9 Chair of the Institute for Supply Management ® (ISM ® ) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “The May Manufacturing PMI ® registered 46.9 Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M.,

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in September for the 11th consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. A Manufacturing PMI ® above 48.7 Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M.,

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Source: CloudNC CloudNC has announced that its CAM Assist solution can now create programming strategies and tool paths with AI for 3+2-axis CNC machines. The new upgrade means CAM Assist can now provide strategies and tool paths for 3+2-axis components, enabling many more manufacturers to benefit from CAM Assist’s efficiency gains.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

While we strive to put as many talented workers as possible in jobs within manufacturing, we also enable customers to do more with less, at higher quality and shorter lead times,” Williams noted. sidebar 2} Cobot Welding Leads to Transformation and Improves Processes When MWI Pumps of Deerfield Beach, Fla.,

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Fastener News Desk

APRIL 7, 2024

April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that it has acquired Southwest Data Products, Inc. SWDP), a manufacturer and installer of data center infrastructure for $115 million. SWDP has a strong reputation for high quality products, fast lead times, and quality installation services.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 3, 2024

At NPE 2024: The Plastics Show , 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) suppliers will be highlighted in the Advanced Manufacturing Zone , while AM users will take to the stage for Wednesday’s 3D Printing Workshop. Mold Tooling Lead time delays for molded parts often originate from difficulties with sourcing tooling.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 9, 2025

A glimpse of Bend Manufacturing’s facility, located inside of The Portage School of Leaders. Three Bend Manufacturing employees, who are also high school students, can be seen deliberating the business’ daily workflow in their classroom. The school received a 4.4 The school received a 4.4

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 1, 2025

Customs revenue through March 2024 , according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation nonprofit group. To understand how trade volatility reshapes the machine tool world, I sat down with Daniel Rogge, CEO of Tormach , a Wisconsin-based CNC machine-tool manufacturer that’s cutting its own distinctive path through these high-stakes changes.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are tiny optical systems manufactured with technology used in the electronic integrated circuit industry. Large demand volumes are required to offset the initial cost of designing and manufacturing PICs, and production lead times can take months.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Machine Tool Influencers 2024 Industry Insights 1. Customization and Flexibility: Customers increasingly seek customized solutions and flexible manufacturing capabilities. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: There’s a growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency in manufacturing.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 13, 2023

While multi-sourcing and intensifying cooperation with our suppliers and customers all over the world, we concentrated our focus on emergency response scenarios, business sustainability management, preparation of quality and performance improvement programs for suppliers, and increasing the level of automation based operations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ABB recently announced an investment of $280 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a new state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Västerås, Sweden. the new facility in Sweden will strengthen our capabilities in serving our customers in Europe with locally manufactured products in a growing market.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 24, 2024

Its specialty is turning out complex parts with short lead times, rapid prototyping, and working on materials that include aluminum and exotic materials such as Inconel and Haynes. She was the machine shop manager and Jay was the director of manufacturing for machining, welding, and programming.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 18, 2023

The ultimate manufacturing supply chain disruptor was the arrival of the global pandemic of 2020, which is still affecting the timely delivery of products, noted Leigh Chesley the Chief Customer Officer of Longbow Advantage Inc. Delivering components and parts to customers in a timely manner is more critical than ever.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

Five-axis CMMS, new Flexible Gauging System and Versatile Scanning Option Automation, advanced data analytics, growing demand for in-process measuring and increasing focus on precision manufacturing are reshaping metrology’s role in manufacturing. They also need a service provider they can depend on.” and the new No. Starrett Co.

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Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

One of the primary trends is the increase in domestic manufacturing capacity, the narrowing technology gap and a wider range of products. with a focus on digitization and smart manufacturing. Sustainability is becoming a key focus for the industry, with efforts to reduce waste and energy consumption in manufacturing processes.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 4, 2024

Since its debut in 1927, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show has been a cornerstone event in the manufacturing sector. The largest manufacturing trade show in North America is an expansive showcase of the latest technologies that are driving the metalworking and manufacturing industries into the future.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 22, 2024

Source | Getty Images As we mark the halfway point of 2024, it’s a good time to take a moment to step back and assess where everything is, and whether any improvements can be made. Is your company meeting customer’s demands, lead times and so on? Read on to find out more.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

The Taiwan International Machine Tool Show took place March 27-31 this year, with many manufacturers participating. The show saw a range of OEMs that produce machine tools, as well as manufacturers of vital machine tool components. What is YCM’s approach to smart manufacturing?

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 3, 2024

Source (clockwise) | DMS, Lyndex-Nikken, SprutCAM and Hasco. This is only a small portion of what is coming out in the following months, so keep an eye out for additional product roundups, as well as separately posted NPE 2024 company previews!

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

Source (All Images) | Dynamic Tool Corp. The repeat business the company receives from world-class custom molders and OEM brand owners is perhaps the most demonstrable evidence of Dynamic Tool’s on-time deliveries, exceptional customer service, engineering-based capabilities and dedicated workforce. Dynamic Tool Corp.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

HSTEC specializes in the development, manufacture, and repair of high-speed motor spindles and fixtures. The final core area of expertise in the CHIRON Group is in additive manufacturing products and solutions. Now with newer technologies, we see a good opportunity, demand, and growth for additive manufacturing.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Director – Network Services, Frost & Sullivan Information and Communications Technology (ICT) The MEF Global Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) event in Dallas, TX, held during October 28-30, 2024, brought together industry leaders to explore the future of NaaS. To connect with our growth experts, reach out to Stephen.thomas@frost.com.

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 23, 2025

The project was regarded such a success it won the Plastic Industry Award for Supplier Partnership Injection Moulding 2024. The Plastic Industry Award 2024 judges concurred saying: It is exciting to see a company install this level of automation. Again, this was adapted to Nolatos exact specifications.

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