Mold Making Technology

MARCH 5, 2024

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. Read more about this mold builder's past, present and future in this profile. Balancing People, Process and Technology for Program Management Success Source: Eifel Inc.

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3D printing Sourcing Function Form 105

Mold Making Technology

MAY 17, 2023

Photo Credit, all images: MMT At the AMBA Conference 2023, May 10-12, 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) presented Justin McPhee, from Willernie, Minnesota-based Mold Craft Inc. , Justin McPhee from Mold Craft wins Mold Builder of the Year.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

We covered various topics including—but not limited to— R &D credits for mold builders , the benefits of aluminum tooling , marbles (yes, marbles!) discusses the mold builder’s role in defining injection molds to support new product development with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges. and much more!

Additive manufacturing 64

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Lead Time 64

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 24, 2024

This is the first of seven new Northern Beaches-designed vessels being built by Hobart-based ship builder Richardson Devine Marine. The seven new vessels will replace seven old RiverCat vessels which will be retired after reaching the end of their lifespan after 30 years of service.

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Manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We talk about Mike’s wealth of experience, including being a master molder, his opinion on the value of both mechanical and plastics engineering, his thoughts on the departmentalization of mold-building creating new skills demands for moldmakers (project management) and the increasing importance of the role of designers and engineers.

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Manufacturing 111

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 14, 2023

Photo credit from top left, clockwise: StackTeck Systems, Accede Mold & Tool, B A Die Mold and Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Mold builders are the people and businesses that make the moldmaking industry go round. For more information on a product featured below, click on the title link for the respective product.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Revisions were prepared by the Equipment Manufacturers & Moldmakers Council, led by Progressive Components ’ Glenn Starkey, MSI Mold Builders ’ Toby Bral and Accede Mold & Tool ’s Camille Sackett , along with industry feedback. Did you know that the updated guide was released earlier this year ? Check it out!

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Manufacturing 64

Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 6, 2023

Mold builders can use program management services to address the speed-to-market trend and develop innovative solutions and cost-effective outcomes. It also puts a significantly higher demand on the shop's engineering, design and project management resource capabilities.

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Prototype  52

Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2024

It is suitable for sewage ejector installations in new residential and commercial projects. “Today’s home builders and mechanical specifying engineers, when comparing the specifications of various products, may find the sewage ejector market options limited.

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Manufacturing 52

MEM

MARCH 27, 2023

A leading London home builder, Bilt Renovation , has announced the launch of its innovative new way to design, build and manage construction projects. Customers benefit from a new level of transparency and collaboration, allowing them to track project progress and budget in real-time and make informed decisions.

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Manufacturing 52

E&T

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The UK’s renewable energy strategy has suffered a blow as no new offshore wind projects have been bought by developers at the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction. As a result, no energy companies submitted bids for offshore wind projects. CFD auctions invites companies to bid to develop UK-based renewable energy projects.

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Supply Chain Manufacturing 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The move is offering architects, designers, builders and developers, lower carbon aluminium batten solution for their projects. The Apollo Concealed Clip Aluminium Batten System is a modular, customisable batten system that can be adapted to suit project-specific requirements.

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Sourcing Manufacturing 91

Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

top right) PCS Company, (bottom left) Open Mind Technologies, (bottom right) Progressive Components From a case study about a mold builder’s CAM automation software to The Leadtime Leader Award to asset management solutions, we certainly packed in a variety of content in August! Photo Credit: (top left) Delta Mold Inc., (top

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Automation Bottleneck Supply Chain Manufacturing 59

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 14, 2024

Charter member of the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA). I should mention that being named Mold Maker of the Year by the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) in 2011 remains a special memory. A significant number of mold builders have gone out of business as well! What was B A's most difficult customer project?

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3D printing Consumer Goods Manufacturing Pharmaceutical 113

Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2024

NGen will contribute $3 million toward an $8 million project to design, build and install a system that incorporates CarbiCrete’s latest curing technologies into Canal Block’s concrete block-making operations.

Advanced manufacturing 72

Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 72

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Photo credit: High-Tech Laser & Polishing High-Tech Laser & Polishing has been supporting mold builders and molders since 1985 with multiple services that include mold polishing, laser engraving/texturing, laser cutting and laser welding.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Scania Australia Pty Ltd and Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd have both been appointed as preferred builders of the 200 new buses after a rigorous independent procurement process. We know that when we build here in Queensland, we are supporting local workers, local suppliers and the next generation of skilled bus builders.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Sourcing 90

Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

“Clear to pay” project dashboard. Photo Credit: CaptureMore LLC CaptureMore LLC , the creators of the CaptureAssets tool tracking app, has released a new feature on its platform to help mold builders get paid on time for tooling.

Automation 52

Automation 52

Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 9, 2023

The builder of flight and health simulators says net income attributable to equity holders in the three months ended June 30 rose to $65.3 That quarter in 2022 saw its income statement marred by supply chain problems and writedowns on a pair of pricey defence projects. million from $1.7 million in the same period a year earlier.

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Supply Chain Aerospace Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 74

MEM

MARCH 27, 2023

A leading London home builder, Bilt Renovation , has announced the launch of its innovative new way to design, build and manage construction projects. Customers benefit from a new level of transparency and collaboration, allowing them to track project progress and budget in real-time and make informed decisions.

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Manufacturing 40

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Fai Al Sanea, 33 Senior Engineering Program Supervisor Honeywell Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Fai is a team builder at Honeywell, having changed the mindset of Saudi nationals to be focused on delivery and quality. She challenges her team as Senior Engineering Program Supervisor and offers perspective on the future.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 2, 2023

Photo Credit, all images: PCS Company Too often, mold builders tasked with delivering a complete, production-ready hot runner mold work in haste to design the mold and system. To eliminate costly errors, making time for precise and proper communication between the molder, mold builder and hot runner supplier is essential.

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Cycle time Fit Function Sourcing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“The quantity and quality of current manufacturing work packages and other opportunities listed on Gateway prove that project owners are also seeing the value of a local supply chain.” ICN has been connecting local suppliers to major projects for 40 years. Find out more at icn.org.au. Find out more on the Medtech Gateway page.

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Supply Chain Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing 91

Mold Making Technology

MAY 9, 2023

For example: A last-minute American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) Emerging Leaders / Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Future Leaders in Plastics (FLIP) Happy Hour after the first day of the trade show had triple the expected attendance. Most members attended the show and manned the MMT booth. (

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Manufacturing 94

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It will support almost 1000 direct and indirect jobs, including for builders, concreters, electricians, plumbers, fitters and technicians. By 2050, Australia’s hydrogen industry is projected to generate $50 billion in additional GDP and create over 16,000 jobs in regional Australia, including in WA.

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Manufacturing 52

Cisco Manufacturing

APRIL 21, 2022

At the center of this challenge is choice; choice in which technologies to invest in, choice in which projects to apply the technologies to, choice in project scope, and choice in how to mix and match or totally replace new for existing technologies. One example of new technology is 5G.

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Manufacturing Assembly Line Supply Chain 144

21st Century Tech

AUGUST 27, 2023

These are the categories that builders and operators need to pay attention to: Construction materials; Energy usage; Waste production; Water efficiency; Carbon emissions; Indoor environmental quality. Builders and building operators seeking LEED certification try to earn sufficient points to get a Platinum rating.

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Composites Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2023

High-Technology, Diversified Mold Builder Has Its Eye on Improvement Triangle Tool has been a part of the plastic injection molding industry since 1963, celebrating its 60th year in business. Engineering expertise is pivotal, engaging customers early in projects and offering continuous support. Read the full article. Delta Mold Inc.,

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Automotive Rapid prototyping Prototype  Automation 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

A call-out is being undertaken for university students/groups currently working on engineering projects who want to take their ideas to the next level. The prizes are one of five product packs worth $3,000 which includes RS PRO components, tools, and accessories tailored to the project.

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Manufacturing 82

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 12, 2023

Mold Building Services Get to Know AES Advanced Engineering Solutions Moldes Lda AES is a Portuguese mold engineering organization with extensive know-how and capabilities in the production and management of tooling projects for high-end products and markets. Photo Credit: AES AES was founded in 2001 in Portugal.

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3D printing Automation Supply Chain Manufacturing 98

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Photo Credit: Lawrence Mold and Tool Looking back at more than 45 years of ordering injection molds, I’d estimate I used 40 or 50 different mold builders. The answers matter because the type of part to be molded and the estimated annual production quantity dictate what type of mold builder to use.

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Lead Time Cargo Fit Automation 59

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 26, 2024

I also oversee student groups and our capstone senior project course, which involves industry-sponsored projects, ranging from materials testing to design innovations and sustainability initiatives. Q: What skills and qualities are crucial for future mold builders? Q: What makes the program at The Behrend College unique?

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Robotics Robotics Sourcing Manufacturing 52

i4.0 today

MAY 3, 2023

Faster time-to-market, more efficient engineering, more functionality, and higher quality – these are the benefits of a digital twin for machine and system builders. Shortening project timelines Shorter development times require further simultaneous engineering by the machine builders. Today Magazine.

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Automation Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Function 52

Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Using guide curves will enable mold builders to generate a variety of tool paths based on the user’s needs instead of the one generic toolpath option most software offers. Projected Tool Path To machine an earpiece mold, specific cut directions are required by the customer to achieve the desired results.

Composites 52

Composites 52

Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 12, 2023

No matter what mold material you choose, always consider part design, resin, part quantity, part geometry, mold builder, molder and industry-standard mold maintenance. The fact is that most projects’ production quantities can be accomplished easily by aluminum tooling.

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Cycle time Prototype  Manufacturing 83

Mold Making Technology

JULY 27, 2023

MMT Chats: Molds, Molding, Marketing and Membership MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Eric Hecker, Sales and Project Engineer for Eifel about his focus on sales and marketing, the move into molding, technology and training trends and his mission to help increase membership in Mold Technologies Division of SPE.

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Automotive Automation Manufacturing 52

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

“Manufacturers want to buy proven solutions, not automation projects. Last year, Omnirobotic changed its business model to become a machine builder, selling robotic equipment built on AutonomyOS. . “This model has proven to be much more effective at deploying AutonomyOS at scale.”

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Manufacturing Robotics Robotics Automation 107