Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

What better topic for my final editor’s message of 2022 than the most-viewed MoldMaking Technology content over the past 12 months? It’s also a great way to find out what topics are resonating the most with the audience to help guide upcoming content. “Mold Builder Matrix Tool Inc. . Case Study.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The show floor will offer a variety of cutting-edge technologies, innovations, networking opportunities and plenty of excitement within the plastics molding industry. Rather than building molds directly, they help moldmakers meet their customers’ needs when they face staffing or time constraints. mold manufacturing industry.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

During the course of the program, MassRobotics said the startups will experience a robust curriculum of business topics. Nexterity : A hands-free robotic tool to autonomously bolt and unbolt pipeline flanges in the field for industrial manufacturing asset owners. Mito Robotics : Provides AI-powered robotics for wet lab automation.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 15, 2025

Teams collaborate during design review meetings using mold simulation, DFM and processing expertise to ensure well-managed, timely project execution tailored to scope. Source (All Images) | Dynamic Tool Corp. Experts in design, moldmaking and production solve customer challenges during tool build review meeting.

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 13, 2022

By leveraging Resolution Medical’s expertise in medical device manufacturing and the Carbon idea-to-production platform, Preceptis was able to rapidly iterate functional prototypes, utilize Carbon’s biocompatible material MPU 100 , and additive manufacturing bridge production until tooling was ready. On-Demand, Bridge Production.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 30, 2023

Collocating for the second time, the MoldMaking and Molding conferences will provide attendees dedicated moldmaking and injection molding programs in the morning, with combined sessions bringing the groups together in the afternoon to learn about big picture topics.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Sources (Clockwise) | Alpine Advanced Materials, Dynamic Tool Corp., Now’s your chance to dive into these trending topics. The comprehensive list to follow offers insight into topics ranging from build, engineer and maintain. How to Achieve Unmatched Accuracy in Very Large Workpieces Dynamic Tool Corp.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Maybe it’s because these topics are not often, if ever, discussed in schools, training seminars, or SPE functions. There is so much to know about this common fastener and how it directly affects the performance and longevity of your molds. Shoulder bolts are frequently used in three-plate molds and stripper-plate molds.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 3, 2025

To learn more about the mold builders featured at PTXPO 2025, click here. What’s New and What Works The show floor highlighted a variety of technologies and products, from software and AI to 3D printing, mold materials and maintenance and repair options. Another hot topic among moldmakers? Mold materials.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 1, 2023

A mold builder once told me that “moldmaking is a relentless pursuit of innovation” in all areas of the process and business. This statement guided the development of the program for this year’s MoldMaking Conference and revealed some hot topics — automation, data, 3D printing and training.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Mold builders need a systematic process that allows the business to repeatedly (and with confidence) make decisions about what to improve on an ongoing basis. We’ve covered a wide range of topics and how those topics affect the moldmaking industry, ranging from pricing to marketing to technology. But what about money flow?

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Mold Making Technology

JULY 12, 2023

Hot runner control and molding machine integration is a big topic right now and tooling managers are taking notice because a lot of companies are trying to use the molding machine hot runner controls to run tools that are too big for the number of zones available on the molding machine.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 3, 2024

This month has been brimming with exceptional content spanning a variety of topics, from groundbreaking technological advancements to insightful business strategies and advice. MTD) Mold Maker of the Year award. MMT Chats: Award-Winning 2024 Mold Apprentice of the Year Adam Conley of Omega Tool Inc.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 7, 2025

The 2024 Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) was held November 5-10, 2024 at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center. Examples of both were on display at the 2024 Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF), held November 5 through 10, 2024 at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center. Photos provided by Modern Machine Shop.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 4, 2024

The winner of MoldMaking Technology 's 2024 Leadtime Leader Award is Dynamic Tool Corp. Since 2003, the moldmaking industry has annually acknowledged exceptional performance and innovation in mold manufacturing through MMT ’s Leadtime Leader Award , sponsored by Progressive Components. Dynamic Tool Corp.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 14, 2025

Source | Penn State Behrend Morning sessions will include concurrent tracks on injection molding technology, materials technology and executive/management practices. For more information and to register, visit the conference website.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 20, 2024

Injection molding simulation software has long been used to optimize a mold design prior to its fabrication. Now Moldex3D is working with additive manufacturing technology supplier Fortify to optimize the process that will be run on the printed tooling, maximizing its limited production run.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 9, 2023

Simulation is life-changing for the mold builder and molder who invest in it – saving time, optimizing mold design and reducing waste. It’s a topic we talk about a lot in MoldMaking Technology. Watch the video interview above.

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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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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 4, 2023

Mold & Engineering. “Silicone Elastomers Technology And Fabrication” offers a comprehensive overview of silicone elastomers, emphasizing fabrication processes in injection molding liquid silicone rubber (LIM/LSR) and providing information on extrusion and calendering of high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR). .

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 29, 2023

From mold design tolerancing to cutting tools and more, you, our readers, engage with a wide range of topics. One of our primary goals is to also keep you informed about the latest news and products (such as the SPE Mold Technologies Division , which garnered significant attention). Photo Credit: MoldMaking Technology 9.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 17, 2024

Mold & Engineering From Jan. This course emphasizes fabrication processes in injection molding liquid silicone rubber (LIM/LSR) and provides information on extrusion and calendering of high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR). Mold & Engineering during which attendees will experience LSR molding and tool design.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

That person was Eden Tool & Eden Manufacturing President Dave Tomic. Dave attended the conference in 2022 and found enough value to return this year for more opportunities to learn and network in the small-group setting headlined by mold builders and molders sharing best practices and technology solutions for better moldmaking.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 27, 2023

We also managed to fit in content covering our readers’ favorite topics such as digitalization in tooling, mold life cycle management , hot runners , cold runners and much more. 25 Years Later and Molds Still Make a Difference I believe 25 years proves that moldmaking matters! bottom right) MoldMaking Technology 10.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Mold builders are talking about tried-and-true as well as new technology, both focused on working faster, cutting costs and tackling labor challenges. It’s about innovation and efficiency with mold design, additive manufacturing (AM), automation and data management. Data management is another hot topic.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 16, 2023

. “I want to thank MMT personally for the excellent topics over the years on keeping up with engineering, building and maintaining a safe, first-class mold building and molding shop,” Yasenchak says. stay in business. .” stay in business.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Bob VanCoillie, senior manager of Consumer Mold Management CoE for Kenvue, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is one of MMT 's new editorial advisory board (EAB) members. Bob presented at two MoldMaking Conferences on OEM corporate initiatives that are driving tooling digitization. Meet Bob VanCoillie.

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Mantle booth at IMTS 2022 with Olivia Krueger interviewing Mantle beta system customer, Hannah Coombs from Westminster Tool about Mantle’s new hybrid 3D printer solution. The F-200 furnace, which sinters parts from the printer and produces tooling components that are durable and accurate.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Photo Credit, all images: MMT The MMT Chats series by MoldMaking Technology is an engaging, conversational video series where professionals in the moldmaking industry come together to discuss various topics related to manufacturing, tooling and moldmaking processes. Watch the interview. Watch the interview. Her ultimate goal?

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Mold Making Technology

JULY 19, 2023

Photo Credit: AIM Institute Specialized equipment used in conjunction with mold maintenance training courses created and hosted by Steve Johnson, owner and founder of MoldTrax, has been acquired by the American Injection Molding (AIM) Institute , which is a member of the Beaumont Family of Companies (including Beaumont Technologies.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Source | Getty Images The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) announces the launch of two new webinar series intended to provide professional development to its members. These exciting initiatives are issued under the direction of AMBA Board of Directors and newly elected Officers, President Tyler VanRee, Legacy Precision Molds Inc.;

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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

JANUARY 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Accumold Micro molding innovator Accumold has announced a further investment in its micro additive manufacturing (AM) capability, having just finalized the purchase of a second Fabrica 2.0 you can also optimize workflow, the technology producing less scrap and fewer tools than conventional manufacturing processes.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 21, 2024

The Mold Maintenance Center of Excellence carries on the legacy that former owner Steve Johnson created with his hands-on and lecture mold maintenance workshop. One of MMT’s more popular topics is mold maintenance and repair -- a critical aspect of moldmaking that impacts the OEM, molder and mold builder.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

PTXPO 2025 will be a comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge technologies and innovations within the plastics molding industry. Some key topics will be Next Chapter Manufacturing discussing how additive tooling is being implemented by molders, and Barnes Molding Solutions talking about timing valve gate sequencing.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

From advanced five-axis machining solutions to AI-powered design tools, exhibitors focused on working smarter, faster and more efficiently. We saw impressive developments in wire laser metal 3D printing, integrated automation systems and enhanced EDM capabilities that are transforming how molds are manufactured. for example.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 2, 2023

” So, there you have my topic of conversation with Eden Tool and Eden Manufacturing President Dave Tomic: “predictable manufacturing.” ” Here are a few highlights to whet your appetite for the full 10-minute conversation: I like pushing boundaries like reimagining how a mold is built. (1:10).

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