Christina Fuges

Christina Fuges Editorial Director

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Father/Daughter Team Takes Mold Business into the Future

Innovation, personalized service and a team’s collective mold manufacturing experience earn customer loyalty for 56 years and set the business up for future success.

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Basics

How to Implement a Remote Validation Process

A review of the setup and use of a remote mold validation kit.

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Education

On a Mission to Develop Mold Designers

Editorial Advisory Board member Nicholas Vitelli—a lecturer in the Plastics Engineering Technology Program at Penn State Behrend— discusses the need for better-trained plastics engineers and mold designers to help businesses solve problems. 

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Tackling a Mold Designer Shortage

Survey findings reveal a shortage of skilled mold designers and engineers in the moldmaking community, calling for intervention through educational programs and exploration of training alternatives while seeking input from those who have addressed the issue successfully.

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Ascend Innovative Mold Launches New Moldmaking Facility to Support North American Manufacturing

Ascend Innovative Mold founders, who have more than 50 years of experience combined, are committed to delivering high-quality tooling solutions to its customers.

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30 under 30

Diving Deeper: More Insights From a Rising Female Moldmaking Professional

You wanted more of Jane's story as a woman in moldmaking, so I went back to dig a little deeper with this 23-year-old mold designer and project manager at Accede Mold and Tool.

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Complex Mold, Versatile Piece of Engineering Enhances Golf

A complex, one-cavity injection mold changed the game for the design and functionality of an innovative golf accessory.

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Sustainability

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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Consumer

Hammonton Mold, ADOP France Forge Strategic Partnership in Injection Blow Moldmaking

Hammonton Mold Inc., a leading full-service mold shop based in New Jersey specializing in injection blow molds (IBM), proudly announces its official partnership with ADOP France, a prominent IBM mold manufacturer based in Normandy, France.

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Industry 40

Outlook for Automation in 2024

I want to share an article I found that discusses the reasons manufacturers should adopt automation in 2024 as a strategic response to global uncertainties, reshoring requirements, labor shortages and the pursuit of increased productivity.        

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Editorial

Perspectives on Sustainability in Mold Building: A Diverse Outlook

In conversations with individuals involved in the mold building industry, a variety of perspectives on sustainability emerged, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the term.  

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Profile

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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