December 2023 Issue

December

December 2023

Digital Edition
How is an Aluminum Mold Energy-Efficient?
Cover Story

How is an Aluminum Mold Energy-Efficient?

Nine ways aluminum molds save energy and production costs.

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Features

Featured articles from the December 2023 issue of MoldMaking Technology

GBI Shifts to Second Straight Month of Slowing Contraction
Ecomonics

GBI Shifts to Second Straight Month of Slowing Contraction

While contraction has been an ongoing course for activity in the GBI: Moldmaking, its slight slowing might suggest that positive change is coming.  

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Resilience and Reflections: Moldmaking in the Evolving Economic Landscape
Supply Chain

Resilience and Reflections: Moldmaking in the Evolving Economic Landscape

As moldmakers navigate this complex year marked by fluctuating business activities, and approach the upcoming year with cautious optimism, three key considerations should guide their decisions.

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What You Should Know About Injection Mold Safety Straps

What You Should Know About Injection Mold Safety Straps

Every mold should have one in order to be safe and OSHA compliant.

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Machine Tool Considerations for Today's Mold Builder
Basics

Machine Tool Considerations for Today's Mold Builder

Machine rigidity, spindle speed, power and control options that run complex programs smoothly are vital to meet the industry’s surface finish and speed requirements.

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NextGen Mold Technologies is Sticking to the Plan
ICYMI

NextGen Mold Technologies is Sticking to the Plan

I caught up with Dennis Goggin, president of NextGen Mold Technologies, to learn how much has changed for this startup mold builder since we last connected.

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Certified Quality Management for Plastics Professionals – Materials to Tooling to Recycling
Safety

Certified Quality Management for Plastics Professionals – Materials to Tooling to Recycling

Why is certification of a shop’s quality management system to ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 or ISO 13485 so special? What does the certification signify? And what supports the paper behind the framed certificate?

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Machine Monitoring Platform Improves Machine Utilization, On-Time Delivery

Machine Monitoring Platform Improves Machine Utilization, On-Time Delivery

 Using data from a machine monitoring platform, Westminster Tool added almost 75 hours of capacity per week by shortening warmups and starting CNC and EDM machines sooner.

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MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content of 2023
Editorial

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content of 2023

The most popular MoldMaking Technology content according to analytics reports over the past 12 months.

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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Get Reacquainted with MMT EAB Member Marion Wells Owner, Human Asset Management

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Get Reacquainted with MMT EAB Member Marion Wells Owner, Human Asset Management

Marion has been serving on MMT’s editorial advisory board since 2019. Hear what she's been up to lately.

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