May 2024 Issue

May 2024

Digital Edition

Eden Tool and Eden Manufacturing: A Story of Resilience, Growth and Innovation

This critical parts manufacturer, founded on solid tooling fundamentals, didn’t get derailed with the unexpected passing of the owner because leadership was already building a solid business, not just a good tool shop. Here’s how they managed change incrementally… and they’re not finished yet.

Features

Featured articles from the May 2024 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Design & Mfg. Software 20 May 2024

How to Use a Disciplined Approach to Mold Simulation from the Plastics Point of View

What follows is a Q&A with Adam Narkter, MMT EAB member and Diversified Technologies International (DTI) business development manager.

Supply Chain 21 Jun 2024

How to Successfully Reshore Tooling

Sloan Valve and Pyramid Molding Group shed light on the dynamics and challenges surrounding the shift toward domestic mold sourcing and the advantages of collaborating with a U.S. supplier to bring tooling back stateside.

3D Printing 14 Jun 2024

3D Printing Innovates Hot Runner Manifold Design

Metal 3D printing combined with a conventionally machined manifold block overcomes flow shadows on valve gates and offers faster color changes while providing closer system pitch centerlines between cavities.

Profile 7 Jun 2024

North Carolina Mold Builder Works With Purpose and Partnership

Adapting and innovating amidst a change in ownership, doubling sales and maintaining the workforce reflects team resilience and expertise.

Education 13 May 2024

Scholarship, Grant Funding Available from SPE Mold Technologies Division

There’s no better time to discuss the scholarships and grants available to support education in plastics and moldmaking.

Case Study 24 May 2024

How to Achieve Unmatched Accuracy in Very Large Workpieces

Dynamic Tool Corp. purchases two bridge-style double-column CNCs to increase the cutting envelope and maintain 5-micron cutting accuracy in the long term.