Moldmaking Conversations That Made an Impact
The views are in! Explore the episodes that resonated most with our audience, featuring experts in the field, success stories and innovative ideas.
The views are in! In this special recap, we’re highlighting the top-viewed episodes of MMT Chats. From tackling workforce challenges to showcasing cutting-edge technologies, these conversations captured the heart of what it means to excel in moldmaking. Whether you are revisiting your favorites or catching up on what you missed, these episodes are packed with valuable takeaways to inspire you into the new year.
1. Award-Winning 2024 Mold Maker of the Year
Gabe English of Western Carolina Tool & Mold received the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Mold Technologies Div. (MTD) Mold Maker of the Year award.
2. The Family of Business – From the Farm and Into the Future
In this interview, we chat with the Eberle brothers of 2024 Leadtime Leader Award Winner Dynamic Tool Corp. about their moldmaking journey and the family dynamic of the business.
3. Cavalier Tool & Mfg. Talks VR in Mold Design
Join MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges as she gets the latest news on this mold builder's use of VR for mold design education.
4. Award-Winning 2024 Mold Repair Technician of the Year
Scott Phipps of United Tool and Mold (UTM) was honored with the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Mold Technologies Div. (MTD) Mold Repair Technician of the Year award.
5. Dynamic Tool Corp. Is Moving Forward and Getting to the Front of the Line with Customers
Get the scoop from our 2024 Leadtime Leader Award Winner Dynamic Tool Corp., on the company's future, their trade show experience, finding new talent, and the impact of this industry recognition.
6. Exploring Sustainable Innovation & Advanced Technology: The Plastek Group's Injection Blow Mold Project & More
VP Global Engineering & Tooling Doug Prischak and VP of Sales John Heinrikson from The Plastek Group and Triangle Tool share with us about an injection blow mold project, sustainability, imaging, AR and 3D printing.
7. Award-Winning 2024 Mold Apprentice of the Year
Adam Conley of Omega Tool Inc. was recognized as the Apprentice of the Year – Moldmaking by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Mold Technologies Div. (MTD).
8. ‘Block and Tackle’ to Build Future Leaders
Catch up with Editorial Advisory Board member James Jergens to discuss mentorship, leadership, troubleshooting, and technology.
9. Mentoring Future Engineering Talent by Bridging Education and Practical Work
In this conversation with Brett Lindenmuth, VP of Engineering at Accede Mold and Tool, we talked about Accede’s strategy for mentoring future engineering talent, his role in that strategy, and key takeaways from his recent mentoring experience.
10. Mold Builder Shares “Raw and Real” Social Media Strategy
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges sits down with Murphy Forsyth, GM – Injection Molding and Director Of Marketing for Zero Tolerance LLC in Clinton Township, MI.
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