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Machining

New Five-Axis Milling Machine Helps Michigan Mold Builder Diversify

High-precision milling center brings Innovated Machining Solutions LLC the accuracy, five-axis cutting capabilities required to pursue aerospace/defense work.

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Supply Chain

New Sourcing Assistance Program Launched to Address Coronavirus Supply Chain Impact

If you’re a mold builder with capacity to take on new mold builds then get your shop signed up for our new Sourcing Assistance Program to address immediate sourcing needs.

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Mold Builder Shares Coronavirus Impact and Its Plans to Keep Manufacturing Moving 

In an effort to share solutions and strategies (and so you don’t feel alone), I wanted to share some conversations I’ve been having with mold builders as they continue their manufacturing amidst challenges brought about by the virus. Here is one Q&A with R & D Leverage.

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Coping with Coronavirus: One Blow Molder’s Response

Sister brand Plastics Technology shares how Confer Plastics is pulling out the stops to make and ship products before a state-mandated shutdown.

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3D Printing

3D Printing and Coronavirus: U.S. Additive Manufacturers Share Their Experiences

Sister brand Additive Manufacturing shares the stories of how a few 3D printing companies have managed both the setbacks and opportunities that the COVID-19 outbreak has brought to light.

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International Perspective: European Toolmakers Face a Rocky Road Ahead

For many tool-, die- and moldmakers within the automotive supply chain time is running out, says Volker Schäfer, chairman of VDMA’s (German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association) toolmaking division.

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Manufacturers Experience Fewer Changes with Less Impact from COVID-19

In the second week of a survey on COVID-19, manufacturers reported fewer changes to their business with less severe impact on their with the lone exception of travel related activities.

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Simulation Success!

Real-world applications of simulation software reveal tips for how to achieve faster iteration of more ideas, giving engineers more ways to address common problems such as warpage.

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Connecting on the Next Level to Keep Manufacturing Moving

It’s always been about community and connection for me when it comes to MoldMaking Technology, but this has taken on a whole new meaning with the current state of affairs. However, I see opportunity—and a chance for us to provide more value to the industry.

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2020-2023 Editorial Advisory Board: Meet New Board Member Kelly Kasner

The 2020-2023 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of 12 industry professionals. Here's one of them.

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Ecomonics

Moldmaking Index Falls on Export and Backlog Contraction

Volatile shifts in the Moldmaking Index components may be a sign of more to come.

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Editorial

MoldMaking Technology Is More Than Print Content

MoldMaking Technology started as a print publication only, but today you can find its content across every social media channel, in videos and e-newsletters, and even podcasts.

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