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Seeking Sourcing Solutions in Challenging Times Brought on by Coronavirus?
If you are seeking a solution or offering a solution as manufacturing continues to move despite the coronavirus then check out details about our online supplier database and sourcing assistance program.
Read MoreUPDATE: Looking for Illinois Manufacturers to Help Produce N95 Masks, Gowns and Face Shields
Illinois needs skilled and available resources to help fill the need for necessary medical products to help fight the coronavirus.
Read MoreMMT Chat: Moldmaker and Steel Supplier Stand and Deliver during Coronavirus Outbreak
This mold manufacturer with the help of its steel supplier delivered a die-cast mold from concept to completion in less than one week for a component that was holding up the production of ventilators.
WatchCoronavirus and the Supply Chain Challenge
From developing domestic value-chain relationship to companies and customers collaborating together, here are a few MoldMaking Technology articles that can help you implement new strategies for your supply chains if they have been affected by coronavirus.
Read MoreCalling Vocational Technical Programs Looking for Financial Support
The Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers is looking for qualified vocational technical programs within high school or college settings that are interested in applying for annual grants to support an advanced manufacturing program with a focus on plastics.
Read MoreMold Builders are Managing Operations and Opportunities as Coronavirus Continues
Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak the MMT team has been checking in with mold builders across North America to hear what they are experiencing and how they are managing their operations and new opportunities during these challenging times.
Read MoreHow to Better Manage the Request for Quote Process
The key to streamlining the request-for-quote process boils down to more information about part size, shape, critical geometry and surfaces, quantity, duration, resin type, and post-molding requirements.
Read MoreBusiness Almost As Usual for Mold Builders as Coronavirus Continues
The general mood of the mold builders with whom I connected during the past week is mostly “business as usual” albeit a smaller workforce due to social distancing efforts … but there are also those who have literally jumped in to help with a variety of medical products.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreMold 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.
Read MoreCoping 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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