MMT Blog
When It Comes to Shop Safety, Think Beyond Pallets and Blocks
More often than not when touring a shop I see a unique approach to solving an everyday problem. This time it was a shop full of big, heavy molds that were not sitting on pallets or blocks across the the floor. Instead, they were sitting on top of small, plastic feet.
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5 Reasons to Consider Automation
As ongoing advances enable machines and humans to get better at talking to each other, eventually more shops will become more automated. If your shop hasn’t yet looked into upping its automation game, here are five reasons why you should.
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If A Mold Could Talk ... What Would It Say?
The MMT “Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker” t-shirt has become very popular over the years as a way for moldmaking professionals to share their humor, but recently I discovered another way for you to unleash your wit and wisdom: introducing the “Life of a Mold” campaign! And, we need your help.
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Noteworthy News: Teaming Up
Catch up on the latest business partnerships within the moldmaking community from Hurco Companies, Inc., iD Additives, Inc., PCS Company, RJG and HRSflow.
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PODCAST: What Do Rhinos Have to Do with Repair?
United Tool and Mold Owner Scott Phipps recalls “always building something" as a kid, and that continues today as he and his team charge forward with expanding and improving their mold repair and engineering change services business. Who are they and how are they growing this critical segment of mold manufacturing? Listen in to learn.
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VIDEO: The Importance of Facility and Flow to Mold Repair and Engineering Changes
United Tool and Mold Owner Scott Phipps speaks with MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges about its new 60,000-square-foot facility dedicated to large mold repair and engineering changes, which has improved the company's competitiveness and their future plans for growth and improvement.
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SLIDESHOW: Realizing the Rhino Effect
I went onsite to see how United Tool and Mold's new mold repair facility and workflow embrace the “Rhino philosophy”’ and help the team continuously improve. Here is just a glimpse of my visit.
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How to Improve the Flow of Mold Repair and Engineering Changes
A new perspective on competition, training and workflow redefines this shop’s core competency in repair and engineering changes, and charges the team toward continuous improvement.
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How to Become a Better-Informed Mold Purchaser
Six questions every purchasing manager must answer to improve his or her buying skills and create more value for the company.
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Tech Trends: All the Small Things
These products from RJG, Tungaloy, Rhino Products, LLC, Walter and Gesswein are designed to fit within moldmaking processes.
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Noteworthy News: Welcome Aboard!
Catch up on these latest moldmaking industry new hires and promotions from The L.S. Starrett Company, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Production Software, SPE and Stratasys Ltd.
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2020-2023 Editorial Advisory Board: Meet New Board Member Marion Wells
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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