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MMT 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.
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Coronavirus 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.
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Calling 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.
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Mold 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.
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How 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.
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Business 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.
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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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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 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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