MMT Blog

Noteworthy News: Weekly Wrap-Up

There’s always something interesting going on in the moldmaking industry. See the recent news releases below from iD Additives, Ingersoll Machine Tools, RJG, and more to see current happenings for this week!

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Hot Runners

Only an Educated Buyer Can Reap the Rewards

Choosing the right electrically-actuated hot runner system is important, so is asking the right questions upfront to better understand what you are buying. It’s easy to be sold on all the fantastic benefits you could see, while looking passed the downsides of the system you are choosing. 

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Education

WEBINAR RECAP: 2020 Insights into Automotive Business Activity

Forming strategic partnerships that help “mobility” manufactures build their vision for the future are key to taking advantage of new business opportunities.

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Supply Chain

Moldmaking Index Contracts on Weak Supplier Deliveries, Solid New Orders

Expanding new orders and production were offset by downside surprise in supplier deliveries and on-going weakness in exports and backlogs for the Moldmaking Index in October.

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Analysis

Establishing a Cyber-Secure Moldmaking Operation

Mold builders must understand subnetwork setup, threat and risk analysis, and support structures to protect its data.

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Building Confidence in AM for Tooling

New potential for tooling applications is reached with custom-designed materials for additive manufacturing.

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Education

Noteworthy News: Growth Spurts

From new facilities dedicated to automation, training and distribution to new hires eager to tackle building relationships through providing excellent customer service, the industry innovators below are growing all across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Leadtime Leader

Leadtime Leader Q&A: X-Cell Tool and Mold on Quality Assurance

The current Leadtime Leader shares an update on its continually advancing in-house quality processes and equipment.

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Most Listened to Podcasts of 2019

Grab your headphones and listen to the top 10 most popular MoldMaking Technology/The Manufacturing Alliance podcasts episodes from all of 2019!

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Hot Runners

How Electric Actuation Benefits the Mold Supply Chain

Hot runner valve gating has always offered pneumatic and hydraulic actuation, but today electric is an alternative to consider.

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VIDEO: What Is Freeform Injection Molding?

FIM or freeform injection molding combines the proven injection molding process with the freedom of part design. Check out this video describing how this advanced technology works. 

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Ecomonics

Free Webinar Looks at Automotive Manufacturing in 2020

Gardner Intelligence columnist Michael Guckes explains what’s next for automakers, manufacturers in a free webinar on December 17th at 11am EST. Register Today!

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