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A Q&A on Cybersecurity with Paragon D&E

Cybersecurity continues to be a critical issue for manufacturers, and after touring Paragon D&E a while back I knew they had things in order. So, I reached out to President David Muir to see how they handle cyber threats.

Amerimold 2019 Product Showcase, Part 12

Even though Amerimold 2019 is done, you can still take a look at all the highlighted products from the show’s extensive list of exhibitors.

Tips for Effective Follow-through After Amerimold

After all the preparation and then execution of trade show strategies, there is still work to be done to make your trade show investment pay off.

Three Ways That Standard Components Make Mold Building More Profitable

Instead of making them in house, moldmakers can reduce costs and liability by using standardized components.

3 Ways a Small Mold Builder Uses 3D Printing

Mold builder uses 3D printing for simultaneous mold manufacturing, conformal cooling and hybrid designs. 

SPE Mold Technologies Division Honors Two Women in Moldmaking at Amerimold

Historic honors includes the first female moldmaker of the year and only the fourth woman mold designer of the year.

High-Cavitation Hot Runners with Valve Gates

Advanced valve gate technology gives molders more control, better part quality and higher process efficiency.

A Man Humbled by the AMBA's Mold Builder of the Year Award

“I have big shoes to fill to keep company with the people who have won this award in the past. I will do my best to live up to the award. It's a daily challenge to strive to improve, but industry friends push us to keep going.” Those are honest words from a man well deserving of the AMBA’s 2019 Mold Builder of the Year Award, and I was there when his name was called and he humbly accepted the title.

PODCAST: Breaking Down Phobias, Troubleshooting and LSR Education

If there’s a problem to be solved, this moldmaker will solve it, which is evident with his commitment to honing troubleshooting skills across the industry and with the next generation.  

Another Amerimold Expo Is In the Books

Amerimold 2019 delivered great content and enthusiastic exhibitors.

Industry Outlooks Diverge within Consumer Products

As 2020 earnings expectations diverge within within the consumer products sector, industry outlooks are likewise diverging.

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