MMT Blog
Mold Builder Shares Impressions of 3D Printing at IMTS 2018
International Mold Corp. attended IMTS 2018 specifically to learn about new advancements in additive manufacturing and 3D printing that the company could incorporate into its day-to-day moldmaking operations.
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Welding Solutions Are More Efficient, Flexible and Affordable
As welding technologies advance, moldmakers have more options for repairing molds faster, cheaper and with minimal training required.
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Simulation Tools Minimize or Eliminate Delays Caused by Reworked Molds
Mold builders can improve product performance, manufacturing throughput and cost savings with simulation optimization tools.
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Tax Reform: Changing the Rules of Business Losses
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has changed the way many mold builders account for their business losses. The new rules impact the tax treatment for business losses regardless of a company’s structure.
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How to Offer Employees More Than a Normal Job
Austrian moldmaker Haidlmair focuses on its 550 people in a very unconventional way, as it continues to be a leading specialist in building high-quality tools for beverage crates, folding boxes, and garbage containers.
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Today's Workforce Needs More than Metalworking Skills to Thrive
Three mold manufacturing companies share how their workforce development strategies have evolved to meet the needs of today’s industry.
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VIDEO: To Solve the Skilled Labor Problem, Change the Culture
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges teamed up with Modern Machine Shop Editor-in-Chief Pete Zelinski onsite at Westminster Tool in Plainfield, Connecticut to experience live the company’s unique culture, and then digitally capture the spirit of the environment to share with the rest of the manufacturing community.
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Training Redefined: A Three-Pronged Approach to Solving the Skilled Labor Shortage
A mold builder uses a solid onboarding program, personality profiles and learning styles to quickly and effectively grow its own skilled workforce.
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The Impact of Emotional Intelligence, Personality Profiles and Learning Styles on Training and Productivity
A mold shop changes its hiring approach from one of filling positions to instead finding the right people to grow with the team.
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The USMCA Trade Agreement: Impact and Next Steps for Moldmakers
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA), aka the “new NAFTA” should benefit the majority of North American molders and mold builders.
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Heidenhain TNC Controls Streamline Mold Manufacturing and Global Connectivity
Five-axis machines with the right controls are a key part of a connected system that yields better, faster work.
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