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Mold Technologies Division of SPE Announces 2024 Award Recipients at NPE 2024
The Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) honored recipients of four awards at NPE, recognizing excellence in moldmaking and supporting the next generation with a new Apprentice of the Year award. Each winner receives a $1,000 stipend for their training program.
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The Why & How of Developing a Talent Strategy
Chief Workforce Development Officer of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and owner of Human Asset Management talk about workforce readiness, the state of the manufacturing workforce and steps for building a talent strategy.
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Scholarship, Grant Funding Available from SPE Mold Technologies Division
There’s no better time to discuss the scholarships and grants available to support education in plastics and moldmaking.
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Triple Threat: How One Shop's Success Resonates Across Three End Markets
When I revisited Eden Tool in New Freedom, PA, this past summer for a follow-up feature on this mold builder’s growth, I underestimated the story.
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Advancing Mold Design Demo: The Role of VR in Closing the Skills Gap
This Q&A and demo explain how virtual reality training tackles the skills gap by providing immersive, cost-effective learning experiences.
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Dynamic Tool Corp. Wins MoldMaking Technology’s 2024 Leadtime Leader Award
Dynamic Tool Corp., a provider of engineered tooling solutions based in Menomonee, Wisconsin, has been awarded MoldMaking Technology’s prestigious 2024 Leadtime Leader Award. The announcement was made during a live awards ceremony at the Plastics Technology booth, where owners Steve and Ken Eberle accepted the award on behalf of their team.
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Moldmaking Activity Has Contracted in a Desirable Direction
April’s moldmaking index contracted again but continued to inch toward a reading of 50 — the hurdle to cross before entering expansion.
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Decoding Reshoring: Motivations, Challenges and Technological Influences
Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative, sits down for a Q&A on the motivations behind reshoring decisions, offering insights into economic, strategic and regulatory considerations.
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MMT Chats: Digitalizing Mold Lifecycle and Process Performance
MMT catches up with Editorial Advisory Board member Bob VanCoillie senior manager of Kenvue’s mold management center of excellence outside of Philadelphia to discuss mold management via tooling digitalization and OEM expectations and opportunities.
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Who Will Win the 2024 Leadtime Leader Award? Find Out at NPE 2024!
This is it! It all boils down to this. Join the moldmaking and plastics community as MoldMaking Technology discloses this year’s award winner at 4 p.m. tomorrow in the West Hall at Booth 2143.
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NPE 2024 Set to Showcase Solutions for 6 Key Moldmaking Trends
The moldmaking and plastics industries have undergone some changes in the past six years, all of which emphasize the importance of innovation and adaptability for competitiveness.
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The Moment of Truth at NPE: 2024 Leadtime Leader Winner Revealed
Don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate and network with the moldmaking community as it recognizes MoldMaking Technology’s 2024 Award Winner May 7 at 4 p.m. in Booth W2143.
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