MMT Blog
Establishing a Production Startup in Mexico
In 2014, German moldmaker Siebenwurst established a subsidiary company in Querétaro, Mexico. It not only provides support to other German companies in the region but also uses its extensive machine park to produce new molds for a growing customer base.
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The Impact of Tax Reform on Bonus Depreciation
Tax reform made the following changes to the bonus depreciation rules: a new 100-percent bonus depreciation percentage, an expanded definition of eligible property to include used depreciable property, and an extended placed-in-service phase-out date from before January 1, 2020, to before January 1, 2027.
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Observations on Setting Up a Moldmaking Operation in Mexico
MoldMaking Technology editorial advisory board member Tim Krieger of Krieger Craftsmen Inc. shares some observations made while establishing a new operation in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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CAM Software Accelerates Complete Machining
Standard parts supplier and moldmaker Knarr Group (Helmbrechts, Germany) leverages Open Mind's CAM software to maximize productivity.
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30 Under 30 Class of 2018: Designers
MoldMaking Technology recognizes the industry's young talent through its inaugural 30 Under 30 Honors Program. Today's blog features those among them who are designers.
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How to Set Accurate Manifold Preventive-Maintenance Frequencies, Part 3
The only thing that can mess up a solid PM plan for a manifold is a poorly designed system, and there are a variety of manifold designs and complexity levels. Many design features are the root cause of postponing a manifold PM until it breaks down.
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Webinar: Standard Components – Options that Simplify Mold Designs, Reduce Costs and Speed Mold Building
October 23 webinar will discuss new options and advantages of using standardized components.
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3D Printing Aids Both Short- and Long-Term Production Needs
Protolabs helped Specdrums nail down the design of Sepcdrums’s musical education tool with rapid injection molding.
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Tax Reform Limits and Eliminates Popular Deductions
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made several changes to the manner in which mold shop determine taxable income.
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Leadtime League: What Makes Commercial Tool & Die a Winner
Thinking about entering the 2019 Leadtime Leader Awards competition? Read about Commercial Tool & Die Inc. (large shop winner from 2008 and 2009) for inspiration. Commercial Tool specializes in the design, manufacturing, repair and maintenance of plastic injection molds. It managed to stay successful through industry ups and downs by stepping up the quality of its molds.
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Realizing Complicated Runner Designs Using Generation Mesh
High-speed, high-quality mesh technology automatically generates the high-resolution hexa-based mesh in which the mesh model perfectly matches the original runner design with high accuracy.
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Collaboration a Key Aid to Shops Solving Common Problems
Work with peers in your own backyard to solve common manufacturing challenges.
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