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International Perspective: Twenty Years of Tool and Die Making in Europe
The European tool and moldmaking industry has moved from manual to industrial production via internationalization, digitalization, automation and communication.
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The Bottom Line: Taxation of Mold Builders: 1998 vs. 2018
Tax laws are much more favorable for mold shops today than they were 20 years ago.
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How MoldMaking Technology Magazine Came to Be
Twenty years ago a moldmaker launched this magazine, legitimizing an industry and then passed it on to a passionate media company, which took it to the next level.
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AMBA Supplier Nights to Benefit Career and Scholarship Programs
Support the West Michigan and Chicago chapters of the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) by attending supplier night fundraisers (April 11 and 18, respectively) for workforce development projects.
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A Look at Mold Texturing
Laser texturing, if understood and appreciated, can open up the door to endless possibilities in texturing, according to this texture house.
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Tradeshow Tuesday: Gearing Up for NPE2018
Cruise through this week’s slideshow for a peek at some of what will be on display at NPE2018.
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Chicago Area Companies Give Students a "Tooling Start"
Moldmaking industry suppliers and shops support advanced manufacturing curricula in Chicago area high schools by donating products and scholarships.
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Defining Rapid Manufacturing
A broad definition of rapid manufacturing is the use of software automation and connected manufacturing equipment to rapidly accelerate the manufacturing process. Read how one provider breaks down some of the considerations when applied to 3D printing.
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Throwback Thursday: Apprentice Training - Setting Expectations
This week’s TBT shows why expectations for employee work habits should be established with each new hire on the first day of work and then followed up on in regular meetings.
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Accelerated Machining for Precipitation Hardness Stainless Steel
A carbide cutting tool manufacturer partnered with a machine tool supplier to demonstrate accelerated machining of precipitation hardness stainless steel, such as 15-5 PH stainless steel.
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Tour at Hurco Anniversary Celebration Reveals IMTS Preview
In 2018, Hurco celebrates 50 years in business as a provider of CNC machine tools. In honor of this milestone, Hurco had a 50-year anniversary open house with festivities and a technology tour that included the items the company will display at IMTS2018.
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MoldMaking Technology's March Digital Edition Ready to Share
Our March issue takes a look at new developments in mold materials, the unintended consequences of maximized cooling, 3D-printed injection molds, mergers and acquisitions preparation, and much more. Check out these five great tips from this issue.
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