MMT Blog

Data Management Software 16 Feb 2018

DNC Software for Moldmaking Shops

With the larger-sized programs moldmakers use, making sure programs are being run to their full potential should be a top priority, and DNC software can help.

Education 14 Feb 2018

Working Hands Radio

This tool and die guy, who has recorded more than 350 training videos, is now broadcasting on the radio with phone lines open. His first episode is on apprenticeships and mentoring.

Business Strategy 13 Feb 2018

Technology Tuesday: the Latest Videos

Cruise through this week’s Technology Tuesday slideshow to see the latest video demonstrations of the latest technology and processes.

Workforce Development 9 Feb 2018

Tools for Schools Helps Youth Learn Needed Skills

Tools for Schools fosters a connection between Chicago area mold shops and high school students who need the right tools to learn the right skills for advanced manufacturing careers.

3D Printing 8 Feb 2018

Throwback Thursday: Mold Maker and Mold Designer of the Year Award Winners

I am only throwing back to coverage of a few past winners to get you thinking about some potential nominees for this year’s SPE Mold Technologies Division Mold Maker and Mold Designer of the Year Award.

7 Feb 2018

Drop and Give Me 20!

Well,10 or even one of your top reasons for being a moldmaker today. Every year this industry shows off its wit and humor with our annual Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker T-shirts, so don’t let us down.

Sales 6 Feb 2018

Tradeshow Tuesday: Are You a Moldmaker Who Exhibits and Attends Events?

At least 40 mold builders are sharpening their marketing and trade skills at NPE2018 by participating as exhibitors. NPE2018 is a unique, specialized event that only takes place once every three years, so I wanted to make sure that mold shops have the information that they need to promote themselves and to make the most out of their investments in the show.

5 Feb 2018

Molding Promising Careers in Moldmaking

Three young moldmaker apprentices shine at the AMBA Chicago Chapter’s Mold Your Career Award night.

Analysis 2 Feb 2018

Fully-Coupled Analysis Brings Optimal Accuracy to Part and Mold Design

In the conventional analysis process, filling, cooling, packing and warp are separate solvers and will run analysis sequentially instead of simultaneously. Fully-coupled process simulation delivers simulation data in every time-step program, increasing analysis accuracy. Here is a look at the differences between conventional and fully-coupled process simulation for part and mold design.