MMT Blog
On a Mission to Develop Mold Designers
Editorial Advisory Board member Nicholas Vitelli—a lecturer in the Plastics Engineering Technology Program at Penn State Behrend— discusses the need for better-trained plastics engineers and mold designers to help businesses solve problems.
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Tackling a Mold Designer Shortage
Survey findings reveal a shortage of skilled mold designers and engineers in the moldmaking community, calling for intervention through educational programs and exploration of training alternatives while seeking input from those who have addressed the issue successfully.
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Moldmaking Activity Returns to Accelerated Contraction
February’s index dropped from the more positive readings seen in January, landing on par with July 2023 and remaining in contraction mode.
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For PLASTICS' CEO Seaholm, NPE to Shine Light on Sustainability Successes
With advocacy, communication and sustainability as three main pillars, Seaholm leads a trade association to NPE that ‘is more active today than we have ever been.’
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MMT Articles You Loved in February
Love was in the air in more ways than one in February. Take a look at what articles our readers loved based on Google Analytics.
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The Role of Social Media in Manufacturing
Charles Daniels CFO of Wepco Plastics shares insights on the role of social media in manufacturing, how to improve the “business” side of a small mold shop and continually developing culture.
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Relevant Technologies Serving the Moldmaking Industry
As spring rounds the corner, companies are ramping up their new product/service releases, or highlighting optimized versions, all to reduce lead times, enhance quality and precision and keep projects on track. To learn more, read on.
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Modular Tooling Systems Enable Versatility in Hole-Drilling Operations
The versatility of replaceable cutting edges offers users the ability to adapt to varied operations.
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Using Automation to Reduce COGS and Stay Globally Competitive
Decade-long, multiphase automation investments lower operating costs and maintain technology lead in an increasingly competitive global market.
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Making the Circular Economy a Reality
Driven by brand owner demands and new worldwide legislation, the entire supply chain is working toward the shift to circularity, with some evidence the circular economy has already begun.
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How to Maintain Heaters, Thermocouples, Valve Gates and Controls
An examination of real-world problems and solutions involving hot runner system maintenance.
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How ERP Drives Data-Based Decisions through the Business
Bill Hencak, Technical Sales and Frank Powell, Account Manager for Delta Mold Inc. share three key features/functions of ERP and three tips to successfully implement ERP companywide.
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