MMT Blog

Automation 27 May 2014

On-Machine Texturing and Polishing

Laser technology highlighted at DMG MORI’s recent “Innovation Days” event enables users to texture molds still fixtured on the machining center. Plans are currently in the works to similarly automate polishing.

26 May 2014

Today We Celebrate Heroes from the American Mold

So what better day than Memorial Day to give an update on iWarriors and all they've accomplished this year for our Wounded Warriors--giving so much more than iPads.

electronics 23 May 2014

Medical Care and Electronics

Industrial production of medical equipment has been growing at a decelerating rate since June 2013.

Education 23 May 2014

amerimold 2014: Come Gain Some Knowledge

amerimold Knowledge Centers are brief, interactive presentations held on the show floor. Intimate and limited in size and led by applications experts at leading equipment suppliers, amerimold Knowledge Centers offer opportunities for deeper learning about specific product and process technologies whether your ENGINEER, BUILD or MAINTAIN molds.

22 May 2014

Integrated CAD/CAM Explained

What does integrated CAD/CAM really mean and what are the benefits for the end user? One CAD/CAM supplier shares its insight.

Education 21 May 2014

AMBA Moving Ahead With Industry-Specific Certification Program

The American Mold Builders Association aims to create a set of measurable knowledge and skills standards geared specifically toward moldmaking operations.

Basics 20 May 2014

Global Market Opportunities for U.S. Moldmakers in Central & S. America

Of the top 20 export markets for the U.S. plastics industry in 2012, five of these were from within Central and South America. On June 4 at 2pm EST Michael Taylor of the Society of the Plastics Industry will continue this quarterly educational webinar series with a look at how to size up the market potential for moldmakers in these regions.

Education 19 May 2014

“It’s Just as Hard as Any Engineering School”

That’s how one organizer describes what it takes for young people to join a new apprenticeship program that aims to attract only the best and brightest—and provides companies an opportunity to really get to know prospective apprentices before hiring them.

Leadership 16 May 2014

Moldmakers on ABC's Shark Tank Tonight!

Several years ago, Wayne Sikorcin, owner of Aurora, Illinois-based Craftsman Tool & Mold—a moldmaker turned mold base builder—and his wife Laura invented a device that would tie a knot on a water balloon, the Tie-Not. MMT followed and chronicled their product development, mold building and parts manufacturing journey, and tonight at 8 pm they head to Shark Tank on ABC!