MMT Blog
Seven-Component Mold
A seven-component mold technology allows toothbrushes to be made without time-consuming color changes. This complex multi-component mold can be a cost-effective solution for making identical products with different colors.
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Angling for Efficiency with EDM Drilling
This wire EDM shop often drills angled start holes regardless of whether a job requires it.
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Letting Your Voice Be Heard
If you're a mold builder then chances are you consider yourself part of the plastics industry, so you may want to consider joining members from nine plastics industry trade associations when they gather in Washington, DC, on July 22-23 for the 2014 Plastics Industry Fly-In.
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Manufacturing Trends for 2014-2015
I'm always intrigued by forecasts for manufacturing trends, and this one from Michigan Manufacturing International reports that the next twelve months will be exciting for those in manufacturing--especially companies that are aware of changing situations and that have the flexibility to adapt when necessary.
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Report Reveals How Manufacturers Use Media
The influence of brand recognition on technology buyers, manufacturers’ views of social media, and which platforms industrial professionals use to find information are among the insights gleaned from the results of this year’s “Media Usage in Manufacturing” survey.
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Advanced Moldmaking Hits Vegas
ANTEC®, the annual plastics technical conference produced by the Society of Plastics Engineers, is heading to Vegas to connect classroom theory with real-world solutions, and this includes programming specific to mold manufacturing.
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The Value of Networking
Comments from an organizer of a new mold industry trade show emphasize the importance of learning from one another.
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Why Die and Moldmakers Should Join National Associations
The ISTMA (International Special Tooling & Machining Association) World Conference recently took place in Cape Town, South Africa. This event brings together business owners and senior management from around the globe who work within the special tooling and machining industry. During the General Assembly Dave Tilstone, NTMA’s representative at ISTMA, was elected President for the next three years. Read his comments here.
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Are You Aware of Conflict Mineral Compliance?
This has recently come up with a few readers, and now The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) offers some information you need to know if you make molds for publicly traded companies because you may be asked to help them with required documentation.
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Behind the Scenes at Autodesk
A visit to the software developer’s San Francisco facilities reveals a company that is focused not only on unlocking designers’ creative potential, but also ensuring effective translation of ideas to reality.
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Transitioning from Standard Moldmaking to a Mold Mfg Process
The three drivers, according to Rexam Mold Manufacturing, to making the move from traditional moldmaking to mold manufacturing are speed, consistency and cost. This and other automation and robotics applications and solutions will be featured and discussed during an upcoming TMA Supplier Network event. This video gives a sneak peek.
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Thinking Like a Customer
This moldmaker had more than just its own needs in mind when planning a recent equipment purchase and facility addition.
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