MMT Blog

Inspection & Measurement 17 Apr 2023

Three 3D Scanner Investment Considerations

Mold builders taking advantage of laser and software advancements for portable 3D measurement tools can reduce inspection and measurement times.

3D Printing 14 Apr 2023

A 3D Printing Retrospective

A personal review of the evolution of 3D printing in moldmaking throughout the past 25 years.

Ecomonics 13 Apr 2023

Moldmaking Industry GBI Snuck Into Growth Territory in March

Growing for the first time since August 2022, the Gardner Business Index (GBI) Moldmaking ended March at 50.9, somewhat against the odds given the market developments that month.

Editorial Board Insight 12 Apr 2023

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Adam Nartker, Diversified Technologies International

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology’s EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Adam Nartker.

Business Strategy 11 Apr 2023

MMT Chats: How Onboarding and Acquiring Lead to Growth

MMT Editorial Director, Christina Fuges sits down with Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing President Brian Bendig to discuss how he has grown the business with a three-step onboarding process and successful acquisitions. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Conformal Cooling 10 Apr 2023

3D Printing Technologies for Moldmaking Applications

3D printing technologies, from conformal cooling to complex mold building, are making an impact on the moldmaking industry, one innovation at a time.

Medical 7 Apr 2023

Pennsylvania Mold Builder Doubles Footprint, Maintains Quality and Company Values

Quality Mold Inc. doubles its manufacturing footprint but maintains its private company values and structure, delivering quality and fast turnaround from mold design and build through sampling.

Maintenance & Repair 6 Apr 2023

The State of Maintenance: Where Are You?

New products, equipment and software are beneficial to mold maintenance, but they do not change the fundamental way a repair technician performs the job if the culture remains reactive. Is your toolroom reactive or proactive?

Automation 5 Apr 2023

Technology Roundup: New/Improved Technologies You Don't Want to Miss

With all the technology joining the market, moldmaking is a versatile, ever-evolving industry. As such, this technology roundup has no specific theme — it features a variety of products for applications and solutions across the industry.

Five Axis 3 Apr 2023

True Five-Axis Machine Yields More Throughput, Greater Productivity

CDM Tool & Mfg. Co. LLC increased shop capacity thanks to a versatile high-speed/high-accuracy five-axis Fooke mill capable of cutting very large workpieces quickly and accurately with fewer setups.

Education 31 Mar 2023

How to Foster Innovation Through a Culture of Education, Mentoring

Dynamic Tool Corp. shares its strategy for building a team with the right attitude and aptitude to deliver innovation that meets customer expectations.