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VIDEO: How to Create an Elite Moldmaking Workforce

Alex Beaumont, Vice President of Beaumont Technologies, shares details about the company’s specialized workforce development program, which is based on individualized training. 

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The MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Engineering

The MoldMaking Conference is for the next-level mold manufacturer because moldmaking has moved beyond art and craft to science with technology advancements aimed at engineering and building a better, more cost-effective mold. It is with this focus in mind that we are launching The MoldMaking Conference on November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina, under the 4 pillars of MoldMaking Technology—Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage. Here we spotlight the Engineer block of sessions.

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Case Study

Quickly Troubleshoot New Molding Defect with Moldfilling Software

SyBridge Technologies analyst compares original, new Moldflow process simulation results, solves molding defect without tool needing to be taken out of production.

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ICYMI

VIDEO: Complex Valve-Gate Hot Runner Molds and Processing Reinforced Material Tips 

Tony Brodzeller, Technical Sales Director at Mastip talks about its complex 72-drop valve-gate stack mold hot runner system, tips for processing reinforced materials and his perspective on the future of moldmaking. 

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Four Questions to Ask Before Your Next Technology Purchase

Understanding the limitations of your operation is vital to buying and implementing new products, equipment and services.

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Automation

A Few Words on Humans and Robots Working Together to Revitalize Manufacturing

It’s time to rethink what a manufacturing job is and what we can comfortably leave for robots.

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ICYMI

VIDEO: Molding Simulation Brings the Mold Builder and Molder Together

Mark Solberg, Executive VP of CAE Services and Jason Bonanno, VP – New Business Development of CAE, discuss CAE’s Moldflow analysis services. Learn how to know when your shop needs to outsource or invest in software and the mold builder’s role in using mold analysis software.

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MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Manufacturing

Next-level mold manufacturing is dependent upon accurate, repeatable and efficient technologies, processes and talent when it comes to designing, building, maintaining, repairing and managing molds. It is with this focus in mind that we are launching The MoldMaking Conference on November 8-9 in Charlotte, NC.  

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Leadership

MMT Chats: Earning a "Masters of Business" in Four Months?

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Joe Cherluck, President of Best Tool & Engineering about transforming his mold shop into a mold business with a free “masters of business” that covers managing growth, money metrics, leadership, marketing, sales and negotiation. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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IMTS Showcases Software, Additive Manufacturing, Inspection and Measurement Tools for Moldmakers

MoldMaking Technology previews a selection of the software, additive manufacturing, inspection and measurement tools that will be present at IMTS.

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Taking the Plunge: AM Resources for Mold Builders

Additive manufacturing is a trending manufacturing process for a range of industries, least of all moldmaking, and its implementation has demonstrated a host of benefits.

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Cutting Tools

Cutting Tools at IMTS 2022 Geared Toward Mold Manufacturing

In preparation for IMTS 2022 in September, MoldMaking Technology compiles a few key exhibitors presenting cutting tools to the general metalworking and moldmaking industries.

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