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Read MoreExperiment Your Way to New Applications
Currier Plastics added a 3D printer a few years ago as a tool in its design department for part engineering development, and has printed about 425 bottles, jars, canisters, closures and lids. But the real story is that they are still finding new uses for the technology.
Read MoreSharing and Solving Pain Points of Mold Builders and Buyers
With a surge in automotive and reshoring shining a light on the current pain points of mold builders and buyers, amerimold’s technical program couldn’t have come at a better time.
Read More2014 Leadtime Leader Award Winners Recognized at amerimold
Before we kicked off our annual casino-themed networking party, we took a few minutes to recognize and honor the hard work and dedication of those who make up the moldmaking industry we serve by presenting the winners of MoldMaking Technology’s 12th Annual Leadtime Leader Awards.
Read MoreSPE Announces its 2014 Mold Designer of the Year at amerimold
For his dedication to the moldmaking industry and for being a great leader and role model, Steve Johnson was selected and recognized as the 2014 Mold Designer of the Year for the Mold Making and Mold Design Division of SPE at amerimold 2014.
Read MoreBrainstorming Board
They say you should surround yourself with good people and that's exactly what I've done with MoldMaking Technology's Editorial Advisory Board members. This year, in addition to the annual appreciation dinner we hold for our advisors at amerimold, we sat down and discussed industry trends, challenges, and ways to communicate better with each other and the industry as a whole.
Read More2014 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker Are ...
MoldMaking Technology's annual collectible t-shirt was a hit once again last week, as attendees made their way to the MMT booth to pick up their free shirt.
Read MoreDoubling Down
Linear Mold--which has recently been a featured company in MMT's Additive Manufacturing Supplement, a tour shop, an amerimold exhibitor and a technical conference presenter--has announced this week that it plans to double its 3D metal printing capacity.
Read MoreMore Cool Stuff at amerimold
Conformal cooling has been quite the hot topic as of late, and it was showcased this week at amerimold during the technical conference, on the show floor and through an offsite tour. It's also the subject of a recent video project MMT is working on with sister publication Modern Machine Shop for the upcoming IMTS show.
Read MoreWhat's "Cool" at amerimold?
Well, the new CoolCross Z99/ for one, which opens up a range of completely new possibilities for the designer when it comes to designing cooling systems for injection molds. This technology is on display on the show floor in a special setup with plexiglass and water to show the CoolCross live.
Read MoreA Few Words from our Winners
MoldMaking Technology's Leadtime Leader awards are in their 12th year of recognizing and honoring North American mold manufacturers who are raising the bar when it comes to efficiency, quality, innovation and commitment within their moldmaking operations. And this year's winners are no exception. Let's hear how they feel about winning this year's title.
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