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Can Virtual Reality Engage the Unmotivated Student?
Principal Rex Kozak at East Marshall High School in LeGrand, Iowa, says YES! And his virtual reality-based educational program is proof.
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Molds for Thinner Cheaper Plastic
Procter & Gamble is now building a plastic processing plant to coincide with the formation of a new subsidiary called iMFLUX, Inc., whose team brings with it 150 years of experience to develop new plastics processing technology for injection molding.
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A Case of Good Engraving
Plastic, pizza and Papa Johns. Here's a brief story about how one laser engraving and polishing company saved its customer time and money with the right engraving strategy.
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Work Smart and Hard
Mike Rowe is at it again ... in a good way! He continues to campaign for our next generation of skilled workers and this time he shares his take on this old poster that reflected the country's mindset about work.
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Front and Center
Colleague Matt Naitove, Executive Editor for Plastics Technology magazine, is front and center for the premier of an exciting new technology in additive manufacturing from Arburg, a leading manufacturer of high-end injection molding machines for plastics processing.
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Shark Tank Anyone?
I admit it: I'm a fan of "Shark Tank." I'm actually chasing a Made in the USA mold story lead based on one of the products "the Sharks" helped fund, but this post is about another Shark Tank winner and the inspection/additive manufacturing technologies used to bring his product to life.
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From the Field: Maintenance Tips
When putting together this month's first annual Mold Maintenance and Repair Supplement, there was no shortage of content. So much so, we could not accommodate all of it in the printed publication, so we'll be sharing additional insight online and in upcoming issues. One such tip is on mold heater maintenance.
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Digital Ed of MMT's Mold Maintenance & Repair Supplement Now Available
MoldMaking Technology's inaugral Mold Maintenance & Repair Supplement is a new publication offered as a supplement to MoldMaking Technology and Plastics Technology. Now anyone who wants to see the first edition of this supplement can open its electronic version here for free.
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A Peek at What You May Be Missing
Since we launched MoldMaking Technology magazine back in 1998, we've been supporters of the AMBA and all of its efforts. One of the highlights of my involvement has been the annual convention they hold. Check out some video highlights to see what you have been missing.
Read MoreGo West!
Are you a western moldmaker, molder or OEM working in the western region? Have you met with your industry colleagues recently? Interested in meeting new exhibitors from the region? Do you want to participate in raffle drawings throughout the night? Do you want to get caught up on other industry events? Then mark your calendars and plan on joining your colleagues for a casual reception focused on your segment of the plastics industry.
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MoldMaking Technology's October Issue Digital Ed Ready
The digital October issue of MoldMaking Technology is now available. The cover story highlights one moldmaker who has supercharged rough machining performance with advanced tooling. Two other stories touch on the topics of thinking metric and integrating electrode production.
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Exciting Plans for IMTS 2014
I know it seems far away, but it's never too early to start planning your trip to IMTS. Check out the plans they have underway.
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