Christina Fuges

Christina Fuges Editorial Director

MMT Chats: Educating Future Generations About the Plastics Industry

In this MMT Chat, I sit down with PlastiVan Educator, Mark Wolverton to discuss their strategy for educating future generations about the plastics industry. We include a balloon piercing demo and  PlastiVan success stories! This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Editorial

Your 2022 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide

MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide streamlines the search for new products, equipment and services with updated supplier listings alongside product and service reviews.   

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ICYMI

VIDEO: Explaining MoldMaking Versus Mold Manufacturing

To understand how training has been impacted we first need to understand the differences between a few key concepts. What is moldmaking vs. mold manufacturing? Who is a mold designer vs. a mold engineer?

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Materials Science + Steel + Scholarships = Success

MMT EAB Member Marion Wells is the inaugural sponsor of the Strategic Targeted Achievers Recognition (STAR) Scholars Program for the College of Engineering, Department of Material Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to attract a more diverse future workforce. And she needs your help!

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Hot Runners

MMT Chats: Westfall Technik Talks Runnerless Micro Molds and More

Westfall Technik sits down with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges to discuss their new micro hot runner technology, the closeness of the moldmaking community and the importance of integration. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Industry 40

VIDEO: What Is Visual Search and Why Should a Mold Builder Care?

Learn the three types of visual search, including where a mold builder can apply visual search within their current processes and the key benefits.

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FAQ

VIDEO: How can 3D Printed Tooling Improve Injection Mold Venting?

Proper venting is one of a mold builders toughest challenges as molders struggle to keep vents free flowing in production. Learn how to apply 3D printing to mold venting and the benefits of additive venting inserts.

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MMT Chats: Apprenticeship Program Thrives by Offering Supportive Services and Success Coaches

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges invites team members of the JEVS Tri-State Apprenticeship Program (JTAP) to break down how their holistic approach to apprentice training works and what makes it different from other apprenticeship models. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Education

VIDEO: How Molds Make Life Happen

Hasco America Inc.'s Engineering Manager, Brenda Clark, brings her lifelong expertise to our MoldMaking Technology audience by shedding light on new innovations, what skills are needed to be successful in the industry and how Molds Make Life Happen. 

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Machining

MMT Chats: Twice the Efficiency with Canon Virginia Inc.'s Shuttle Mold System. Also, What Does Customer Outreach Look Like During a Pandemic?

Many people know Canon for their state-of-the-art cameras and equipment. Little do they know, they also have hands in the moldmaking industry. In this MMT Chat, MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges had the chance to discuss Canon Virginia Inc.'s Shuttle Mold System with Director of Business Development Wayne Daniel. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently. 

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Regulations

VIDEO:"The Smith Boys" on How Moldmaking is an Innovation Machine

"The Smith Boys" AKA President of DME Peter Smith and Director of Sales, Scott Smith discuss why the moldmaking industry is an innovation machine and how it is crucial to remedying global supply chain issues. 

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Leadership

Be a Builder

Reflections on the recent passing of MoldMaking Technology’s founder Joe Prischak.

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