Christina Fuges

Christina Fuges Editorial Director

If You're Reading This Then, You Already Know ...

… that a mold matters. You know that a mold is the heart of the injection molding process. You know that a mold is not just a piece of steel; it’s a machine. That is why we launched MMT and now the MoldMaking Conference!  

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Human Asset Management Talent Development Consultant and Partner Shares Three Favorite Articles: Profiles, People, Purpose

MMT's Editorial Advisory Board shares its top MoldMaking Technology articles of all time and how this content has been valuable to their businesses.

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3D Printing

MMT Chats: Wepco's Journey with Metal 3D Printing

MMT's Editorial Director, Christina Fuges sits down with Wepco's director of manufacturing Support, Amanda Wiriya to talk about Wepco's journey with 3D printing and how the company brings awareness to the community about the growing moldmaking industry. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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PlastiVan Advocates Early for Careers in Plastics and Moldmaking

The mission of PlastiVan, a national STEM educational outreach program, is to change the perception of plastics one classroom at a time and promote careers in plastics.

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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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Supply Chain

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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ICYMI

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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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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Basics

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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Leadership

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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