Christina Fuges

Christina Fuges Editorial Director

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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Leadership

MMT Chats: Impressions and Inspirations from AMBA Event that “Shifts the View”

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director and Managing Editor share their takeaways from a recent American Mold Builders Association Conference focused on leadership and mentorship in the moldmaking community. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Profile

Taking a Holistic Approach to Training Is Filling a Local Skills Gap

Success coaches through JEVS Human Services’ Tri-State Apprenticeship Program (JTAP) provide guidance and a different way of learning for the whole person for small- to mid-sized manufacturers.

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Basics

Got Any Useful Moldmaking Education and Training Resources?

MMT wants to promote moldmaking-specific apprenticeship programs, technical schools, university classes, training initiatives or workshops to help educate the next generation of mold manufacturing professionals.

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Education

MMT Chats: California Mold Builder Discusses the Difficulties with Silicone Molding and the Power of the Magic 8 Ball

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges sits down with M.R. Mold President and Owner, Rick Finnie, to discuss how he began his moldmaking career, M.R. Mold's LSR Education, and the struggles of working with silicone. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently. 

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Shift Your View: Get to Know the Stories of Your Team and Transform Your Shop

It’s simple but true and worth repeating — don't judge a book by its cover. Instead, always make an effort to get to know a person, especially if that person is working in your shop.

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Education

Scholle IPN NA Tooling Manager Shares Three Favorite Articles: Community, Game-Changers and Training

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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VIDEO: What Does Integrated Predictive Modeling Mean to Moldmaking

Although conformal cooling is not a new concept, new technologies have made it a very hot topic, including predictive engineering models and 3D printing. Learn about a new conformal cooling process and algorithm and what it reveals about hot spots and conformal cooling design.

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MMT Chats: A Man on a Mission to Tool Up Fellow Mold Builders

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges is honored to sit down with Charlie Harris—a man who has made it his mission to find and donate cutting tools with the mold building community. Charlie is one of many mold builders who are giving back to the community by donating products, technology and skills to move moldmaking forward. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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