Matt Danford

Matt Danford Former Senior Editor

Regulations

Striking a Balance with Global Production

Due diligence and the right business model gives Burteck the flexibility to reap the rewards of overseas mold manufacturing while limiting potential drawbacks.

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Regulations

Last Chance to Enter Leadtime Leader Competition

Today is the last chance to take advantage of an opportunity to earn the respect of the entire industry—and to have your achievements recognized with an article and video in MoldMaking Technology.

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Leadership

VIDEO: The Value of Collaborating with Competitors

This story about a palletized HMC offers lessons about more than just technology. It also demonstrates the value of keeping lines of communication open with peers.

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Basics

Three Keys to Success at Eifel Mold & Engineering

For every decision, this toolmaker makes a point to consider the potential impact on three interrelated considerations: people, process and technology.

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3D Printing

Laser Welder Integrates Additive Process

Providing users with the option of laser powder cladding in addition to traditional laser welding is said to speed maintenance and repair operations and expand the range of available materials.

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Machine Distributor, High School Work to Address Skills Gap

Far beyond just supplying equipment, Compumachine has entered into a true partnership with Essex Technical High School that leverages the strengths of both organizations to educate future generations of manufacturers.

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VIDEO: Table Eases Mold Maintenance, Assembly

With this product, heavy components literally float on a film of air.

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Tool Steel

VIDEO: Space-Saving Lifter Design

This lifter is designed to reduce the size of the overall tool as well as the overall ejection stroke while maintaining stability.

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VIDEO: Quick-Change for the Entire Mold Assembly

As opposed to just core and cavity plates, this quick-change system is designed to streamline changeovers of entire molds, including different-size tooling.

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Case Study

The Will and the Way to Automate Mold Design

Persistence and the right technology enabled this automotive toolmaker to give programmers a head start on new projects and dramatically reduce calculation times.

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Case Study

The Trifecta of Competitive Toolmaking

Process, technology and people form the foundations of the business philosophy in place at Eifel Mold & Engineering.

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A Look Back on a Year With MMT

Here’s a look back at some of the articles from the first half of the year that helped me—and, I hope, you—learn more about this industry and the technology it employs.

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