Education
VIDEO: Inspiring Future Makers: How Moldmaking Careers Make a Difference
Released earlier, this video remains a valuable recruitment tool and is being re-promoted in celebration of Manufacturing Day 2024.
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Confronting the Mold Design Talent Drought
Recently, I reposted on LinkedIn the results of an informal survey we conducted, which revealed a shortage of skilled mold designers. It quickly gained a lot of traction. Given the response, I thought I'd summarize the feedback and keep the conversation going.
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Making Mentoring Work | MMT Chat Part 2
Three of the TK Mold and Engineering team in Romeo, Michigan join me for Part 2 of this MMT Chat on mentorship by sharing how the AMBA’s Meet a Mentor Program works, lessons learned (and applied) and the way your shop can join this effort.
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CHAMPION Now! Ignites Passion for Manufacturing Careers at IMTS 2024
CHAMPION Now! and Terry M. Iverson will showcase their initiative to promote manufacturing careers at IMTS 2024.
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An Academic Analysis of Moldmaking’s Workforce Challenges
Understanding and facing the moldmaking industry’s obstacles to growth requires a strategy focused on increased profitability.
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4 Benefits of Virtual Reality in Mold Design
Virtual reality (VR) can revolutionize mold design training by providing an immersive and interactive learning experience.
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Injection Mold Tooling Apprenticeship Bridges Gap Between Education, Manufacturing Careers
SyBridge’s longstanding program with a local vocational school Monty Tech aims to strengthen the future of the moldmaking community and industry.
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Unique Mold Design Apprenticeship Using Untapped Resources
To help fill his mold design skills gap, Jeff Mertz of Anova Innovations, is focused on high schools and underprivileged school districts, a school that has lower graduation and college entrance rates. The goal is a student-run enterprise.
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Dynamic Tool Corporation – Creating the Team to Move Moldmaking Into the Future
For 40+ years, Dynamic Tool Corp. has offered precision tooling, emphasizing education, mentoring and innovation. The company is committed to excellence, integrity, safety and customer service, as well as inspiring growth and quality in manufacturing.
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MMT Chats: ‘Block and Tackle’ to Build Future Leaders
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with Editorial Advisory Board member James Jergens to discuss mentorship, leadership, troubleshooting and technology.
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