Leadership
AMBA Takes Pulse of Mold Building Industry During COVID-19 Crisis
The American Mold Builders Association has published the first results of its bi-weekly Industry Pulse Survey to give business leaders insight into the state of the mold building industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MorePODCAST: Always In Pursuit of Teamwork
This speed junkie is determined to use teamwork to make better decisions, and it’s working. Tony May is the vice president of business development for engineering-driven mold builder Pyramid Mold & Tool located in Rancho Cucamonga, California which focuses on complex, multicavity tools.
ListenRush-Produced Core Pin Tooling Proves Critical for COVID-19 Test Kit Production
I can't help but share another news release that came across my desk, as it again showcases the essential role of mold component suppliers in the development of tooling to make products and equipment to fight the coronavirus in record times.
Read MorePlanning for the 2030 Workforce Challenge
Christina Fuges and Marion Wells of Human Asset Management discuss what the year 2030 means to mold builders, the importance of shop culture to workforce development and a collaborative project on mentorship.
Watch5 Questions to Ask Before Instrumenting a Mold
Instrumenting an injection molding machine with sensors can be a daunting task. It is a huge investment, after all, so how do you ensure that it will pay off in the end? The key is knowing the right questions to ask before you even begin. Here are the 5 most important questions to ask in chronological order.
Read MoreManagement System and Clean Rooms Support Customer Programs
Innosurg Medical, the sub company of Kenmold North America LLC, provides clean room manufacturing and assembling for customers.
Read MoreSuperior Die Set Corporation Recognized as Essential Business
Superior Die Set has had to adjust operations during the COVID-19 pandemic since it has been recognized as an essential business because of the various industries it services, which include tooling, the automotive industry and stamping houses.
Read MoreMMT Chats: Collaboration and Communication Key to Mold Builder/Molder Face Shield Operation Setup in Three Weeks
Wepco Plastics of Middlefield, Connecticut, worked with partners to combat COVID-19 locally by launching a face shield operation in its facility employing local labor and offering an inexpensive option. Today they still need plastic material and assembly vendors.
WatchMilacron-Roboshot Driving Career Development at Beaumont’s American Injection Molding Institute
Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion (Milacron) empowers career development in the plastics industry by delivering a Milacron-FANUC Roboshot, fully integrated with iMFLUX technologies, to the American Injection Molding (AIM) Institute.
Read MoreKeeping the Company Together during the COVID-19 Crisis
Crisis management starts at the top and the leadership at Accede Mold & Tool Co. takes that seriously as they continue to put the wellbeing and health of employees first, which Camille Sackett, Accede’s Director, Business Development and Engineering Support says has kept the company together.
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