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2025 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 1
A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2025, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.
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Smart Tech, Smarter Investments, Skilled Workforce
MMT's Editorial Advisory Board member Gabe English and president of Western Carolina Tool & Mold shares his top MoldMaking Technology articles over the past year and how this content has been valuable to the business.
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How to Put AI to Work in EDM
AI streamlines EDM with dashboards, NFC integration, data extraction, wire cutter design, G-code optimization and tool setter enhancements.
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How to Use Ultra-Precision Micro Tools, Molding and Automation to Unlock High-Volume Medical Device Miniaturization
Five key areas where a molder/mold builder applies tight-tolerance tooling and advanced molding solutions to enable high-volume production of micro-molded medical parts.
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How to Automate Process and Design in Moldmaking
Mold builders can achieve major operational improvements by automating their digital workflows, particularly in CAD/CAM design, programming and process planning.
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MMT Chat: True Industry/Education Partnership Demands “Consistent Persistence”
High school teachers often ask, "How can I find a company willing to partner with me?" This question may seem straightforward, but establishing a genuine partnership with a local high school to address the skills gap requires ongoing commitment and consistent communication. Electroform, based in Rockford, IL, and Hononegah High School have made that commitment.
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Strategic Mold Venting – Runner Venting
Knowing how to vent runners for cold runner systems can lead to significant process improvements.
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Strategic Mold Venting – Placement and Method
Knowing where and how to vent a mold is critical for difficult areas and complex geometries.
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How to Manage Talent to Improve Operational Success
Profitable shops understand that operational and people improvement are inextricably linked. Are you doing what you can to achieve sustainable success?
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Getting You to Think in Plastic First
For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. The final step is to take the lessons learned from this series and figure out how to impart them to the future moldmaking/molding workforce.
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