In Case You Missed It: Top March Articles
Fresh off of PTXPO, catch up on the top articles you may have missed — featuring the latest insights, innovations and industry trends.
Source: M.R. Mold & Engineering, Copilot, ITW Body and Fuel
Fresh off of PTXPO, there were bound to be some articles that might have slipped past you this month. March was packed with valuable insights — from the latest advancements in tooling and technology to expert-driven strategies shaping the moldmaking industry. Catch up on what you missed and stay informed on the trends in moldmaking.
10. Curiosity, Connection and Community at PTXPO 2025
From an editorial perspective, each small PTXPO interaction sparked big ideas, connections and insights.
9. Physics of Side Actions: An Introduction to Elasticity and Thermal Expansion
Material elasticity and thermal expansion critically determine mold design performance and troubleshooting effectiveness.
8. What Is Scientific Maintenance? Part 1
How to create a scientific maintenance plan based on a toolroom’s current data collection and usage.
7. Innovative Technologies to Level Up Your Mold Shop
In this most recent roundup, MMT highlights a variety of innovative technologies to target the ever-evolving moldmaking industry.
6. How To Break Free From CMM Dependency
Moving from CMM to in-process verification requires investment in equipment, processes and people to maintain quality standards.
5. MMT Chat: Manufacturing's Make-or-Break Challenge in Workforce Development
MoldMaking Technology EAB Member Marion Wells discusses how manufacturing must transform workforce development through mentorship, education and collective action.
4. Economic Shifts in 2025: Will Construction and Auto Sectors Drive Plastics Growth?
With lower interest rates expected in 2025, construction and auto sectors could drive plastics demand, revitalizing moldmaking and manufacturing investment.
3. What’s On the Minds of Medical Mold Builders
Conversations with medical mold builders reveal busy shops, rising automation, digital twins and evolving business strategies amid uncertainty.
2. Advanced Mold Monitoring for Efficiency
Source: Progressive Components and ITW Body and Fuel
ITW Body and Fuel optimizes mold performance through real-time monitoring and integrated asset management, achieving significant reductions in downtime, scrap rates and maintenance costs.
1. Adopting AI: A Pragmatic Approach to Your AI Journey
How mold builders can start AI efforts without expensive system overhauls or major changes.
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