In Case You Missed It: Top May Content
If you didn’t have time to keep up, no worries. We’ve rounded up the top articles from May so you can catch up on what your peers were reading, sharing, and talking about.
Source | Reata Engineering & Machine Works (top), Gardner Intelligence (bottom), ProPlastics (right)
May flew by, but not without delivering some standout stories. From practical tips to industry insights, the content that caught the most attention this month had one thing in common — it helped shops stay sharp and future-focused. If you didn’t have time to keep up, no worries. We’ve rounded up the top articles from May so you can catch up on what your peers were reading, sharing and talking about.
10. The Hidden Obstacles Holding Your Business Back (and You Don't Even Know It)
Personal stories of two small to midsized manufacturers who discovered how to unleash the hidden potential of their shops and pave the way for financial growth and long-term success through a Fractional CFO.
Dennis Weist of Michigan CFOs is an integral member of the TK Mold’s team. His expertise extends beyond finances, shaping HR, IT and supplier strategies for long-term success. Source | TK Mold and Engineering
9. Educating Students on Digitalization, Decision-Making and Design
MMT's Editorial Advisory Board member Nick Vitelli, Engineering Lecturer for Plastics Engineering Technology at The Behrend College of Penn State Erie, shares his top MoldMaking Technology articles over the past year and how this content has been valuable to the business.
The UltraMelt hot runner system is engineerd for the efficient and sustainable molding of bioresins. Source | Husky Technologies
8. Hot Runner Troubleshooting Tips for Polycarbonate Injection Molding
Strategies to maximize the efficiency, performance and productivity of polycarbonate injection molding include hot runner considerations.
7. Mastering Mold Design: A 4-Part Series for the Next Generation
This new series explores four critical areas of mold design to help educate moldmaking professionals and ensure production success.
ProPlastics was experiencing a lack of real-time production visibility, and it was wasting time and risking quality. Investment in an advanced monitoring system has saved time, ensured quality and improved quoting. Source | SensFlo
6. Real-Time Mold Monitoring Boosts Molding Efficiency and Cost Savings
FloControl software integrates with existing mold design tools, offering real-time tracking and optimization from design to production, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for ProPlastics.
5. Moldmaking Index Falls to 45.0 in April Amid Tariff Uncertainty
After two months of expansion, the GBI reports rapidly changing business conditions.
4. Impact of Bio-Based and Recycled Resins on Molds
Recycled and biodegradable resins require tooling considerations for varying material properties, temperatures and consistent product quality.
Advancements in processing and tooling are key to overcoming the challenges of bioresins — paving the way for sustainable manufacturing and a circular economy. Source | Edro Engineering and Specialty Steels
3. Connections Fuel Moldmaking Innovation
Trade shows reveal that stepping out of the shop builds connections which drive innovation and success.
2. MMT Chats: One Moldmaker’s Mission Empowers Veterans
Don Starkey helps lead iWarriors, a volunteer-run nonprofit gifting iPads to injured veterans for connection, recovery and independence.
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A DFM review ensures part design meets injection molding standards, enhancing cycle time, yield and aesthetics. Here are the key considerations for the review.
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