MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content of 2025

Ready to see what everyone was reading and watching in 2025? We've put together a special year-end collection of MoldMaking Technology's most-clicked articles, webinars and videos — consider it our little holiday present to you. Whether you're catching up or revisiting your favorites, everything you need is linked below. Happy exploring!

Feature: Strategic Mold Venting

Proper mold venting prevents defects such as burning and short shots, requiring precise design, maintenance and verification to achieve optimal part quality and production efficiency.

https://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/articles/strategic-mold-venting-

Profile: Partnerships Fuel Moldmaker’s Growth in Technology and Training

Versatile Mold and Design, a family-owned precision mold manufacturer backed by Heico Companies, blends craftsmanship with innovation, specializing in thermoset/thermoplastic tooling, automation and workforce development since 1998.

https://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/articles/partnerships-fuel-moldmakers-growth-in-technology-and-training

Case Study: Deep-Cavity Cooling Made Easy

Jet cooling technology gundrills core pins by using high-pressure water pulses to rapidly cool deep mold areas, reducing cycle times by up to 50% and eliminating warpage.

https://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/articles/deep-cavity-cooling-made-easy

Webinar: Integrated Product Solutions for Enhanced Molding Operations

Interactive webinar covers injection mold processes — from design to maintenance — featuring advanced products, customization approaches, case studies, plan analysis and Q&A with technical experts.

https://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/events/details/integrated-product-solutions-for-enhanced-molding-operations

MMT Chat: Championing Moldmaking Recruitment

Darryl Gratrix promotes manufacturing careers through youth apprenticeships, LinkedIn networking and school partnerships, and advocates for skilled trades while serving on the board of the Canadian Association of Mould Makers.

https://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/articles/mmt-chats-how-one-champion-is-revolutionizing-manufacturing-recruitment

Video: Revolutionizing Mold Education with VR

Kruse Training and Central Community College use VR technology to transform plastics education, offering immersive mold assembly and flow visualization training to engage students and address workforce shortages.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CQtOkJxv8fU

Tip: Requirements for Automated DFM for Injection Molding

Automated DFM tools for injection molding provide instant draft, thickness, undercut and parting line analysis, enabling engineers to optimize designs pre-quote, reducing revisions and accelerating time-to-market.

https://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/articles/requirements-for-automated-dfm-for-injection-molding