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The Power of Thanks: Building the Future of Moldmaking Together

A bold four-day event highlights the value of strong supplier relationships and open dialogue, proving that gratitude and collaboration can help move moldmaking forward.

Applications Open for the 2025 SPE Mold Technologies Div. Grant and the Joseph Prischak Student Scholarship

The Society of Plastics Engineers’ Mold Technologies division is accepting applications for a $3,000 student scholarship honoring Joseph Prischak and a $5,000 educational grant program.

Reshaping Tooling Design and Production While Honoring a Rich Legacy

The Plastek Group is redefining its Tooling Divisions with a three-pronged approach: embracing new technologies, fostering collaboration across generations, and driving cultural and operational change under the leadership of three newcomers.

PTXPO 2025: Mold Builders Showcase Innovation, Automation and Efficiency Across the Supply Chain

Mold manufacturers highlight advanced machining, automation, precision molding and validation technologies driving speed, quality and efficiency across tooling applications.

Peek Into PTXPO 2025 Profile Preview Part 1 of 4: Mold Builders

Take a moment to get to know more about the mold building exhibitors that will be showcasing a variety of products, technologies and services at PTXPO 2025.

Moldmaking Conversations That Made an Impact

The views are in! Explore the episodes that resonated most with our audience, featuring experts in the field, success stories and innovative ideas.

MMT's Most-Viewed Case Studies in 2024

Did you miss any of MoldMaking Technology’s most-viewed case studies from 2024? Now’s your chance to dive into these trending topics.

Precision Meets Innovation at IMTS 2024

After attending IMTS, it's clear that the integration of advanced technologies is ready to enhance precision, efficiency and automation in mold manufacturing processes. It’s a massive event, so here’s a glimpse of what the MMT team experienced firsthand.

MMT Chats: Exploring Sustainable Innovation & Advanced Technology: The Plastek Group's Injection Blow Mold Project & More

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges interviews VP Global Engineering & Tooling Doug Prischak and VP of Sales John Heinrikson from The Plastek Group and Triangle Tool about an injection blow mold project, sustainability, imaging, AR and 3D printing.

Advancing Moldmaking and Plastics: Trends in 3D Printing, Automation and Sustainability

NPE 2024 showcased the latest trends and technologies in innovation, efficiency and sustainability for moldmakers and molders, featuring advancements in 3D printing, automation, design and virtual reality/augmented reality/artificial intelligence.

MMT Chats: ‘Block and Tackle’ to Build Future Leaders

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with Editorial Advisory Board member James Jergens to discuss mentorship, leadership, troubleshooting and technology.

Cross-Functional Group Targets Metal 3D Printing Design, Engineering Services

NPE2024: An emphasis on reverse engineering, 3D printing and conformal cooling design capabilities brings high-quality molding and tooling concepts and processes to The Plastek Group customers.

MMT Articles You Loved in February

Love was in the air in more ways than one in February. Take a look at what articles our readers loved based on Google Analytics.

Extensive Evaluations Build The Plastek Group’s EDM Arsenal

Sinker and wire EDMs selected for speed, volumetric accuracy, surface finish, reliability, cost of ownership and extensive warranty.

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet Board Member James Jergens, Ascend Innovative Mold

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet James Jergens.

The Plastek Group Announces Major Equipment Purchase From Sodick

Following an extensive evaluation process, the addition of two wire EDMs, two sinker EDMs and an EDM drill will boost The Plastek Group’s moldmaking productivity and enable them to pursue new opportunities.

Tool Paths, ERP & Improving Efficiency in Your Toolroom: What Did You Miss in February?

We covered a variety of topics in February. From tool paths to ERP and PTXPO coverage, we hope you didn’t miss anything but here is your cheat sheet if you did.

MoldMaking Technology Magazine Turns 25 Years Old

This year marks the 25th anniversary of MoldMaking Technology magazine!

MMT Chats: How to Improve Efficiency in 3 Key Toolroom Areas

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with James Jergens, General Manager for Triangle Tool and Penn Erie Tool of The Plastek Group about three simple ways to improve efficiency: tool design, equipment and work in process. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Next-Level Mold Manufacturing Highlighted at MoldMaking Conference: Data, Communication, Collaboration

Owners, engineers, operations managers, toolroom managers, apprentices and more left the MoldMaking Conference with a list of real-world tips, fresh ideas and new connections to bring back to their teams.

Are You a Next-Level Mold Manufacturer?

Introducing the MoldMaking Conference for the next-level mold manufacturer because moldmaking has moved beyond art and craft to science with technology advancements aimed at engineering and building a better, more cost-effective mold.

The MoldMaking Conference: General Sessions on Tooling Digitization and Design Apprenticeships

Here we spotlight the General Sessions of the MoldMaking Conference on November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The MoldMaking Conference — All About Next-Level Mold Management

Here we spotlight the Manage block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference on November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Maintenance

Here we spotlight the Maintenance block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference – for the next-level mold manufacturer – November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Building

Here we spotlight the Build block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference on November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Manufacturing

Next-level mold manufacturing is dependent upon accurate, repeatable and efficient technologies, processes and talent when it comes to designing, building, maintaining, repairing and managing molds. It is with this focus in mind that we are launching The MoldMaking Conference on November 8-9 in Charlotte, NC.

Be a Builder

Reflections on the recent passing of MoldMaking Technology’s founder Joe Prischak.

It's About Time! MoldMaking Technology Founder Joe Prischak Inducted Into Plastics Hall of Fame

This week the plastics industry came together to celebrate 16 well-known and respected plastics industry leaders, namely Joseph Prischak — and here’s why that means something special to the MMT Team.

Plastics Process Technician Apprenticeship Program Elevates Injection Molding Industry Workforce

The AIM Institute, Clarion University and the Keystone Community Educational Council are providing education and training for the program, with a focus on plastics injection molding, 340+ hours of hands-on learning and 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

Amerimold 2021 Exhibitor Plastek Group Highlights Turnkey Operations for Injection Molds

The family-operated company is a globally recognized injection mold builder, molder, assembler and decorator that invests heavily in automation equipment and its dedicated workforce.

MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with The Plastek Group (Tooling Divisions: Triangle Tool and Penn Erie)

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges has a quick 5-minute chat with Douglas Prischak, VP Global Tooling and Engineering for The Plastek Group in Erie, Pennsylvania, on five best practices for improving efficiencies. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

MMT Chats: From COVID and Tooling Trends to Free Online Education and A New Recycling Venture, The Plastek Group Speaks Out!

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with the Prischak family who owns The Plastek Group in Erie, Pennsylvania, and who also happens to be the original founder of MoldMaking Technology magazine back in 1997.

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