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Plastics Resilience and the Manufacturing Reawakening
Easing policies and lower financing costs are aligning resilient consumer spending with a strengthening manufacturing sector, unlocking deferred projects and investment.
MGS Unifies Global Expertise with Full Integration of Design & Development Team
Technolution becomes MGS Design & Development, enhancing end-to-end solutions for healthcare innovators.
Read MoreVelosity Earns EcoVadis Bronze Medal for Sustainability Performance
Rating reinforces Velosity’s efforts to align with global sustainability standards and customer expectations.
Read MoreMMT Chats: Championing Moldmaking Recruitment
Production manager is doing his part to help transform skilled trades recruitment through strategic advocacy and digital engagement.
Read MoreEight Essential Traits of High-Performing Manufacturers
After thirty-five years of studying and working with small to medium-sized shops and facilities, P&Y Management Resources identifies what sets high-performing manufacturers apart from their competition.
Read MoreResilient by Design: Moldmakers Respond to Tariff Tensions With Strength and Strategy
Amid tariff uncertainties, moldmakers must stay flexible, control what they can, plan for multiple scenarios and maintain team alignment.
Read MoreISO 9001 Standard Revision Nears 2026
ISO 9001:2015 update targets September 2026, addressing digitalization, AI and sustainability; transition period likely to follow for certified organizations.
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Tax Relief and Trade Protections: What Mold Builders Need to Know
New tax legislation delivers R&D deduction benefits and manufacturing facility depreciation, while expanded tariffs provide import protection amid persistent workforce challenges.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
What You Should Know About Injection Mold Safety Straps
Every mold should have one in order to be safe and OSHA compliant.
Read MoreDigital Moulds and BMW Group Drive Mold Performance Visibility Through Digitalization
Digital Moulds partners with BMW to digitize mold monitoring, enhancing performance, transparency and global oversight.
Read MoreDynamic Tool Corp: Leadtime Leader Insights and Bold Plans for the Future | MMT Chats
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges gets the scoop from our 2024 Leadtime Leader Award Winner Dynamic Tool Corp., on the company's future, their trade show experience, finding new talent and the impact of this industry recognition.
Read MoreTop 10 Topics to Cover During an ISO 9001 Manufacturing Audit
Take a look at this practical hands-on approach to conducting a quality audit.
Read MoreStrategies for Delivering a Qualified Talent Pipeline for Manufacturers
Insights into the importance of talent in maintaining national competitiveness, the impact of global events on the workforce and practical strategies for developing and implementing effective talent plans.
Read MoreThink Safety: Eliminate Hazards Throughout the Shop
The tooling community is taking advantage of new products for safer mold shops and molding facilities.
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How Adler's Global Network and In-House Labs Address Complex Mold Challenges
Adler combines 0.0001" tolerances, reverse engineering capabilities, global facility coordination and comprehensive in-house validation labs for seamless mold solutions.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
The Critical Role of Management Representatives in ISO 9001
In ISO 9001 quality management systems, the Management Representative (MR) plays a crucial role. While the 2015 version of ISO 9001 no longer mandates this position, having a trusted management member serve as an MR remains vital for streamlining operations and maintaining quality standards.
Read MoreShift in U.S. Mold Imports: Emerging Countries Gain Ground in Market Share
The dynamic nature of the U.S. mold industry's global trade landscape offers challenges and opportunities for growth.
Read MoreCertified Quality Management for Plastics Professionals – Materials to Tooling to Recycling
Why is certification of a shop’s quality management system to ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 or ISO 13485 so special? What does the certification signify? And what supports the paper behind the framed certificate?
Read MoreMMT Chats: A More Modern NPE “Made for You”
The Plastics Industry Association is making NPE 2024 a “can’t miss”’ experience with more of everything – education, exhibitors and networking! The PLASTICS Industry Association Chief Operating Officer Glenn Anderson and Director of Trade Show Marketing Damaris Piraino share what’s in store for attendees of next year’s May 6-10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
Read MoreLeadtime Leader Award Winners: Hall of Fame
MoldMaking Technology’s Leadtime Leader Competition has been an ongoing award since 2003. It is a prestigious award given only to North American mold builders that go above and beyond in moldmaking. Honorees have expressed the value the Award has afforded them in exposure, recognition, morale and new business. Isn’t it time we add your shop’s name to the list?
Read MoreVIDEO: What You Need to Know about the R&D Tax Credit Today
A team member from Strike Tax Advisory reviews the tax changes that are impacting the R&D credits for mold builders.
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ModuleWorks CAM Software Update Boosts Efficiency and Safety
ModuleWorks GmbH releases the 2025.08 SDK with automated features designed to improve process safety, toolpath generation and part quality.
Chris Pasion
Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
MoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: Data
Want to learn about digital workflows in mold design or ERP or global mold monitoring and asset management or the impact of tooling digitalization?
Read MoreU.S. Economic Fundamentals Impacting Moldmaking
The economy continues to downshift, capping growth in moldmaking.
Read MoreTreatment and Disposal of Used Metalworking Fluids
With greater emphasis on fluid longevity and fluid recycling, it is important to remember that water-based metalworking fluids are “consumable” and have a finite life.
Read MoreFAQs: What Are the Leadtime Leader Awards?
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about MoldMaking Technology's annual Leadtime Leader Awards competition.
Read MoreMMT Chats: Project Engineer Applies Lean Manufacturing Principles to Growing Sustainability Role
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with MMT’s 30-Under-30 Honoree Katherine Pistorius, who has added Regional Sustainability Coordinator alongside her Project Engineer duties, which demonstrates the many paths one can take in a manufacturing career. Here she shares how this opportunity unfolded for her and what the job entails today and in the future. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Read MoreAMBA Calls Members for Comment Submission During Tariff Review
The imposing of a 25% tariff of molds, tooling and dies imported from China is under review by the U.S. government.
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