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The Moment of Truth at NPE: 2024 Leadtime Leader Winner Revealed

Don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate and network with the moldmaking community as it recognizes MoldMaking Technology’s 2024 Award Winner May 7 at 4 p.m. in Booth W2143.

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NPE

Marking 5 Years of the Global Commitment to Plastic Packaging Sustainability

As we mark the fifth anniversary of the Global Commitment, we reflect on its enduring impact in steering the plastic packaging value chain toward a sustainable future. 

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NPE

NPE2024 and the Economy: What PLASTICS' Pineda Has to Say

PLASTICS Chief Economist Perc Pineda shares his thoughts on the economic conditions that will shape the industry as we head into NPE2024.

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Medical

Eden Tool and Eden Manufacturing: A Story of Resilience, Growth and Innovation

This critical parts manufacturer, founded on solid tooling fundamentals, didn’t get derailed with the unexpected passing of the owner because leadership was already building a solid business, not just a good tool shop. Here’s how they managed change incrementally… and they’re not finished yet.

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Tool Steel

Project Reveals Added Benefits of New P20 Grade Steel in Machinability, Cycle Time and No Stress Relief

MoldMaking Technology's Christina Fuges talks with General Motors' Shane Appel about a project testing a new P20 steel grade's dimensional stability.  

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Products to Advance Your Mold Shop

This compilation of digital-only new/proven product content explores each category under MMT’s Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage topics.  

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Mold Components

Tips for Tackling Mold Design, Machining, Cutting Tool and Wear Challenges

Tips for tasks ranging from reducing risk in part design and taking advantage of five-axis machining to refining cutting tool performance and reducing wear with guiding and centering systems.

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NPE

Emerging Technologies at NPE2024: Exhibit Previews

NPE2024 will be held May 6-10 in Orlando, Florida. Check out the exhibitor preview compilation below to learn more about the exhibitors and the technologies related to moldmaking that will be featured.

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Industry 40

Four Industry 4.0 Tech Adoption Insights from Indiana Plastics Manufacturers

As more plastics manufacturers step into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, insights have emerged about how best to approach the digital transformation journey.

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Leadtime Leader

Unveiling Excellence: The 2024 Leadtime Leader Award - Who Will Claim the Crown?

MoldMaking Technology’s Leadtime Leader Awards competition comes to a close as the community discovers the 2024 winner at NPE on May 7 at 4 p.m. in Booth W2143.  Make your plans to be there!

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Cutting Tools

How to Machine Aluminum Molds to Enhance Efficiency and Quality

Ways to optimize the machining process to fully leverage the benefits of an aluminum mold.

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Leadership

3 Es of Small, Family-Owned Mold Shop

Isaac Trevino, Business Development Manager, with Best Tool & Engineering is a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur at heart. In this interview, he talks about working in the business of moldmaking, evaluating ERP solutions, making partnerships to train the next generation and managing expectations.

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