How ERP Drives Data-Based Decisions through the Business
Bill Hencak, Technical Sales and Frank Powell, Account Manager for Delta Mold Inc. share three key features/functions of ERP and three tips to successfully implement ERP companywide.
iWarriors West Coast Golf Event Raises $17,500 for Veterans
By: Edited by Christina Fuges, Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
The 2024 iWarriors Annual West Coast Golf Outing, hosted by M.R. Mold & Engineering, raised $17,500 for wounded combat veterans despite inclement weather, featuring heartfelt testimonials and gratitude towards sponsors, highlighting the impact of the iWarriors initiative.
Diving Deeper: More Insights From a Rising Female Moldmaking Professional
By: Christina Fuges
You wanted more of Jane's story as a woman in moldmaking, so I went back to dig a little deeper with this 23-year-old mold designer and project manager at Accede Mold and Tool.
#30under30
Design, Management Software Resources for Mold, Die Applications
Edited by Grace Nehls
As technology advances, so too do the options available to efficiently design molds or manage the data involved in their progress and production. Here’s a roundup of some of those solutions.
Complex Mold, Versatile Piece of Engineering Enhances Golf
By: Christina Fuges
A complex, one-cavity injection mold changed the game for the design and functionality of an innovative golf accessory.
Thriving on First-Off Molding Projects
By: Christina Fuges
Christina Fuges talks to Kevin Hartsoe, president of Neu Dynamics in Ivyland, Pennsylvania, about the company’s focus on the electric vehicle market, the key to its success, projects in the pipeline as well as supply chain and workforce challenges.
#electronics
Navigating Economic Resilience and Consumer Trends
By: Perc Pineda, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Plastics Industry Association
Consumer behavior provides mold builders insight into the evolving market dynamics of goods and services that helps strategic planning.
#supplychain #consumer
Mold Builder Uses Metal 3D Printing to Bridge Medical Product Development to Production
By: Hannah Belmont, Marketing Manager, Westminster Tool
Westminster Tool uses metal additive manufacturing for medical device OEM, taking lessons learned from R&D in the prototype mold phase to full-scale production molding in a fraction of the time.
#medical #casestudy #3dprinting
Steps for Determining Better Mold Prices
By: Charlie Daniels, President, Wepco Plastics
Improving your mold pricing requires a deeper understanding of your business.
Embracing ESG: One Mold Builder's Path to Sustainability and Success
By: Christina Fuges
The story of how a company in the moldmaking, injection molding and metal parts industry is navigating the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainability.
#sustainability
How to Create a Highly Effective and Scalable Moldmaking Business
In this interview, Isaac Trevino, Business Development for Best Tool & Engineering shares where to start with the decision-making process and resources for a more sustainable future.
Outlook for Automation in 2024
By: Christina Fuges
I want to share an article I found that discusses the reasons manufacturers should adopt automation in 2024 as a strategic response to global uncertainties, reshoring requirements, labor shortages and the pursuit of increased productivity.