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Leadership

MMT Chats: Redefining Manufacturing Collaboration

Dynamic Tool’s Development Center fosters collaboration, offering tailored turnkey solutions with advanced automation and customer-focused innovation.

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Sustainability

Impact of Bio-Based and Recycled Resins on Molds

Recycled and biodegradable resins require tooling considerations for varying material properties, temperatures and consistent product quality.

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30 under 30

Celebrating Tomorrow's Moldmaking Leaders Today: Time to Nominate

The next generation of moldmaking professionals is already making waves in our industry!  

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Education

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.

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Mastering Mold Design: A 4-Part Series for the Next Generation

This new series explores four critical areas of mold design to help educate moldmaking professionals and ensure production success.

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Economics

Moldmaking Index Falls to 45.0 in April Amid Tariff Uncertainty

After two months of expansion, the GBI reports rapidly changing business conditions.

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MMT Chats: Molding, Mold Design, Project Management and Marbles

MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with former EAB Member Mike Close of SMC Ltd. about master molders, project management/mold design, and yes, marbles!   

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Editorial

Connections Fuel Moldmaking Innovation

Trade shows reveal that stepping out of the shop builds connections which drive innovation and success.

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3D Printing

3D Printing Speeds Prototyping and Shifts Talent to Production Tooling

A digital approach to prototyping using 3D-printed tooling accelerates product development and frees up mold builders for production tooling work.

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There’s No Downside to Upskilling

Machine shop CEO and former U.S. Navy SEAL applies his military knowledge to form an in-house upskilling program that trains all levels of employees for advanced positions. This talent development approach gives employees the gift of lifelong learning that benefits the industry as well. 

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Leadership

MoldMaking Technology's 30-Under-30 Honors Program: Leadership. Innovation. Giving Back.

This honors program to recognize more young professionals under 30 making an impact in the moldmaking industry. 

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Hot Runners

Hot Runner Troubleshooting Tips for Polycarbonate Injection Molding

Strategies to maximize the efficiency, performance and productivity of polycarbonate injection molding include hot runner considerations.

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