MMT Blog
What Is “Manufacturing Connected”?
Gardner Business Media's new platform brings manufacturing leaders actionable insights on trends and technologies.
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Continuous Wave Laser Technology Improves In-House Mold Maintenance Capabilities
International Inc. integrated American Laser Distributors’ 2,000-Watt Laser Cleaner for in-house mold cleaning, resulting in time and cost savings.
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Automating Mold Inspection: Integrating Speed, Precision and Usability Across Complex Workflows
Whether you're verifying an electrode, checking a complex cavity or feeding quality data into a closed-loop workflow, today’s CMM technologies are turning inspection into a competitive advantage, not a bottleneck.
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Teasers, Tidbits and Takeaways from “A Manufacturing Story”
After collaborating on a project, Matt Guse gifted me his book. This enjoyable, story-driven read reveals his manufacturing journey and people-focused leadership, and offers valuable takeaways worth sharing.
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A Three-Pillar Strategy Drives Manufacturing Success
An exclusive look at how one of North America's hot runner manufacturers focuses on domestic production, cross-training and customer-first service.
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Virtual Prototyping Through Mold Simulation
Simulation helps manufacturers design better molds, optimize processes and innovate more efficiently.
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Why Is Flow Simulation an Essential Design Tool? Part 2 of 4
Flow simulation is crucial for understanding how molten plastic behaves within the mold cavity. Accurate simulations inform decisions about gating, runner layouts and cooling designs.
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Manufacturing Day 2025: MMT Joins Industry Effort to Showcase Manufacturing Career Opportunities
The goal of Manufacturing Day 2025 is to connect students, parents and educators with rewarding career opportunities in manufacturing. MMT continues to support this initiative through valuable content.
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How Industrial Molds Improved Precision Manufacturing with Smart Automation
For over 50 years, Industrial Molds in Rockford, Illinois, has been building precision tooling. In 2005, the company adopted a new approach to remain competitive in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
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Machine Sizing and Specification for Optimal Mold Performance, Part 2
Properly sizing injection units during mold build prevents production problems and defects.
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MMT Chat: CAMM TechBridge Reinvents Path to Moldmaking Careers
CAMM’s TechBridge initiative leverages virtual reality training and education to inspire students, connect parents and strengthen moldmaking’s future workforce.
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Automated Grinding Machines Yield Tighter Tolerances and Save Resources
National Tool & Manufacturing Co.’s integration of two Ziersch grinding machines into its shop floor enables the tight tolerance demands from its customer base and simultaneously frees up manual resources for other projects.
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