30 under 30
Diving Deeper: More Insights From a Rising Female Moldmaking Professional
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.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
30 Under 30: The New Face of Moldmaking
Young professionals are vital to the moldmaking industry, and it is important to acknowledge those making strides in shaping the industry's future. MoldMaking Technology recognizes the industry's young talent through its inaugural 30-Under-30 Honors Program.
Read More2021 30 Under 30 Honors Program: Mentoring in the Next-Generation of Moldmaking Professionals
Young professionals are vital to the moldmaking industry, and it is important to acknowledge those making strides in shaping the industry's future. MoldMaking Technology recognizes the industry's young talent through its 30 Under 30 Honors Program.
Read MoreMMT Chats: Impressions and Inspirations from AMBA Event that “Shifts the View”
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director and Managing Editor share their takeaways from a recent American Mold Builders Association Conference focused on leadership and mentorship in the moldmaking community. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Read MoreShift Your View: Get to Know the Stories of Your Team and Transform Your Shop
It’s simple but true and worth repeating — don't judge a book by its cover. Instead, always make an effort to get to know a person, especially if that person is working in your shop.
Read MoreICYMI: MMT Chats: True Leadership Leads to Mentoring, Part 1
This trio from TK Mold and Engineering in Romeo, Michigan, joins me to discuss the role of leadership and culture in mentorship. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Read MoreICYMI, MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Plastics Engineering TA Teaches Value of Learning and Producing Not Perfection
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings on UMass Lowell Plastics Engineering Teaching Assistant Michael Shone as a guest for this MMT Chat to discuss moldmaking through the lens of academia. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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MMT Chats: Update from Star of “Track the Apprentice”
CDM Tool & Manufacturing Apprentice Machinist Taylor Bartelt shares where she has been and what she has learned over the past year. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
MMT Chats: Moldmaker Apprentice Listens and Learns to Lead
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges speaks with Andrew Rumble, a young moldmaker at Intex Tooling who is taking a leadership role on several mold projects as he waits for his moldmaker "ticket" that the pandemic delayed. He talks about listening to learn, using technology, taking on project management, embracing diversity and mentorship. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Read MoreHere Are Your Top 10 Most-Read Features of 2021
A list of the most-viewed features in MoldMaking Technology from January to November 2021.
Read MoreMMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Blending Heavy Metal Moldmaking and Music
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges invites Adem Talic, an apprentice moldmaker at Tri-Par Die and Mold Corporation in South Elgin, Illinois, who shares his journey into moldmaking, commitment to learning, but still finding time to pursue his percussion passion. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Read MoreMMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Adding Skills and Enjoying the Moment
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges invites M.R. Mold & Engineering Technical Center Manager Valeria Magadan as a guest on this MMT Chat. Val shares her journey to moldmaking, the daily challenges and what she likes best about her career so far. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Read MoreMMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, A Little Perfection and Patience Go a Long Way
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges invites F&M Tool and Die’s Wire EDM Lead Matt Lizotte as a guest on this MMT Chat to share how he landed in moldmaking, how he went from running one wire EDM to 6 very quickly and his goal to set up systems and procedures to more easily pass on his knowledge to the next generation. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Read MoreMMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Moldmaker Apprentice Working His Way to Lead Toolmaker
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings on Westfall Moldmaker Apprentice Anthony Fabbri as a guest for this MMT Chat. He shares his enthusiasm for moldmaking, how he’s put his welding experience to work and how much he depends on patient mentors to continually learn. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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What is the Moldmaking Community Excited About?
As we continue to celebrate MoldMaking Technology’s 25th anniversary with a look back over the past quarter century, I asked readers during our recent Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) “What excites you about the future of moldmaking?”
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Design/Engineering/Program Management
MoldMaking Technology covers the next-generation moldmakers recognized under the 30 Under 30 Honors Program that engineering, design or program managers at their company.
Read MoreMMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Passionate about Connecting Data and Trends to Moldmaking
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges invites Harbour Results Engagement Manager Cara Walton a guest on this MMT Chat. She shares her journey to the research side of moldmaking, and her motivation to share data and trends to help mold builders solve problems. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Read MoreMMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Mechanical Engineer Committed to Pushing 3D Printing Forward in Moldmaking
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings Action Mold & Machining’s Additive Specialist and CMM Technician Zachary Glascock as a guest for this MMT Chats video interview to discuss how he brought his passion for machining to moldmaking and the value of thinking outside the box to make better molds. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Read More30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Educators
Michael Shone is a teaching assistant for plastics mold engineering recognized under MMT’s 2021 30 Under 30 Honors Program. Here is his story.
Read More30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Machining and Production
MMT celebrates five under 30 individuals who hold machine/production positions at their company, from wire EDM operators, to laser/TIG welders.
Read MoreMMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Cultural Innovator, Leader Grower, Improvement Maker
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges invites Hillary Thomas Westminster Tool ‘s vice president as a guest on this MMT Chat. She talks about leading cultural change, driving strategic company improvements, growing and supporting leaders and spreading awareness of manufacturing and its benefits to the community. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Isaac Trevino, Best Tool & Engineering
The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology’s EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Here’s one of them.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Moldmakers
MoldMaking Technology recognizes 16 young professionals who are making an impact in the industry as moldmakers.
Read MoreMMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Ownership Attitude and Eagerness 'Make It Happen' for this Moldmaker
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings Kingson Mold and Machine's Junior Moldmaker Austin Ramos as a guest for this MMT Chats video interview to discuss his spongelike learning that has helped him hone his project management, leadership, organizational and mentoring skills. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Read More30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Company Owners and Management
Young leaders, from company owners to project managers, are breaking the mold in the manufacturing industry. MMT recognizes three of them that were nominated under the 2021 30 Under 30 Honors Program.
Read MoreMMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Application Engineer Empowers Innovation
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Matsuura USA Application Engineer Nick Mitchell on this MMT Chat. He shares his passion for learning, reliance on mentoring, mission to change traditional mindsets when it comes to AM and his desire to put his industrial engineering background to work. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Read More30 Under 30 Honors Program: Engineering Leader Born from Exploration, Mechanical Inclination and Self-Reliance
This visual learner turned keen problem-solver quickly moves into an engineering role, helping to take the company's moldmaking to the next level.
Read MoreMMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Wire EDM Operator Took an Opportunity and Ran With It
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings on Wire EDM Operator Trenton Ford with Precise Tooling Solutions our 2020 Leadtime Leader Award-Winning shop as a guest for this MMT Chats video interview to talk about the importance of working hard, managing your time and understanding technology. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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