MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with The Plastek Group (Tooling Divisions: Triangle Tool and Penn Erie)
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges has a quick 5-minute chat with Douglas Prischak, VP Global Tooling and Engineering for The Plastek Group in Erie, Pennsylvania, on five best practices for improving efficiencies. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Christina M. Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
Mold Cleaner Uses EPA-Exempt VOC Compounds
Slide Products’ X-EMPT mold cleaner guarantees air quality regulation compliance for plastic processors.
Evaluating the Impact of Changes in Tax Rules and Accounting Methods
A look at regulations the Treasury Department released that are impacting mold builders.
MMT Chats: Marketing’s Impact on Mold Manufacturing
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Christina Fuges chats with Kelly Kasner, Director of Sales and Marketing for Michiana Global Mold (MGM) about the benefits her marketing and advertising, MGM’s China partnership and the impact of COVID-19 on the moldmaking industry as well as the next-generation skills gap.
Top 10 Topics to Cover During an ISO 9001 Manufacturing Audit
Take a look at this practical hands-on approach to conducting a quality audit.
Enter MoldMaking Technology’s 2021 Leadtime Leader Award Competition
We are accepting entries for our 2021 Leadtime Leader Awards competition, so put your hat in the ring today by clicking here to submit your information to start the process.
A Best-Practices Quality Strategy for Profitability
Guidelines for quality and business process improvement planning to help achieve true business performance improvement and return on investment.
Fraud Risk Management Strategies for Mold Shops
Mold builders must understand fraud so they can reduce the risk and improve profitability and efficiency.
South Coast Mold Earns Water Efficiency and Green Certifications
After two months of hard work and remaining open through COVID-19, South Coast Mold has earned two notable awards.
Michigan Moldmaker Produces Tools Onshore and Off
Rather than fighting offshore competitors, Liberty Molds has spent the last 15 years producing injection tools in both China and Michigan—and it’s paid off.
FAQs: What Are the Leadtime Leader Awards?
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about MoldMaking Technology's annual Leadtime Leader Awards competition.
FAQs on Leadtime Leader Questionnaire
Explanations of individual questions on Leadtime Leader Awards Competition submission form.
HRSflow is Global Market Leader for Automotive Hot Runner Systems
Since the fourth quarter of 2019, HRSflow has been the number one worldwide in the field of hot runner technology for automotive applications.
PODCAST: Accomplished Women Empowering Accomplished Women in Manufacturing
I was surprised, humbled and honored when The WAM Podcast invited me to be a guest on its 96th episode. I mean, it’s not every day that someone in the trade press is asked to freely and publicly promote their brand on top of being considered an “accomplished” woman in manufacturing.
Do You Know the Hidden Costs of Poor Quality?
Mold builders must fully understand and account for the hidden costs of poor quality or risk losing customer trust, brand reputation and business value. Quality management is a business optimization tool to help address both the visible and invisible costs.
AMBA Files Comments Against Lifting Chinese Mold Tariffs
The American Mold Builders Association filed formal comments with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative asking that it not lift Section 301 tariffs related to the COVID-19 pandemic for plastic injection molds imported from China.
Global Mold Management Program Provides Total Control Over Mold Assets
Coast Systems announces its Global Mold Management offering, which combines powerful maintenance management software with expert mold management advice to help manufacturers gain total control over the integrity, reliability and whereabouts of their physical mold assets.
Popular Posts: April 2020
These popular blog posts from April 2020 feature a topic that has been on everyone’s mind in the past month: coronavirus and how the moldmaking industry is adapting to this global crisis.
Mitsui Seiki Remains Operational Amid COVID-19 Guidelines
With the growing global and national concerns relevant to the spread of coronavirus, Mitsui Seiki relays all the actions that it has been taking since the outbreak.
COVID-19 Is a Rallying Call to the Plastics Industry to Redesign, Refocus and Reshore
Mold manufacturers who have been critiqued for slow lead times, as compared to the overseas competition, are proving to themselves and customers during COVID-19 that North American mold manufacturers and suppliers can unite and do things at an extraordinary speed.
Webinar to Discuss OSHA Regulatory Requirements for Coronavirus
AssetPro will be hosting a webinar, March 31st, 2020, at 10 am to discuss how employers can meet the intent of the OSHA regulations and how to protect their employees from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Cross-Functional Team Key to Customer Service, Complexity and China Partnership
Michiana Global Mold uses a cross-functional team of journeymen moldmakers and engineers to improve customer communication, service, and quality.
Christina M. Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
Waivers to Keep Physical Locations Open During Coronavirus
Mold builders should seek exemption immediately based on the industries you serve. Reach out to your local representatives and trade associations for assistance.
Global Shop Solutions Offers Free White Paper on ERP
Global Shop Solutions’ core values are to love, serve, and care for its customers.
America Makes Announces New Executive Committee
America Makes proudly announces the election of its new Executive Committee, the main strategic advisory group for the Institute, focusing on strategy, policy and advocacy.
ABI Research Names Siemens A Leader in Manufacturing Simulation Software
Industry experts at ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm, recently named Siemens a leader in manufacturing simulation software.
Trexel Hires Sales Manager, Global Packaging
Trexel, Inc. announces that Scott Ludwig has joined the company as sales manager, global packaging.
How to Improve the Flow of Mold Repair and Engineering Changes
A new perspective on competition, training and workflow redefines this shop’s core competency in repair and engineering changes, and charges the team toward continuous improvement.
