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Patrick Roussey II Named 2023 Mold Maker of the Year

The SPE Mold Technologies Division awarded the Mayer Tool & Engineering moldmaker recipient for his lifelong commitment and contribution to the moldmaking and plastics industry.

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Philadelphia High School Establishes Advanced Manufacturing Program

Benjamin Franklin High School was provided software, equipment and vision to assist with the program setup.

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Eden Tool, Eden Manufacturing Supports USA Workforce Tax Credit Act

Rep. Lloyd Smucker introduced the new legislation following a tour of the Pennsylvania-based mold builder’s facilities, highlighting discussions on the importance of exposure, training and education needed in manufacturing. 

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3D Printing Systems Demonstrate Large-Scale Mold Building

CNC machine and large-scale large-scale additive manufacturing machine producer Thermwood highlights partner projects that advance mold production capabilities in the aerospace and defense industries.  

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Westec Plastics 3D Prints Mold Inserts Using TrueShape Technology

Mantle’s metal 3D printing enabled Westec to rapidly respond to changing customer demands, quickly produce prototype H13 mold inserts and keep design and development on track.  

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Leadership

Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Announces 2023 Board of Directors

WiMEF funds the Leadership Institute for Women in Manufacturing and STEM, the Leadership Consortium, the Management Development Program and the Empowering Women in Production Program.

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3D Printing

Society of Plastics Engineers Acquires 3Dnatives, Expands Additive Manufacturing Expertise 

3Dnative, a leading global media and event platform, will broaden SPE’s global reach through daily industry news and distinct market-specific platforms produced in five native languages.  

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Next Chapter Manufacturing Expands Into Medical Industry, Initiates NXCMED

Additive surgical company will deliver surgical device solutions, such as implants and complex surgical devices, through disruptive design and 3D printing technologies.  

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Teamvantage Launches New Parent Company Velosity

Velosity unifies and represents the entire family of brands and full spectrum of end-to-end injection molding solutions from design support to manufacturing.  

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Supply Chain

United Grinding Announces Support for the Reshoring Initiative

According to the Reshoring Initiative, the rate of reshoring job announcements has grown from 10,000 per year in 2010 to 350,000 per year in 2022.

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