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How Metal AM Cut Mold Cycle Time by 20%
Collaboration between a mold builder, metal printer manufacturer and simulation expert produced conformal cooling inserts that dramatically reduced injection molding cycle time while eliminating defects and improving part quality consistency.

Mold Components
July's Most-Viewed Products on MoldMaking Technology
From five-axis machining centers and CAD/CAM upgrades to ejector pins and AI-powered ERP tools — see the IMTS showcase products that caught moldmakers' attention in July.

Design & Mfg. Software
Reducing EDM Dependency
Optimizing roughing and electrode strategies in hard material mold machining.

Design & Mfg. Software
From Shrinkage to Simulation: Mastering Warpage Compensation in Mold Design
Understanding anisotropic shrinkage and geometry-driven warpage, designers use simulation, point mapping and feature alignment to virtually compensate parts, reducing costly trial-and-error tooling iterations significantly.

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5 Tips for Smarter, AI-Powered Quoting in Moldmaking
AI-powered quoting tools trained on a shop’s own data deliver faster, more accurate and secure estimates tailored to real operations.

Design & Mfg. Software
Stop Guessing. Start Designing Smarter.
Experts reveal how understanding molds as physics-driven systems — balancing flow, thermal and mechanical forces — enables smarter design decisions and better performance.
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How Metal AM Cut Mold Cycle Time by 20%
Collaboration between a mold builder, metal printer manufacturer and simulation expert produced conformal cooling inserts that dramatically reduced injection molding cycle time while eliminating defects and improving part quality consistency.

Artificial Intelligence
MMT Chat: Custom Software, AI and Next-Gen Talent
MPC's tooling manager builds AI-integrated ERP software in-house, tackling mold shop scheduling while linking AI adoption to next-generation workforce appeal.

Cutting Tools
Why Moldmakers Should Evaluate 3D-Printed Cutting Tools
Moldmakers already use additive manufacturing for high-value mold inserts; next is applying additive cutting tool advancements to boost productivity, profitability and smarter tooling decisions.

Design & Mfg. Software
July's Most-Viewed Products on MoldMaking Technology
From five-axis machining centers and CAD/CAM upgrades to ejector pins and AI-powered ERP tools — see the IMTS showcase products that caught moldmakers' attention in July.

Design & Mfg. Software
Reducing EDM Dependency
Optimizing roughing and electrode strategies in hard material mold machining.

Automation
3D Printed Grippers at Automate 2026
At Automate 2026, two examples of polymer powder 3D printing in the food and beverage sector demonstrated the synergy between AM and industrial automation.
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June's Most-Read on MoldMaking Technology
June's top articles reflected a focus on two converging themes: AI adoption in practical shop operations, and back-to-basics technical content that never goes out of style.

Surface Treatment
Expert Thin Wall Mold Restoration
Restoring high-speed packaging molds to peak performance through advanced techniques, precision machining and 50% faster turnaround times.

Artificial Intelligence
How Digitized Inspection and AI Are Reshaping Mold Shop Workflows
AI transforms moldmaking inspection by turning measurement data into predictive process intelligence through connected digital workflows, replacing manual interpretation.

Maintenance & Repair
Molding Minds: The May Articles Readers Loved Most
From the shop floor to the conference stage, May's most-read articles reflect an industry navigating change on every front.

Leadership
Making Every Cycle Count — Best Practices in Maintenance for Maximum Uptime
Plastics processing equipment works hard around the clock. In many operations, unplanned downtime is too expensive to contemplate.

Surface Treatment
Stop Cleaning Molds by Feel
How surface intelligence reveals invisible contamination and validates mold cleaning effectiveness.
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MMT Chat: Custom Software, AI and Next-Gen Talent
MPC's tooling manager builds AI-integrated ERP software in-house, tackling mold shop scheduling while linking AI adoption to next-generation workforce appeal.

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When Sales Doesn’t Speak Manufacturing: The Commercial Blind Spot Hurting Injection Mold Builders, Part 1
Understanding the gap and how misalignment between sales and manufacturing undermines opportunities and limits a company’s ability to win work.

Analysis
What Comes After the Test Bed
Atomic Industries has spent a few years proving its technology works. Now they’re scaling it.

Business Strategy
What a Slow Market Looks Like When You Use It to Build
Best Tool & Engineering is using a quiet market to rebuild itself from the inside out with AI, a lot of scrappiness and a plan.

Artificial Intelligence
How Mold Shops Can Retain Critical Knowledge
A step-by-step approach shows mold builders how to capture, organize and reuse knowledge to reduce risk and speed technician development.

Business Strategy
July's Most-Read on MoldMaking Technology
From workforce development and cybersecurity to mentorship, AI and community moments — here's what MoldMaking Technology readers clicked on most in July.
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On Demand
Practical Mold Machining Tips and Strategies for Training Teams
Discover proven strategies for training today’s moldmaking teams amid a shortage of skilled labor. This webinar explores practical machining techniques and self-paced learning resources designed to strengthen shopfloor capabilities. Learn how e-learning tools can support key processes — including milling, hole-making, turning, threading, parting and groove turning — while empowering the next generation of moldmakers with real-world, on-demand metalworking education. Throughout the session, the speaker will highlight real-world customer examples that demonstrate how these training tools and techniques are being successfully applied in mold shops.

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Integrated Product Solutions for Enhanced Molding Operations
Join technical experts for an interactive webinar exploring comprehensive approaches to injection mold processes — from initial design through ongoing maintenance. This session will cover integrated product solutions, customization approaches and technical support strategies used throughout the molding industry. Explore current innovations in molding technology, examine tailored solution methodologies and review case studies demonstrating effective implementation of service-oriented approaches. Attendees can submit project plans for comparative analysis and technical feedback. This webinar provides valuable insights into modern approaches to injection molding operations and technical solution implementation. Agenda: Technical discussion of advanced products including collapsible cores, temperature control systems and cooling management solutions Opportunity to submit current plans for technical analysis and recommendations Industry insights and technical resources Follow-up consultation availability Interactive Q&A with senior technical experts
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Automation
MMT Chat: Custom Software, AI and Next-Gen Talent
MPC's tooling manager builds AI-integrated ERP software in-house, tackling mold shop scheduling while linking AI adoption to next-generation workforce appeal.

Artificial Intelligence
MMT Chat: Mapping Process, Growing Talent at NyproMold
NyproMold's Mark Keller shares how process mapping, vocational school partnerships and AI-assisted scheduling keep custom moldmaking precisely on track.

Artificial Intelligence
MMT Chats: Catching Problems Early, Building Better Engineers
Penn State's Nick Vitelli on catching design flaws early, teaching critical thinking and preparing moldmaking's next generation for AI responsibly.

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MMT Chats: LSR, Five-Axis and the Next Generation
The tool and die manager at Applied Medical Technology has built advanced tool rooms across multiple industries. In this MMT Chat, he gets into what it actually takes to compete in medical moldmaking and where most shops get it wrong.

Business Strategy
MMT Chat: The Upfront Work Is the Work
With 30-plus years in the trade, Adler Industrial Solutions' Senior Tooling Engineer and Lead Estimator still comes back to the same principle: the more you invest before the job starts, the fewer problems you solve after it does.

Workforce Development
MMT Chat: Fresh Perspective on Workforce, EDM and What's Coming Next
A newly promoted moldmaker from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories shares candid insights on training, AI and building expertise one process at a time.
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9 Sep 2026
SPE Automotive Division - Automotive Composites Conf. & Exhibition (ACCE)
The SPE Automotive Division chapter hosts Automotive Composites Conf. & Exhibition (ACCE) on Sept. 9-10, 2026 in Novi, MI.

13 Sep 2026
SPE Color & Appearance Conf. (CAD RETEC)
The SPE Color & Appearance Div. chapter hosts SPE Color & Appearance Conf. (CAD RETEC) on Sept. 13-15, 2026 in Louisville, KY.

14 Sep 2026
SPE National Plastics Conference
SPE hosts SPE National Plastics Conference on Sept. 14-17, 2026 in Houston, TX.

28 Sep 2026
SPE TPO Global Automotive Conference
The SPE Detroit Section chapter hosts SPE TPO Global Automotive Conference on Sept. 28-30, 2026 in Troy, MI.

29 Sep 2026
MAPP - 2026 Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference
MAPP hosts 2026 Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference on Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN.

30 Sep 2026
PM Tech Days: Micro-Scale Machining

8 Sep 2026 New & Upcoming
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Basics
Understanding Hot Runner Temperature Controllers
Learn what’s new and what’s possible in the various hot runner temperature controller formats, including modular, GUI-style and advanced GUI-style systems.

Inspection & Measurement
June's Most-Read on MoldMaking Technology
June's top articles reflected a focus on two converging themes: AI adoption in practical shop operations, and back-to-basics technical content that never goes out of style.

FAQ
Tooling: Why Ejector Pins Break And How to Prevent It, Part 2
Here’s the when and how to reduce the unsupported length of pins.

Tips
5 Tips for Smarter, AI-Powered Quoting in Moldmaking
AI-powered quoting tools trained on a shop’s own data deliver faster, more accurate and secure estimates tailored to real operations.

Basics
Tooling: Why Ejector Pins Break...and How to Prevent It, Part 1
In part one of this four-part series, we focus on the molding machine and the ejection system as culprits.

Business Strategy
Bravery, Focus and the Future of Moldmaking
From leadership and mindfulness to tariffs and AI, this year’s AMBA conference challenged moldmakers to face uncertainty with courage, connection and intention.
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New Product Development
Strategies for moldmakers to effectively manage new product development projects.

Strategic Mold Design
With complex plastic parts it can be difficult to deliver proper cooling and venting.

Mold Design Series
The mold specification document is essential for injection molding success, connecting design requirements with manufacturing processes and quality control standards.

Injection Mold Design Handbook
All successful mold build projects start with examining the part to be molded to ensure it is moldable and will meet the customers' production objectives.
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Machining 28 Aug 2026

MSC Industrial Supply Co. Showcases End-to-End Metalworking Expertise
Conformal Cooling 27 Aug 2026

How Metal AM Cut Mold Cycle Time by 20%
Machining 26 Aug 2026

Trak Machine Tools Toolroom Machining Center Combines Manual, CNC Operation
Tool Steel 25 Aug 2026

Kennametal Modular Drilling Inserts, Turning Geometry Expand Capabilities for Steel, Cast Iron and General Machining
Artificial Intelligence 24 Aug 2026

MachineMetrics Platform Targets Unplanned Downtime in High-Volume Machining
Automation 24 Aug 2026

MMT Chat: Custom Software, AI and Next-Gen Talent
Machining 21 Aug 2026

Omax Waterjet Systems Enhance Cutting Precision
Business Strategy 20 Aug 2026

When Sales Doesn’t Speak Manufacturing: The Commercial Blind Spot Hurting Injection Mold Builders, Part 1
Automation 20 Aug 2026

Cimatron AI Solution Streamlines Toolpath Programming
3D Printing 19 Aug 2026

Why Moldmakers Should Evaluate 3D-Printed Cutting Tools

News

21 Jun 2017

Exhibitors Affirm the Successful Concept of Moulding Expo

Second Moulding Expo attracts around 15,000 visitors from 52 countries to Stuttgart.

Auxiliary Equipment 30 May 2017

Moulding Expo 2017: More Than Just Hammers, Pliers and Saws

The International Trade Fair for Tool, Pattern and Moldmaking opens its doors today.

15 May 2017

Between Design and Series Production

Companies cover the entire process chain, and 3D printing is opening up new work areas for pattern and moldmakers.

Leadership 24 Apr 2017

Innovative Give-Away to Be Presented during Moulding Expo

MEX Team supervising an exemplary product development process with students from Reutlingen University implementing a "real project" for Moulding Expo.

amerimold 29 Mar 2017

Moulding Expo 2017 Plans Additive Manufacturing Experience for Attendees

Moulding Expo 2017 wants to demonstrate the synergies between the new and established processing methods.

3D Printing 28 Mar 2017

Milacron's DME Announces Partnership with Linear AMS for Conformal Cooling Solution

Milacron’s DME Product Brand Announces Partnership with 3D Additive Leader Linear AMS to Provide Revolutionary Conformal Cooling Solutions under its New TruCool® Product Line

3D Printing 14 Mar 2017

Experience Additive Manufacturing at Moulding Expo

Around 700 exhibitors expected from 30 countries and 3D can be found in all exhibition areas.

Design & Mfg. Software 17 Feb 2017

Beaumont Technologies Acquires Autodesk MoldFlow’s Material Characterization Business

Beaumont Technologies, Inc. has completed the acquisition of the Autodesk MoldFlow material characterization business that services North America and Europe. The operations, laboratory equipment and proprietary software will be transferred from Ithaca, NY to a new facility in Erie, PA where Beaumont is headquartered.

Machining 27 Oct 2016

DMG MORI Increases Order Intake by 12% in Third Quarter

The company is experiencing initial success with its recent realignment, according to an announcement by its executive board.

Workforce Development 17 Oct 2016

SPE Foundation Awards Scholarships to Students Entering Industry

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has announced the winners of the 2016 scholarship program.

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