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Why Mold Builders Must Embrace On-Machine Deburring
Advancements in tooling and CAM make automated on-machine deburring essential, improving mold quality, repeatability and easing skilled labor shortages.

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A bold four-day event highlights the value of strong supplier relationships and open dialogue, proving that gratitude and collaboration can help move moldmaking forward.

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A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2025, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.

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2025 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 1
A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2025, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.

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MMT Chat: Custom Manufacturing Meets Flexible Workflow Solution
Michigan mold builder shares how they found a workflow system that adapts to custom manufacturing needs.
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Why Mold Builders Must Embrace On-Machine Deburring
Advancements in tooling and CAM make automated on-machine deburring essential, improving mold quality, repeatability and easing skilled labor shortages.

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The most popular MoldMaking Technology content according to analytics reports over the past year.

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The Power of Thanks: Building the Future of Moldmaking Together
A bold four-day event highlights the value of strong supplier relationships and open dialogue, proving that gratitude and collaboration can help move moldmaking forward.

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2025 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 2
A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2025, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.

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A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2025, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.

Additive Manufacturing
VIDEO: From Basement Beginnings to 3D Printing Success
Zero Tolerance grew from humble beginnings into a moldmaking powerhouse by blending traditional machining with innovative plastic and metal 3D printing.
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2025 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 2
A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2025, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.

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2025 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 1
A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2025, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.

Design & Mfg. Software
How Industrial Molds Conquered a Complex Impeller Fan Mold Challenge
Expert engineering team overcomes complex impeller fan mold challenges through innovation, precision and collaborative problem-solving.

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How to Quickly Check Cooling Channels
Smart hole inspection validates possible leakages and strangulations in the cooling channels by doing tightness and flow rate tests.

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From Flow Science to Skilled Hands: A Moldmaking Ecosystem Thrives in Erie
In Erie, PA, a single hub combines advanced technology and services, education and hands-on training to drive innovation and secure the future of moldmaking and plastics.

Inspection & Measurement
How Adler's Global Network and In-House Labs Address Complex Mold Challenges
Adler combines 0.0001" tolerances, reverse engineering capabilities, global facility coordination and comprehensive in-house validation labs for seamless mold solutions.
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Plastics Resilience and the Manufacturing Reawakening
Easing policies and lower financing costs are aligning resilient consumer spending with a strengthening manufacturing sector, unlocking deferred projects and investment.

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The Power of Thanks: Building the Future of Moldmaking Together
A bold four-day event highlights the value of strong supplier relationships and open dialogue, proving that gratitude and collaboration can help move moldmaking forward.

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Tax Relief and Trade Protections: What Mold Builders Need to Know
New tax legislation delivers R&D deduction benefits and manufacturing facility depreciation, while expanded tariffs provide import protection amid persistent workforce challenges.

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2025 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 2
A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2025, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.

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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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Fundamentals and Guidelines for Servo-Controlled Mold Functions
Do you want a deeper understanding of servo-controlled mold functions? Join Husky on this webinar to gain insight into servo control and how you can take advantage of this opportunity to improve your mold functions. This webinar will cover different servo control solutions, benefits of mold electrification and the application review process. Agenda: Why you should make the change to mold electrification How to compare various servo control solutions Motor sizing pitfalls and the application review process Commissioning your servo solution and the importance of global support
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Molding Expert LLC to Debut Industry’s First VR Mold Assembly Training at PTXPO 2026
Immersive VR program allows participants to safely practice mold assembly and disassembly procedures in a highly realistic, interactive environment.

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VIDEO: From Basement Beginnings to 3D Printing Success
Zero Tolerance grew from humble beginnings into a moldmaking powerhouse by blending traditional machining with innovative plastic and metal 3D printing.

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MMT Chat: Custom Manufacturing Meets Flexible Workflow Solution
Michigan mold builder shares how they found a workflow system that adapts to custom manufacturing needs.

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Giant Tooling System Enhances High-Precision, Heavy-Duty Machining
Erowa Technology introduces the Giant Tooling System (GTS), designed for robust and efficient machining of large and heavy workpieces in demanding environments.

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MMT Chats: Ingenuity in Action: Industrial Molds' Engineers Redefine Moldmaking
Industrial Molds’ engineering team showcases ingenuity and precision through complex DFM challenges, delivering optimized tooling, adaptability and customer-driven solutions.

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MMT Chat: True Industry/Education Partnership Demands “Consistent Persistence”
High school teachers often ask, "How can I find a company willing to partner with me?" This question may seem straightforward, but establishing a genuine partnership with a local high school to address the skills gap requires ongoing commitment and consistent communication. Electroform, based in Rockford, IL, and Hononegah High School have made that commitment.
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24 Feb 2026
Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2026
Additive Manufacturing Strategies is a 100% in-person event February 24-26, 2026 in New York City. This industry touchstone conference brings together AM stakeholders from all over the world. AMS includes panels and keynotes on topics most critical in the fast-growing world of additive manufacturing. Bringing together the industry’s leaders in a contained networking environment makes AMS the place for startups to access capital, for financial institutions and investors to sharpen their radars, and for the AM industry to focus on the business of AM.

17 Mar 2026
PTXPO 2026
PTXPO 2026 is a comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge technologies and innovations within the plastics molding industry. Join fellow molders, moldmakers, brand owners, OEMs and their full suite of suppliers in Rosemont, Illinois, for three days of nonstop networking, education and business development opportunities.
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2025 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 1
A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2025, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.

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Smart Tech, Smarter Investments, Skilled Workforce
MMT's Editorial Advisory Board member Gabe English and president of Western Carolina Tool & Mold shares his top MoldMaking Technology articles over the past year and how this content has been valuable to the business.

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How to Put AI to Work in EDM
AI streamlines EDM with dashboards, NFC integration, data extraction, wire cutter design, G-code optimization and tool setter enhancements.

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How to Use Ultra-Precision Micro Tools, Molding and Automation to Unlock High-Volume Medical Device Miniaturization
Five key areas where a molder/mold builder applies tight-tolerance tooling and advanced molding solutions to enable high-volume production of micro-molded medical parts.

Data Management Software
How to Automate Process and Design in Moldmaking
Mold builders can achieve major operational improvements by automating their digital workflows, particularly in CAD/CAM design, programming and process planning.

Leadership
MMT Chat: True Industry/Education Partnership Demands “Consistent Persistence”
High school teachers often ask, "How can I find a company willing to partner with me?" This question may seem straightforward, but establishing a genuine partnership with a local high school to address the skills gap requires ongoing commitment and consistent communication. Electroform, based in Rockford, IL, and Hononegah High School have made that commitment.
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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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