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MMT Chats: Award-Winning 2024 Mold Designer of the Year

Keith LeSage of Westminster Tool was awarded the title of Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Mold Technologies Div. (MTD) Mold Designer of the Year.

3D Printed Manufacturing Aids Improve Molding Efficiency

Moldmakers and molders turn to 3D printing for end-of-arm tools, fixtures for increased safety and functionality, lower cost and faster turnaround times.

Advancing Moldmaking and Plastics: Trends in 3D Printing, Automation and Sustainability

NPE 2024 showcased the latest trends and technologies in innovation, efficiency and sustainability for moldmakers and molders, featuring advancements in 3D printing, automation, design and virtual reality/augmented reality/artificial intelligence.

Mold Technologies Division of SPE Announces 2024 Award Recipients at NPE 2024

The Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) honored recipients of four awards at NPE, recognizing excellence in moldmaking and supporting the next generation with a new Apprentice of the Year award. Each winner receives a $1,000 stipend for their training program.

Mold Builder Grows Mold Training, Additive Tooling Via Industry Partnerships

NPE2024: Westminster Tool is showcasing how it continues to expand its toolmaking knowledge through latest case studies, and mold qualification and injection molding training expansion.

2024 AMBA Conference Taught Me How to Elevate, Engage and Evolve

I returned home with a wealth of inspiration and instructions, including the importance of leaning into discomfort, having difficult discussions, delegating more, letting others shine and understanding the difference between a promise and a goal.

MMT Articles You Loved in February

Love was in the air in more ways than one in February. Take a look at what articles our readers loved based on Google Analytics.

iWarriors West Coast Golf Event Raises $17,500 for Veterans

The 2024 iWarriors Annual West Coast Golf Outing, hosted by M.R. Mold & Engineering, raised $17,500 for wounded combat veterans despite inclement weather, featuring heartfelt testimonials and gratitude towards sponsors, highlighting the impact of the iWarriors initiative.

Mold Builder Uses Metal 3D Printing to Bridge Medical Product Development to Production

Westminster Tool uses metal additive manufacturing for medical device OEM, taking lessons learned from R&D in the prototype mold phase to full-scale production molding in a fraction of the time.

3 Technologies to Help Fill the Skills Gap

Moldmakers can address the labor challenge with robotic systems, simulation products and metal 3D printers.

MoldMaking Technology's Best of November

From 3D scanning to machine monitoring and everything in between, here are the top 10 most-viewed articles from November based on Google Analytics.

Mold Design Tricks, Additive Manufacturing Treats & More: MMT's Top-Viewed Articles in October

October held some tricks but mostly treats for MoldMaking Technology’s audience.

Machine Monitoring Platform Improves Machine Utilization, On-Time Delivery

Using data from a machine monitoring platform, Westminster Tool added almost 75 hours of capacity per week by shortening warmups and starting CNC and EDM machines sooner.

Moldmaking, the Relentless Pursuit of Innovation … Oh Yeah!

Innovation was at the root of the presentation lineup for the 2023 MoldMaking Conference, which included a heavy focus on automation, collaboration and communication, as well as mold design, talent development, reshoring and sustainability.

MMT Chats: Pushing Further 3D Printing Development for Tooling

Partnership yields improvements to how tooling components are made with a new level of precision, accuracy and surface finish right out of the printer. Hillary Thomas, Westminster Tool and Paul DiLaura, Mantle tackle these topics with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Mantle to Deliver Production Metal 3D Printers for Moldmakers, Molders

Demonstration of continued market momentum is seen by delivery of the P-200 printer to Westec Plastics and Westminster Tool’s success with a Mantle beta system. Mantle will be featuring these achievements at this week’s MoldMaking Conference.

MoldMaking Conference 2023: Education, Collaboration, Innovation, Discussion - Early Bird Discount Ends July 31st!

The moldmaking community will gather on August 29-30 in Minneapolis, Minnesota for a two-day technical program co-located with the Molding Conference. Here is a sneak peek at the sessions.

Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Mold Builders

A variety of processes are used to engineer, build, maintain, repair and manage a mold, which can be offered as standalone services to be contracted to complete a mold build. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list and mold building services.

MoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: Mold Design

Want to learn about collaborative mold design or a plan to reduce back-end troubleshooting?

MoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: 3D Printing

Want to learn about hybrid tooling inserts or the current state of 3D metal printing?

PTXPO 2023 Preview: Mold Builders for Complete Project Assistance

Take a moment to learn more about the mold building exhibitors that will be present in PTXPO’s Moldmaking Pavilion, powered by Amerimold.

PTXPO Preview 2023: 3D Printing, Machining and Cutting Tools Technology and Services

The Moldmaking Pavilion powered by Amerimold is one of seven pavilions returning to PTXPO. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with those exhibitors that can fulfill your 3D printing and machining needs.

Westminster Tool Metal 3D Printing Technology Celebrated by Leaders, State Officials

Westminster Tool hosted politicians, educators, administrators and workforce development organizations to showcase its Mantle beta machine.

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.

IMTS 2022: From Precision Products & Professionals to Podcasts & Parties

Four years since the last IMTS and this 2022 event served up plenty of product line expansions, technology enhancements, candid conversations about business challenges and deep discussions about using technology and training to stay competitive.

Metal 3D Printing Technology Targeting Moldmaking is Launched

Mantle announces the commercial launch and availability of its metal 3D printing technology, eliminating or reducing operations traditionally required to make precise, durable steel tool components.

Check Out MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed August Content

Here is a list of the most-viewed August content based on analytics – from high-speed machining, 3D printing and simulation to a moldmaking scholarship prize, standardization and circle segment milling. Take a look at what you may have missed.

MMT Chats: 3D Printing Molds and Training Moldmakers

MMT editorial director Christina Fuges and Westminster Tool vice president Hillary Thomas sit down to discuss Westminster Tool's successful partnerships. Get to know more about Westminster Academy and how molds make the world go round. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

MMT Chats: Wepco's Journey with Metal 3D Printing

MMT's Editorial Director, Christina Fuges sits down with Wepco's director of manufacturing Support, Amanda Wiriya to talk about Wepco's journey with 3D printing and how the company brings awareness to the community about the growing moldmaking industry. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Wepco Plastics Inc. CFO Shares Three Favorite Articles: Social Stories, Bright Spots and Sticking to the Plan

MMT’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its top MoldMaking Technology articles of all time and how this content has been valuable to their businesses.

“Molds Make a Difference” at the Plastics Technology Expo

That was the sentiment of every person who came up to the MoldMaking Technology booth during last week’s Plastics Technology Expo to grab their giveaway “Molds Make” t-shirt after working the aisles seeking technology and process solutions and making new business connections.

Westminster Tool, Mantle Develop Case Study for Medical Devices

The joint project set out to create medical-grade forceps while testing the design, material, manufacturing and injection molding process with metal 3D-printed cavities.

Mold Builders Roundup: Plastics Technology Expo 2022

Mold builders are set to play a key role at the inaugural PTXPO. Check out our roundup to familiarize yourself with each company you can expect to meet at the show.

Penn Erie Tooling Division General Manager Shares Three Favorite Articles: People, Pins and Passing It On

MMT’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its top MoldMaking Technology articles and how this content has been valuable to their businesses.

WEBINAR: Test Results: Mold Builder's Experience with 3D-Printed Tooling

Free archived webinar features the outcome of putting a new precision metal 3D printing technology to the tooling test.

Westminster Tool Partners with Sumitomo (SHI) Demag to Add Mold Qualification Capacity

Westminster Tool teams up with Sumitomo to add a new 354-ton Sumitomo (SHI) Demag injection molding machine to its Sterling, Connecticut, Technology Center.

Here Are Your Top 10 Most-Read Features of 2021

A list of the most-viewed features in MoldMaking Technology from January to November 2021.

Westminster Tool Run Rigorous DOE on New 3D-Printed Tool Steels

Hybrid 3D printing platform offers mold builders high-tolerance metal parts faster, at lower cost and with less secondary finishing.

VIDEO: Two Impassioned Speeches Made for One Incredible Leadtime Leader Awards Ceremony at Amerimold 2021

The Leadtime Leader Award handoff is an honored part of Amerimold and this year was no different (albeit a bit more humor;-). Congratulations once more to our 2021 Leadtime Leader Award winner Westminster Tool.

Westminster Tool Launches “Manufacturing Careers in the Making” Video Series

Westminster Tool celebrates manufacturing month with a four-part video series shared weekly on its blog to highlight some of the career paths and opportunities the industry has to offer.

Westminster Tool Awarded $100,000 Grant for Additive Technology

Westminster Tool joins six manufacturing companies in CT as recipients of the latest Additive Manufacturing Adoption Program (AMAP) grant, highlights its importance to injection moldmaking.

Snapshot of Why Westminster Tool is MMT's 2021 Leadtime Leader Winner

Here is a quick look at some of the reasons this small advanced manufacturer took the title this year.

2021 Leadtime Leader Award Winner: Westminster Tool—Perseverance with a Plan

Westminster Tool’s latest commitment to the plan—investment in new technologies, processes and capabilities, workforce development/training and sales & marketing—helped them edge out this year’s competition.

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.

30 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.

MMT 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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