Leadership
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.
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Embedded Innovation: One-Man Mold Shop Delivers Fast, Complex Solutions in Medical Molding
A unique mold shop model inside a medical facility is driving the reshoring of high-precision medical molds, with on-site support and cost savings.
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5 News Items You MAY Have Missed
The MMT team is committed to bringing our audience what’s new and what works in the moldmaking industry. Here are five news items
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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.
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More Than HR: Why Mold Shops Need a Social Worker Mindset
TK Mold & Engineering shows how applying social work principles to workforce management enhances employee retention, company culture and long-term performance in mold manufacturing.
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Walter Indexable Inserts Enhance Shoulder Milling Operations
Walter USA LLC expands the Xtra-tec XT M5137 shoulder mill family with TNMU indexable inserts in Tiger-tec Gold grade WKK25G, providing six cutting edges for milling steel and cast iron.
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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.
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AMBA Conference 2026 - Industry Award Winners Announced
The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) has announced the recipients of its 2026 industry awards, which recognize outstanding leadership, workforce development, and innovation across the U.S. mold manufacturing industry.
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MMT Chats: From Garage Tinkerer to Innovation Pioneer
Rob Doorakkers transformed childhood moldmaking passion into visionary leadership, driving innovation at IGS GeboJagema through expertise, collaboration and forward-thinking strategies.
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UMass Lowell River Hawk Shoe Charm Mold Strategy Wins 2026 SPE Impact Award at ANTEC Conference
Student team earns national recognition for designing and building a functional prototype mold, demonstrating practical engineering skills, collaborative development and real-world plastics manufacturing experience.
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