Regulations
Strategies for Delivering a Qualified Talent Pipeline for Manufacturers
Insights into the importance of talent in maintaining national competitiveness, the impact of global events on the workforce and practical strategies for developing and implementing effective talent plans.
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Think Safety: Eliminate Hazards Throughout the Shop
The tooling community is taking advantage of new products for safer mold shops and molding facilities.
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The Critical Role of Management Representatives in ISO 9001
In ISO 9001 quality management systems, the Management Representative (MR) plays a crucial role. While the 2015 version of ISO 9001 no longer mandates this position, having a trusted management member serve as an MR remains vital for streamlining operations and maintaining quality standards.
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Shift in U.S. Mold Imports: Emerging Countries Gain Ground in Market Share
The dynamic nature of the U.S. mold industry's global trade landscape offers challenges and opportunities for growth.
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Certified Quality Management for Plastics Professionals – Materials to Tooling to Recycling
Why is certification of a shop’s quality management system to ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 or ISO 13485 so special? What does the certification signify? And what supports the paper behind the framed certificate?
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MMT Chats: A More Modern NPE “Made for You”
The Plastics Industry Association is making NPE 2024 a “can’t miss”’ experience with more of everything – education, exhibitors and networking! The PLASTICS Industry Association Chief Operating Officer Glenn Anderson and Director of Trade Show Marketing Damaris Piraino share what’s in store for attendees of next year’s May 6-10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
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VIDEO: What You Need to Know about the R&D Tax Credit Today
A team member from Strike Tax Advisory reviews the tax changes that are impacting the R&D credits for mold builders.
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MoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: Data
Want to learn about digital workflows in mold design or ERP or global mold monitoring and asset management or the impact of tooling digitalization?
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U.S. Economic Fundamentals Impacting Moldmaking
The economy continues to downshift, capping growth in moldmaking.
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Treatment and Disposal of Used Metalworking Fluids
With greater emphasis on fluid longevity and fluid recycling, it is important to remember that water-based metalworking fluids are “consumable” and have a finite life.
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