MMT Chats: Advanced Manufacturing Program--Passion, Potential & Unlimited Career Possibilities
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with the Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology Team at Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska, about the new facility expansion and their 100 years of instructor experience that helps to mentor students from drafting, manual machines and CNC to part, mold and die design and advanced machining.This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
#education #ICYMI
On a Mission to Develop Mold Designers
Editorial Advisory Board member Nicholas Vitelli—a lecturer in the Plastics Engineering Technology Program at Penn State Behrend— discusses the need for better-trained plastics engineers and mold designers to help businesses solve problems.
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The Role of Social Media in Manufacturing
Charles Daniels CFO of Wepco Plastics shares insights on the role of social media in manufacturing, how to improve the “business” side of a small mold shop and continually developing culture.
#sales #marketing #leadership
Thriving on First-Off Molding Projects
Christina Fuges talks to Kevin Hartsoe, president of Neu Dynamics in Ivyland, Pennsylvania, about the company’s focus on the electric vehicle market, the key to its success, projects in the pipeline as well as supply chain and workforce challenges.
#electronics
How to Create a Highly Effective and Scalable Moldmaking Business
In this interview, Isaac Trevino, Business Development for Best Tool & Engineering shares where to start with the decision-making process and resources for a more sustainable future.
MMT Chats: Simple Steps to Get Your Social Media Campaign Started
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with Gail Now’s Chief Curiosity Officer Gail Robertson. We talk about the importance of using the curiosity tool to tell your stories as part of a marketing strategy that includes social media. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
#sales #basics #FAQ
A Look at the Mold Digitalization Evolution and Lifecycle/Performance Data Impact
Bob Vancoillie, Leader, Global Center of Excellence for Mold Management, Kenvue, Consumer Division, Johnson & Johnson shares key results that showcase the value of mold digitalization to the supply chain.
MMT Chats: The Science of Moldmaking, Part 2
In Part 2 of this two-part MMT Chat, Christina and Don continue their conversation by exploring lean manufacturing and tips on how to attract, train and retain the future workforce.
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MMT Chats: The Science of Moldmaking, Part 1
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Don Smith, North American Senior Tooling Engineer for Scholle IPN in Northlake, Illinois about the future and science of moldmaking.
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.
#npe #regulations