Dave Lange

Staying Focused on Being Essential
New Products, New Ways to Help You Compete
In today’s dynamic global economy, there’s no standing still. Continuous innovation and decisive action are critical to stay ahead of the intensifying competition. This is the reality for every molder, moldmaker and mold designer. And it’s the driving force behind today’s D-M-E worldwide.

You may have spotted the above theme in the new D-M-E print ads we’re rolling out. Read More

Hot Runners: Tips for Successful Startups
Follow These Tips for Optimum Performance
Hot runner systems offer many bottom-line benefits including lower material costs and quicker cycles. But it all depends on how effectively you’re using your system. Let’s take a look at some steps you can take to ensure you’re getting the most out of your hot runner system. Read More

 
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A Customer Success:
Plas-Pak and MoldFlow

Moldflow Analysis helps identify potential problems and improvements for a mold before it gets built. Find out how one New England manufacturer is reducing risks, time and money in its production cycle with the help of Moldflow. Read More

 
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Seeking Skilled Workers
D-M-E Offers Funds for Plastics Education
The boomers are retiring. Students are shying away from manufacturing disciplines. Clearly, the plastics industry is facing a major human resources challenge. D-M-E is committed to taking action. That’s why, this spring, we unveiled a new program of grants and scholarships for plastics education. Read More

 
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MUD at 50: A Living Legend in Lean Manufacturing
Cost Savings Give Quick-Change System Staying Power
The Master Unit Die Quick Change System was Lean long before Lean caught on. MUD turns 50 this year, and it remains a valuable innovation for moldmakers worldwide. The reason? Results. Read More

 

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The D-M-E Resource Directory
Free Exposure for Your Business
D-M-E’s new online resource directory is a golden opportunity for molders, moldmakers, mold designers and die casters with diverse specialties to increase their profile among top OEMs and other industry VIPs.

Click here to register your company’s information for FREE. While you’re there, search the suppliers yourself.

Ask InStep
Have a question or comment for D-M-E? Write us at instep@dme.net to find out anything you need from hot runner application questions to elastomer processing problems to general comments. Your question or comment give you a chance to win a free D-M-E polo shirt. Let us know what’s on your mind today.

Upcoming Events

Plastec Midwest & Plastics USA
Rosemont, IL; Sept. 23-25

D-M-E Booth #3732

Expoplast
Montreal, QC, Canada; Oct. 20-21

D-M-E Booth #101 & 103

MD&M Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN; Oct 22-23

D-M-E Booth #857

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