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Tech Tool & Molded Plastics in the News

May 2010- Tech Adds Additional Molding Capacity- Tech has added additional molding capacity with the recent purchase of two new....-full story-
   
February/ March 2010- Tech Adds Additional Molding Capacity- Tech has added additional molding capacity with the recent purchase of two new....-full story-
   
Medical Mold Consult
February 2010- Cutting to the Core of Medical Molds- Involving your supply specialists early in the development process can help break you into new markets such as medical. -full story-
   
January 2010- Tech Honors Top in the Shop and Receives Educational Training Grants The annual Blue Collar Bash celebrated the best in the local tool & die industry with recognition, prizes and educational grant dollars...- full story-
   
December 2009- Tech Celebrates Anniversary- One of Tech's people celebrated a significant career milestone-full story-
   
Moldmaking Technology Magazine
September 2009- Tooling Transfer: Chaos or Calculated Opportunity- Today there is significant pressure on OEMs and Tiered suppiers to transfer existing tooling to safer ground. This has presented prepared moldmakers with ... -full story-
 
 
Allegheny Economics Students
July 2009- Students, Economics and Growth Drivers in the Tool & Die Industry- During the economic downturn some companies are not only surviving, but thriving. Why are they doing so well? What are they doing differently from others? What unique assets or capabilities do they have that have aided them in their success? These are just a few of the questions posed to Tech Molded Plastics’ Director of Marketing & Sales...- fullstory-
   
Tech Upgrades Facility
July 2009- Tech Reinvests in Facility and Plans Equipment Upgrades- While some manufacturer's are closing their doors and barely treading water during this economic downturn, Tech Molded Plastics, Inc. is taking advantage of it's financial strength to reinvest.t ...- fullstory-
   
Melt Management Simulation
June 2009- Utilizing Advanced Simulation and Melt Management Technologies to Redefine the Industry Standard- In the plastics industry products are often grouped into categories, such as; automotive, electrical, medical, etc. In these categories the trend is to find one material, one process method, and one mold layout that will work for all parts. Grouping products in this manner eliminates creativity and the possibility for advancement in the plastics processing industry. This paper presents a case study of how advanced plastic flow simulation and the latest in melt management technologies can be utilized in order to create products that re-define the industry standard. - full story-
   
Tech RoboBOTS 2009 April 2009- Students, Engineers and Robots Partner for Successful Learning Experience -
Tech's engineering team partnered with Cambridge Springs High School's Team PHEAR in a recent RoboBOTS competition for a smart sport that teaches that uses math, the sciences, engineering and manufacturing to high school students.
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Tech Celebrates Milestones

April 2009- Tech Celebrates Several Milestones -
Three of Tech's people celebrates significant milestones in their careers in March and April...
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Moldmaking Technology
March 2009- Going Green Can Garner New Business - Adopting green initiatives is not only important to your business, it is important to your customer and should be a part of your standard business practices. - full story -
   
Reach Requirements
February 2009- REACH requirements for American companies doing business in the EU- American companies that have branches in Europe or do business with European companies can be affected by REACH, the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, regulations.
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Assembly Machine

October 2008- Automation Equipment Reduces Assembly Time and Cost
Problem:  Hand assembly of a three-piece part for the aerospace industry was taking over ten days with two different assembly providers being able to only produce 50,000 assembled parts per week. - full story -

   
Tech is a proud sponsor of RoboBots

April 2008- Throwing a Punch for Engineering Talent
Tech Molded Plastics and the NWPA NTMA is addressing the challenge of finding and training skilled workers for manufacturing positions by taking manufacturing to the schools in the form of RoboBOTS- an exciting smart sports event. - full story -

 
December 2007 - Moldmaking Technology Features Tech
This moldmaker flies high with a combination of specialized processes and modern technologies
required for the extremely tight tolerances and exotic material concerns in the aerospace industry. - full story -
 
Tech Invests in New Presses
September 2007 - Tech Invests in New Presses
Production capacity expansion includes investment in two new all-electric 120 ton horizontal injection molding presses with TACT control and robotics. The purchase of new molding presses increases Tech's line of 120 ton machines capable of shot capacity from 3.0 to 6.1 oz. - full story -

Training Our Educators
July 2007 - Training Our Educators
You may be surprised to learn that few educational programs taught in our schools today aim to help students make the connection between what they do in the classroom and how the classroom lesson will apply in the world of work. Such is the daily struggle faced by Richard Gosnell, a science and physics teacher at Cambridge Springs... - full story -

Tech Realizes 50% Quality Programming and Run Time Improvements
June 2007 - Tech Realizes 50% Quality Programming and Run Time Improvements
Tech Molded Plastics, LP has enhanced its quality services with investment in two new Ram Optical Instrumentation Vision Systems.  The new inspection equipment will offer Tech's customers faster and more accurate inspection of molded product and improved communication of data. - full story -

Cutting Waste and Moving Closer to Perfection
June 2007 - Cutting Waste and Moving Closer to Perfection
What if you found out that there was a possibility that you could save hundreds of thousands of dollars and return it to your bottom line? Interested? According to the Six Sigma Academy, Black Belts help direct strategic initiatives and core team activities to save companies approximately $230,000 per project and can complete 4 to 6 projects per year using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. - full story -

Building Robots Reveals Powerful Life Lessons
May 2007 - Building Robots Reveals Powerful Life Lessons
The clash of metal, sparks fly as screams of encouragement arise from the crowd… a classic battle takes place. Who wouldn’t be intrigued? Mike Kilburn, a junior at Meadville Area Senior High School, had been an avid viewer of the Battle Bots television series for years. It was in December of 2006 that Kilburn had the chance to participate in building a Battle Bot of his own when the local chapter of... - full story -

Tech: Joining the March for a Cure
April 2007 - Tech: Joining the March for a Cure
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, over 400,000 Americans and their families live with the devastating effects of MS and during every hour of every day, another person is diagnosed with this crippling disease. There is hope... - full story -

Moldmaking Technology Honors Tech
January 2007 - Moldmaking Technology Honors Tech
Tech Tool & Mold Inc. was featured in Moldmaking Technology Magazine's February edition and will be honored at MoldMaking Expo 2007, April 18th and 19th in Rosemont, IL. The Fifth Annual Leadtime Leader Awards Competition was designed to recognize outstanding U.S. moldmaking shops and their ability to succeed in today's global mold market. - full story -

Robots: Leading the Way for Learning Innovation
January 2007 - Robots: Leading the Way for Learning Innovation
There is electricity in the air as hundreds of screaming fans gather to root on their favorite team. There is the whir of motors, clashes of steel, and sparks fly. The crowd noise grows to a feverish pitch. A modern day gladiator event, you ask? Well, kind of. This is BattleBots IQ! - full story -

CASA Recognizes Tech for Supporting Children
January 2007 - CASA Recognizes Tech for Supporting Children
Imagine a knock at your door in the middle of the night and strangers give you 15 minutes to grab your possessions before you are taken away from everything that you have ever known. This scenario is a reality for over 20,000 PA children who enter the foster care system annually due to abuse or neglect. - full story -


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