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F E A T U R E S
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Where 3D Printing Fits In
For this shop, additive manufacturing is part of a
larger formula for success.
By Peter Zelinski
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Rebuild, Don't Replace
If you could rebuild a damaged or worn-out mold insert
instead of replacing it with a new one, wouldn't you?
By Christina Fuges
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Product News
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News from AMT —The Association For
Manufacturing Technology
ABOUT THE COVER: Leading with 3D printing opens doors for Baklund R&D.; Company
President Jon Baklund is seen here with a 3D-printed sample part the machine shop often
leaves with prospective customers to promote the capability that makes this shop distinctive.
Read more on page 4.
PUBLISHER
Travis Egan
tegan@gardnerweb.com
EDITORS
Peter Zelinski
pzelinski@mmsonline.com
Christina Fuges
cfuges@moldmakingtechnology.com
ASSISTANT EDITOR
El McKenzie
emckenzie@gardnerweb.com
MANAGING EDITOR
Kate Hand
khand@gardnerweb.com
ART DIRECTOR
Aimee Reilly
areilly@gardnerweb.com
ADVERTISING MANAGER
William Caldwell
billc@gardnerweb.com