How Fortune 500 Companies Are Reducing Supply Chain Risk with Mold Tracking Technology The Supply Chain Blind Spot: Untracked Mold Performance Modern supply chains are built for efficiency, yet even the most sophisticated operations have weaknesses. While...

Enhancing Mold Asset Management with IoT-Enabled Solutions A Smarter Approach to Mold Management Manufacturers know that mold maintenance is a balancing act. If a mold fails unexpectedly, production grinds to a halt, orders are delayed, and costs skyrocket. If molds...

Achieving ISO Compliance Through COAST's Asset Management Technology Turning ISO Compliance from a Burden into a Competitive Advantage ISO certification is a gold standard in manufacturing, ensuring quality, consistency, and reliability in operations. However, for...

Introduction: The Industry Is Changing – Are You Keeping Up? Manufacturers today operate in an era where every dollar spent on maintenance needs to deliver a return. Yet, many companies continue to rely on outdated mold management practices – manual logs,...

Why Real-Time Data is the Future of Proactive Mold Maintenance   Introduction: The Hidden Cost of Mold Maintenance Delays Manufacturers operate in an environment where every minute of downtime translates directly into lost revenue. Yet, many companies continue to...

The Power of Predictive Analytics in Mold Maintenance: A Competitive Advantage   The Future of Manufacturing is Predictive. Are You Ready? Manufacturing is no longer just about efficiency – it is about intelligence. The smartest companies are already using...

From Sensors to Insights: How IIoT-Driven Mold Tracking Works Introduction: The Shift to Intelligent Mold Management Manufacturers have always relied on data to maintain production efficiency, but traditional methods of mold tracking – manual logs, spreadsheets, and...

Plastic Mold Lifecycle Management: Why It’s Time to Upgrade Introduction The plastics manufacturing industry is rapidly evolving, and with increasing cost pressures, supply chain disruptions, and sustainability demands, mold lifecycle management has become a...

Maximizing Plastic Injection Mold Lifespan: Strategies for Efficiency and Cost Savings Introduction Plastic injection molds are critical assets in manufacturing, responsible for producing millions of high-quality plastic components. Their longevity directly impacts...

The Evolution of Mold Management Software:From Spreadsheets to Smart Systems What if your maintenance budget shrank over time while your uptime increased? What if tracking assets was as easy as checking your phone? What if your CMMS could detect a maintenance risk and...

In plastic manufacturing, the efficient management of injection molding tooling is a crucial factor that can significantly impact production outcomes. As we delve into the realm of lifecycle mold management, let's uncover critical strategies to optimize performance...

COAST Systems delivers cutting-edge plastic mold lifecycle management solutions that reduce downtime, extend tool life, and enhance operational efficiency. Our expert strategies, combined with IIoT-driven insights, help manufacturers proactively maintain and optimize their tooling assets for long-term success.

When parts are produced in an injection-molding operation, the work product is continually checked for conformance to specifications. When part non-conformance is detected, experienced operators inspect their molds to determine issues that may be contributing to the...

Implementing a quality management system according to ISO 9001 – or an asset management system according to ISO 55001 – can take anywhere from three to 15 months, depending on the size of your organization. The process for achieving either of these certifications is...

Tooling assets can represent a large portion of investment for companies who rely on them for their manufacturing operations. These physical assets typically include molds, dies, and other forming tools or assemblies that are stored at some location and removed for...

Production uptime is critical for injection molders to remain competitive and profitable. Without a robust computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in place, preventive maintenance activities tend to be reactive and calendar-based, leading to unnecessary...