Christina M. Fuges Contributing Editor, Additive Manufacturing

Christina M. Fuges

Christina M. Fuges Contributing Editor, Additive Manufacturing

Christina M. Fuges has 25 years of experience in trade publishing. She has been Editorial Director for MoldMaking Technology (MMT) magazine for the past 19 years. She was a founding partner of Communication Technologies, Inc. (CTI), which launched the publication and its annual trade show, the MoldMaking Expo (now Amerimold expo). She also was editorial director for CTI’s three other trade publications: Time-Compression Technologies, Continuity Insights and Emergency Number Professional. MMT was acquired by Gardner Business Media in 2004. Christina has continued to serve as MMT’s Editorial Director, but is also the Technical Conference Director for the annual Amerimold expo and an editor for Additive Manufacturing magazine. Prior to MoldMaking Technology, Christina was with Witter Publishing as Managing Editor for two critical cleaning publications: Precision Cleaning and Parts Cleaning magazines. Christina’s passion is building community within the audiences her publications serve by providing relevant print, digital and conference content focused on both technology and business issues, while working cooperatively with technology suppliers, mold builders, industry associations and educational facilities. Christina lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband and son who are all active within their church, school and local community. When she is not working, she spends time raising awareness for Williams Syndrome, which is a genetic disorder her son has, and enjoys being outdoors, reading and planning family events. She loves the sun and the beach.

design department
Polymer AM

3 Ways a Small Mold Builder Uses 3D Printing

How mold builder Byrne Tool + Design uses 3D printing for simultaneous mold manufacturing, conformal cooling and hybrid designs. 

May 17, 2019 - Christina M. Fuges

additive texture
Production

How to Calculate the Full Cost of Additive Manufacturing Versus Injection Molding

A true evaluation of additive includes a look at materials, speed, quality, scalability and cost. Bruce Bradshaw of Evolve Additive Solutions explains how to evaluate AM in an injection molding environment in terms of these 5 factors.

April 17, 2019 - Christina M. Fuges

metal parts
Metal AM

When Is 3D Printing Cost Effective?

Hype continues to surround additive manufacturing. These three factors can help determine whether a part is worth 3D printing.

March 22, 2019 - Christina M. Fuges

3D printed cylinder head
Metal AM

Roush Uses Engine Cylinder Head to Prove Out Additive Manufacturing

A 3D-printed cylinder head investigation reveals the possibilities of additive manufacturing.

July 2, 2018 - Christina M. Fuges

Jerry Kablak standing in from of additive machines.
Basics

Accepting the AM Revolution at Baker Industries

Making a case for additive manufacturing integration whenever it makes sense is the standard at Baker Industries.

April 13, 2018 - Christina M. Fuges

Lou Young, president, and John Tensbusch, CEO, Linear AMS

Linear AMS Returns, Retooled and Refocused

After splitting with Moog, the company is getting back to mold tooling and homing in on low-volume plastic part production. 

December 4, 2017 - Christina M. Fuges

Fabricatus high-precision desktop 3D printer
Polymer AM

The Right Design, Material and Machine Combination Takes the Risk Out of 3D Printing Molds

Full-service design and mold delivery, moldmaking materials, and a low-cost, high-precision printer minimize the technical risk of 3D-printed mold tryout.

November 15, 2017 - Christina M. Fuges

Rendering of a bumper mold with conventional and conformal cooling showing required coolant hole layout.
Moldmaking

3D Robotic Deposition Advances Conformal Cooling

A new conformal cooling technique has emerged, rooted in a multilayer robotic deposition technology that is capable of manufacturing near-net shape objects.

November 6, 2017 - Christina M. Fuges

DFAM Pyramid
Production

Optimizing the Additive Manufacturing Workflow with PLM

Product lifecycle management (PLM) plays an essential role when adopting additive manufacturing within mainstream production.

August 16, 2017 - Christina M. Fuges

Sodick OPM250L parallel mode
Moldmaking

Laser Optimization Helps Brings AM to the Next Level

A new productivity-boosting technology, called parallel mode, redefines metal 3D printer process speed.

March 24, 2017 - Christina M. Fuges

3D-printed stainless steel cavity block
Production

Design Enhancements for Conformal-Cooled Insert Leverage 3D Printing Capabilities

A collaborative mold project reveals that the value of 3D printing isn’t in the process, it’s in the products.

March 22, 2017 - Christina M. Fuges

Ed Tackett, director of educational programs at UL AMCC
Metal AM

What Does It Take to Be Safe?

The number-one thing a company can do to protect its AM investment and not interrupt production is develop a comprehensive safety policy specifically for additive.

February 1, 2017 - Christina M. Fuges