Learn the importance of identifying and aligning quality goals at the start of a project. Hear the lessons learned and success stories from an injection mold builder who recently added quality activities to their mold design process to ensure project success in a more cost-effective and timely manner.

Primary Topics:

• Quality activities that drive project success
• Importance of addressing quality goals early in the project
• Examples of costs and time savings or losses due to quality challenges

Presenters:

Hillary Thomas

Sales & Marketing; Westminster Tool, Inc.

Hillary Thomas rejoined her family business in 2017 after working in international sales in Australia. Since returning she has helped to rebrand the company as a solution focused manufacturer and leader in cultural innovation. She also serves on the AMBA Emerging Leaders Board, PLASTICS FLiP Engagement Committee, and the SPE Foundation’s Marketing Committee.

Seth Hale

Mold Designer; Westminster Tool, Inc.

Seth Hale joined Westminster Tool in 2017 as an intern after studying Plastics Engineering at UMass Lowell. He joined the team full-time after graduating, and is now a mold-designer. Seth brought with him engineering and plastic flow simulation experience which he has implemented into the Westminster Tool design process.