Molds require additional components such as mold bases, frames, cores, and ejector devices, aside from the mold itself, which are typically made in a general-purpose design. Mold-making companies need to grow and refine their offerings, determining product and market positioning based on market demand and conditions such as technology, capital, and equipment. These practices are particularly valuable for small mold-making enterprises to learn from and emulate, focusing efforts to gradually develop their own technical and product strengths.