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Cimatron CAD/CAM Software Enables the Design and Manufacture of More Complex Molds

October 1, 2019 · Cimatron software reduces tooling design time by up to 50% and delivery time by up to 20%, company reports.

Moldex3D Partners with Wittmann Battenfeld on LSR Injection Molding and Smart Manufacturing

August 16, 2019 · The memorandum of understanding is aimed at bringing together both parties’ extensive knowledge and technical expertise to advance the role of simulation in LSR injection molding.

3Diligent’s Manufacturing Network Expands to Nearly 250 Locations Over Six Continents

April 29, 2019 · Company’s 3D printing, machining, casting and injection molding technologies allow on-demand custom part fulfillment globally.

R.D. Abbott and Dow to 3D Print Heat-Cured Silicone Parts at RAPID + TCT

April 23, 2019 · German RepRap’s first production-ready L280 LAM 3D printer uses Dow SILASTIC 3D 3335 liquid silicone rubber (LSR). This supports a transition to injection molding processes for high-volume manufacturing.  

AddiFab to Showcase Blend of Additive Manufacturing and Injection Molding at RAPID + TCT in Detroit

April 5, 2019 · At the RAPID + TCT show, AddiFab and Mitsubishi Chemical will be co-exhibiting the FIM technology paired with Mitsubishi Chemical’s range of injection moldable materials.

Aiming to be the Amazon of On-Demand Manufacturing

April 1, 2019 · Vendors enter the field, adding new networks for ordering custom parts and prototypes.

AddiFab Receives EU Grant to Mature Metal and Ceramic Injection Molding Technology

March 11, 2019 · AddiFab has received an EU grant of mEUR 1.6 to boost commercial readiness of Freeform Injection Molding for ceramic and metal injection molding.

Diversified Plastics, Inc. Earns Carbon Production Network Certification

February 26, 2019 · As one of the first plastic injection molding companies to become a certified Carbon Production Partner, DPI is one of only 14 certified partners in the United States and one of 20 worldwide.

To 3D Print, or Not to 3D Print?

January 1, 2019 · Consider the application, volume requirements and operational efficiencies.

Kodak Debuts Evolve Additive Solutions for 3D Applications

November 5, 2018 · Companies scale production capabilities and speed of additive manufacturing with electrophotographic technology.

Ultimaker Launches Third-Party Industrial Material Options

October 1, 2018 · Material profiles for DSM Novamid: properties similar to injection molding enabled by 10% carbon fiber; material profiles for Owens Corning XSTRAND filaments: strong mechanical and thermal properties enabled by glass-fiber reinforcement; and new Ultimaker print core CC Red 0.6: 3D printing with composite materials on Ultimaker S5.

DFM is a Path to Radical Profit Gains, not Just “Manufacturability”

June 21, 2018 · Real-world examples of returns from early costing projects.

Fictiv Launches Agile Manufacturing Solution

June 19, 2018 · Solution to provide instant pricing and automated manufacturability feedback for injection molding; democratizing access to a more efficient overseas manufacturing process.

A New Way to Manufacture

June 1, 2018 · Online portals are quickly becoming the industry standard for parts. Here's a look at the benefits and when to bring in specialists.

Stratasys Spins Off New STEP technology and Forms Evolve Additive Solutions

April 9, 2018 · STEP technology delivers additive manufacturing with cost-per-part and surface quality in line with traditional manufacturing, along with X, Y, Z directional strength and mechanical properties that rival injection molding, Stratasys reports.

Moldex3D Helps Synventive to Simulate Advanced Pin Movement

February 1, 2018 · Synventive Molding Solutions manufactures hot runner systems for the plastics injection molding industry. Its activeGate Technologies are a line of control systems that give molders using valve gated hot runner systems control beyond the on/off ability of conventional valve gates.

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HP Reinvents with 3D Printing Technology

December 14, 2017 · It really says a lot when you use your own technology to improve your unrelated products, and save time, effort and money.

Acer Achieves Quality Surface Finishes with Moldex3D DOE

October 1, 2017 · Acer used Moldex3D DOE (Design of Experiment) analysis to examine possible defects and achieve optimum gate design and process conditions.

Moldex3D Adds Constellium Aluminum Materials Alumold to Material Database

September 12, 2017 · Moldex3D has expanded its mold material database with Alumold from Constellium.


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