Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A mold produced on a desktop resin 3D printer. Source (All images) | APSX As moldmakers face increasing pressures to deliver faster and more cost-effective solutions, integrating 3D printing (3DP), machining and desktop injection molding into the process can offer significant advantages for both novice and advanced moldmakers.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

An algorithm that can analyse an entire car or plane, and in seconds recommend which elements would be stronger, cheaper or lighter if 3D-printed. An app that takes product data and turns it into a 3D virtual and interactive model, using any smartphone.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

AION NX – India’s first large format hybrid 3D printer has the speed of 3D printing & accuracy of a (Computerized Numerical Control) CNC machining . Divide by Zero Technologies (DBZ), one of India’s leading 3D Printer manufacturers, has launched AION NX, the next frontier in large format hybrid 3D printing.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 24, 2021

By 3D printing prototype molds with the Fortify process, DeMarini Sports has given its traditional moldmakers more time to work on production tooling, shortening lead times and increasing the company’s development capacity. One of these applications is 3D printing mold inserts and other mold components.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Markforged has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing for the past 10 years, helping manufacturers revolutionise the industrial production landscape by bringing 3D printing right to the factory floor. A year later, the company launched Eiger, its cloud- based 3D printing software.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

AUAR’s pop-up factories combine robotics with software to automate the design and construction process. Source: AUAR Automated Architecture, or AUAR, yesterday said it is shipping two of its Micro-Factories, which feature ABB robotic arms, to the U.S. This is the Bristol, U.K.-based Register now.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 11, 2023

Manufacturers’ Monthly explores how SQP Engineering has progressed from a sub-contract machine shop to a manufacturing solutions hub with the help of Markforged 3D printing systems. Markforged’s 3D printed systems were the solution. The wireline counter cover, which took nine hours to print, now takes just 2.5

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 29, 2023

Westminster’s H13 insert developed for Xpress7 is shown above, including its metal 3D printed conformal cooling (top left), the completed 3D printed mold insert (center) and a closeup of the insert’s deep ribs. Photo Credit, all images: Mantle Inc. Mantle Inc. Mantle Inc. 29-30, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Unlike many metal 3D printing technologies, the ElemX requires minimal post-processing and therefore provides a faster time-to-part. Siemens and Xerox have a mutual interest to explore technical developments in automation, software, materials and processes of the current and future ElemX systems.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 2, 2024

With reshoring on the rise, the issue of tooling lead times and costs has reached a critical point. Robotics, simulation software and metal 3D printing can significantly reduce the labor required during the moldmaking process, enabling shorter lead times and lower costs. Photo Credit: Westminster Tool 1.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This new hardware system allows the customer to receive a ready-to-use cell for robotic metal 3D printing, removing the integration process and long assembly lead times.”

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With 3D printing beginning to finally have the impact on manufacturing that was expected some 30 years ago, manufacturers remain wary of truly capitalising on it. Additive Assurance can trace its roots back to co-founder Marten Jurg’s time at Monash University completing his PhD and working with additive printing equipment.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Those tools are making large-scale mold production, part machining, and process automation accessible to the broader aerospace, marine, and other industry sectors. They are collaborating on a larger scale, where intelligent robotic fiber placement and massive print/mill part production are no longer a vision but a reality.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 24, 2023

Mantle’s P-200 3D printer (above), combined with the TruShape process, achieves high-performance part production with shorter lead times and lower costs. a metal 3D printing for moldmaking, announced that it has won the SME Additive Manufacturing Start-Up Technology Award for its innovative metal 3D printing technology.

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Blocks is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest 3D printer, the Blocks RF50, a state-of-the-art device designed to transform production in the realms of engineering, and specialized manufacturing. “With advanced tech specifications, the RF50 is engineered to handle complex, large-scale projects with accuracy and speed. .

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Hurco showcases ProCobots-Hurco machine-tending automation across various models, including the VMX42Di ideal for mold work. The Automation Job Manager feature simplifies setup without robot programming. This system demonstrates easy implementation of automation in small- to medium-sized manufacturing operations.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The new offering called AddParts, which is delivered exclusively by Addition Design, supplies digital spares for automated production lines on demand through the use of 3D scanning, digital data management and industrial 3D printing.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Modernizing these facilities means embracing automation and flexible manufacturing strategies. However, these upfront costs can be offset by long-term savings from reduced transportation expenses, efficiencies through automation and faster time-to-market.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Capabilities include 2D & 3D design, in-house 3D printing, FEA, Mold flow analysis, CNC, EDM and precision grinding Delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions for ultra-tight tolerance components. CNC milling and sinker EDM machines use multi-pallet automation with robotic tending to run parts fully unattended.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Integrated CAD/CAM Streamlines Electrode Manufacture, Improves Quality A focus on electrode design and automation helps toolroom improve efficiency, reduce tooling costs and deliver higher quality products. Read on to discover your next innovation, solution or potential connection below.

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 22, 2023

This grant enabled what could be the largest order of 3D printed parts. ” ([link] Merit3D is a company using additive manufacturing (3D Printing) to do mass production. Earlier last year, Merit3D applied for and received funds to purchase automation equipment that enhanced their additive manufacturing flow process.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s about innovation and efficiency with mold design, additive manufacturing (AM), automation and data management. CAD/CAM is a big player here with platforms designed for mold design with the ability to sync up with CNC programming to automate tasks and cut down on manual work. Automation also continues to get a lot of buzz.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The focus is on harnessing the benefits of the latest technologies, with 3D printing – additive manufacturing, or AM – providing a fast, efficient and low-cost entry point. There was also a substantial saving in inventory costs, since shanks could simply be printed as required.”. AM had a role to play here,” said Elving.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 16, 2024

This 3D scanner supports factory automation by enabling users to scan each workpiece with the click of a button and then automatically generates the toolpath data for the 3D printing process to begin. This automation and streamlined workflow can lead to reduced costs and lead time for industrial users.

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Additive Manufacturing

APRIL 28, 2023

CASTOR’s software can analyze thousands of parts and assemblies simultaneously thus automating a previously time-consuming process. Manufacturers that use CASTOR’s software not only have the opportunity to accelerate time to final part but can also reduce mechanical component costs.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 27, 2022

It’s critical to keep in mind how your 3D-printed design translates to injection molding for both manufacturability and cost. When comparing potential manufacturing processes against criteria like price and lead time, there are many things to keep in mind. Photo Credit, all images: Protolabs Inc.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 3, 2025

What’s New and What Works The show floor highlighted a variety of technologies and products, from software and AI to 3D printing, mold materials and maintenance and repair options. What follows is a general overview of my time at the show and by no means conveys all of that the show floor encompassed.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

Shop owners today are spending more time focusing on efficiency, repeatability and automation using digital tools such as AI, or artificial intelligence. ” By using digital tools to supplement their workflow, Malito hopes they can shorten their lead times on projects that require more engineering support.

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Mold Making Technology

JULY 6, 2023

More specifically, look for a large onsite toolroom that can handle multiple large projects simultaneously, sustainability initiatives (recycling plastic), an on-site automation team/capabilities to reduce cost and available production floor space/press capacity to scale quickly. Q: Can you provide insights into the future of micro molding?

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As we attend IMTS 2022, we are very proud, that our new QLS 820 is printing at speeds of up to 8 litters per hour, at packing density of up to 20%, delivering orders of magnitude productivity gains without the typical costs and lead-times associated with tooled plastics.”.

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AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The focus is on harnessing the benefits of the latest technologies, with 3D printing – additive manufacturing, or AM – providing a fast, efficient and low-cost entry point. . There was also a substantial saving in inventory costs since shanks could simply be printed as required,” he said. .

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 16, 2023

Efforts such as material flow changes and setup cost reduction resulted in small gains, and while a previous automation project with industrial robots was successful, lead times were long, and setup required significant downtime on the production line. Plus, automation typically requires a lot of upfront investment.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2024

By providing real-time data, automating production processes, integrating with third-party software, and communicating with the Internet of Things (IoT), ERP has changed the way manufacturers run their entire businesses. Data-driven Decisions with Real Time Analytics ERP software provides real time data.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 19, 2023

Custom Etch always strives to be the best in the industry regarding quality, lead time and cost. Paul Engravings’ commitment to provide new and innovative solutions to better serve customers has led to the investment in process development to exceed industry standards and automate its services. Photo Credit: St.

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MEM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Each candidate has developed a unique approach to some of the most pressing manufacturing issues of today, targeting skills shortages, inefficiency, and greater sustainability through the challenge’s themes of harnessing metaverse-like digital reality and automation. The eight start-ups are: 3YOURMIND , Berlin, Germany .

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 30, 2024

As reshoring gains traction, the urgency of addressing tooling lead times and costs has become crucial. Leveraging robotics, simulation software, and metal 3D printing can substantially cut down on labor in moldmaking, resulting in quicker lead times and reduced expenses. Read more.

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ATS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Trends and technologies such as microfactories, automation, on-demand production, and more are creating a new reality where local and onshore manufacturing can fit into the overall logistics puzzle along with offshore applications to maximize flexibility, resiliency and profitability. This strategy is no longer viable or profitable.

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