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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. Mold Tooling Lead time delays for molded parts often originate from difficulties with sourcing tooling. 3D printing makes it possible to accelerate mold development and simplify design changes down the line.

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An Integrated Desktop Approach to Mold Production

Mold Making Technology

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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In "Hybrid" FIM Process, 3D Printing Complements Injection Molding

Mold Making Technology

Alpine Advanced Materials delivered 80 rapid prototype molded (RPM) parts (depicted above) for low-volume injection molding production within 10 business days using the freeform injection molding (FIM) process. Results: 80 rapid prototype molded parts for low-volume injection molding production delivered within 10 business days.

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Würth Additive Group CEO Joins 3D Printing in Auto Repair Task Force

Fastener News Desk

Industrial 3D printing specialist Würth Additive Group has announced its CEO AJ Strandquist has joined new task force focused on the use of additive manufacturing (AM) technology within the automotive repair industry. Source: TCT Take advantage of a $50.00 discount on your IFE 2023 registration.

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CNC machine tending, now with accessible robotics for rapid R&D prototyping and specialty manufacturing runs

Robotics Business Review

Recently, Tormach introduced its new 1500MX CNC mill that can be operated with the ZA6 industrial robot via the company’s free and open source PathPilot ® control software. What is lights-out manufacturing and who are the Tormach customers who would use it? How can it take your customers’ operations to the next level?

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New Siemens for Startups program to drive innovation in engineering and manufacturing

Automation Mag

Siemens launched Siemens for Startups, a new program to empower early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups. Dirac , a Siemens Technology Partner, specializes in automated manufacturing workflow software, influencing American manufacturing with innovative solutions that bridge the gap between design and production.

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Nickel Alloy Inconel 625 Now Qualified on All Desktop Metal 3D Printing Systems

Fastener News Desk

Aerospace, energy and other sectors now have an easy way to efficiently produce high-strength, high-temperature parts in volume with IN625 across a portfolio of 3D printing options. Shop System, a plug-and-play turnkey binder jet 3D printing system that reduces costs, shortens lead times and increases revenues for machine shops.