Partnership Augments LSR Molding Simulation
Sigma Engineering and Momentive Performance Materials announce a cooperation to optimize material data for silicone elastomers to make LSR molding simulation more reliable.
Machine Monitoring Enhances a Mold Builder's Automation Strategy
Through data exchange across all shop equipment and enhanced communication options, software like Scytec DataXchange offered by Shop Floor Automations gives the potential to identify inefficiencies and achieve predictive maintenance quickly via real-time monitoring.
CAD/CAM Software Reduces Delivery Times by 70% With a Six-Month ROI
Single integrated CAD/CAM package reduces translation errors, simplifies design process, improves shop efficiency and shortens tool lead times.
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Robotic Programming Suite Introduces Enhanced Functionalities, Improvements
SprutCAM X, an all-in-one CAD/CAM/OLP software suite for complex and creative robot tasks, has updated its Collision Avoidance feature, amongst others for a more streamlined experience.
How to Use Simulation to Achieve a High-Gloss Surface Finish
Combining simulation, conformal cooling, and a rapid heat and cooling process can predict and produce the required surface finish for high-gloss plastic parts.
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Mold and Die Suite Empowers Mold Manufacturing Operational Excellence
Specialized HxGN software suite includes Hexagon technologies like VISI, WORKCNC, NCSIMUL and others to support production of complex plastic injection molds, progressive dies, forming dies and other tools.
MMT Chats: The Science of Moldmaking, Part 2
In Part 2 of this two-part MMT Chat, Christina and Don continue their conversation by exploring lean manufacturing and tips on how to attract, train and retain the future workforce.
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Intuitive Inspection Software Increases 3D Measurement Data Compatibility
Zeiss has launched Zeiss Inspect, a system-independent data evaluation for optical and CT measurement data.
3 Technologies to Help Fill the Skills Gap
Moldmakers can address the labor challenge with robotic systems, simulation products and metal 3D printers.
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MMT Chats: The Science of Moldmaking, Part 1
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Don Smith, North American Senior Tooling Engineer for Scholle IPN in Northlake, Illinois about the future and science of moldmaking.