Mantle Unveils New Medical Mold Applications Achieved Through Metal 3D Printing
New applications from Nicolet Plastics and Westec Plastics become a testament to the strong adoption of Mantle’s metal 3D printing technology.
#medical
Accumold Invests in Micro AM Capability
The purchase of a second Fabrica 2.0 machine compliments Accumold’s existing micro mold technologies and services, driving continuous, disruptive innovation for customers.
Products and Services for Multiple Moldmaking Needs
New year, new technology roundup! Featured here is a collection of product offerings, from profile milling cutters to industry-specific CAD/CAM software to innovative hot work tool steels.
How Hybrid Tooling Accelerates Product Development, Sustainability for PepsiCo
The consumer products giant used to wait weeks and spend thousands on each iteration of a prototype blow mold. Now, new blow molds are available in days and cost just a few hundred dollars.
#consumer #packaging #sustainability
How Additive Manufacturing Can Help, Not Hinder, Injection Moldability of New Designs
Four cost drivers — design for moldability, mold base size, internal componentry and polish/custom finishing — dictate the financial and processing success of a molded part design. Learn how 3D printing can assist this process, while also understanding potential pitfalls.
#3dprinting
MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Products
MMT shares the five top-viewed technologies, equipment and services of 2022 in each Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage tenet based on Google Analytics.
Technologies, Services Moving Moldmakers Forward
Featured in this technology roundup are products, processes and services related to cutting tools, hot runners and more for the next-level mold builder.
Hybrid 3D Printer Offers Five-Axis Simultaneous Machining for Mold and Die Applications
DMG MORI’s Lasertec 3000 DED hybrid 3D printer offers process integration by combining laser deposition welding with five-axis, turn-mill machining in one setup.
#turning
Plastic Prototypes Using Silicone Rubber Molds
How-to, step-by-step instructions that take you from making the master pattern to making the mold and casting the plastic parts.
#moldingequipment #basics #FAQ
KraussMaffei Extends Focus to Large-Scale, Sustainable Additive Manufacturing
Company adds large-scale, sustainable additive manufacturing to its portfolio of sustainable solutions for the plastics industry.
#sustainability