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Machining

How to Use and Protect Remote Machine Monitoring Data

Collecting, analyzing and securing machine data in real time can substantially improve productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.


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Hot Runners

Integrated RFID Achieves Hot Half Hot Runner System Digitalization

Newly ordered hot halves from Hasco are now equipped with RFID-chipped Mould Tags to enable reliable and direction access to all injection mold unit information.

AI Augments Injection Molding Process Control System

MAX, a new process advising feature added to RJG’s Copilot system, is engineered to help troubleshoot and optimize the injection molding process and addresses industry skill gap.

Inspection & Measurement

In-Mold Solution Drives Dynamic Process Optimization, Data Transparency 

The sensXpert platform provides a “customer-centric” approach, enabling moldmakers and plastics processors to measure and monitor temperature and material behavior inside the mold for real-time data and full manufacturing transparency.

Design & Mfg. Software

Mold/Die Software Establishes Higher Productivity for Mold Development

Cimatron powers up version 2024 of its CAD/CAM software, providing stronger core capabilities and new tools for advanced moldmaking with an emphasis on automation, simplified UX, productivity, process management and digital connectivity.  

Design & Mfg. Software

VIDEO: Perspective on A.I. and Mold Design

Bill Genc of TopSolid shares his perspective on the benefits of and barriers to using artificial intelligence in mold design.

TopSolid Acquires Weviz, Launches TopSolid'Virtual Tool

A collaborative 3D visualization software solution based on Weviz, the TopSolid’Virtual tool is adapted to expand real-time imaging and virtual reality opportunities across CAD/CAM teams and other departments.

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Machining

MMT Chats: Predictable Manufacturing and Incremental Gains Can Transform Moldmaking

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with the president of Eden Tool and Eden Manufacturing, Dave Tomic. We talk about predictable performance in moldmaking and the value of small incremental gains in an organization versus big change via disruptive technology. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology

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Maintenance & Repair

What is Scientific Maintenance? Part 2

Part two of this three-part series explains specific data that toolrooms must collect, analyze and use to truly advance to a scientific maintenance culture where you can measure real data and drive decisions.

Mold Components

What is Driving Mold Lifecycle Management Digitalization?

OEMs are looking to partner with suppliers to share and track data across the supply chain for advanced intervention and process management.  

Data Management Software

MMT Chats: Why Is Tooling Digitalization on the Rise?

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Bob Vancoillie with the Consumer Division of Johnson & Johnson about OEM corporate initiatives for digitizing tooling. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Automation

Affordable Industrial Robot Arm Enhances Application Flexibility

Programmed with PathPilot and Python, the compact ZA6 robot automates and simplifies applications like machine tending, welding, part transfer, inventory handling, deburring and even polishing.  

Automation

Robot Calibration App Eases Complex Mold Design, Manufacture Constraints

SprutCAM X Robot programming software, aided by the free Robot Calibration mobile app, has expanded its list of supported robots and mechanisms, to accurately calibrate robot movement and tool operations.  

Automation

Five Strategies to Make Automation Affordable

Mold manufacturers can maintain their competitive edge by making smart capital investments in times of crisis.

Data Management Software

5 Ways to Make Your Tooling Assets Smarter

Global mold monitoring and asset management solutions can maximize productivity and efficiency.


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EDM

Five-Axis Graphite Mill With Automation Debottlenecks Electrode Machining

Five-axis electrode cutting enabled Preferred Tool to EDM complex internal screw geometry on an insert that otherwise would have had to be outsourced.

Automation

AMT, Mesago Collaborate to Create Automation Sector at IMTS, SPS

The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Mesago are collaborating to create the Automation Sector at IMTS and SPS on alternating years.

EDM

Predictive Manufacturing Moves Mold Builder into Advanced Medical Component Manufacturing

From a hot rod hobby, medical molds and shop performance to technology extremes, key relationships and a growth strategy, it’s obvious details matter at Eden Tool.

Automation

Maintaining a Competitive Edge: EDM, Automation and Machining Technology Roundup

This month’s technology roundup features products, processes and services relating to EDM, automation and machining. For example, jig grinding for large molds, scheduling automation software, cobot integration, die sinker EDM and much more.

EDM

Die-Sinker EDM Series Fits Needs for Enhanced Automation, Speed, Surface Finish

The Sodick ALG EDM series doubles motor response speed for the development of accurate, high-quality molds, and is equipped with automated features for continuous operations.  

Automation

Robot Guide Streamlines the Automation Process

The KUKA guide, accessible online, presents manufacturers robot options based on industry, application and environment for an optimal automation match.  

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Design & Mfg. Software

CAM Automation Increases Mold Production, Quality

Mold builder switches CAM software package after 20 years to take advantage of innovative programming strategies that reduce mold machining programming and processing times.


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Design & Mfg. Software

CAM Software Automation Recognizes, Remembers and Standardizes Complex Process Flows

For the everyday mold builder, Open Mind Technologies’ hyperMILL software with automation technology and a comprehensive Automation Center make it easier to define and adhere to manufacturing standards.

Business Strategy

MMT Chats: Applying Bench Lessons to the Business of Moldmaking

For this MMT Chat, my guest is Mark Gauvain, one of MMT’s newer Editorial Advisory Board members who has plenty to share as he recently made the move from working for some big manufacturers to working for himself as a consultant to moldmakers and molders on procurement and technology investment strategies.

VIDEO: Applying Industry 4.0 to Cutting Tool Solutions

Craig Schepers, Regional Sales Manager for Haimer, shares tips with MoldMaking Technology’s Editorial Director Christina Fuges, on how the company applies Industry 4.0 to its cutting tool solutions. They also discuss how to adapt to customer needs in a post-COVID world.

Thermal Management, Modular Mold Systems, IoT Connectivity Demonstrated at K Show

Three new platforms displayed by DME target reduced energy consumption, costs through boosted productivity and are more sustainable for part and mold designers, molder and toolmakers.  

Automation

CNC Automation Applications Integrate AGVs, AMRs for Intelligent Control in the Mold Shop

Automated guided vehicles (AGV) or autonomous mobile robots (AMR) incorporating Fastems’ manufacturing management software enables timely, safe and economical transfers of project items.  

Data Management Software

Digital Shopfloor Solution Monitors, Prioritizes Production Site Data

Heidenhain’s new PlantMonitor enhances digital manufacturing for mold builders by connecting multiple StateMonitors for transparent and simultaneous production data monitoring and analyzing.  

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