i4.0 today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Composite-based additive manufacturing appears to be on the verge of breaking through as a ‘mainstream’ method of production, according to a new report on disruptive 3D printing technologies. Current 3D printing simply cannot deliver the level of precision and material strength required for these applications.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Composite-based additive manufacturing appears to be on the verge of breaking through as a ‘mainstream’ method of production, according to a new report on disruptive 3D printing technologies. Current 3D printing simply cannot deliver the level of precision and material strength required for these applications.

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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

With new technologies, materials, and post processing capabilities making their entrance into the industry, it’s important to validate end-use functionality. This takes time and requires a collaborative effort amongst OEMs, users, and research institutes. What does that mean for the qualification of 3D printed parts?

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts).

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 6, 2025

Machine tool builder Hermle is known for its high-precision milling systems, but the company also offers part production services using a platform that combines this expertise with metal 3D printing. But what if you could strategically apply functional materials without melting? SUBSCRIBE HERE

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 19, 2023

Using BobART, moldmakers are able to customize tooling, adding 2D or 3D text, shapes, textures and more to existing 3D models. Recent updates improve workflow while adding flexibility and functionality — such as updating the 3D model as users make adjustments — with a complete UI upgrade. Mantle Inc.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

End-to-End Conformal Cooling Design, Production for Faster Cycle Times, Boosted Part Quality. Cooling is a critical process for plastic injection molds, affecting both cycle time and final part quality, Cimatron notes, but is especially challenging for complex parts when using traditional drilling and milling methods.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

We specialize in producing molds and molded parts for the most demanding applications, most often tight tolerance and functionally critical parts such as gears, housings and fittings. We produce some highly complex molds requiring insert molding and over molding. Employs top engineers, welcomes high-performing college interns.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 6, 2023

Most of these molds use modern hot gating systems to reduce customer cycle time and decrease scrap. Once the mold is inspected correctly, we send it for optional sampling at the Quality Plastics facility, offering another level of assurance that a mold will function properly and produce the best quality products.

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Mold Making Technology

JULY 6, 2023

The goal is to create designs that maximize manufacturability, ensure part quality and enhance functionality within the constraints of micro molding technology. Also, cycle time, cooling and part ejection issues become more critical when moving to large-scale production, as they can significantly impact productivity and cost efficiency.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 10, 2023

SMOOSI enables machinists to see the status of jobs on machines in real time, a functionality the shop uses for scheduling, staffing and customer status reports. But while using larger stock is more expensive and can slow cycle times, the gains on setup time make up the difference. ” according to Cruz.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

Like other 3D printing technologies, AM offers higher design freedom than machining or forming metals, plastics or composites themselves, easily printing geometries that are impossible or extremely costly to achieve with conventional manufacturing technologies. For injection molds, PCS Co. Photo Credit: PCS Co. Fraser, Mich.,

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

Morris also lists medical/lab processes, CNC machining, 3D printing and cobot applications as growth areas for motion control. Industry has been asking for improved safety functions such as safe limited positions for a long time and it’s great to be able to fill that need.

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 19, 2023

ROCK HILL, South Carolina – 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today announced the next phase of its multi-faceted restructuring initiative to improve operating efficiencies throughout the organization and drive long-term value creation. This approach should improve cycle time from development to production while improving operating efficiencies.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 5, 2022

New technology functions for the Siemens Sinumerik One computer numerical control (CNC) simplify operation and increase productivity. The Y-turning and Advanced Rapid Movement functions provide greater machine tool productivity and up to 10% faster machining. The function can be implemented in tandem with the machine builder.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 17, 2023

This machine owes its short cycle time to a new rotary part manipulator, which can move the part even closer to the bending line. In many cases, this reduces the cycle time by eliminating the need to reposition the grippers during processing. The machine is designed to be as open and accessible as possible.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

To learn more about other exhibits are PTXPO 2023, check out our profiles on the other categories: Mold Materials/Mold Base 3D Printing, Machining and Cutting Tools Mold Components and Hot Runners Mold Building Services Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment And thank you to our sponsors — Canon, Hasco, Maguire and Novatec!

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 14, 2024

Added Edmund Boland, ANCA’s general manager, “Building on ANCA’s heritage of producing industry-leading software, the latest release of our signature ToolRoom software, RN35, takes cycle time optimization even further, elevating productivity – it’s the future of tool production.” Photo courtesy of TRUMPF.

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Trimantec

AUGUST 10, 2020

Robots are classified as either fixed or mobile based on the environment in which they function. These robots use sensors and sensor fusion components to function. Picking and packing robots can perform several functions after the product has been assembled. Just recently, delta robots have been used in 3D printing. . . . .

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

Going well beyond traditional mold functional sampling and short runs, Dynamic’s processing team embraces scientific molding principles as a proven method to yield the most repeatable production processes. We provide a solution from the beginning to the end whether that is cost savings, changing your automation or improving cycle times.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 5, 2023

Mastip cold decks are optimized to shorten cycle times while producing high-quality parts. This allows for accurate pressure and flow rate control, providing additional functions for 360-degree flow control and monitoring.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

It’s also offering Ulendo Calibration-as-a-Service, which applies its vibration compensation to end-users’ extrusion 3D printers (as opposed to working with machine suppliers, as is the case with Ulendo VC). Longer cycle times can mean significant losses in productivity.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 9, 2025

Over the last few years, after witnessing the growth of 3D additive metals for productions molding, PLT has engaged with manufacturers and their materials to train staff and establish proven techniques to service laser requests similar to traditional tooling. In the past few years, the company has focused on metal 3D for molding.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Hot runners offer significant advantages for injection molding, such as reducing cycle time and eliminating cold runners and sprue. Francine shares her vision for the future, emphasizing employee development, leveraging new technologies like 3D printing and maintaining strong customer relationships.

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