Mold Making Technology

APRIL 3, 2024

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. Today molders, moldmakers and OEMs alike are turning to this layer-by-layer production technology to save time, serve new markets and even fill supply chain gaps. Machines have improved and material options have widened.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

To address growing supply chain pressures, manufacturers are turning to Additive Manufacturing (AM) to create quality, cost-efficient products faster. Plastic thermoforming companies like Duo Form have discovered how to leverage large-format extrusion 3D printing using low-cost plastic pellets to gain a competitive edge.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Addman Group was founded to bring additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities to American Industrial Partners’ businesses. The company now includes facilities across the country with capabilities ranging from metal and polymer 3D printing to precision machining and injection molding.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In an article released by Konica Minolta , the company identified the three primary reasons why industries are turning to 3D printing: reduced lead time, reduced costs and reduced transportation.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 23, 2024

At the heart of the milling spindle of a CNC machine tool is a vital yet simple component with an outsized effect on the lead time and environmental impact of the spindle’s production. The lead time for this sequence, most notably for the chrome plating and transportation to and from this supplier, summed to 14 days.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 21, 2024

EOS , a leading supplier of industrial 3D printing solutions, has today announced the successes of its project with customer Atlas Copco. By transitioning to in-house polymer-based Additive Manufacturing (AM) with EOS technology, Atlas Copco has cut production costs by 30% and lead times by 92%.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 18, 2024

Source | Alpine Advanced Materials Alpine Advanced Materials (Alpine), a custom-engineering and part manufacturer in industries like aerospace and defense , space and emerging transportation, leveraged a new prototyping process utilizing a dissolvable mold for high-performance injection molded composites.

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E&T

MARCH 23, 2023

Download free whitepaper 3D printing has been on the rise amongst aerospace manufacturers. Download our new eBook to learn how the aerospace industry uses AM, what the industry needs from 3D printing solutions, how today’s AM technologies address these needs, innovative applications and case studies, and more.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Krakow/November 17, 2022 — Krakow-based start-up Wimba is set to manufacture individual orthotic and prosthetic medical devices for dogs with HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology. . Founded in October 2022, Wimba aims to innovate the field of individual orthopaedic supplies by creating 3D products to restore animal mobility.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 7, 2023

Mantle ’s precision metal 3D printing technology produces precision tooling components — such as cavities, cores and sprue bushings — that reduce the time and cost of making production-grade tools, molds and dies. Photo Credit: Mantle Inc. Then, after another 5.5

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Mold Making Technology

JULY 5, 2023

The team has developed a hybrid approach to producing mold inserts using DMLS printers and designing and printing each component to reduce internal stresses. Come to this session to learn some 3D printing best practices for producing hybrid tool inserts via recent real-world applications examples.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Michigan-based thermoformer Duo Form collaborated with 3D Systems to integrate additive manufacturing into its production process.

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Additive Manufacturing

MARCH 13, 2023

The beauty of today’s manufacturing environment is that anyone can start a 3D printing service bureau and begin printing parts today. According to a recent report by Persistence Markets , the 3D printing service bureau industry is projected to surge eight times the size of its present state over the next decade.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 14, 2023

Metal 3D printing and machining are complementary processes. Vertically integrating 3D printing and machining gives manufacturer Addman Group the ability to manage the whole manufacturing process, ensuring that 3D printed parts meet customer needs. Photos courtesy of Addman Group.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Mantle, the leader in metal 3D printing technology for toolmaking, recently revealed new customers and several new case studies that illustrate how customers are automating their toolmaking with Mantle technology. A Mantle system being shipped from Mantle headquarters to Spectrum Plastics Group. Photo courtesy of Mantle.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 30, 2023

Aerospace company Sidus Space has recognised additive manufacturing’s capability as a highly effective tool to optimise weight in systems designed to reach space, with the development of a 3D-printed satellite set to launch in 2023.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 19, 2024

Over the last few years, a focus on “next-generation” technologies has permeated the manufacturing industry — particularly regarding 3D printing and mold materials complementary to this process. The processes and technologies used to produce these molds are also just as pivotal.

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 25, 2022

WEITERSTADT, Germany, July 25, 2022 — SprintRay announced SprintRay Crown , a 3D printing resin poised to help improve the quality of restorative care in digital dentistry. “By reducing the cost and lead times associated with restorative procedures, we’re enhancing dentistry for patients and doctors.”

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 10, 2023

3D-printed H13 mold inserts. and its 3D printing technology to solve tooling challenges with printed injection mold inserts, increase tooling capacity without requiring additional staff, cut lead times in half and help the company respond quickly to evolving customer requirements.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Source: AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology The world’s leading additive manufacturing (AM) trade show is launching a U.S. This will further raise awareness of the opportunities offered by additive manufacturing across the industry. However, it is more than just 3D printing.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2024

Image: R_boe/stock.adobe.com A new market study outlines the potential for additive manufacturing (AM) technologies to optimise the capabilities of the semiconductor industry. The research report titled ‘3D Printing for Semiconductors: Market Opportunity Brief’ is from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research).

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 16, 2023

Thermwood is a manufacturer of high-speed three- and five-axis machining centers for woodworking, aerospace, plastics and composites industries. Using a Thermwood LSAM 10' × 20', the tool was printed from ABS (20% carbon fiber-filled) in 16 hours. Total machining time was 32 hours. Stretch form production tool.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Current as of 2/01/23 This article contains information on exhibitors highlighting 3D Printing , Machining or Cutting Tools products and services at their booth in the Moldmaking Pavilion and across the show floor. 3D Printing Get to Know Mantle 3D Moldmaking is at the core of what Mantle does.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

AION NX – India’s first large format hybrid 3D printer has the speed of 3D printing & accuracy of a (Computerized Numerical Control) CNC machining . Divide by Zero Technologies (DBZ), one of India’s leading 3D Printer manufacturers, has launched AION NX, the next frontier in large format hybrid 3D printing.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

16, 2022 — Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Stratasys have applied Hexagon’s simulation technology to capture the behavior of Stratasys’ high-performance, ultra-lightweight Antero reinforced polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) materials and its additive manufacturing processes. COBHAM, England, Nov.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Markforged has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing for the past 10 years, helping manufacturers revolutionise the industrial production landscape by bringing 3D printing right to the factory floor. This advancement opened new possibilities for manufacturing stronger and more resilient parts.

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

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.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 23, 2023

Seco Tools 3D manufacturing creates new opportunities Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, allows Seco Tools to create products that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to manufacture. The advantages include shorter lead times, improved tool life and increased sustainability.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 24, 2023

Mantle’s P-200 3D printer (above), combined with the TruShape process, achieves high-performance part production with shorter lead times and lower costs. a metal 3D printing for moldmaking, announced that it has won the SME Additive Manufacturing Start-Up Technology Award for its innovative metal 3D printing technology.

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Shop System, a plug-and-play turnkey binder jet 3D printing system that reduces costs, shortens lead times and increases revenues for machine shops. Another 12 materials are available for printing by R&D professionals or in development for qualification, including aluminum 6061 and titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V (Ti64).

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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Within additive manufacturing, there is a big focus on part and application qualification. 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? related to the Additive Manufacturing Policy.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Markforged is working with Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) and AMPC’s members to establish an Additive Manufacturing supply chain for Australian red meat processors. And it delivers improved performance and consistency to unlock the most demanding manufacturing and end-use applications. Strategy in F&B.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

MAKERS AND MOVERS: STRATASYS INDIA Makers and Movers 2023 started off to a scintillating start with a highly informative and engaging conversation between Rajiv Bajaj, the Managing Director of Stratasys India & SEA, and our editor on additive manufacturing and how it is transforming the manufacturing industry. 34 million in 2022.

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MESA

MAY 26, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN, OH — The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and America Makes have announced a new directed project call funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD (R&E)), and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) worth a total of $11.7M.

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 22, 2023

Carbon County, Utah – May 22, 2023 – Merit3D was one of many recipients of the Utah Manufacturing Modernization Grant which aimed to bring manufacturing back home to the US, and more specifically, to Utah. This grant enabled what could be the largest order of 3D printed parts.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

One Off Robotics and Meltio are teaming up to develop a breakthrough, ready-to-use additive manufacturing work cell. based company, One Off Robotics, is one of Meltio’s key partners in supporting wire-laser metal 3D printing in the USA.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 29, 2023

Westminster’s H13 insert developed for Xpress7 is shown above, including its metal 3D printed conformal cooling (top left), the completed 3D printed mold insert (center) and a closeup of the insert’s deep ribs. Westec Plastic installing its Mantle metal 3D printer. Photo Credit, all images: Mantle Inc.

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