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Updated Software: Simulation, Optimization and Postprocessing Capabilities
IMTS 2024: CGTech highlights the latest version of its flagship software, Vericut 9.5, equipped with postprocessing software along with other useful capabilities for moldmakers.
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Integrated CAD/CAM Streamlines Electrode Manufacture, Improves Quality
A focus on electrode design and automation helps toolroom improve efficiency, reduce tooling costs and deliver higher quality products.
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CAM Software Optimizes Tool Paths for Swiss Machining
IMTS 2024: SolidCAM provides programming ease of use, flexibility and configurability for complex multi-turret and multi-spindle mill-turn and Swiss CNC machines.
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Inspection Software Suite Optimizes Inspection Planning, Execution
Under one inspection software, Verisurf provides its customers with an affordable option to support repeatable process control workflows and extend the flexibility of device compatibility.
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MES Software Improves Manufacturing Quality, Productivity
IMTS 2024: Tebis’ ProLeiS manufacturing execution system is designed to provide efficient planning, transparent scheduling and meticulous process quality for single-part manufacturing.
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Siemens CNC Portfolio Demonstrates Mold Machining Digitization
IMTS 2024: Bringing together a number of its hardware automation, digitalization software and services, Siemens present a path toward machine tool digitalization that is already helping mold and die shops invest in their future.
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MMT Chats: Digitalizing Mold Lifecycle and Process Performance
MMT catches up with Editorial Advisory Board member Bob VanCoillie senior manager of Kenvue’s mold management center of excellence outside of Philadelphia to discuss mold management via tooling digitalization and OEM expectations and opportunities.
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VIDEO: Standardization and the Future of Moldmaking
Progressive Components President Glenn Starkey discusses their focus on standardization and the future of moldmaking (it’s here to stay!).
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Visual Search Application Instantly Locates Data Needs
VizSeek visual search technology enables users to avoid spending hours hunting through databases to locate drawings, or duplicate already-existing work when quoting or manufacturing injection molds.
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Managing all That Data
Product data management may have a bad rap, but making it a priority rather than an afterthought can help make the most of your design and machining information.
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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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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.
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CAD/CAM Software Suite Enhances Intelligent Workflow for Tool, Moldmaking Projects
IMTS 2024: Open Mind Technologies showcases its hyperMILL CAD/CAM software with enhancements to its toolpath capabilities, overall functionality and more.
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Advancing Mold Design Demo: The Role of VR in Closing the Skills Gap
This Q&A and demo explain how virtual reality training tackles the skills gap by providing immersive, cost-effective learning experiences.
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CAE Software Enhances In-Depth Simulation Capability
Moldex 3D software enables advanced simulation capabilities, virtual prototyping, material characterization, cooling system optimization and collaborative features.
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CAM Programming Efficiencies Streamline Mold Operations
Siemens has released updates to its NX Software, including new and streamlined features for NX CAM, applicable to moldmaking.
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Optimized Five-Axis Machining Operations Guided by Moldmaking-Focused CAD/CAM Software
Integration of CGS North America’s CAM-Tool software helps elevate accuracy, surface finish quality and overall efficiency in mold and die production.
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MMT Chats: It’s About Software, Speed and Service for this Mold Designer
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges introduces new MMT Editorial Advisory Board Member Justin Jagels, Owner/President of J Squared Design Services in Arkansas City, Kansas. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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VIDEO: Enhancing Data-Driven Decisions with Cloud-Based Mold Monitoring
Steps to improve data-driven decision-making and key features of a cloud-based system for mold monitoring and asset management.
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Navigating the Future of Mold Design and Manufacturing
What follows is a Q&A with Justin Jagels, an MMT EAB member and owner/president of J Squared Design Services LLC.
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Cloud-Enhanced CAD/CAM Builds Accessibility, Operational Efficiencies
IMTS 2024: Siemens Digital Industries Software showcases its NX X Manufacturing software, now accessible via a cloud for more flexible sharing, collaboration capabilities.
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Cimatron 2025 Software Offers Benefits to Moldmakers
IMTS 2024: Cimatron announces the release of Cimatron 2025, a software version for advanced capabilities in design and manufacturing. The software enables improved modeling and electrode design for the moldmaking industry.
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ERP/MES/QMS Digital Ecosystem Streamlines Manufacturing
IMTS 2024: ProShop ERP highlights its ProShop ERP system designed to identify waste and ineffective procedures during manufacturing operations, whether for machinists or moldmakers.
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Enhancing Global Manufacturing Visibility: How Digital Moulds Solved SKF's Data Accessibility Challenges
SKF improved global manufacturing visibility and data accessibility through Digital Moulds' cloud-based monitoring system, enhancing real-time machine status tracking.
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Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Software
A variety of software technologies are utilized to create an optimized mold, from engineering services, to data management and even robotics. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list and software services within the moldmaking industry.
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How to Analyze and Optimize Cutting Conditions to Reduce Cycle Time
Plastic injection mold design and manufacturing company puts NC program optimization software module to the test. The results were surprising.
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How a Small Programming Change Cuts Cycle Time in Half
Overriding the CAM system when milling a series of lifter pockets helps to improve metal removal rate and increase feed rates.
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How to Use a Disciplined Approach to Mold Simulation from the Plastics Point of View
What follows is a Q&A with Adam Narkter, MMT EAB member and Diversified Technologies International (DTI) business development manager.
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How to Make Data Work for Mold Productivity and Performance
The use of digital workflows improves the impact of mold design libraries, conformal cooling and machine learning.
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Deliberate Mismatches for Easier Mold Manufacture and Improved Part Appearance
Basic principles for applying deliberate mismatch in the area between the core and cavity and between two matching plastic parts.
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