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Joint Research Project 3D Prints MIM Tool With Near-Contour Cooling

The University of Rostock and Stenzel MIM Technik GmbH has created a process approach that can produce a 3D-printed metal injection mold in about five days, versus eight weeks.

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2023 iWarriors Alliance Charity Golf Outing

Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales will once again partner with the iWarriors organization during its annual golf outing, Mundelein, IL, at Countryside Golf Club.  The annual event supports the iWarriors mission, which is to assist severely injured members of all branches of the Armed Forces by providing them with personalized tablets to aid in their return, recovery and reintegration.  The golf outing will kick off with an open house at the Alliance facility, followed by registration, lunch and a shotgun start at 12pm CST.

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Eifel Mold & Engineering Celebrates 50 years in Moldmaking

Under the leadership of founder Josef Hecker and his son, Rick Hecker, Eifel has developed a reputation for producing high-quality injection molds, in addition to playing an active role in giving back to the industry.

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Mantle to Deliver Production Metal 3D Printers for Moldmakers, Molders

Demonstration of continued market momentum is seen by delivery of the P-200 printer to Westec Plastics and Westminster Tool’s success with a Mantle beta system. Mantle will be featuring these achievements at this week’s MoldMaking Conference.

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Pyramid Molding Group Expands Workforce to Fuel Anticipated Growth

Twenty one additional team members since May 2023 broadens the company’s production and project capacity as a moldmaker and plastic injection molder.

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Blum-Novotest Expands Into New Kentucky Headquarters

Footprint growth provides capacity to better support customers and partners, as well as educate, train and demonstrate Blum-Novotest measurement and testing technologies.

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Automotive

Harbour Results, AutoForecast Solutions Release Battery-Electric Vehicle Market Study

The study analyzes the transition from an industry dominated by the internal combustion engine to battery-electric mobility and its impact on the supply chain, which will have ripple effects from automakers to tool and die shops.

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EDM

The Plastek Group Announces Major Equipment Purchase From Sodick

Following an extensive evaluation process, the addition of two wire EDMs, two sinker EDMs and an EDM drill will boost The Plastek Group’s moldmaking productivity and enable them to pursue new opportunities.  

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Industry 40

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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Accede Mold & Tool Promotes Corey Fox to Operations Manager

Fox brings his 15 years of experience and knowledge in the moldmaking craft, overseeing and improving Accede’s manufacturing operations, and establishing and driving manufacturing its production goals.  

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