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MMT Chats: The Connection Between Additive Manufacturing Education and ROI

This MMT Chat continues the conversation with Action Mold and Machining, as two members of the Additive Manufacturing team dig a little deeper into AM education, AM’s return on investment and the facility and equipment requirements to implement AM properly.

Precision Meets Innovation at IMTS 2024

After attending IMTS, it's clear that the integration of advanced technologies is ready to enhance precision, efficiency and automation in mold manufacturing processes. It’s a massive event, so here’s a glimpse of what the MMT team experienced firsthand.

Innovative Technology for Your Mold Shop at IMTS 2024: Part 2

MoldMaking Technology showcases a variety of technology applications featured at IMTS 2024 this year. Find the best fit for your mold shop with software solutions to new machines and services featured in this comprehensive guide.

Automation Lineup Simplifies Robot Setup

IMTS 2024: Renishaw’s RCS product line aims to transform the process of commissioning and servicing industrial automation technologies.

Openness to New Manufacturing Techniques Gives Mayer Tool & Engineering a Competitive Edge

This Michigan mold builder adapts, problem solves, brainstorms and collaborates to exceed customer expectations.

Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Additive Manufacturing

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, simplifies the moldmaking process by making mold inserts, mold components, end-use parts and ancillary equipment. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, AM products and more.

The In's and Out's of Ballbar Calibration

This machine tool diagnostic device allows the detection of errors noticeable only while machine tools are in motion.

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.

Renishaw’s Advanced Manufacturing Roadshow Makes November Stop in Michigan

Two-day event scheduled for Nov. 2-3 in Auburn Hills, Michigan, focuses on advanced manufacturing solutions.

Wire EDM Supports Intuitive, Highly Productive Operations

The GF Machining Solutions CUT P 550 Pro optimizes production for electronics, automotive, medical and mold and die manufacturers with automation options for lights-out.

MMT Chats: Additive Manufacturing Is a Movement within Moldmaking

Action Mold and Machining’s Additive Manufacturing Manager Greg Nemecek and AM Specialist/CMM Technician Zachary Glascock share what they saw, heard and learned at a recent in-person additive manufacturing event and how that visit has made them even more excited and eager to get out there more to continue learning, networking and partnering up to move AM forward in mold manufacturing. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Renishaw Partners with Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology

Renishaw provides industrial metrology and additive manufacturing equipment to the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) to implement digital technologies and prepare new talent for the industry.

MMT Chats: 5 In 5 with Action Mold and Machining

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges reveals five best practices for improving efficiencies in culture, technology, process, measuring success and staying competitive in 5 minutes with Action Mold and Machining. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Mechanical Engineer Committed to Pushing 3D Printing Forward in Moldmaking

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings Action Mold & Machining’s Additive Specialist and CMM Technician Zachary Glascock as a guest for this MMT Chats video interview to discuss how he brought his passion for machining to moldmaking and the value of thinking outside the box to make better molds. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Growing AM's Presence in Moldmaking

Advanced Michigan mold manufacturer advocates for additive manufacturing in moldmaking through collaboration and education.

ICYMI, MMT Chats: The Need for Broader Additive Manufacturing Education to Understand its True ROI, Part 1

MMT Chats invites the additive manufacturing (AM) team from Action Mold and Machining in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to share their passion for and experience with additive manufacturing in moldmaking by exploring how education matters to fully grasp AM’s return on investment. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Integrated Set and Inspect Software for CNC Machines Adds Inspection Probing Sophistication

Takumi USA now offers Renishaw’s Set and Inspect software for the Fanuc control, enabling customers to add inspection probing to their machining process.

RFP Fringe Probe Increases Flexibility of 5-Axis System

Renishaw Inc. outlines the advantages of its RFP fringe probe, designed for use with the REVO five-axis measurement system on coordinate measuring machines.

Building Confidence in AM for Tooling

New potential for tooling applications is reached with custom-designed materials for additive manufacturing.

Renishaw, Cobra Aero Work Together to Improve Design Processes

Renishaw worked with Michigan-based Cobra Aero to improve the engine manufacturer’s design processes for aircraft and motorcycle engines.

2019 Leadtime Leader Award Winner: X-Cell Tool and Mold Inc.–The Continuous Drive for Perfection

Continued investment in new technologies and automation has enabled this moldmaker to maintain shorter lead times no matter how large or complex the mold build.

Additive Manufacturing Workshop Program at NAIAS

The NAIAS event is drawing major OEM presenters.

Renishaw and Sandvik Collaborate to Advance Metal AM

Renishaw has initiated a collaboration with Sandvik Additive Manufacturing to supply the company with high productivity multi-laser RenAM 500Q systems.

Renishaw Spotlights Process Control and Additive Manufacturing Solutions

Renishaw technologies aimed at helping global partners apply high levels of automation and connectivity to their production processes.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Additive Manufacturing

MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including additive manufacturing.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Inspection/Measurement

MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including inspection/measurement.

Stand-Alone Additive Manufacturing Is a Thing of the Past

Additive manufacturing (AM) is no longer considered a stand-alone technology but is increasingly being integrated in existing manufacturing processes.

Technology Tuesday: Preparing for NPE with Plastics Review

This slideshow has you covered in plastics review with discussion on common plastics problems like sticking and warping. It includes pieces on software analysis for plastic parts, and it even includes a piece on making the most out of used plastic.

Vacuum Brazing Meets Additive Manufacturing for Optimized Conformal Cooling

Renishaw and Liechtenstein-based Listemann Technology have joined forces to service moldmakers with the optimum conformal cooling solution. Depending on the application and desired reduction in cycle time, the companies now jointly design and create conformal cooling channels either through vacuum brazing, laser sintering or a combination of both to find the most suitable and cost-efficient design for their customers.

Innovation Fest Shows Renishaw Offerings in New North American Headquarters

Renishaw Inc. opened its doors to customers and industry guests last week, putting its new North American headquarters on display and featuring its Solutions Center designed to advance the development of additive manufacturing.

A Racing Car Named Gwyneth Helps Teach UK Students about Manufacturing

Since making workforce development a special focus for MMT, I’m learning about so many more supplier companies that are blazing trails, in various ways, to engage the next generation of mechanical engineers. One of them is Renishaw.

Technology Showcase: On Display at EMO 2017

EMO is a large, international metalworking tradeshow with thousands of exhibitors. Check out the slideshow to see what will be on display!

MMT Observation: Localizing Customer Service

Just when I thought good customer service had gone the way of the dodo bird, some of the more major supplier companies within our industry are proving me wrong.

Technology Showcase: Inspection and Measurement Edition

Looking to step up your best practices for verification of the molds and parts you manufacture? Check out our slideshow for highlights of some of the latest inspection and measurement equipment introduced in the last year.

SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase, Inspection and Measurement

No matter what size moldmaking operation you may own or work at, you need inspection and measurement at critical stages of the process to drive efficiencies and profitability. So here are a few of the latest products we’ve heard about that you may also wish to see.

Slideshow: EMO 2015

Here are some highlights from this year's event.

Control the Process to Drive Profitability

Process control technology boosts productivity and profitability through increased throughput of good parts, reduced inspection time and dependable production schedules.

Streamlining Setups at Seescan

In addition to new equipment, this captive shop’s transformation involved implementing strategies to make the most of existing resources.

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Inspection/Measurement Advances Yield Better Molds Faster

A roundtable discussion of the latest trends and developments in mold inspection and measurement technology highlights the cycle time reduction, accuracy improvement and cost decrease benefits.

What if Metal Follows the Same Path as Plastic?

It will, says Directed Manufacturing. This company sees metal additive manufacturing becoming as much of an established technology for final part production as plastic additive manufacturing is now. It expects to buy more metal additive machines in anticipation of the work that’s coming.

2011 Leadtime Leader Awards: Small Shop Winner

Mold-Tech, Inc.: Technology-Driven, Detail-Oriented Precision Injection Mold Provider.

Bringing Greater Process Control to Moldmaking

Advances in machine accuracy, on-machine probing technology and non-contact toolsetting provide powerful tools for automating and speeding mold machining.

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