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IIoT: The Next Step in Mold-Building Efficiency
Taking advantage of “digital threads” of data can help moldmakers compete in an evolving manufacturing environment.
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Let's Roll Out the Red Carpet...
There’s an awful lot of hullabaloo every year over the Academy Awards. I used to think it was cool, too, when I was younger.
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Seeing the Industry with a New Perspective
Last week I attended Plastec West in Anaheim, California (what a nice break from frigid temps in Chicago!). It was my first trade show as senior editor of MoldMaking Technology versus attending as a public relations manager for plastics industry suppliers, and I enjoyed seeing everything with a new perspective.
Read MoreSlideshow: Hot Runner Technology
Check out a few of the latest products in hot runner technology.
Read MoreA Focus on Technology, Not Just Machines
Beneath the sun and mountains of Pfronten, Germany, sits a 79,000 square-foot facility focused on technology, not just machines. And last week it was the site for DMG MORI’s annual Open House where 88 high-tech machines, six world premieres and an industry outlook were presented to visitors from around the globe, including me. Here I want to share a few of the highlights that just may be of interest to you.
Read MoreRough Milling: Speed vs. Power
A look at what works in rough milling applications with solid carbide end mills.
Read MoreMultiple Impact
Incorporating multiple-gate nozzles means smaller molds, small presses, a balanced fill rate, reduced residence time, temperature control and design flexibility.
Read MoreAdditive Manufacturing Users Group Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced that it is accepting applications for two scholarships for additive manufacturing and 3D printing education and professional development, which will be awarded at its annual conference.
Read MorePursuing Perfection with Cold-Formed Cavities
A unique process for creating mirror-finish, tubular insert IDs has broken bottlenecks and driven this moldmaker to expand capabilities and raise quality standards.
Read MoreInto the New Year of Trade Fairs with Answers to the Question of Digitization and 6 World Premieres
By beginning of the year, DMG MORI will once again underline its high level of innovation at the Open House at DECKEL MAHO in Pfronten.
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