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Using DSSP to Reinvent Footwear Manufacturing
Timberland is using digital shape sampling and processing (DSSP) technology from Geomagic for greater footwear customization, faster time-to-market, more consistent quality, and manufacturing with considerably less waste.
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The Impact and Evolution of Additive Fabrication
SAn executive summary of the annual Wohlers Report that provides quantitative and qualitative analysis on the additive fabrication industry worldwide.
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Using the Internet to Start Your Diversification Strategy
Rather than downsize or give up, one mold shop decided to find new opportunities to apply their skills and equipment, outside of the local moldmaking industry using an online marketplace.
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High-Precision Molds Pay Off for P&G
Procter & Gamble stresses speed, repeatability and long life to maximize return in commodity production.
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Electrically Actuated Valve Gates: An Emerging Hot Runner Technology
Electrically actuated valve stems promise more control, cleaner actuation, closer pitch spacing, higher quality gates and reduced maintenance.
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Extreme Tool and Engineering, Inc.: Embracing Change
This shop—never content to rest on its laurels—combines lean initiatives and the latest in technology to be a one-stop shop for its customers and win the MoldMaking Technology 2008 Leadtime Leader Award: Small Shop.
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Accu-Mold, Inc.: Experienced with Success
This moldmaker relies on veteran employees and immerses itself in the industry to get the job done right the first time.
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Mold Design Using Air Jets Solves Molding Challenges
An easy air de-molding process has been developed for de-molding flexible parts with large undercuts by using air jets.
Read MoreRapid Prototyping/Rapid Tooling: State of the Industry
A look at the market for additive fabrication (also known as rapid prototyping) as it continues to grow.
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Automation and Moldmaking: Mold Production in Action
Moldmakers are starting to change the way they think and incorporate automation into all aspects of their operation—combining a multitude of processes in a single cell for optimal productivity.
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