Design & Mfg. Software

Automation

Software Features Automation Functionality

The NCSIMUL machining module now includes  automation functionality that provides wider control for jobs across various devices by communicating with distant servers.

Read More
Basics

How to Better Manage the Request for Quote Process

The key to streamlining the request-for-quote process boils down to more information about part size, shape, critical geometry and surfaces, quantity, duration, resin type, and post-molding requirements.

Read More

Simulation Success!

Real-world applications of simulation software reveal tips for how to achieve faster iteration of more ideas, giving engineers more ways to address common problems such as warpage.

Read More
3D Printing

Software Enables Hybrid and Additive Manufacturing in One Process

OPEN MIND Technologies AG offers an additive manufacturing (AM) capability option in hyperMill CAM software to support 3D printing/additive processes that also provides efficient hybrid processing with simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.

Read More
Hot Runners

Digging into Data to Design Out Fill Imbalance Problems

Injection molder uses a custom runner design to reduce shear-induced imbalances and control shrink and warp, dimensional instability, and shot-to-shot inconsistency.

Read More

OPEN MIND Technologies Announces Additive Manufacturing Capability

Open Mind Technologies AG announces it offers an additive manufacturing capability option in hyperMill CAM software to support 3D printing/ additive processes.

Read More

How to Design High-Efficiency Capabilities into an Injection Mold/Molding System

Mold builders can boost profits and part quality with expert analysis and optimization techniques.

Read More
3D Printing

CAM Software Provides Expert CNC Programming Strategies

PowerMill five-axis CAM software from Autodesk, Inc. provides expert CNC programming strategies for complex three- and five-axis subtractive, high-rate additive and hybrid machining.

Read More

How to Pre-Estimate Tooling Costs

The right costing software can help to improve mold quoting and production.

Read More

Tech Trends: Suitable Software

CAM software programs and updates from Autodesk, Inc., CAM-TOOL by CGS North America, Inc., and CGTech provide a range of features, including independent operation, reduced cycle times and easier machining programming, simulation and verification.

Read More
ProShop
HCL CAMWorks
Maximum Mold Precision
KM CNC Machine Service
Techspex
Progressive Components
MMT Today enews
MoldMaking Technology Magazine
ProShop