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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.
Read MoreABCO Tool & Die, Inc.: Eyes on the Prize
Continuing to focus on its specialty of producing optical molds, this mold-maker’s vision of becoming a resource to its customers is realized by equipment and technology upgrades.
Read MoreHigh-Speed Mill Keeps Tight Tolerances, Increases Efficiencies
Busy moldmaker turns to HSM to boost productivity and remain competitive in both the domestic and foreign arenas—and realizes time savings of up to 60 percent.
Read MoreElectrically 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.
Read MoreExtreme 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.
Read MoreComplex Parts Put a Premium on High-Tech Mold Design
Equipment and component suppliers are developing a range of products for advanced moldmaking needs.
Read MoreAccu-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.
Read MoreMold 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.
Read MoreNew Technology Helps Users Accurately Design Molds
VISI-Flow software helps mold shop determine optimum mold specifications.
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