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Added Features to CAD/CAM Software Boosts Efficiency Between Machine and Controls
Open Mind Technologies USA Inc. offers new features in its hyperMILL CAD/CAM software, such as the reading back of measuring points when using hyperMILL Virtual Machining.
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Mold Building Stats Improve Performance
Mold manufacturing is a numbers game rooted in measurement and data tracking to continuously improve.
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CAM Code Is Key to Precision Mold Machining
The intuitiveness of Mastercam’s CAD/CAM interface streamlines training and advanced programming for intricate fishing tackle products from Venom Outdoors.
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AI-Powered Data Extraction and Visual Search to Benefit Injection Molders
VizSeek offers AI-powered data extraction and visual search. The software company highlights its shape search technology to professionals in injection molding.
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Requirements for Automated DFM for Injection Molding
Designing for injection molding can be a complex process, but combining automated design for manufacturability tools with technical guidance streamlines the workflow and minimizes costly delays.
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CAM Software With Cloud-Connected Technologies Increases Productivity
HCLSoftware highlights the release of CAMWorks for 3D experience Solidworks with the release of HCL CAMWorks 2025 for facilitating the power of data management and cross-discipline collaboration in the cloud.
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MMT Chats: Solving Schedule and Capacity Challenges With ERP
For this MMT Chat, my guests hail from Omega Tool of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, who share their journey with using enterprise resource planning (ERP)—and their people—to solve their schedule and capacity load monitoring challenges.
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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.
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VIDEO: Addressing Data Needs with Mold Component Solutions
The need for data to track information and the history of the mold-building process is ever-increasing, and mold component solutions can help.
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VIDEO: Enhancing Data-Driven Decisions with Cloud-Based Mold Monitoring
Steps to improve data-driven decision-making and key features of a cloud-based system for mold monitoring and asset management.
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MMT Chats: Digitalizing Mold Lifecycle and Process Performance
MMT catches up with Editorial Advisory Board member Bob VanCoillie senior manager of Kenvue’s mold management center of excellence outside of Philadelphia to discuss mold management via tooling digitalization and OEM expectations and opportunities.
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VIDEO: Standardization and the Future of Moldmaking
Progressive Components President Glenn Starkey discusses their focus on standardization and the future of moldmaking (it’s here to stay!).
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CAD/CAM Software Suite Enhances Intelligent Workflow for Tool, Moldmaking Projects
IMTS 2024: Open Mind Technologies showcases its hyperMILL CAD/CAM software with enhancements to its toolpath capabilities, overall functionality and more.
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Advancing Mold Design Demo: The Role of VR in Closing the Skills Gap
This Q&A and demo explain how virtual reality training tackles the skills gap by providing immersive, cost-effective learning experiences.
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CAE Software Enhances In-Depth Simulation Capability
Moldex 3D software enables advanced simulation capabilities, virtual prototyping, material characterization, cooling system optimization and collaborative features.
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CAM Programming Efficiencies Streamline Mold Operations
Siemens has released updates to its NX Software, including new and streamlined features for NX CAM, applicable to moldmaking.
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Optimized Five-Axis Machining Operations Guided by Moldmaking-Focused CAD/CAM Software
Integration of CGS North America’s CAM-Tool software helps elevate accuracy, surface finish quality and overall efficiency in mold and die production.
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MMT Chats: It’s About Software, Speed and Service for this Mold Designer
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges introduces new MMT Editorial Advisory Board Member Justin Jagels, Owner/President of J Squared Design Services in Arkansas City, Kansas. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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CAD Tool Leverages AI to Improve Critical Tasks in Moldmaking
Cimatron highlights its CAD-AI, a tool designed to transform CAD analysis and toolmaking by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning for feature detection.
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AI Increases Efficiency for CAM Programming
Cam-Tool, CAD/CAM software from CGS North America pairs its existing, powerful templates with a new, user-driven AI technology, to increase efficiency and adaptability for CAM programming.
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2024 Most-Viewed Products
A comprehensive dive into 2024’s most-viewed products, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular products, ranging from technologies, services, softwares and more from this past year.
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MMT's Most-Viewed Case Studies in 2024
Did you miss any of MoldMaking Technology’s most-viewed case studies from 2024? Now’s your chance to dive into these trending topics.
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Optimizing Adaptive Sensor Feedback For Low-Pressure Molding
MD&M West 2025: Moldex 3D highlights its adaptive sensor for evaluating and optimizing feedback via innovative processes with simulation.
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Top 10 Engineering Content From 2024
Peruse the most-viewed engineering content that you may have missed this past year from MoldMaking Technology! Discover the next software to best benefit your moldmaking capabilties – from data management to design and manufacturing software, we have you covered.
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2024 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 2
A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2024, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.
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2024 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 1
A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2024, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.
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MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content of 2024
The most popular MoldMaking Technology content according to analytics reports over the past year.
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MMT Chats: The Rise of Tooling Digitalization
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Bob Vancoillie with the Consumer Division of Johnson & Johnson about OEM corporate initiatives for digitizing tooling.
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How to Manage Wall Thickness Changes in Your Mold Design
To ensure even filling and cooling, consider wall section transitions, corners and fillets, ribs and bosses, lip and rim designs and CAE flow simulation software.
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Three Good Reasons to Switch from Three- to Five-Axis Machining in Moldmaking
Five-axis machining technology is a great tool in the moldmaker toolbox.
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