Injection Molding: Store, Manage & Analyze Mold Simulation Data in the Cloud
Moldex3D iSLM helps manage, share and easily analyze large volumes of mold simulation data.
MGS Acquires Formteknik
The Wisconsin-headquartered supplier of molding, molds and automation cells adds three mold making facilities in Europe—Denmark, Sweden, Germany—with the acquisition.
Cycle Counter Line Expands
Progressive Components has introduced its CounterView cycle counter in left- and right-hand orientations, as well as a new high-temperature counter.
Fast Heat Acquired
The supplier of hot runner controls and diagnostic products has been acquired by its former general manager, Chad Root, and long-time production manager, Manny Diaz.
Clamp Configuration Tool
Zero clamping systems can come preconfigured with fitting holes, eliminating a manufacturing step for mold plates.
Keeping It in the Family: Medical Molder Grows with Second Generation at the Helm
Evolving from a two-man moldmaking company in a rented garage to three unique businesses, including a new medical injection molding unit, with 185 full-time employees, Micro Mold, Plastikos and Plastikos Medical enter their fourth decade family-led and poised for growth.
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Italian Machine Tool Builder Sets up U.S. Operation
Firm furnishes CNC machines for sheet for tooling applications.
Tool Separator Eases Mold Service and Maintenance
RUD’s Tool Separator is said to require only five minutes and one person to complete the entire mold separation process.
Protolabs Launches Revamped Digital Quoting Platform
Initially unveiled in Europe, the new digital manufacturing platform will be coming to the U.S. in early 2021, bringing greater speed and flexibility to quoting of injection molded, CNC machined, and 3D-printed parts.
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Plastic Mold Buyers Guide to Be Updated
After nearly 25 years, the plastic industry’s guide for buying molds—Customs and Practices of the Moldmaking Industry—is being updated by the the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), in conjunction with the moldmaking sector.