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Industry 40

Real-Time Production Monitoring as Automation

As an injection molder, Windmill Plastics sought an economical production monitoring system that could help it keep tabs on its shop floor. It’s now selling the “very focused” digital supervisor it created, automating many formerly manual tasks.

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Mold Components

Thousandth Increment Pins Designed for Small Cavity, Core Inserts

Progressive Components’ TI Pins offerings now include 267 standard sizes.

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Automation

Move Into Automation Adds to Mold Building Quality, Competitiveness

NPE2024: Cavalier Tool is showcasing its multiphase shift into more automated processes for lifters, inserts and slides manufacturing, in addition to giving attendees a chance to step inside a mold.

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NPE

Moldmaking, Plastics Innovations Designed to Boost Injection Molding, Streamline Operations

NPE2024: PCS Company introduces several new products, including the MCS system, hot runner alarm systems, sprue bushings, a micro-TIG welder and its full Smartflow product line.

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Servo Unscrewing Device Delivers High Performance to Multi-Cavity Molds

NPE2024: Electric Servomold systems by DME answer the demands made on high-performance injection molds, enabling precise, more environmentally friendly process reliability.

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Hybrid CAM Strategy Enables High-Quality, Efficient Mold Repair

As CAM technology requirements accelerate, and the market for additive/hybrid processes evolves, Open Mind highlights its hyperMILL for efficient repair or rework of molds.

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Mold Materials

Corrosion-Resistant Mold Steel Designed For Polishability

NPE2024: Uddeholm showcases its Tyrax ESR mold steel that combines toughness, corrosion and wear resistance.

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Modular Tooling Systems Enable Versatility in Hole-Drilling Operations

The versatility of replaceable cutting edges offers users the ability to adapt to varied operations.

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Automation

Using Automation to Reduce COGS and Stay Globally Competitive

Decade-long, multiphase automation investments lower operating costs and maintain technology lead in an increasingly competitive global market.

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Reliable, Efficient 3D Printer for High-Quality Tool Steel Components

The updated TruPrint 2000 underscores Trumpf’s focus on the tool and die industry, including a larger, square build plate and various features to ensure high quality and mass production.

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