Shared Engineering Expertise Overcomes Design and Delivery Challenges
Collaboration on part and mold design between a molder and mold builder were vital to overcoming design and production challenges for a unique automotive project.
#profile #analysis #automotive
How to Improve Mold Venting with Metal Additive Manufacturing
Patented 3D-printed mold insert design rapidly evacuates gases while preventing plastic flash-through, eliminates costly maintenance and need for press-side temperature-control units.
#automotive #conformalcooling #3dprinting
Correlation-Free Measuring Cell Enables Real-Time Process Monitoring
Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions introduces its Zeiss AICell trace, a dual, 7-axis robotic system that can be utilized in near-line, at-line or in-line applications.
#industry40 #analysis #automotive
How to Make an Informed Hot Runner Decision
A proper hot runner assessment requires evaluating and calculating key runner system variables.
#automotive
International Perspective: European Toolmakers Face a Rocky Road Ahead
For many tool-, die- and moldmakers within the automotive supply chain time is running out, says Volker Schäfer, chairman of VDMA’s (German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association) toolmaking division.
#automotive
Workflow and Quality Count
A recent visit to a hot runner systems and solutions provider proved the importance of workflow and quality to a production facility’s layout.
#electronics #automotive #consumer
Free Webinar Looks at Automotive Manufacturing in 2020
Gardner Intelligence columnist Michael Guckes explains what’s next for automakers, manufacturers in a free webinar on December 17th at 11am EST. Register Today!
#ecomonics #automotive
Readjusting to the New Normal of Automotive Tooling
“Control what you can control,” Laurie Harbour of Harbour Results says because on top of our current economic uncertainty, government volatility, tariffs and trade there also is a shift happening in the automotive industry that demands flexibility from today’s mold builders.
#regulations #automotive
Addressing Aluminum Tooling Objections
Mold builder shares the technical and financial advantages it experiences using aluminum tooling.
#aluminum #automotive
Tooling, Tariffs and Reinventing One's Business for the "New Normal"
Mold industry professionals attending the Makino Technology Expo learned they must prepare for the “new normal” and build a better marketing and sales plan.
#sales #electronics #automotive
Five-Axis Machine Modifications Reduce Cycle Times
Expanding the capabilities of a portal milling machine reduced cycle times and improved quality of large-section automotive and truck molds.
#fiveaxis #automotive
OESA, Harbour Results Releases Q2 2019 Automotive Tooling Barometer Survey Results
The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) and Harbour Results, Inc., (HRI) recently released the results of their Q2 2019 Automotive Tooling Barometer Survey.
#automotive
How to Better Balance Family Molds
A servo-driven valve gate can provide superior processing for family molds with significant variances in part sizes and volumes.
#tips #automotive
Capability to 3D Print H13 Delivers Robust Tooling
Direct metal laser sintering H13 material plays a big role in how this company has differentiated itself from the competition.
#profile #regulations #conformalcooling
Industry Reports: Automotive, Medical and Aerospace
Chief Economist for Gardner Business Intelligence gives a rundown of status of the automotive, medical and aerospace markets.
#medical #automotive
Automotive Industry Continues Trajectory
If trade tensions escalate and interest rates increase throughout 2019, the automotive industry may find it harder than expected to expand.
#regulations #automotive
Additive Manufacturing Workshop Program at NAIAS
The NAIAS event is drawing major OEM presenters.
#3dprinting #automotive #marketing
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Welcome to the Hub of Moldmaking in Portugal
Despite being a relatively small economy, the world's eighth-largest moldmaking country sits on the edge of Europe in relative obscurity. Evolved from a centuries-old glass-making tradition, Portugal today boasts some of the most advanced and innovative moldmaking businesses that have nearly doubled their export and production rate over the past ten years. Here is a look at this country’s recipe for success.
#automotive
Laser Marking Process Resists Shot Blasting
Laserax’s laser marking process has enabled die casters to identify parts throughout the supply chain.
#automotive
Harbour Results Predicts 2019 North American Automotive Vendor Tooling Spend to be $8 Billion
Harbour Results, Inc. released the results of the Harbour IQ in-depth study on the current state of the automotive vendor tooling industry. The analysis predicts 2019 automotive vendor tooling spend to be $8 billion.
#analysis #automotive