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Stainless Steel Enables 3D Printing of Precision Tooling

Mantle’s 420 Stainless Steel enables manufacturers to rapidly produce production-grade tooling during prototyping and product development.

Automated Toolmaking System for Reducing Lead Times and Cost

Mantle’s Automated Toolmaking System combines CNC machining with 3D printing of industry-standard tool steels to produce precision tooling with the accuracy, surface finish and durability demanded for tooling.

Connections Fuel Moldmaking Innovation

Trade shows reveal that stepping out of the shop builds connections which drive innovation and success.

How 3D Printing Supports Toolmaking Workforce at This Multiscale Molder

At more than a century old, General Pattern has seen multiple evolutions in its business — the latest of which is the embrace of additive manufacturing technologies for mold tooling and beyond.

5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling

3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025.

Software Update Enables Print Speed Improvement for Automated Toolmaking System

Mantle recently announced a software update to deliver performance enhancements to benefit moldmaking and injection molding customers.

PTXPO 2025: Innovations, Impressions and Inspirations

As MMT’s Associate Editor, I had the opportunity to walk the show floor as well as work in the MMT booth, and I’m excited to share my insights on the technology trends that caught my attention — both new and established within the industry.

PTXPO 2025: Moldmaking Meets Molding for Innovation and Connection

PTXPO showcased technology, partnerships and problem-solving across moldmaking and molding, spotlighting automation, AI, materials, community-driven innovation and more.

Curiosity, Connection and Community at PTXPO 2025

From an editorial perspective, each small PTXPO interaction sparked big ideas, connections and insights.

Video: Mold Base for Product Development With 3D Printed Molds

Alba Enterprises created a mold base to match the needs and pacing of product iteration using mold tooling made via additive manufacturing.

The Connector Conundrum: 3D Printed Mold Tooling’s Role in Innovation

ReelView Fishing faced an electronics obstacle in the development of its new technology for underwater video. Additive manufacturing for moldmaking enabled the speed necessary to iterate to a solution.

Innovative Technology for Your Mold Shop at IMTS 2024: Part 1

MoldMaking Technology highlights a variety of innovative applications featured this year at IMTS 2024. From software solutions to new machines and services, dive into this comprehensive guide to best equip your mold shop.

3D Printed Manufacturing Aids Improve Molding Efficiency

Moldmakers and molders turn to 3D printing for end-of-arm tools, fixtures for increased safety and functionality, lower cost and faster turnaround times.

NPE 2024: Additive Manufacturing Assisting, Advancing the Plastics Industry

Exhibitors and presenters at the plastics show emphasized 3D printing as a complement and aid to more traditional production processes.

Advancing Moldmaking and Plastics: Trends in 3D Printing, Automation and Sustainability

NPE 2024 showcased the latest trends and technologies in innovation, efficiency and sustainability for moldmakers and molders, featuring advancements in 3D printing, automation, design and virtual reality/augmented reality/artificial intelligence.

Mold Builder Grows Mold Training, Additive Tooling Via Industry Partnerships

NPE2024: Westminster Tool is showcasing how it continues to expand its toolmaking knowledge through latest case studies, and mold qualification and injection molding training expansion.

420 Stainless Steel Qualified With TrueShape 3D Printing Technology

NPE2024: Mantle highlights its additive manufacturing technology designed for precision tooling, including the availability of 420 Stainless Steel.

MMT Articles You Loved in February

Love was in the air in more ways than one in February. Take a look at what articles our readers loved based on Google Analytics.

Mold Builder Uses Metal 3D Printing to Bridge Medical Product Development to Production

Westminster Tool uses metal additive manufacturing for medical device OEM, taking lessons learned from R&D in the prototype mold phase to full-scale production molding in a fraction of the time.

3 Technologies to Help Fill the Skills Gap

Moldmakers can address the labor challenge with robotic systems, simulation products and metal 3D printers.

Moldmaking, the Relentless Pursuit of Innovation … Oh Yeah!

Innovation was at the root of the presentation lineup for the 2023 MoldMaking Conference, which included a heavy focus on automation, collaboration and communication, as well as mold design, talent development, reshoring and sustainability.

MMT Chats: Pushing Further 3D Printing Development for Tooling

Partnership yields improvements to how tooling components are made with a new level of precision, accuracy and surface finish right out of the printer. Hillary Thomas, Westminster Tool and Paul DiLaura, Mantle tackle these topics with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Mantle to Deliver Production Metal 3D Printers for Moldmakers, Molders

Demonstration of continued market momentum is seen by delivery of the P-200 printer to Westec Plastics and Westminster Tool’s success with a Mantle beta system. Mantle will be featuring these achievements at this week’s MoldMaking Conference.

MoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: 3D Printing

Want to learn about hybrid tooling inserts or the current state of 3D metal printing?

Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Additive Manufacturing

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, simplifies the moldmaking process by making mold inserts, mold components, end-use parts and ancillary equipment. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, AM products and more.

Mantle TrueShape Advances Medical Mold Manufacture

In a recent case study, Mantle’s 3D-printed inserts enabled a medical device manufacturer to reduce 12-week lead times for prototype mold production to 4 weeks and at one-third of the cost.

Mantle Wins SME Additive Manufacturing Start-Up Technology Award

The metal 3D printing company’s TrueShape technology for precision moldmaking was recognized at RAPID + TCT conference for its feasibility, market potential and uniqueness.

High-Precision Shaping Program Further Automates Precision Moldmaking

Mantle expands the capabilities of its hybrid metal 3D printing technology, enabling finer feature creation and expanding the geometries compatible with its TrueShape process.

Westec Plastics 3D Prints Mold Inserts Using TrueShape Technology

Mantle’s metal 3D printing enabled Westec to rapidly respond to changing customer demands, quickly produce prototype H13 mold inserts and keep design and development on track.

Precision Metal 3D Printing Technology for Mold Manufacture

Mantle’s P-200 3D printer, combined with the TruShape process, achieves high-performance part production with shorter lead times and lower costs.

PTXPO Preview 2023: 3D Printing, Machining and Cutting Tools Technology and Services

The Moldmaking Pavilion powered by Amerimold is one of seven pavilions returning to PTXPO. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with those exhibitors that can fulfill your 3D printing and machining needs.

Mantle Unveils New Medical Mold Applications Achieved Through Metal 3D Printing

New applications from Nicolet Plastics and Westec Plastics become a testament to the strong adoption of Mantle’s metal 3D printing technology.

Products and Services for Multiple Moldmaking Needs

New year, new technology roundup! Featured here is a collection of product offerings, from profile milling cutters to industry-specific CAD/CAM software to innovative hot work tool steels.

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Products

MMT shares the five top-viewed technologies, equipment and services of 2022 in each Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage tenet based on Google Analytics.

Next-Level Mold Manufacturing Highlighted at MoldMaking Conference: Data, Communication, Collaboration

Owners, engineers, operations managers, toolroom managers, apprentices and more left the MoldMaking Conference with a list of real-world tips, fresh ideas and new connections to bring back to their teams.

Advancing the Mold With New Technologies

This roundup is full of products and services that help answer concerns and meet needs for the industry. Featured in this roundup are hot runners, mold components, mold materials and more.

Technology Roundup: Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment Essentials

This roundup focuses on maintenance, repair and surface treatment for mold equipment. Utilizing these helpful products and services can help save time and money.

Welding Repair Services for Additive Manufactured Molds

Precision Laser Technology relies on its experience and expertise in laser welding and tool metallurgy to ensure mold repair success, including a recent partnership with Mantle to to prove out AM technology.

Metal 3D Printing Technology Targeting Moldmaking is Launched

Mantle announces the commercial launch and availability of its metal 3D printing technology, eliminating or reducing operations traditionally required to make precise, durable steel tool components.

MMT Chats: 3D Printing Molds and Training Moldmakers

MMT editorial director Christina Fuges and Westminster Tool vice president Hillary Thomas sit down to discuss Westminster Tool's successful partnerships. Get to know more about Westminster Academy and how molds make the world go round. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

MMT Chats: Wepco's Journey with Metal 3D Printing

MMT's Editorial Director, Christina Fuges sits down with Wepco's director of manufacturing Support, Amanda Wiriya to talk about Wepco's journey with 3D printing and how the company brings awareness to the community about the growing moldmaking industry. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

New Metal 3D Printing System Accelerates Mold Insert Production

Faster tooling production, including the manufacture of precision metal mold inserts, can be achieved via Mantle’s new metal 3D printing technology.

“Molds Make a Difference” at the Plastics Technology Expo

That was the sentiment of every person who came up to the MoldMaking Technology booth during last week’s Plastics Technology Expo to grab their giveaway “Molds Make” t-shirt after working the aisles seeking technology and process solutions and making new business connections.

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