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Design, Management Software Resources for Mold, Die Applications

As technology advances, so too do the options available to efficiently design molds or manage the data involved in their progress and production. Here’s a roundup of some of those solutions.

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.

November Product Highlights

In this most recent roundup, MMT continues to present the breadth of new or proven technologies that target the moldmaking industry, from cutting tools to software to molding-related products, that have been shared this month.

Predefined CNC Package Ensures Quick Delivery for US Manufacturers

Siemens is stocking seven Sinumerik 828D system packages covering the most typical standard milling and turning machines at its Elk Grove Village, Illinois facility.

MMT Chats: Minco Tool & Mold & ASPM Go Big Together

This combination of moldmaking and molding companies offers one-stop full service from conception to completion. MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges speaks with Project Management Manager Jeff Lucas to understand their current capabilities and challenges. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Siemens Expands Additive Manufacturing Initiatives in the U.S.

Technology company increases focus and support of AM R&D at its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub, which is also incorporating metal binder jet technologies from Meltio, Desktop Metal.

Indiana Mold Builder Decatur Mold Offers a History of Grit and a Future of Innovation

Decatur Mold Tool and Engineering Inc. serves as a tooling tour guide, helping busy tooling managers reduce uncertainty, lighten workload.

IMTS 2022 in a Flash

With this still being the month of IMTS, I thought I’d highlight some of the technology mold builders have expressed growing interest in and are actively investigating, and what was on the show floor.

How to Prepare for the Rise of AM in Moldmaking

Mold builders should consider investing in three key areas to take advantage of the opportunities 3D printing presents.

Get Ready for IMTS With These Mold Manufacturing-Focused Exhibits

It’s always important to visit IMTS with a general plan of action. MMT editors help familiarize you with several machining, software, cutting tool, EDM and mold repair innovations that will be exhibited and are geared toward moldmaking.

Siemens, Nissan, collaborate to digitalize crossover electric vehicle production line

Cooperation draws on Siemens’ portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware, software and digital services — the open digital business platform Siemens Xcelerator — for the Nissan Ariya.

Technology Packages Support Motion Control, Workpiece Quality for Moldmaking Applications

Siemens presents three technology packages that increase CNC machine users’ efficiency when programming in the machine shop and executing CAM-generated CNC programs.

Hardware Automation, Software and Services Pave the Way Towards Digitalization

Siemens Industries presents various digitalization platforms like the Sinumerik One digital-native CNC and NX CAM design software for moldmakers at IMTS 2022 to guide users from part concept to machine production.

Speed, Productivity Gains and High Uptime Ease Decision for Second Five-Axis Machine

Byrne Tool + Design reduced setups and gained speed and productivity thanks to fast, accurate and compact five-axis CNC machining centers.

MoldMaking Technology's Top-Viewed Content 2021: Features

These popular articles from 2021 highlight a range of topics, from the 2021 Leadtime Leader, tips on supplying cooling to additive tooling and best practices to improve efficiency. Revisit some of your favorites, or take a look at what you’ve missed.

Here Are Your Top 10 Most-Read Features of 2021

A list of the most-viewed features in MoldMaking Technology from January to November 2021.

2021 Leadtime Leader Award Winner: Westminster Tool—Perseverance with a Plan

Westminster Tool’s latest commitment to the plan—investment in new technologies, processes and capabilities, workforce development/training and sales & marketing—helped them edge out this year’s competition.

Siemens NX Mold Wizard for Next-Gen Mold Designers

Offered by Amerimold exhibitor Swoosh Technologies & Solutions, the CAD software increases productivity, virtually test performance, produce drawings and create CNC data, all within the same system.

Realize LIVE and User2User Event Sessions to Offer Manufacturing Innovations, Insights and Solutions

May 26 virtual event offers a comprehensive lineup of solutions experts, customers and executive leaders that cover what’s new in the digital manufacturing space.

Siemens, SAP Expand Partnership to Deliver Intelligent Service and Asset Lifecycle Management Solutions

Cloud-based solutions close the loop between IT and OT systems through a model-based digital thread, enabling real-time business information, feedback and performance data over the entire product or asset lifecycle.

Pre-Defined System Packages Offer Most Frequently Used CNC, Drive, Motor and Accessories

The Siemens Fast Track Program ensures fast and efficient delivery in less than 10 business days for U.S. customers, as well as a price discount.

Digital CNC System Enables Machine Tool Building Simulation Capabilities

Siemens’ digital native CAD system, Sinumerik One, enables mapping of the entire machine tool development process, with creation of a universal digital twin for product and production.

Five Key Aspects of a Basic Multi-Axis AM Programming Workflow and CAD/CAM/AM Tools

CAD, CAM and AM tools in the same software package and user interface ease programming for mold builders employing additive manufacturing operations.

Siemens, EOS North America Partner to Improve AM Efficiency, Profitability

Combination of EOS machines and Siemens AM software to provide customers opportunity for a seamless, automated AM digital thread from design through production.

Diversification and Departmentalization Drive Growth for Wisconsin Mold Builder

New ownership at Innovation Mold & Design (IMD) grows the company by investment in technology that serves a departmentalization and diversification, business model.

Siemens, Stratasys Partner to Incorporate Additive Manufacturing into Volume Production

The formal partnership aims to strengthen and expand the benefits of 3D printing in manufacturing value chain, with the aerospace, automotive and tooling industries expected to benefit first.

Five Ways to Tackle Tough Mold Design Tasks with Digitalization

Transform static 3D designs into animated 4D designs that simulate motion and interaction of complete mold systems to improve design workflow.

Open Software Technology Refines 3D Printing and Scanning Workflows

Siemen’s Parasolid geometric modeling software now offers tools for Convergent Modeling and lattice structures.

Siemens Connects Healthcare Providers, Medical Designers Through Additive Manufacturing

In response to the ongoing global health crisis caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, Siemens is making its additive manufacturing (AM) network, along with its 3D printers, available to the global medical community to speed design and production of medical components.

ABI Research Names Siemens A Leader in Manufacturing Simulation Software

Industry experts at ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm, recently named Siemens a leader in manufacturing simulation software.

How to Pre-Estimate Tooling Costs

The right costing software can help to improve mold quoting and production.

Simcenter Testlab Enables Better Usage of Test-Based Data

Siemens Digital Industries Software announces the latest release of the Simcenter Testlab software suite.

Tech Trends: Software Selections

Take a glance at latest software releases and product updates from MoldMaking Technology suppliers, such as SURFCAM from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s Production Software, Siemens Digital Industries Software and Kubotek3D.

Noteworthy News: Web-ducation

Improvement and success go hand in hand with continuous education on latest industry technologies and processes, so take a look at some upcoming and past webinars for you to educate yourself.

Bringing Topology Optimization to Injection Molds

Topology optimization and an integrated software solution help a mold builder produce an injection mold with 50-percent less mass, permitting faster machine motion for 30-percent faster cycle time.

Siemens Partners with Modelon to Enhance System Simulations

Siemens and Modelon form partnership to use Modelon’s Optimica Compiler toolkit as the default Modelica engine in the latest Simcenter Amesim software.

Additive Manufacturing Workshop Program at NAIAS

The NAIAS event is drawing major OEM presenters.

Standardized, Automated Processes Facilitate Leap to Industrial Moldmaking

Automation and toolmaking were long considered incompatible, but times have changed. When applied correctly, automation can deliver considerable cost savings and increased manufacturing capacity. Germany-based moldmaker Hofmann is among those that successfully made the leap to industrial tool and moldmaking and that early on utilized the possibilities automation and standardization offers.

CGTech Expands Partnership with Siemens

This agreement enables CGTech to further improve the functionality of its product, VERICUT software, for customers using Siemens’ NX and Teamcenter.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Software

MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including software.

Software Technology Is More Versatile, Efficient and Simplified

Software suppliers are working diligently to provide moldmakers with relevant but easy-to-use solutions that speed processes and lower costs.

Efficiency in Mold Design

MMT's 2015 Leadtime Leader Winner Cavalier Tool and Manufacturing shares the secret to success with its mold design system.

WEBINAR: Want to Know How a Leadtime Leader Does It?

Well, one component to winning more jobs, competing on price, shortening delivery times and meeting quality demands is advanced automation. Listen to this archived webinar with 2015 Leadtime Leader Winner Cavalier Tool sharing its success in partnering with the right software supplier.

From Marines to Manufacturers, Ready to Work

I know from personal experience early in my post-university years that veterans of our military often do not have enough highly-sought-after skills to find a good job once they are honorably discharged. Introducing Workshops for Warriors.

Masters of the Details

The right information, the right culture and a systems approach to every operation ensure nothing escapes the scrutiny of this team of mold manufacturing specialists.

Beyond Integration

CAD/CAM integration has reached an entirely new level of value within process planning.

Siemens Makes $55.8M Software Grant to Educate and Train

In-Kind Software Grant will Help Michigan Prepare a Highly-Skilled Workforce Necessary to Take Advantage of Manufacturing Resurgence in America

Think Metric, Part 3

Insight from several technology suppliers—in design software, mold components, programming, machines, cutting tools and measurement equipment who have been following the metric trend—may help to make the transition a smooth one.

In Simulation We Trust

Are you taking full advantage of simulation technology?

Lending a Hand--Literally!

Meet Daniel, an Indiana boy whose life was changed by a prosthetic arm, and see how what you do for a living really can make a difference.

Reap The Benefits of Investing in New Equipment!

Over the years I have written a great deal about mold manufacturers who reap the benefits of investing in new equipment. In today’s world of mold manufacturing, it is vital to keep abreast of the latest in technology and equipment to offer your customers complete solutions.

Thrive on New Market Opportunities

How the right manufacturing engineering software enables diversification.

New College Program Hopes to Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing

It is refreshing to see manufacturers and suppliers supporting the moldmaking industry through efforts to revitalize U.S. manufacturing.

CAD/CAM Package Tackles Surfaces/Shapes Accurately

“We don’t just design a part, we manufacture it, so it is important to us to take it all the way through the process with the same software.”

Making the Jump to Five-Axis Machining Easier

Recent CAM software advances make five-axis machining easier than before.

Siemens to Present Motion Control and Plant Communications Solutions 2012

At this year’s National Plastics Exposition (NPE), Siemens will present various automation, drives, motion control solutions and plant communications enhancements for the plastics industry and related end-user markets.

Software Streamlines Complex CAD Design

Understanding its success in the market, Caprock kept its focus on the design process and, in 2011, decided to upgrade its CAD tools to Solid Edge® software from Siemens PLM Software (Plano, TX).

Learn Without Leaving Your Desk!

Webinars inform and educate--no travel necessary

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Five Benefits of Integrated CAD/CAM

Integrated CAD/CAM software that combines CAD, CAM, electrode design and CMM programming capabilities in one system can save you time and effort in the following five ways:

Simulation Software Streamlines Mold Design, Manufacture and Molding

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Achieving Real Cost Savings with Paperless Moldmaking

True cost savings from a paperless approach comes from a streamlined process with fewer steps and faster time-to market.

CAM Software Market Leaders Named by CIMdata

NC Market Analysis Report for 2010 Released.

From the Field: Programming Software for Producing Playmobile Toy Molds

If it is still the norm in many tool- and moldmaking businesses to carry out programming either offline or directly on the machine, then the Playmobil example shows that a combination of both provides a lot of scope for creating and implementing new ideas.

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