3D Printing
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.
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Additive Manufacturing Technology Improves Efficiency for Conformal Cooling Production
Conformal cooling with direct metal laser melting (DMLS) technology enables users to create metal 3D printed parts directly from a CAD model, and can optimize production of injection molded plastic parts.
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3D Printing Speeds Prototyping and Shifts Talent to Production Tooling
A digital approach to prototyping using 3D-printed tooling accelerates product development and frees up mold builders for production tooling work.
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In Case You Missed It: Top April Content
Spring has sprung, and knowledge is plentiful this time of year! Catch up on what our readers enjoyed the most this month.
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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.
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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.
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LSR Moldmaker Innovates In Medical Market
California-based M.R. Mold specializes in high-precision liquid silicone molds for medical applications, innovating with new technologies (including additive manufacturing) and female craftspeople.
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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.
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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.
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Large-Format 3D Printer Offers Increased Capacity for Optimizing Moldmaking Operations
Compound Dynamics’ RM40 large-format enclosed 3D printer delivers the ability to print parts as single pieces, eliminating the need for assembly of multiple smaller components, improving both efficiency and structural quality.
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