Design & Mfg. Software

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.

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Software Environment Provides “CAD for CAM” Functionalities for Programmers

Two CAD function formats have been integrated into the hyperMILL environment to lessen the impact for users working in CAD or CAM.

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Optimized Five-Axis Machining Operations Guided by Moldmaking-Focused CAD/CAM Software

Integration of CGS North America’s CAM-Tool software helps elevate accuracy, surface finish quality and overall efficiency in mold and die production.

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Partnership Augments LSR Molding Simulation

Sigma Engineering and Momentive Performance Materials announce a cooperation to optimize material data for silicone elastomers to make LSR molding simulation more reliable.

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CAD/CAM Software Reduces Delivery Times by 70% With a Six-Month ROI

Single integrated CAD/CAM package reduces translation errors, simplifies design process, improves shop efficiency and shortens tool lead times.  

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Robotic Programming Suite Introduces Enhanced Functionalities, Improvements

SprutCAM X, an all-in-one CAD/CAM/OLP software suite for complex and creative robot tasks, has updated its Collision Avoidance feature, amongst others for a more streamlined experience.

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How to Use Simulation to Achieve a High-Gloss Surface Finish

Combining simulation, conformal cooling, and a rapid heat and cooling process can predict and produce the required surface finish for high-gloss plastic parts.

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Mold and Die Suite Empowers Mold Manufacturing Operational Excellence

Specialized HxGN software suite includes Hexagon technologies like VISI, WORKCNC, NCSIMUL and others to support production of complex plastic injection molds, progressive dies, forming dies and other tools.  

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3 Technologies to Help Fill the Skills Gap

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

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MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Case Studies of 2023

MoldMaking Technology’s case studies present a shop’s problem, solution and results in thorough detail. Take a look at our top five most-viewed case studies based on Google Analytics. 

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