Design & Mfg. Software

2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Software

Design and engineering are essential to building a better and more cost-effective mold with shorter lead times. A variety of software is available to help overcome the daily challenges faced with data, quoting, designing and programming.

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Cutting Tools

New Innovations in Mold Design, Milling Cutters, 3D Scanning

MoldMaking Technology compiles a number of digital-only products from the past month, including mold design software, laser metrology 3D scanners, milling cutters and more.

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Altair Partners With Simcon to Deliver Molding Simulation Platform

Simcon provides software tools that help customers design better parts, molds and find better injection molding machine settings.

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Surface-Based CAM System for High-Accuracy 3D Machining

CAM-Tool by CGS North America is backed by a variety of toolpath options and a comprehensive support team. The company will be exhibiting at IMTS 2022.

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Packaging

Customized CAM Strategies Improve Five-Axis Blow Mold Machining

The proper machining process and workflow can impact blow mold production, making your CAM software selection critical.

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CAD Software Improves User Functionality

Kubotek Kosmos software enhanced with updated CAD file readers, added support for mesh objects and improved large assembly visualization capabilities.

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Repair, Repurpose Tooling in One Process with Hybrid/Additive Manufacturing

Open Mind Technologies offers an Additive Manufacturing capability option to hyperMILL to support 3D printing/additive processes, such as DED, WAAM and laser powder.

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End-to-End Conformal Cooling Design, Production for Faster Cycle Times, Boosted Part Quality

Cimatron works with moldmakers to design and optimize molds with conformal cooling, prepare it for an accurate print and ensure complete post-processing.

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Universal CAD/CAM Yields Ultra Precise Micro Molds

Mold builder uses CAD/CAM and IT software package to improve its micro mold tool design and machining.

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CAD Database Amplifies Mold Design Potential

The Hasco NX library, now featuring the integration of approximately 100 additional components, can be used directly in combination with Siemens’ NX CAD system.

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