Mold Tooling

Polymer

APSX and Nexa3D Integrate Technologies to Advance Freeform Injection Molding

With the combined APSX-PIM and Nexa3D technologies, users can seamlessly transition from 3D printing prototypes to injection-molded production parts, all within a single, integrated ecosystem.

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Mold Tooling

Tritone Technologies Forges US Strategic Alliance With Adia

Tritone’s technology enables quick and easy switching between a wide variety of metals and ceramics, making it possible to simultaneously manufacture parts of different sizes, shapes and applications.

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Complete Speaker Lineup Announced for the 3D Printing Workshop at NPE2024: The Plastics Show

Presentations will cover 3D printing for mold tooling, material innovation, product development, bridge production and full-scale, high-volume additive manufacturing. 

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Tooling

In "Hybrid" FIM Process, 3D Printing Complements Injection Molding

In a recent case study, Alpine Advanced Materials partnered with Nexa3D to produce 3D printed tooling for injection molded composites. Utilizing Nexa3D’s XiP desktop 3D printer and its Freeform Injection Molding process, Alpine was able to reduce prototype tooling production time and cost alike for its customers.  

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Metal

Atomic Industries Invests in Velo 3D Printer to Produce Tooling and Dies

The Velo3D Sapphire Printer will be calibrated for M300 Tool steel and reside in Atomic Industries’ newly renovated facility, supporting the company’s aerospace, automotive and energy industry customers.

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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Plastics processors are finding applications for 3D printing around the plant and across the supply chain. Here are 8 examples.

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Metal

AddUp, SSG to Introduce Tool Steel Optimized for Injection Molding Applications in Additive Manufacturing

SSG developed the Printdur HCT material to meet the requirements of injection molding, enabling manufacturers to significantly reduce production cycles using conformal cooling channels.

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Tooling

AddUp, WBA Investigate Additive Manufacturing for Moldmaking Tooling Study

The additive manufacturing (AM) tooling study focused on six select companies, offering them the opportunity to test the introduction of AM and specifically implement the technical and economic advantages of AM technology for their injection molds.

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DED

Daimler, OMIC Evaluate Wire-Fed DED for Moldmaking

3D printing a core and cavity on machine from Gefertec, followed by machining, allowed for a complete mold tool to be produced in three days.

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LFAM

Lightning Round — Recent Popular AM Topics: AM Radio #44

Sporting goods, tooling, multiple materials — in this episode of AM Radio, Jodee McElfresh and Peter Zelinski discuss the topics that have been popular on the Additive Manufacturing Media website and social media recently.

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