Additive Manufacturing

Molds & Tooling

How Additive Manufacturing Can Help, not Hinder, Injection Moldability of New Designs

Four cost drivers—design for moldability, mold-base size, internal componentry, polish/custom finishing—dictate the financial and processing success of a molded part design. Learn how 3D printing can assist this process, while also understanding its potential pitfalls.

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Metal 3D-Printing Technology Targeting Tooling Is Launched

Following successful beta testing of the P-200 printer and TrueShape technology, Mantle has commercially launched its metal 3D printing system, with deliveries planned for the first half of 2023.

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Alpine Advanced Materials Licenses Addifab Freeform Technology

The designer and manufacturer of composite parts will use Addifab’s proprietary resin system and Nexa3D printers to print tooling for low-volume molded part testing.

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New SLS Material for Chemical and Wear Resistance

New iglide powder material from igus is aimed at laser sintering of food-grade components that are self-lubricating, resilient, and resistant to a range of chemicals.

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Stratasys to Acquire Covestro’s Additive Manufacturing Materials Business

This acquisition will result in Stratasys having an expanded portfolio of differentiated materials in stereolithography, DLP, and powders.  

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High-Strength Filament with Carbon Fiber

Stiff, strong, resilient filament pairs well with its low-friction, wear-resistant companion material.

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New Mold Components & Controls at K 2022

At K 2022, Hasco will put forward a number of new products as well as a focus on digitalization.

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Fortify and polySpectra Win Dept. of Energy Funding

The maker of 3D printers and supplier of photopolymer resins were awarded $3 million from the DOE to help advance 3D printed tooling.

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SolidCAM and Desktop Metal Expand Partnership

The CAM software supplier will now act as a sales partner for the maker of metal and polymer additive manufacturing equipment in the U.S., U.K., Israel and India.

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Custom Molder Manages Growth on Several Fronts

Adding people, plants and machines, expanding capabilities in LSR, high-tonnage presses, automation and 3D printing—EVCO Plastics maintains momentum through challenging times.

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