Smart technology is all around us today, including smartphones, smart thermostats, smart stereo speakers and smart parking meters.From our appliances to our shared infrastructure, the systems and materials we interact with daily are only getting smarter. But “smart” isn't just a buzz word; it's a legitimately big deal. Labeling something smart, in the broadest definition, [...]
The use of innovative clamping systems to optimize the moldmaking production process requires consideration of five factors based on Industry 4.0 principles. […]
As time goes by, the bells ring into 2019, we are constantly looking forward to the latest trends, and what will drive the injection business in 2019. […]
Despite some thermal gating (hot tip gating) drawbacks, a number of mold builders still prefer thermal gates for high-cavitation molds. […]
State-sponsored hackers, ransomware agents, corporate spies and corporate espionage campaigns are attacking today’s manufacturing technology environments. In most cases, the bad actors never announce themselves. […]
Moldmaking is a lot about miniaturization. Whether it’s components for lifesaving medical devices or the scored grip on the bottom of a tube of lip balm, manufacturers use molds to generate tiny part features. […]
The necessity for productivity reigns throughout manufacturing, and that certainly includes moldmaking. Recent CAD/CAM software advancements can help achieve significant improvements throughout the shop and moldmaking process from quoting, programming and roughing operations through to finishing, deburring and shop connectivity. […]
Manufacturing cyberattacks are expensive, hard to detect and dangerous. Companies can no longer sit idle and hope not to be a target. Hackers are stealing everything from personal information to internal operational details and intellectual property. […]
1) Digital twin and the digital thread The terms digital twin and digital thread have been bandied around for a while but in 2019, most engineers are going to see both concepts in action every day. […]
Most shops can relate to the need to save money while developing and manufacturing a product, including the mold. Let’s face it: there is a reason people still use the old phrase “time is money.” […]