Molds are considered a commodity. A statement all too familiar to most of us, as it has become the general attitude within the injection molding industry that hires employees who do not fully understand the complexity of manufacturing an injection mold. […]
Shop floor inspection can be a tedious or relatively innocuous part of daily operations, depending on the measurement and analysis methods shops use. […]
When OEMs outsource their parts production to external suppliers, they are dependent on their suppliers to precisely track the number of units that will arrive, quality issues and expected delays. […]
When it comes to any new technology, the trick is determining the right time to buy in, and that has been a definite challenge for mold builders looking to invest in additive manufacturing (AM). […]
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. […]