In the injection molding of plastics, in-mold sensors, as part of a variety of process control packages, have been around for decades. But comparatively recently, similar technology has begun to make ...

The hybrid-composite rear load floor uses unidirectional (UD) thermoplastic tapes plus direct-long-fiber thermoplastic (D-LFT) composites. Thermoplastic tapes provided high stiffness/strength in a ...

Munich, Germany-based KraussMaffei AG is offering a new in-mold painting process, for turning out high-gloss poly¼urethane parts made by long-fiber injection molding. A paint layer is sprayed directly ...

The plastic industry's guide for buying molds is getting an update after nearly 25 years. The 21-page document — officially called "Customs and Practices of the Moldmaking Industry" — offers best ...

AI optimizes injection molding beyond human understanding, creating new challenges for process control and failure recovery.

In 2016, ANSYS achieved annual revenue of over $1 billion. This revenue scale not only surpasses most CAD/CAM software companies but also officially declares the era of CAE-driven design has arrived.

Molding is prevalent throughout the medical device industry. But to achieve consistency and repeatability in the fabrication of molded components and devices, some manufacturers employ a concept ...

Precision molded thermoplastic parts are used in everything from catheters and IVD cartridges to drug-delivery systems. In fact, the vast majority of medical devices include precision molded ...

Tightly integrated CAD, CAM, and analysis software permits more efficient molds. Direct-metal deposition (DMD) is a manufacturing process that combines lasers, CAD, CAM, sensors, and powder metallurgy ...