December 2024

Anca
Anca's new Aims Connect software helps tool makers improve quality and manage production.
Molds & Tooling

Anca software improves quality, reduces cost for tool manufacturers 

Dec. 24, 2024
Aims Connect handles job management, production control and process monitoring.
Kistler
Kistler has released version 7.0 of its ComoNeo process monitoring system as well as the Multiflow 2.0 software.
Injection Molding

Kistler upgrades ComoNeo process monitoring system

Dec. 23, 2024
Among other improvements, the new Multiflow 2.0 software enables automatic, temperature-controlled hot-runner balancing.
Stratasys
The Stratasys Origin Two 3D printer is shown.
Additive Manufacturing

Stratasys Origin Two is accurate, consistent

Dec. 20, 2024
The DLP printer produces surface finish smoothness comparable to injection molding.
Kawasaki Robotics
Kawasaki's new CL-series cobots are shown on the IMTS floor.
Product Innovations

Kawasaki CL-series cobots operate at industrial speed

Dec. 19, 2024
They are designed for crowded and harsh environments, and require little guidance.
Yizumi-HPM
Yizumi-HPM's SpaceA S-Line 3D printer is shown.
Additive Manufacturing

Yizumi-HPM launches 3D printer in North America

Dec. 19, 2024
The SpaceA S-Line comes as a complete system and can use most common pelleted materials.

More content from December 2024

Formlabs
A person removes a part from a Formlabs Form 4L printer.
Additive Manufacturing

Formlabs unveils larger-format 3D printer

Dec. 18, 2024
The Form 4L and Form 4BL SLA printers can produce parts in under six hours and handle a variety of materials.
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Manufacturing

Make a resolution to get more efficient: Talking Points

Dec. 18, 2024
Small changes — such as better organizing your tools or providing workers with clear, easily accessible instructions — can pay off.
Guill
A Guill pultrusion die is shown.
Extrusion

Guill now offers pultrusion dies 

Dec. 17, 2024
They are suited for a wide range of applications and can handle specialty polymers.
Engel North America
Field service technician training area used during the 8-week course all new service technicians must complete
Injection Molding

Engel invests in its future

Dec. 17, 2024
Family ownership steers the maker of injection molding machines and automation through challenging times.
AM Flow
AM Flow's AM-Quality system is shown.
Product Innovations

AM-Quality performs speedy, accurate inspections

Dec. 16, 2024
The system from AM Flow can process up to 720 products per hour at an accuracy to within 50 microns.
D&M Plastics
Workers at D&M Plastics meet in short, every-shift huddles to brainstorm new ideas and stay abreast of important operating and financial information.
Manufacturing

Going lean takes cultural overhaul

Dec. 16, 2024
Listening, examining plant processes from customers' perspective provide pathway to change.