3D Systems announced today that it plans to showcase its comprehensive scanning, design, manufacturing and inspection software tools and 3D metal printers that together are designed to drive greater efficiency and productivity in the mold making process at the Moulding Expo in Stuttgart from May 5 – 8, 2015. The 3D Systems booth is located in Hall 6-B 37.
During the live event, 3DS will demonstrate the design and manufacture of an injection mold that combines traditional manufacturing with a highly-complex 3D printed core insert. The insert contains super-efficient, conformal cooling channels, which could not be produced using traditional methods.
"Cross-technology capabilities enable mold makers to leverage the benefits of both additive and traditional manufacturing methods, resulting in vastly greater efficiency and productivity," said Calvin Hur, Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Software Products, 3DS. "We are excited to showcase how our technologies can substantially reduce both mold manufacturing and mold injection cycle times."
"With end-to-end digital fabrication interoperability between additive and traditional processes, 3DS' comprehensive solutions are manufacturing the future for our customers in the here and now," concluded Hur.