For the curved surfaces commonly found on polymer reinforced composite products, complex ply designs are required. Therefore, before the modeling of the resin transfer molding (RTM) process, the corresponding solid […]
Progressive Introduces New Configurable CAD and a Simplified Mold-Ready™ Ordering System
Progressive Components announces the release of its CADalog® v14, a streamlined CAD offering for designers of injection molds. Available at no charge either online or via a flash drive, […]
Effect of Overflow Tab on Major Modulus of Weld Line in Glass Fiber Filled Injection Molded Parts
By Amanda Nicholson, Customer Success Engineer at Moldex3D North America, Inc. Weld lines in injection molded plastic parts can cause a localized reduction of mechanical properties. This loss of strength […]
Optimized Adhesion Tips for TPE Materials and Substrate Pillars
By Dallas D. Cada Whenever I get a trouble shooting call about TPE parts it usually is a result of poor adhesion. My experience with TPE materials is in automotive […]
Loss of a Long Time SPE Board Member
The Injection Molding Division is deeply saddened by the loss of their long time board member, Jim Wenskus. Jim has been a loyal contributor and asset to the SPE […]
Join us this month for “SUSTAINABILITY ROCKS”: Part One*
“SUSTAINABILITY ROCKS”: Part One* Helping Molders Navigate the Sustainability Journey Thursday, February 24, 2022: 9:00-11:00am ET/8:00-10:00am CT Virtual Event Sponsored by the SPE Injection Molding Division and the Cleveland and […]
After-School SPE Foundation STEM Clubs Need Your Support
The SPE Foundation is launching SPE After-School STEM Clubs this fall. This new program will serve 400-600 students with weekly lessons focused on sustainable materials science and positive plastics education. […]
Surgical Plans Improved with Axial3D Models, Powered by Fast Radius’ Cloud Manufacturing Platform
Fast Radius, Inc. (“Fast Radius”), a digital manufacturing and supply chain company, is working with Axial3D, an automated software company helping physicians visualize patient anatomy, to produce intricate surgical models. […]
Moldex3D Collaborates with IIUM for Future Industrial Professionals Cultivation
CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D), the leading provider of engineering simulation solutions for the plastics industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) on Oct. […]
New Plate Retainer from Progressive Offers Compact, Simple-to-Install Plate Sequencing Control
Progressive Components adds to its plate sequencing product line with the introduction of its new Plate Retainer, designed to hold parting lines or retain floating mold plates. For the […]
