
Software with new functions (www.polyformnext.de)
More efficiency in mold making
Innovations in CAD, Mould, Progress and Reverse Engineering are mentioned as important points of the new version of the Visi software package. In addition, CAM programming in the area of kinematic NC simulation has a new simulator based on NC Simul technology.

Industry 4.0 in toolmaking (www.polyformnext.de)
Hoefer und Sohn: Integration from the design to the electrode
Injection molds are produced at Hoefer & Sohn with an exceptionally high degree of automation 3D-CAD and CAM have been contributing to the company's success for many years in an integrated solution. Recently, a new milling and die-sinking EDM cell has also been closely integrated into the workflow.

CAD/CAM system (www.industrial-production.de)
With reverse engineering functions
As reverse engineering is increasingly being used in tool and mold making, Mecadat is adding functions from this area to its new version VISI 2020.0. These include an extended interface for Hexagon's mobile Romer measuring arms and Leica scanners.

Tool design (www.polyformnext.de)
CAD-CAM in the think tank
Since its foundation thirteen years ago, the signs at Erbiwa in Lindenberg have been pointing to growth. The West Allgäu-based company sees itself not only as a specialist for back injection molds, but also as a think tank for design-oriented high-tech surfaces and components.

Integrated testing of electrode and... (www.polyformnext.de)
Mould making: driving digitalization forward
CAD-CAM technologies and data consistency in NC programming are now part of everyday life for most mold makers. Fassnacht, a manufacturer of injection molds based in Bobingen near Augsburg, has now also integrated a 'Chameleon' milling and die-sinking EDM cell into its 3D processes.

Software for mold making and production (www.polyformnext.de)
Faster production of multi-component parts
FWB Kunststofftechnik relies on end-to-end IT support in projects. The automatic, error-free production of high-quality single and multi-component parts as well as hybrid parts presents mold making with a number of challenges.

Reorganization of IT between CAD and... (www.polyformnext.de)
Fewer machines, double the throughput
Bernhard Wunder Formenbau in Nurn, Upper Franconia, has reorganized its CAM processes. The 2.5D department now programs using feature recognition and the erosion department now designs its own electrodes.

IT strategy (www.polyformnext.de)
Closing the process chain to the machine
LSM Matzka complements its toolmaking with a coordinated portfolio of products and manufacturing services. To ensure that everything works efficiently, the process chain between design and CNC machines is seamless.