Why are molds so slow and expensive and why do customers put up with this?
What can we do to get real prototype parts faster and for a much lower cost?
Is there really a solution that works at both the design and build level?
Join us for a workshop that reviews the current state of molds and suggests integration of new technology to change the way we approach the design of molded parts, assemblies and the molds themselves. The mold industry is highly specialized and optimized, and despite a high level of efficiency customers are demanding lower prices and shorter lead-times. Design for molded parts, assemblies, and molds is far from optimized and there are opportunities to integrate technology that will improve the design for molded parts that will in turn improve the design for molds and the outcome for molded product—reducing the time, cost, and risk associated with injection molding.

What should you expect?

• a review of the current state of subtractive and additive technology
• case studies explaining failures and solutions
• strategies you can implement immediately to reduce cost and risk at both the design and build level
• a fun and robust conversation with an industry veteran

• OEMs
• Part Designers
• Mold Designers
• Mold Buyers
• Injection molding professionals
• Mold makers
• Additive technology integrators

Do you constantly struggle with why molds are so slow and expensive, and wonder why customers seem to accept these delays and costs?
Are you tired of hearing that there’s no better way to get real prototype parts faster and at a lower cost?
Are you asking yourself if there is actually a solution that works at both the design and mold build level—and if so, how to apply it?

If you’ve faced these questions in your daily work, this workshop is for you.

Everyday Problems You’ll Address:

• Why does it take so long to get molded parts when everything else moves faster?
• How can I reduce the cost and risk of new mold builds without sacrificing quality?
• What can I do when traditional moldmaking techniques no longer keep up with my project timelines?
• Is additive manufacturing a real solution, or just another buzzword?
• How can I rethink part and mold design to truly accelerate development and cut costs?

Molds are the key to unlocking the scale and productivity of the most efficient process on the planet: plastic injection molding.   The mold industry faces a number of challenges including an aging labor force, global competition and tariffs, new technology integration, higher complexity, and customer demands for lower cost and faster delivery.  There is an opportunity to improve the entire creative process from design to finished part that will lower both the short and long term cost of developing new molded products and deliver real-world prototypes in days vs weeks or months.  Explore new technology through an interactive presentation that will explain additive approaches to mold building, show how to easily integrate it with your existing workflow, and make you think differently about your approach to product development… you really can’t afford to miss a chance to unlock your own potential and change the way you think about molds.