Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures

Volume Graphics joins project to enhance quality of 3D printed mould and tooling components

Industrial CT software provider Volume Graphics is one of 14 companies working to improve the additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping of mould & tooling components through a joint-project with Kunststoff-Institut.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Aug 2019

Volume Graphics Manufacturing Geometry Correction module from Volume Graphics adjusts design of mould-insert surfaces to compensate for warpage in the additively manufactured mould pr...

Dunlop Systems integrates Markforged 3D printing for internal and customer tooling

UK automotive manufacturing firm Dunlop Systems has integrated Markforged’s 3D printing technology into its business to produce custom tooling.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Aug 2019

Taking the work out of workholding: Matsuura combines 3D printing and generative design to produce concept fixture

Matsuura UK discusses a 3D printing and generatively designed workholding fixture, produced with technology from HP and Autodesk.

By Daniel O'Connor

/ 2 Aug 2019

Top reasons to use 3D printing for jigs and fixtures

Jesse Marin, Design Services Manager, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing on how to maximise 3D printing for some of the lowest hanging fruit.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Aug 2019

BMW jigs and fixtures BMW has realised a 57% cost saving with 3D printed jigs and fixtures. - Ryan Lodermeier

Schunk Carbon Technology harnesses Anisoprint Composite Fibre Co-Extrusion 3D printing technology for custom tools

Schunk Carbon Technology, a service manufacturer headquartered in Germany, has begun implementing Anisoprint’s 3D printing technology to produce custom tools and demonstrator models.

By TCT Team

/ 8 Jul 2019

Schunk Carbon Tech Anisoprint - Anisoprint

Heineken harnesses Ultimaker S5 3D printing system to produce custom tool and functional machine parts

Heineken has been implementing Ultimaker’s S5 3D printing platform to produce custom tools and functional machine parts in its brewery in Seville.

By TCT Team

/ 22 May 2019

Heineken manufacturing line in Seville. Heineken manufacturing line in Seville. - Ultimaker

Ira Green makes 80% time saving on fixtures with RIZE 3D printing

Ira Green Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of military insignia and uniform items, is using RIZE technology to create prototypes and manufacturing aids.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Apr 2019

The new 3D printed fixtures are able to hold the piece while it is being nailed to the welder to ensure accuracy of placement.

Mimaki launches desktop 3D printer in partnership with Sindoh

Mimaki has announced the launch of a desktop fused filament fabrication machine in partnership with Sindoh, a South Korea printing hardware manufacturer.

By TCT Team

/ 27 Mar 2019

Mimaki desktop 3D printer. Mimaki 3DFF-222 3D printer. - Mimaki Europe

How Ford automated the design of manufacturing aids

3D printed jigs and fixtures are nothing new, they’re used by just about every vehicle manufacturer in the world to save time and money on the automotive production line. Now, Ford wants to tackle the next bottleneck, design.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 25 Mar 2019

Catalysis Additive Tooling adds ExOne binder jetting technology to additive manufacturing repertoire

ExOne's binder jetting 3D printing technology is now being leveraged by Catalysis Additive Tooling to 3D print tooling for low-to-medium volume production parts.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2019

ExOne S-Max Catalysis Additive Tooling adopts ExOne binder jetting technology.

Tools to innovate: Wilson Tool delivers custom tooling with 3D printing

Deputy Group Editor, Laura Griffiths speaks to Wilson Tool International about the launch of its dedicated additive manufacturing product division.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 4 Jan 2019

3D printed tools are capable of up to 1,000 bends.

Ford automates design of 3D printed production tools with trinckle

Ford is partnering with Berlin-based software company, trinckle in order to automate and scale the design process for 3D printed production and assembly tools.

By TCT Team

/ 11 Dec 2018

Ford automates design of 3D printed production tools with trinckle