Most of the plastic objects we see are created using injection molding, but designing such molds is a difficult task, usually requiring experts. Now, computer scientists from the Institute of Science ...

Tying design to simulation seems inevitable considering that even small molds cost upwards of $100,000 and larger ones for auto parts can hit $500,000. Repairing design mistakes are profit killers.

Delcam's Die Wizard automatically finds a product model's split line and forms the two die halves. PS-Moldmaker generates a 3D, solid-model assembly of the mold and tooling. The approach is said to ...

Most of the plastic objects we see are created using injection molding, but designing such molds is a difficult task, usually requiring experts. Now, computer scientists have created an interactive ...