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Fictiv and Olivieri are nominated for the Digital Supply Chain and Digital Transformation Leadership categories, recognizing operational and leadership excellence on the transformation journey to digital manufacturing. SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2023 — The Manufacturing Leadership Awards, awarded by the National Association of Manufacturers, today announced both Fictiv and Chief Operating Officer Jean Olivieri as finalists in the 2023 […]
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A compliant mechanism is a mechanical system that uses flexible components such as springs, cables, and linkages to absorb energy, provide compliance, and reduce the overall stiffness of a system. Compliant mechanism designs use flexible members (often 3d printed) to achieve a prescribed range of motion and/or force. There are also secondary benefits to compliant […]
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In plastic injection molding, the cooling of the mold is critical to the quality of the part. That’s because mold cooling affects the part cooling that occurs after molten thermoplastic is injected into the tool. Traditionally, cooling is achieved with cooling lines that are cut or drilled into the mold inserts to allow water or […]
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Injection molding is used to produce medical devices and pharmaceutical products for an increasing number of therapeutic, diagnostic, surgical, laboratory, and orthopedic applications. In part, that’s because injection molding uses plastics with excellent material properties and can produce high volumes of tight-tolerance parts in a repeatable and cost-efficient way. Yet, medical injection molding also supports […]
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Injection molding flash, or flashing, is excess plastic that forms on the surface of injection molded parts. Although some amount of flashing is expected during the injection molding process, excessive flash can mar a part’s surface finish or interfere with seating, sealing, or assembly. Troubleshooting Injection Molding Flash covers the causes of flash, and this […]
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Correctly preparing a solid model file for 3D printing is a critical step in the part-production process. Accurate preparation of a 3D model for 3D printing ensures that the final product is dimensionally correct and meets your desired specifications — the 3D printer will print the model as designed, so any errors will be replicated […]
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CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining is a modern manufacturing process that involves the use of computer software and machinery to create complex and precise parts and components. One of the most important factors that determine the quality and accuracy of CNC machining is the choice of material. Selecting the right material for CNC machining can […]
