North America’s largest design manufacturing conference, PLASTEC West, will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, February 6 through 8, 2018. Its biggest program yet will deliver two tracks of smart manufacturing and 3D printing education, with an additional medtech conference program. Expert technical sessions, panel discussions, case studies, show floor tours and plenary sessions will offer a variety of learning experiences. A conference pass offers full access to the expo, including expo presentations, peer-to-peer and attendee-to-exhibitor networking events, and thousands of the industry’s leading suppliers.
The following exhibitors may be of interest to The American Mold Builder audience:
3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing
www.3dsystems.com
Booth #3419
Providing designers and engineers with on-demand access to the tools needed to bring concepts to reality. From 3D-printed prototypes to CNC machining and low-volume injection molding, the company provides free online quoting, material and technology selection. It is an industry leader in delivering ideas.
Crescent Industries Inc.
www.crescentind.com
Booth #861
Providing plastic components and devices, Crescent Industries Inc. is an employee-owned custom injection molder. The company’s tooling, injection molding and cleanroom facilities are FDA registered and ISO 13845:2003 certified. Crescent provides injection molding and contract assembly and packaging services to complete a project, as well as engineering and new mold build services.
DMS
www.dmscomponents.com
Booth #3921
Featuring Desoi unscrewing devices, Ermanno Balzi mold parts and components, Koolflow water manifolds, Exaflow and I-mold tunnel gate inserts, REDEVAULTS, Metal Rust Guard, Worm Gear Bolexp Ball Guided Ejector Bushings, Mold Align and much more.
Fairway Injection Molds
www.fairwaymolds.com
Booth #3826
Leading in the engineering and manufacturing of high-precision, multicavity injection molds, Fairway Injection Molds has been involved in some of the most demanding, high-precision molds in the industry since 1977. Collaboratively with its clients, it creates high-volume, ultra-precision molds where component interchangeability, optimized cycling and minimal maintenance are attained.
Gesswein
www.gesswein.com
Booth #3822
Offering precision tools, equipment, supplies and the latest technology in rotary micromotor systems and ultrasonic polishers. The New Ultramax MF multifunction polishing and deburring system offers ultrasonic and mechanical polishing in one package. Gesswein is introducing its new generation PUK U5 welder and is a premier source for metal finishing and deburring supplies with tools for any application.
GF Machining
www.gfms.com
Booth #3501
Serving manufacturers of medical and other precision components, GF Machining Solutions LLC is the North American supplier of AgieCharmilles EDM machines; Mikron Mill three- and five-axis high-speed, high-efficiency and high-performance milling machines; Microlution micromachining solutions; Liechti airfoil machining solutions; 3-D laser texturing solutions; System 3R automation solutions; and parts.
Mold-Tech Inc.
www.mold-techinc.com
Booth #3907
Designing and building precision injection molds, Mold Tech specializes in multicavity production, hot runner, auto unscrewing, in-mold decoration, insert, micro, MIM, multishot, silicone, shuttle and stack molds. ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered.
Prestige Mold Inc.
www.prestigemold.com
Booth #1759
Specializing in the manufacture of plastic injection molds, Prestige utilizes automation manufacturing cells with ultimate quality, interchangeability and on-time delivery. Prestige offers product design assistance, mold design, preproduction and production tooling, hot runner molds, two-material molds, repair and maintenance. Its sister company offers mold trials, validations and production molding.
Progressive Components
www.procomps.com
Booth #3811
Offering advanced solutions for unmatched injection mold performance. The company’s product lines consist of standard and proprietary mold components, mold monitoring devices and software and innovations for improving mold maintenance.
Robbjack Corporation and Crystallume
www.robbjack.com or www.crystallume.com
Booth #3409
Highlighting their unsurpassed cutting tools and coating services. RobbJack’s application engineers will be on hand to offer tips and tricks for picking the correct tool to get the job done right. Crystallume’s Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) coating specialists will be available to offer information about the benefits of its diamond-coated tools.
Companies also on site and of interest to The American Mold Builder readers include the following:
3D-CAM, Inc.: Booth #3511
Accede Mold Booth: #3831
CAD/CAM Consulting Services Inc.: Booth #3319
Dynacast, Inc.: Booth #3414
GPI Prototype & Mfg. Services Inc.: Booth #3226
MGS Mfg. Group: Booth #2087
Moldex3D North America: Booth #4033
PCS Company: Booth #3820
Semyx LLC: Booth #3631