Prototypers

Metalcast Engineering

Since 1978, Metalcast Engineering has provided fast turnaround die-cast prototypes in aluminum, zinc, and magnesium. In 1994 they introduced Plastic Injection Molded Prototypes from cast tools using Stereolithography models.

 

DTM Corporation

DTM Corporation manufactures the SinterstationR 2000. The Sinterstation 2000 is a rapid prototyping machine that uses the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology. The SLSR process creates three dimensional objects, layer by layer, from powdered materials with heat generated by a CO2 laser.

 

Cubital

Cubital is the U.S. operation of Cubital Ltd. of Israel, which develops, manufactures and markets the Solider 5600 and 4600 rapid automated prototyping systems based on the Solid Ground Curing model-making technology.

 

Plynetics

Prototypers with a variety of high tech methods to fit many different needs

Software

Moldflow Pty Ltd

Moldflow is an international company that provides solutions to optimize the design and manufacture of plastic parts.

 

ASAMold Software for quotation of molds

ASA is a software company with mold estimation software package that uses a unique parametric method for highly accurate estimation of tool costs. By using relative weights the package can even be trained to resemble a particular firm's quoting style. The web site has an on-line downloadable demo.