Molding Expert, LLC First VR (Virtual Reality) Mold Assembly Training at PTXPO 2026
NAPLES, Fla., February 12, 2026 — Molding Expert, LLC will debut the injection molding industry’s first virtual reality (VR) mold assembly and disassembly training program at the Plastics Technology Expo 2026 (PTXPO), taking place March 15–19, 2026, in Chicago. https://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/articles/immersive-moldmaking-skills-step-into-vr-at-ptxpo-2026- Designed to address long-standing challenges in mold handling, technical training, and workforce development, the immersive […]
Packing Flow Visualization During Compression of the Mold Cavity
The packing phase is a critical stage of the injection molding process, occurring immediately after cavity filling and before gate freeze-off. During this phase, additional material is forced into the mold cavity to compensate for volumetric shrinkage as the polymer cools and solidifies. Precise control of packing pressure and time is essential, as these parameters […]
Understanding Cause and Effect Behavior in Injection Molding
This presentation, delivered by Torsten Kruse of Kruse Training, provides a structured, practical introduction to the core principles needed to achieve robust, predictable, and scalable injection molding processes. It integrates three foundational disciplines—Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), and systematic cause-and-effect analysis—to establish a disciplined framework for process understanding and control. The presentation […]
Molding Expert, LLC to Debut Industry’s First VR (Virtual Reality) Mold Assembly Training at PTXPO 2026
NAPLES, Fla., January 5, 2026 — Molding Expert, LLC will debut the injection molding industry’s first virtual reality (VR) mold assembly and disassembly training program at the Plastics Technology Expo 2026 (PTXPO), taking place March 15–19, 2026, in Chicago. https://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/news/molding-expert-llc-to-debut-industrys-first-vr-mold-assembly-training-at-ptxpo-2026 Designed to address long-standing challenges in mold handling, technical training, and workforce development, the immersive […]
Kruse Training Announces Strategic Partnership with Prestige Mold and Pres-Tek for Cutting-Edge Mold Design
Kruse Training is excited to announce a strategic partnership with industry leaders Prestige Mold and Pres-Tek Plastics. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for our company, and we can’t wait to bring the benefits of this partnership to our valued clients. In addition to their steadfast support in utilizing our training resources, Prestige and […]
New Virtual Reality Training launches at MD&M West
Are you ready for a new way of learning? With our sights on training the next generation of injection molding professionals and industry veterans, we launched our new virtual reality training initiative at the MD&M West 2021 show in Anaheim, CA. The show brings together innovate thinkers, business leaders, and engineers from across the globe […]
