Plastics Business

What's New in Moldex3D 2025
2025-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit)
Wed, Jul 23, 2025｜2:00 PM EDT

Every year, Moldex3D releases a new major version, which includes the latest and greatest features that were developed over the past year! For the Moldex3D 2025 release, we are excited to announce numerous upgrades to the current platform:

1.AI Optimization for DOE Analysis

2.New GD&T Tools

3.Weld Lines Output as Surfaces

4.User-defined Result Criteria

5.Cooling Channel Loop Wizard

6.View Cube & Unit System Mobility

…and MUCH MORE!!
What will attendees learn?

New Solver Capabilities & Database Support Options
Enhanced & Newly Added Pre-processing Tools
Updates to Project Management & Automation
Additional Upgrades to Already Existing Modules

Alex has been with Moldex3D for nearly nine years. In addition to being an excellent senior engineer, he is responsible for training users to become proficient with our software and sharing various practical tips to help them use it more effectively. Alex is also an outstanding speaker, frequently hosting presentations on software functionalities, earning widespread recognition and praise.​

Chase the Knowledge Webinar: Polymer Testing (Part Three of the Chase Plastics 101 five-part series)
2025-07-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit)
Wed, Jul 30, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

Join us for an informative webinar on Polymer Testing, where you’ll get a clear understanding of what polymer test data really means. In this webinar, we’ll walk through how to read a Technical Data Sheet (TDS), review key material properties, and explain the most common tests used in polymer evaluation. Learn how to translate test results into practical insights for material selection and performance. This is Part 3 of the “Chase Plastics 101” series. Those who attend LIVE will receive a Certificate of Completion and a recording of the webinar. Can’t join us live? Register anyway, and we will send you the on-demand recording to view at your convenience upon the conclusion of the webinar.

Moldex3D Webinar: Bridging the Gap Aligning Simulated and Real-World Pressure Data
2025-08-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit)
Date：Aug 20, 2025
Time： 2:00 PM EDT

In high-pressure applications like injection molding, accurately predicting pressure loss across the entire system is critical for diagnosing and preventing molding issues. While many focus solely on maximum pressure values, it’s the pressure trends and contours that offer the most insight into flow behavior, imbalance, and potential defects.
This webinar will explore how to interpret pressure distribution more effectively using Moldex3D, helping you uncover root causes of issues such as short shots, warpage, or excessive clamp force requirements. Learn how to go beyond surface-level metrics and leverage full pressure analysis to make smarter design and process decisions—before you mold.
What will attendees learn?

How to identify and eliminate common LSR/ silicone molding issues—such as air traps, flashing, short shots, and uneven curing—through simulation.
Gain practical strategies to improve simulation accuracy through better material data, boundary condition settings, and interpretation of pressure contours and trends.

Chase the Knowledge Webinar: Polymer Fabrication 101 (Part Four of the Chase Plastics 101 five-part series)
2025-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST / 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

This webinar provides an overview of key polymer fabrication methods, including extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, and injection molding. You’ll learn how each process works, along with a general understanding of how raw materials are converted into finished plastic products. This is Part 4 of the “Chase Plastics 101” series. Those who attend LIVE will receive a Certificate of Completion and a recording of the webinar. Can’t join us live? Register anyway, and we will send you the on-demand recording to view at your convenience upon the conclusion of the webinar.

FREE Technical Webinar Library
Discover our extensive collection of technical webinars, available for you to watch at your leisure…free of charge! Simply visit: https://chaseplastics.com/webinars/

Federated Complimentary Webinar: Cybersecurity
2025-09-18 13:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Cybersecurity
Thursday, September 18, 2025 (1:00 PM Central)
30 minutes | Complimentary | Advance registration required
The webinar covers emerging cybersecurity threats, such as ransomware attacks and AI-powered phishing. It also highlights trends like double extortion, Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), and attacks on critical infrastructure. The presentation will feature case studies of major ransomware incidents, including the CNA Financial and Royal Mail attacks, and emphasizes the need for strong cybersecurity measures to defend against these threats.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
➤ The latest tactics cybercriminals use, including AI-generated phishing emails and deepfake videos.
➤ Insights into how you could prepare for and respond to ransomware attacks, such as regular risk assessments and a layered security approach.
➤ Why employee training and awareness are vital for stopping cyberattacks, as well as the importance of ongoing monitoring and incident response planning.
➤ Tips for getting started with cybersecurity, including how to choose the right provider and tools for your business.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Business Owners / Operators
Risk Managers
Operations Managers
HR Professionals

Chase the Knowledge® Webinar: Common Polymers 101 (Part Five of the Chase Plastics 101 five-part series)
2025-09-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit)
Wed, Sep 24, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

Join us for the Common Polymers 101 webinar on September 24th, where we’ll take a closer look at widely used plastics in manufacturing. This session includes a quick review of material selection and dives into commodity polymers, ABS, Nylon 6 & 6/6, PC, TPEs, and specialty polymers—offering practical insight to help you choose the right resin for your end-use applications. This is the final part of the “Chase Plastics 101” series. Those who attend LIVE will receive a Certificate of Completion and a recording of the webinar. Can’t join us live? Register anyway, and we will send you the on-demand recording to view at your convenience upon the conclusion of the webinar.

RJG Training Webinar: Getting the Most out of CoPilot and Hub
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-04
Are you taking full advantage of your CoPilot and Hub systems? Join us December 2–4 for a free, three-day online course designed to help you unlock their full potential. Our experts will guide you through key features, best practices, and real-world examples that can help you boost part quality, improve process control, and streamline your mold change workflow.
Course Length: 3 days — 1 hour per day
Cost: Free
✅ DAY 1 🔍 Real-Time Monitoring & Alarm Strategies: Improve Quality • Learn how to efficiently view and analyze data using the CoPilot’s Cycle Graph, Summary Graph, and Previous Cycle Values. • Master tools for zooming, adjusting, and toggling multiple views, including showing individual curves with click-and-hold functionality. 🚨 Alarms: Set with Precision, Act with Confidence • Understand how to manually set alarms using high/low limits, percentages, and sigma levels. • Discover best practices for alarm settings to ensure stability, fill volume accuracy, and consistency. • Walk through real-world examples of both machine and mold alarms for practical context.
✅DAY 2 🧩 Templates & Balance Viewer: Faster Setups • What is a template and why it matters. • How to retrieve, create, select, archive, and overwrite templates with ease. • Tips for maintaining good practices in template use to support repeatability and mold setup efficiency. ⚖️ Balance Viewer: Fill and Pressure Insights
✅DAY 3 🔍Advanced Data Analysis: Detect Problems Early • View real-time and historical data from all connected CoPilot systems. • Analyze Cycle Graphs, Summary Graphs, and Previous Cycle Values to evaluate process health. • Identify drift or anomalies before they lead to part defects. • Use zoom, curve toggling, and overlay features for in-depth cycle analysis. 📈 Identify Opportunities for Improvement • Compare job performance across tools, presses, or shifts. • Spot patterns that correlate with downtime, rejects, or excessive alarm triggers. • Use HUB insights to guide continuous improvement efforts, training, and process audits.
