The growing adoption of 3D printing technology has provided a new alternative to creating injection mold prototypes cost-effectively and quickly using 3D Printed Injection Molds (3DPIM). However, without a dedicated validation tool, part designers and mold builders may not be able to reap the full benefits of 3DPIM.

This joint white paper from Moldex3D and Stratasys discusses the opportunities and challenges of generating injection mold prototypes with 3D printing method, and also how Moldex3D injection molding simulation software is a viable solution for 3DPIM design validation and optimization.