Significant reduction in defects with metal 3D printers: Examples of high-lifespan die-casting mold fabrication <Zoom Online Seminar> - Achieving significant suppression and prevention of defects and troubles in die-casting molds through complex shapes and integrated fabrication that were previously impossible, 3D water pipe fabrication, porous fabrication, hybrid fabrication, etc., while realizing low cost, long lifespan, and short manufacturing time.

In connectors that connect various hardware such as automobiles, industrial equipment, and communication devices, low-cost Sn-plated products are widely used. However, there are also cases where attention is needed regarding the reliability specific to Sn-plated contacts. In this webinar, based on actual connector failure cases that have occurred in the market, we will explain the process leading to the identification of causes for typical failure modes such as: - Whiskers (short circuit failures) - Fretting wear (contact failures) Furthermore, we will systematically introduce the organization of failures through the FTA (Fault Tree Analysis) of the entire connector, as well as each failure mechanism. ■ Technical content to be explained: - FTA structure of connector failures - Mechanism of whisker formation and evaluation methods - Mechanism of fretting wear and evaluation methods ■ Introduction of future evaluation technologies: - High-temperature and high-humidity fretting wear testing (scheduled for introduction in December 2026)

To construction and civil engineering companies looking for the "next" step in digitalization. This seminar will explain the currently trending topic of "AI utilization" in 45 minutes. We will clearly introduce the latest trends, specific case studies, and steps for implementation to address questions such as "What can AI do?" and "How can it be applied to our business?" Whether you are a company already advancing DX or one considering AI for the future, you will find hints for improving operational efficiency. 【Schedule】 1: Company introduction and speaker introduction 2: Case studies of AI utilization in the construction and civil engineering industry 3: Understanding through examples! Patterns of AI utilization in construction operations 4: Three steps to avoid failure in AI implementation 5: Q&A and closing remarks

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Metal 3D printers can create complex shapes that are very difficult to achieve with conventional processing methods and technologies, including integrated complex shape manufacturing, 3D freeform pipe manufacturing, lattice and porous structure manufacturing, and hybrid structure manufacturing. This enables the creation of innovative die-casting molds, cost reduction and quality improvement, short-term prototyping and manufacturing, dramatic reductions in the number of parts, lightweighting, significant reductions in manufacturing processes and workforce, and extended mold life. In this seminar, advanced users J.3D and Castec, who boast top-level technology in die-casting mold production using metal 3D printers in Japan, will specifically explain the high-functionality and high-quality die-casting molds, core pins, and low-cost molds produced through 3D pipe and porous manufacturing with EOS-manufactured metal 3D printers, along with concrete examples of molding technologies and case studies, including success and failure stories. Additionally, we will introduce the recently popular topic of giga-casting, which has garnered attention in the United States and China. With the aim of solving various issues such as defects in die-casting molds, extending mold life, and significantly shortening molding time, and due to the retirement of veteran skilled workers making it increasingly difficult to produce high-quality, low-cost molds, the production of molds using metal 3D printers has been rapidly increasing recently.

In this seminar, we will briefly explain various molding methods and techniques for plastic molds using metal 3D printers, key points and considerations in manufacturing, and examples of molding. Following that, advanced users utilizing metal 3D printers from EOS, 3D Systems, Sodick, and Matsuura Machinery will discuss cutting-edge mold manufacturing technologies and examples, as well as factors for failure and secrets to success. First, we will explain examples of low-cost, high-quality manufacturing techniques achieved through complex shape integrated molding, hybrid molding, and 3D cooling water pipe molding using EOS metal 3D printers at J.3D, which also lead to shortened construction periods and weight reduction. Next, we will discuss ODEC's achievements in dramatically reducing lead times and costs in mold updates by manufacturing complex molds for resin molding with metal 3D printers, along with the latest molding examples and simulation technologies for internal structures (3D water pipes), flow, and temperature. Finally, we will provide specific explanations of the industry-leading mold manufacturing capabilities of Sanko Gosei using metal 3D printers, including remarkable reductions in mold cooling times through 3D cooling water pipe molding, suppression and prevention of defects and troubles such as short shots and gas burn due to high gas venting effects from porous molding, and the molding of large mold components.