Case Study: Synergy MouldWorks achieves up to 20% faster mold delivery with 3D Systems' Cimatron CAD/CAM

Synergy MouldWorks Saves Up to 20% on Mold Delivery Time with Cimatron Software

Synergy MouldWorks, a Brantford, Ontario plastic injection mold maker specializing in high-complexity, tight‑tolerance tooling for medical, automotive and consumer goods, faced long lead times and limited control while subcontracting mold design. The company wanted to bring design in‑house to achieve successful first shots, speed delivery, better handle engineering change orders (ECOs) and collaborate more closely with customers on part design.

They implemented 3D Systems Cimatron integrated CAD/CAM for mold design and NC programming, using native files, motion analysis, built-in catalogs/BOMs and tighter NC toolpath control. The move cut overall delivery time by about 15–20% (roughly 1–2 weeks on a 10‑week project), improved first‑shot success and surface finishes, reduced machining time, simplified ECO handling and strengthened customer collaboration and loyalty.

Synergy MouldWorks

Dave Wadley

Engineering Manager