Mouldpro ApS, Ballerup, Denmark, has introduced a line of inline aluminum anodized manifold systems for mold heating and cooling applications. The new systems are available in ¾”, 1” or 1 ½” feed sizes and feature a rugged design. They come in either blue or red colors for easy identification of water flow and return and come standard with 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 port options. … [Read more...] about Mouldpro Releases Manifold Systems
WITTMANN BATTENFELD Australia Hires New Managing Director
Plastics industry professional Zoran Repic has been hired as managing director of WITTMANN BATTENFELD Australia. He has been working in the industry for 15 years in technical sales. Other steps in his career include positions as key account manager, regional sales manager and marking manager. Since 2018, Repic has held the position of general manager sales and marketing and … [Read more...] about WITTMANN BATTENFELD Australia Hires New Managing Director
OPEN MIND Introduces New Software Suite
OPEN MIND Technologies AG, Needham, Massachusetts, introduced its latest hyperMILL® 2022.1 CAD/CAM software suite. The new software suite offers users features for improved NC programming in applications, ranging from 2.5D to 5-axis. Highlights in the hyperMILL 2022.1 include a new break-edge function for contour milling, combined pocket milling together with a finish path … [Read more...] about OPEN MIND Introduces New Software Suite
Kruse Training to Launch Virtual Training Program
Kruse Training, Inc., Naples, Florida, will launch its first virtual reality training program for the injection molding industry March 2022. Kruse hopes to teach its training program users how to become “VR molding experts” so that they can prepare for the shop floor. Classes were developed to support a molding company’s hands-on process training initiatives. The new virtual … [Read more...] about Kruse Training to Launch Virtual Training Program
Association News: 2021, Issue 4
The American Mold Builder New Workshop Announced: Screening and Hiring to Your Culture December 9 | 10am – 3pm EST To help members address the fast-growing skills gap and labor challenges faced by the mold manufacturing industry, AMBA has worked with its Workforce Development Task Force to identify the focus for its newest opportunity – a workshop on Screening and Hiring to … [Read more...] about Association News: 2021, Issue 4
What You Need If You Are Called to Lead
by Dr. Rhea Seddon, astronaut and author Today’s world offers significant challenges for both emerging and experienced leaders. Many people don’t start out to be a leader but the paths they have chosen require that they become one. Regardless of the size of the group, its makeup or goals, there are proven principles that can be applied to lead any assemblage of people – even … [Read more...] about What You Need If You Are Called to Lead