by Rob Medlock Safety Controls Technology (SCT) Just like Tom Petty sang it, “Waiting is the hardest part.” The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is waiting to see what’s going to happen, while trying to maintain status quo. Many inside are afraid the hammer will drop. As President Trump has yet to name a new OSHA leader, it’s difficult to predict … [Read more...] about OSHA Under Trump: The Waiting is the Hardest Part

by Kim Bartz, co-founder iWarriors With July in the rearview mirror, iWarriors and its supporters are working to raise additional funds for the nonprofit’s iPad program for combat-wounded service members. Since January, supporters of the program – mainly AMBA members and partners – have raised more than $36,000. These funds have allowed iWarriors to provide 63 iPad gift … [Read more...] about iWarriors Making a Difference for Combat-Wounded Veterans

by Kym Conis, managing director AMBA The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) recently sponsored the 2017 Plastics Industry Fly-In, joining forces to carry a strong, cohesive message to representatives on Capitol Hill. Partnering with the PLASTICS Industry association and five other plastics-related associations – including the Manufacturers Association of Plastics … [Read more...] about AMBA Unites on Capitol Hill

by Evan Hackel, CEO Tortal Training When baby boomers took their first “real” jobs upon entering the workforce, their demands and expectations were ridiculously low by today’s standards. On their first day on the job they got an employee handbook that they took home and scanned while eating dinner or watching TV. Company training, if there was any, was minimal. For the … [Read more...] about Why Training Matters More to Millennials

by Lara Copeland, contributing writer The American Mold Builder Fulfilling prototype to production needs with its additive manufacturing expertise on a daily basis, Incodema3D, a business segment of Incodema Group, has seen the radical changes made in the industry in recent years. When asked about the process, evolution and uses of metal 3D printing, Director of Additive … [Read more...] about Working with Metal in Additive Manufacturing

by Dianna Brodine, managing editor The American Mold Builder The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) has committed to a significant investment in the future of the industry through the creation of the American Mold Manufacturing Advancement Fund (AMMA). The association set aside $100,000 for the first year of the program, and initial grants in the amount of $60,000 have … [Read more...] about AMBA Awards Grants through American Mold Manufacturing Fund