By Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder CNC machining was developed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Like the computing equipment that controls a CNC machine and drives CAD and CAM technologies, CNC machining has evolved dramatically since its early days and continually is improved to meet the industry’s latest needs. CNC equipment manufacturers respond to requests … [Read more...] about Advances in CNC Machining Technology
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Partnership with ITR Economics Enhances Member Benefits
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder On the rise and expected to grow over the next decade, mold manufacturing companies are challenged with meeting their operational expectations no matter the external market trends and economic impacts. Management teams are pressured now more than ever to assess, plan and respond based on environmental impacts and shifts – … [Read more...] about Partnership with ITR Economics Enhances Member Benefits
Strategic Workforce Management: The ATR Framework
SBy Torsten Kruse, founder and president, Kruse Analysis, Inc. and Kruse Training, Inc. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and evolving workplace dynamics, the success of any organization hinges on its ability to strategically manage its workforce. The Attract – Train – Retain (ATR) Framework is a strategic approach to workforce management that … [Read more...] about Strategic Workforce Management: The ATR Framework
How to Get the Most Out of Attending NPE2024
By Greg Hannoosh and Mark Malloy, Next Step Communications, Inc. North America’s biggest and best plastics event is back and NPE2024 is coming to Orlando from May 6-10. 2024. The folks at the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) have been working hard to make sure the first NPE since 2018, will be the best yet. If you are one of the over 55,000 people projected to … [Read more...] about How to Get the Most Out of Attending NPE2024
US Mold Builders Look Beyond Financial Incentives to Attract and Retain Employees
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In recent months, the need for employees – in all areas of the US manufacturing operations – has risen to a fever pitch. According to the Indeed Job Posting Index, employer demand in the manufacturing sector was 51.3% above pre-pandemic levels as of September 2023. When taking into account the pre-existing skills … [Read more...] about US Mold Builders Look Beyond Financial Incentives to Attract and Retain Employees
The Hidden Value of Leadership Development
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Despite the sophistication of the US mold manufacturing industry, many of its executives would not necessarily use the word “sophisticated” to describe themselves in terms of management skill or financial prowess. How is that possible in such a specialized and technical field where companies are handling millions … [Read more...] about The Hidden Value of Leadership Development