By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA It has been nearly a year since AMBA Conference 2024, where AMBA’s Emerging Leaders gathered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There, members of the AMBA community developed skills in assertiveness, peer connection and leadership and stepped off the shop floor to forge industry connections. But what has the Network been … [Read more...] about AMBA’s Emerging Leadership Initiatives Advance Employee Development
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Uncertainty Weighs as US Mold Manufacturers Prepare for Changing Conditions
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA The year is 2025, and President Trump has ordered additional tariffs across the board on goods from Canada, Mexico and – most crucially – China. At the time of publication, only the additional 10% tariff had been placed on China, while Canadian and Mexican tariffs each are pending further negotiation. This … [Read more...] about Uncertainty Weighs as US Mold Manufacturers Prepare for Changing Conditions
Recruitment and Retention
By Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder Workforce development, a perennial requirement in mold building, is a hot topic in 2025. Effective employee recruitment is necessary for filling empty slots with well-matched candidates in a timely manner, thereby limiting recruitment costs and reducing downtime due to a lack of staff. Effective employee retention equally … [Read more...] about Recruitment and Retention
The Power of Mold Simulation
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder In this era of modern manufacturing, molding simulation services and mold flow analysis are pivotal in shaping the virtual effects of a mold to real-world precision, efficiency and cost savings. By using advanced simulation technologies, manufacturers can analyze and optimize the parameters that accompany mold design and … [Read more...] about The Power of Mold Simulation
Laser Engraving
A look at laser engraving used in mold manufacturing to structure surfaces through patterns, textures and more, with benefits of cost and time savings, surface finish accuracy, effectiveness with materials difficult to machine and a lower impact on the surface. Alliance847.487.1945www.alliancelasersales.com Alliance, Wauconda, Illinois, is a supplier of American-made … [Read more...] about Laser Engraving
Employee Engagement in US Moldmaking (and What it Means for Employee Retention)
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In an era where employee retention has become increasingly challenging, particularly following the “Great Resignation” and fierce, domestic competition for labor, US moldmaking companies are seeking effective strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement. This ultimately leads them to implement … [Read more...] about Employee Engagement in US Moldmaking (and What it Means for Employee Retention)