Okuma America Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina, a builder of CNC machine tools, has announced that select machines from Okuma's core product line now come equipped with the Advanced One Touch-Interactive Graphics Function (AOT-IGF), a conversational programming software designed for Okuma's lathes, machining centers and multitasking machines. AOT enables shops to easily … [Read more...] about Okuma Offers Conversational Programming Feature as Standard on Select CNC Machines

DME LLC, Madison Heights, Michigan, a manufacturer of mold technologies and molding supplies, has announced the launch of the new and improved design of its proprietary Accualign lifter. For years mold designers have faced a challenge when deciding how best to accommodate undercuts and find a way to successfully eject the part from the mold. A lifter is commonly the … [Read more...] about DME Launches New Accualign Lifter

The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA), Indianapolis, Indiana, recently released its annual AMBA Business Forecast Report. Data for this report was collected from 110 US-based mold manufacturers during AMBA’s Business Forecast Study (conducted from late-December 2020 to mid-January 2021). This benchmarking report analyzes and highlights information on the anticipated … [Read more...] about AMBA ’21 Business Forecast Report Optimistic; Wage and Salary Report Available

Progressive Components, Wauconda, Illinois, a provider of mold components, mold monitoring devices, software and more, has introduced RhinoFeet™ to elevate molds and RhinoToes™ to separate plates for improved shop floor safety. From molds on the floor to tools on the bench, Progressive’s new RhinoFeet are a simple, safe and efficient solution for elevating and storing heavy … [Read more...] about Progressive Products for Shop Floor Safety: RhinoFeet™and RhinoToes™

Superior Die Set Corporation, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a manufacturer of steel and aluminum products, has announced the appointment of Maria VanHaverbeck as global marketing manager. VanHaverbeck is stepping into the newly created role as Superior Die Set continues to strengthen its marketing efforts. Joining the company with a decade of experience, VanHaverbeck will be … [Read more...] about Superior Die Set Welcomes New Global Marketing Manager

AMBA Announces 2021 Sourcebook Cover Winner AMBA proudly announces the winner of the 2021 Sourcebook Cover Contest - Ameritech Die & Mold, Mooresville, NC. Established to promote the quality craftsmanship of AMBA mold manufacturers, this year’s cover features an example of a high-tech, high-efficiency mold for a Class A automotive application that utilizes a sequential … [Read more...] about AMBA News – January 2021