American Quality Molds (AQM), (Hamilton, Ohio), and Tooling Software Technology, LLC (TST), (Clarkston, MI), have announced an alliance bringing AQM’s library of  standard aluminum mold bases and Rapid Insert Dies (RIDs) to VISI CAD, exclusively distributed in North America by TST. This collaboration with VISI and AQM enables customers to take full advantage of the parametric … [Read more...] about TST Selects American Quality Molds for VISI Alliance

The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) announces the opening of registration for the AMBA Conference 2020, April 29 – May 1, Hyatt Regency Downtown, Indianapolis, IN. Each year, this annual conference provides profit-impacting programming to senior-level executives and their teams in the mold building industry. The AMBA Conference 2020 theme: Ready, Fire, TEAM!  is … [Read more...] about AMBA Conference 2020 Open Registration

OPEN MIND Technologies AG, Needham, Massachusetts, has introduced hyperMILL® 2020.1, a new version of its comprehensive CAD/CAM software suite. In addition to 3D and 5-axis machining enhancements for complex part manufacture, the new version increases ease-of-use and overall programming performance, and includes key new automation and additive manufacturing strategies. … [Read more...] about CAD/CAM Suite Offers 3D and 5-Axis Machining Enhancements

Piab Group, an international provider of automation solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire TAWI Group, a manufacturer of smart lifting solutions with global reach. Total sales for TAWI is expected to reach 340 MSEK in 2019. With more than 30 years of history, TAWI adds a solid complementary portfolio of products, very experienced and skilled employees, a strong … [Read more...] about Piab Group Acquires TAWI Group

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will publish on Dec. 23 a formal notice that it will not extend the exclusion from 25 percent tariffs for Chinese plastic injection molds granted on December 28, 2018. The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) strongly supported this reinstatement of the tariffs and applauds the Trump administration for heeding the calls of … [Read more...] about AMBA Applauds Trump Administration Reinstatement of Tariffs on Plastic Injection Molds

The iWarriors iPad program has changed hands, transferring to STAR Charities, a registered 501C-3 non-profit entity, which took over operations on December 1, 2019. iWarriors was founded in 2011 by Kim and Tim Bartz. The program provides tablet computer gift packages to combat wounded service members for use as a rehabilitation and recovery tool. It has outfitted over 900 … [Read more...] about Star Charities to Carry Forward iWarriors Mission