The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA), Indianapolis, Indiana, has announced that new dates have been set for the AMBA Conference 2021: Connections Reimagined! Originally slated for February 17-19, 2021, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the 2021 conference now will take place June 22-24 in the same location: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. According to AMBA managing … [Read more...] about AMBA Conference 2021: Connections Reimagined! Sets New Dates
Press Releases
HEIDENHAIN’s Modular Angle Encoders Undergo Massive Feedback Upgrade
Motion control feedback solutions provider HEIDENHAIN, with US headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, has announced several major technical upgrades to the ERA 4000 angle encoder series, adding increased reliability and functionality. These bearingless encoders have been used in machines in the metrology, machine tool, semiconductor and robotic industries for decades. With these … [Read more...] about HEIDENHAIN’s Modular Angle Encoders Undergo Massive Feedback Upgrade
The Application of Continuous Improvement: An AMBA Virtual Forum
AMBA’s virtual Application of Continuous Improvement provides a unique opportunity for business leaders to address and focus on the ‘Where, What and How’ of continuous improvement within their own facilities. The event takes place on November 4, 2020 10:00 AM–November 5, 2020 3:00 PM EST. While economic uncertainty introduces stress and forces change, it also presents a … [Read more...] about The Application of Continuous Improvement: An AMBA Virtual Forum
BORIDE Offers Three New Fine Grit Ceramic Super Stones
BORIDE Engineered Abrasives, Traverse City, Michigan, a manufacturer of abrasive products for industrial and consumer applications, has extended their offering of Ceramic Super Stones to include three new fine grits: 1500, 2000 and 3000. This new series is for semi-finishing, final finishing and mirror polishing on any mold and die, leaving a smooth, polished surface and … [Read more...] about BORIDE Offers Three New Fine Grit Ceramic Super Stones
Mold Builders Reject WTO 301 Tariff Ruling; File Comments on China’s WTO Compliance
On the heels of a ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) against US tariffs on imports from China, the American Mold Builders Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, filed formal comments on September 16 with the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) on China’s compliance with its WTO commitments. “We find the WTO decision against the Section 301 China tariffs … [Read more...] about Mold Builders Reject WTO 301 Tariff Ruling; File Comments on China’s WTO Compliance
AMBA News: August 2020
New Report Available: R&D Tax Credit Use in Mold Manufacturing As income taxes continue to rise, it is important for mold manufacturers to identify areas where they can reduce their overall tax burden in order to maintain profits and remain competitive in today’s global environment. With this in mind, AMBA’s benchmarking team has released its most recent report, R&D … [Read more...] about AMBA News: August 2020