On May 7, the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA), Indianapolis, Indiana, filed formal comments with the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) asking that it not lift Section 301 tariffs related to the COVID-19 pandemic for HTS 8480.71.8045, plastic injection molds imported from China. “We believe the sheer number of mold manufacturing establishments in the US … [Read more...] about AMBA Files Comments with USTR against Lifting Chinese Mold Tariffs to Address COVID-19

Progressive Components, Wauconda, Illinois, a developer and distributor of componentry and software for the production tooling industry, has announced three new offerings: the Remote Validation Kit, the ProFile® System and expansion of its Bar Lock Product offering. Progressive’s new Remote Validation Kit, a product enabling tooling engineers to validate their tools … [Read more...] about Progressive Offers Remote Validation Kit, ProFile® System, Expanded Bar Lock Products

In a collaborative effort to support the healthcare industry during this COVID-19 crisis, motion control feedback solutions provider HEIDENHAIN, Schaumburg, Illinois, is working with Applied Motion Products, Inc., Watsonville, California, to expedite critical components to a large manufacturer of ventilators. Now in various stages of delivery, the Applied Motion Products’ … [Read more...] about HEIDENHAIN Partners with Applied Motion to Expedite New Ventilator Project

Harbour Results, Inc., (HRI) conducted a study to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting small- to medium-sized manufacturers – both production and tooling. The results show that nearly two-thirds of those shops surveyed are operating at some level of reduced capacity or are closed. Additionally, of those shops that are closed, approximately 70% expect to … [Read more...] about Harbour Results Announces Results From COVID-19 Study – Manufacturing Industry Utilization Drops Significantly

The AMBA Annual Meeting will be held virtually, giving all AMBA members an opportunity to attend. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, from 12:00 - 1:00pm EST. During the meeting, the state of the AMBA will be covered including: Financial Overview Recommended Slate of Directors (see below) Membership Status Corporate Governance Strategic … [Read more...] about AMBA Annual Meeting – A Virtual Event on May 27, 2020

The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) Emerging Leaders Network, alongside the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) and the Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) young professional groups, is launching a new online workshop series: Virtual Ignition - Lighting Your Path to Leadership. During these monthly workshops, the associations … [Read more...] about AMBA, MAPP and ARPM Announce Online Workshop Series for Manufacturing Young Professionals