Rollomatic Inc., a machine tool manufacturer based in Switzerland with North American headquarters in Mundelein, Illinois, announces new capabilities related to the LaserSmart 510 laser cutting and ablation machine. Diamond coated carbide cutting tools are a great option when machining highly abrasive materials, as the coating properties help to significantly increase tool … [Read more...] about Rollomatic Introduces Capability in Sharpening of Diamond Coated Carbide Tools

AMBA, Indianapolis, Indiana, has launched periodic Pulse Surveys to give business leaders insight into the state of the mold building industry during the COVID-19 pandemic and what the industry may look like as businesses look further into 2020. These surveys will be launched bi-weekly. View last week's results … [Read more...] about Industry Pulse Survey Results, New COVID-19-Related Documents Now Available

US States, such as Connecticut and Illinois, are setting up sites directing businesses that wish to donate PPE to healthcare workers and hospitals. These PPE supplies could include face shields, coveralls, gloves, masks and more. To find a donation location in your state, go to Google and search “donate PPE (my state).” Included here are links to some state … [Read more...] about US States Setting Up Resource Page for Businesses that Can Donate PPE to Healthcare Workers

The Power of the AMBA Community In this time of crisis, the AMBA community has stepped up more than ever to contribute and impact others. At Superior Die Set and BA Die Mold, that means producing components used to manufacture ventilators and other components for COVID-19 test kits. At Wepco Plastics Inc. and Concept Molds, it means pivoting to provide face shield components. … [Read more...] about AMBA News: April 2020

The US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has announced the availability of $42.5 million in Youth Apprenticeship Readiness grants to support the enrollment of in-school or out-of-school youth apprentices (ages 16-24) into new or existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). “These apprenticeship grants offer communities the opportunity … [Read more...] about US Dept of Labor Announces $42.5 Million Available in Youth Apprenticeship Grants

Tooling Tech Group (TTG), Macomb, Michigan, a provider of custom automated systems for assembly, joining and inspection as well as tooling, has announced the availability of its FLEXBASE standardized modular automation cell designed to easily integrate with robotics, vision, lasers and other technologies, replacing repetitive manual operations and reducing time to market at a … [Read more...] about Tooling Tech Group Announces FLEXBASE Modular Automated Work Cell