American Mold Builder

ANTEC® 2020: The Virtual Edition
2020-03-30 - 2020-04-02 | Marriott River Center, San Antonio, TX
Announcing ANTEC® 2020: The Virtual Edition.
ANTEC® is the premier knowledge-sharing and networking event for the plastics industry. So even though corporate travel bans and social-distancing requirements have made the networking part of ANTEC® impossible, the knowledge-sharing will go on!
Please see the FAQs for more information.

Attract and Retain Top Talent with Enhanced Benefits
2020-03-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
For the fourth year running, mold manufacturers have identified workforce development, including recruiting, training and retaining high-quality employees, as the top issue facing the mold building industry. This webinar, presented by Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP, will focus on providing owners and top management with techniques to enhance benefits and attract/retain top talent, tackling the workforce development challenge head-on.

AMBA Sales Process Forum
2020-02-27 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)

PLASTEC West 2020
2020-02-11 - 2020-02-13
PLASTEC West — The Proof Is in the Plastics

Possibilities abound in plastics. 3D printing is disrupting how we manufacture, well, everything — shoes, car components, dental devices, prosthetics, casts — and injection molding has seen some fascinating developments as automation and robotics play a larger role.
Innovation is the name of the game right now and PLASTEC West, the largest annual plastics and polymers event, is the stage. Meet leaders in plastics at free sessions and activities at the expo, dig deeper on education at the 3D Printing Innovation Summit, and find the connections and suppliers that will help you improve your plastics and processing capabilities.

Peer Networking: Senior Leaders
2019-12-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-07-10 (America/New_York)

Webinar: Privacy and Data Security
2019-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Upcoming Webinar: Privacy and Data Security
Nov. 13 | 1PM EST
Data security and privacy issues are among the most important issues facing businesses of all sizes today. In a data-centric world where personal information and data is gathered, processed, stored and transmitted by every business worldwide, the relevance and importance of data security and privacy is not going away. Data security has risen from a non-issue, to an issue focused on particular industries, to an issue facing all industries.
Presented by Alan Rothenbuecher, partner at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP, this webinar is designed to provide strategies for managing the legal risks associated with data processing.
Members $25. Non-members $50. Register here.

OESA and Harbour Results Inc. 2019 Automotive Tooling Update
2019-10-30
Registration Open for OESA/HRI Tooling Update
October 30 | Livonia, MI.
Troy Nix, AMBA Executive Director, will present the keynote address at the 2019 Automotive Tooling Update, which will provide attendees with automotive tooling market intelligence and insights critical for the health of the entire automotive industry.
Hosted by at the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) and Harbour Results, Inc. (HRI), key takeaways will include thought leadership on the automotive tooling industry, hallmarks of a robust tooling process, best practices and lessons learned.
To see a full list of speakers and to register, visit here.

Plant Tour Workshop: United Tool and Mold
2019-10-24 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Keeping the Plastics Industry Running
In the world of just-in-time delivery, United Tool and Mold’s (UTM) main focus is on keeping its customers’ presses running and preventing lines from going down. Through capacity, efficiency, flexibility and a “Rhino Charge” attitude, UTM handles 2500+ emergency, engineering changes and general repairs each year.
As the industry-leading repair service for plastic injection and blow molds, United Tool and Mold services its customers from two facilities: one in Rainbow City, AL, and a new, 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Liberty, SC. From engineering, CNC machining, laser engraving, welding and hot runner services to logistics, customized job tracking and inspection, UTM’s new facility is optimized for efficient workflow. With three new spotting presses, 14 overhead cranes and a “drive-through” concept that allows two 40-foot tractor trailers to load and unload simultaneously, UTM’s response time is unmatched.
With an emphasis on continuous improvement, the UTM plant tour will highlight several new installations, including a large-capacity 5-axis CNC machine and fluidized bed, laser welders and laser engravers, spotting presses and a specially designed mobile app that increases communication between UTM and its customers. Attendees also will explore new advancements in reverse engineering capabilities and quality validation.
Plant tour workshop includes lunch, best-practice discussion and networking dinner at FireForge Brewery the evening of Oct. 23rd.
Tour Workshop Schedule:

Oct. 23

6:30 – 8:30pm
Networking Dinner at FireForge Brewery

Oct. 24

7:30am
Tour Registration

8:00am
Kick-Off, AMBA

8:20am
Overview, UTM Team

8:45am
Transport to UTM

9:00am
Tour UTM

11:00am
Lunch and Best Practices Discussion

12:30pm
Tour Workshop Adjourns

Hotel:
Aloft Hotel
5 North Laurens St.
Greenville, S.C.
Hotel rate is $145/night and includes in-room internet. Room block pricing expires on October 2, 2019.

MD&M Minneapolis/PLASTEC MN 2019
2019-10-23 - 2019-10-24 | Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55403
MD&M/PLASTEC MN
October 23-24, 2019
Registration is now open for MD&M Minneapolis and PLASTEC MN, offering targeted information for engineers conceptualizing, designing and manufacturing next-generation medical devices.
Attendees will come away with solutions to problems they face in their jobs every day, along with inspiration to spur future innovations. MD&M offers three district conference tracks:

Track A: Research and Development
Track B: Product Development
Track C: Quality and Manufacturing

To meet suppliers, test the latest technologies, gain insight during hours of free education and to network with current and potential partners, register here.

Emerging Leaders Workshop: Leading from Within
2019-10-15 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join other AMBA under-40 professionals at the Zionsville Underground in Zionsville, IN (just northwest of Indianapolis, IN) during this half-day workshop for the AMBA Emerging Leaders group, where AMBA members (both mold builders and suppliers) will participate in the Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral Assessment, a tool that measures a person’s motivating drives and needs.
During this event, Heather Haas of Advisa USA will provide personalized coaching, measuring and diagnosing opportunities for performance improvement and leadership development for each attendee at the individual, team and organizational level. Participants will walk away with increased self-awareness and confidence that will allow them to optimize their strengths in the workplace and leadership ability.
Registration includes a light lunch with networking that will begin at 12 p.m. EST. Programming will conclude at 5 p.m. EST with an optional networking happy hour to follow.

Implementing Additive Manufacturing
2019-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
During this one hour webinar, Jon Carlson of GF Machining will explain the process of additive manufacturing and the features and benefits it offers the mold and die market. Attendees will also learn how others are implementing it and how it continues to develop in the marketplace.
This webinar is a members-only event. Interested non-members should inquire about non-member price at info@amba.org.

Peer Networking: HR
2019-09-11 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
One of AMBA’s primary membership benefits is the opportunity for professionals in different functional areas to connect with peers.
This event, facilitated by AMBA Executive Director Troy Nix, will provide opportunities for mold manufacturers to share challenges with industry peers, ask questions and solve common problems.
By joining such an expansive and energized group of professional, members can access the AMBA community for virtual networking, without leaving the office!
This invitation is intended for all HR professionals.

Peer Networking: Senior Leaders
2019-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
One of AMBA’s primary membership benefits is the opportunity for professionals in different functional areas to connect with peers.
This event, facilitated by an AMBA staff member, will provide opportunities for mold manufacturers to share challenges with industry peers, ask questions and solve common problems.
By joining such an expansive and energized group of professionals, members can access the AMBA community for virtual networking, without leaving the office!
This invitation is intended for presidents, owners, vice presidents, general managers, CEOs, CFOs, etc. (It is our intent to add other job functions in the near future.)

Makino Technology Expo 2019
2019-09-10 - 2019-09-12 | Makino Technology Center, Auburn Hills, MI

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo
2019-09-10 - 2019-09-12

Peer Networking for Young Professionals
2019-07-18

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Summit
2019-07-17 - 2019-07-18

Peer Networking: HR
2019-07-10

Amerimold 2019
2019-06-12 - 2019-06-13

PLASTEC East
2019-06-11 - 2019-06-13

Plant Tour Workshop: Craftsman Tool & Mold Co.
2019-06-11

AMBA Conference 2019
2019-05-08 - 2019-05-10

AMBA Leadership Summit 2019
2019-02-27 - 2019-03-03 | St. Kitts Marriot Resort & Royal Beach Casino
