In Memorium: Tony Sikorcin, Founder of Craftsman Tool & Mold Craftsman Tool & Mold Founder Tony Sikorcin, 83, passed away Oct. 28, 2017. Sikorcin started working in the tool and die trade as a tool grinder and tool technician. He moved from tool grinding to running a Keller duplicating machine. This fueled his love for the trade and the desire to run his own … [Read more...] about Association News

by Ryan Weister, application engineer UNISIG A mold manufacturing process concept is allowing mold shops to increase productivity and optimize profitability. The catalyst for these process changes is the combination of sophisticated multi-axis CNC machining center capabilities with those of a high-performance deep hole drilling machine. These multi-axis, combined … [Read more...] about Process Combination Optimizes Mold Manufacturing Cycle Times

by Lara Copeland, contributing writer The American Mold Builder American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) recently held its second annual Educational Outreach Contest to celebrate manufacturers who work to engage young people in the industry. AMBA identified three individual champions from AMBA member companies and honored them with the 2017 Educational Outreach Award in … [Read more...] about AMBA Award Honors Outreach Efforts

by Lara Copeland, contributing writer The American Mold Builder Manufacturing has been an integral force behind the many successes of America, but perception of the industry as a viable career choice underwent a shift that it hasn’t recovered from yet. Soon, more than half of open manufacturing jobs are likely to be unfilled due to the skills gap and a shortage of students … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Day: Changing the Direction of the Industry

North America’s largest design manufacturing conference, PLASTEC West, will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, February 6 through 8, 2018. Its biggest program yet will deliver two tracks of smart manufacturing and 3D printing education, with an additional medtech conference program. Expert technical sessions, panel discussions, case studies, … [Read more...] about Mold Building Suppliers and Partners to Exhibit at PLASTEC West

by Katy Ibsen, contributing writer The American Mold Builder It’s no secret that in today’s manufacturing industries, including moldmaking, a skills gap of trained manufacturing employees is occurring – and expected to get worse. According to a 2015 report sponsored by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, 3.4 million manufacturing jobs will need to be filled by 2025, of … [Read more...] about Job Shadowing Programs Help Close the Skills Gap in Mold Manufacturing