By Jewlissa Frickey, writer, The American Mold Builder The AMBA Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Award was established to recognize the accomplishments of an AMBA member company that have resulted in a notable impact in the area of education. This year, the recipient of the award was Wepco Plastics in Middlefield, Connecticut. “Receiving this award reinforces that the work … [Read more...] about Wepco Plastics Named Tooling Trailblazer of the Year
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Top 5 Energy/Resource-saving Accomplishments by a 3D Manufacturer and Injection Molder
By Liz Stevens The US Department of Energy's Better Plants Program helps US manufacturers set and achieve ambitious energy reduction goals. By joining Better Plants, partners like HARBEC, Inc. can tap information, tools and resources to improve their plants' energy efficiency. HARBEC, Ontario, New York, is a manufacturer of tight tolerance precision 3D printed metals and … [Read more...] about Top 5 Energy/Resource-saving Accomplishments by a 3D Manufacturer and Injection Molder
Additive Manufacturing Transforms the Tool Shop at Byrne Tool + Design
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, The American Mold Builder Applications for additive manufacturing grow on a daily basis. From custom shoes to complex aerospace applications to medical interventions, new technologies in both machines and materials are expanding the realm of possibility for a process that’s been around for more than three decades, even as its popularity has … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Transforms the Tool Shop at Byrne Tool + Design
Growing Pains and Intergenerational Business: Three Vignettes
by Lara Copeland, assistant editor, The American Mold Builder Joining the family business always has presented challenges and benefits to both the older and younger generations. And, of course, every one of those situations comes with its own unique set of troubles and blessings. The three stories featured here help to shed some light on the trials, tribulations and triumphs … [Read more...] about Growing Pains and Intergenerational Business: Three Vignettes
US Mold Builders Express Rising Optimism and Shifting Priorities
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) 2021 Business Forecast Report, nearly all surveyed mold builders (99%) reported that current business conditions are positive or fair, a 9% uptick from last year’s gathered data. Other economic indicators also point to rising optimism, improved levels of profitability … [Read more...] about US Mold Builders Express Rising Optimism and Shifting Priorities
Capturing Historical Knowledge at M&M Tool and Mold
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer, The American Mold Builder The accumulated knowledge at a mold building operation is a unique and valuable commodity. Experienced team members are veritable walking encyclopedias of the ins and outs of mold building, from the associates with decades of material procurement experience, to the engineers with in-depth CAD and design expertise, … [Read more...] about Capturing Historical Knowledge at M&M Tool and Mold