MD&M Midwest returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center on October 28-29, 2026, offering a snapshot of where advanced manufacturing is headed and how the landscape is interconnected. The 2026 event is expected to feature more than 575 exhibitors, 5,000 attendees and over 30 hours of free education, reinforcing its role as a high-caliber landing spot for both technical … [Read more...] about A Connecting Point for Modern Manufacturing
Industry Resources
Who Is Telling Our Story?
By Kym Conis, managing director, AMBA Earlier this year, four American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) member CEOs had the opportunity to meet directly with representatives from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Their purpose was straightforward: to help government officials better understand the realities facing America’s mold builders and the … [Read more...] about Who Is Telling Our Story?
Get Out of the Rate Race… A Smarter Way for Manufacturers to Manage Healthcare Costs
By Troy Nix, executive director, AMBA Health benefits remain one of the largest – and most unpredictable – line items in a manufacturing company’s budget. Recent reporting underscores just how acute the challenge has become. According to The New York Post, US employers are facing projected healthcare cost increases of 7% to 10% over the next 12 months, the steepest rise in … [Read more...] about Get Out of the Rate Race… A Smarter Way for Manufacturers to Manage Healthcare Costs
Spotlight on Mold Manufacturing at PTXPO 2026
The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) is a three-day showcase of cutting-edge plastics processing technologies and innovations, presented by Plastics Technology, MoldMaking Technology and Gardner Business Media, Inc. PTXPO will take place March 17–19, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Exhibit hall hours are Tuesday and Wednesday … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Mold Manufacturing at PTXPO 2026
AMBA Members Take Charge of MRO Spending with Grainger
By Shelby Lasley, GPO director, AMBA In the world of manufacturing, most companies can quickly identify their biggest cost drivers: labor, raw materials and energy. But tucked behind the scenes, in storerooms and tool cribs, lurks a category that often goes unnoticed until something breaks – maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies. More than 40% of MRO purchases … [Read more...] about AMBA Members Take Charge of MRO Spending with Grainger
Technical Focus: Software Solutions
A look at software solutions in mold manufacturing to streamline the processes of design, simulation and production by integrating tools, such as CAD/CAM, mold flow analysis or CNC programming, to reduce lead times, improve efficiency and enhance precision. CAM-TOOL / CGS North America, Inc.440.522.8717www.camtool.com CAM-TOOL, based in Windsor, Ontario, is a CAD/CAM … [Read more...] about Technical Focus: Software Solutions