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SUMMARY:Federated Insurance® Launches 2½-Day Risk Management Academy Offering for All Industries in November
DESCRIPTION:Federated Insurance® is excited to formally invite business owners in all industries to attend our complimentary 2½-Day Risk Management Academy (RMA) offering from November 4-6\, 2025. Led by risk management professionals\, this session will be held at Federated®’s Home Office in Owatonna\, Minnesota. \nOften\, business owners may find themselves so busy in the day-to-day workings of their company that they may have less time to focus on the overall safety of their business. This RMA session can help business owners learn how to prevent losses impacting their bottom line by developing risk management best practices\, connecting with industry peers facing similar challenges and insurance professionals who are committed to helping owners\, and applying what is learned to make a difference at their businesses. \nBuilding a culture of workplace safety starts with business leaders. Learn more and register now to attend this valuable 2½-Day RMA to help take risk management to the next level. To reserve your spot in the upcoming session\, or for more information\, please contact FederatedRMA@fedins.com. \n \nThis article is for general information and recommendations for risk prevention only and should not be considered legal\, coverage\, financial\, tax\, or medical advice. There is no guarantee that this information will result in reduced or eliminated losses. This information may be subject to regulations and restrictions in your state. This information is accurate as of its publication date and is subject to change. Qualified counsel should be sought regarding questions specific to your circumstances. \nAt Federated Insurance\, It’s Our Business to Protect Yours® \nAbout Federated Insurance\nFounded in 1904\, Federated Insurance is a national insurance and risk management organization that serves the property\, casualty\, and life insurance needs of clients in select industries. The organization has more than 500 recommendations from state\, regional\, and national associations and buying groups\, and is rated A+ (Superior) by industry analyst A.M. Best®.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/federated-insurance-launches-2%c2%bd-day-risk-management-academy-offering-for-all-industries-in-november/
LOCATION:Federated Insurance\, 1929 S Cedar Avenue\, Owatonna\, MN\, 55060
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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SUMMARY:RJG Training Webinar: Getting the Most out of CoPilot and Hub
DESCRIPTION:Are you taking full advantage of your CoPilot and Hub systems? Join us December 2–4 for a free\, three-day online course designed to help you unlock their full potential. Our experts will guide you through key features\, best practices\, and real-world examples that can help you boost part quality\, improve process control\, and streamline your mold change workflow. \nCourse Length: 3 days — 1 hour per day\nCost: Free \n✅ DAY 1 🔍 Real-Time Monitoring & Alarm Strategies: Improve Quality • Learn how to efficiently view and analyze data using the CoPilot’s Cycle Graph\, Summary Graph\, and Previous Cycle Values. • Master tools for zooming\, adjusting\, and toggling multiple views\, including showing individual curves with click-and-hold functionality. 🚨 Alarms: Set with Precision\, Act with Confidence • Understand how to manually set alarms using high/low limits\, percentages\, and sigma levels. • Discover best practices for alarm settings to ensure stability\, fill volume accuracy\, and consistency. • Walk through real-world examples of both machine and mold alarms for practical context.\n✅DAY 2 🧩 Templates & Balance Viewer: Faster Setups • What is a template and why it matters. • How to retrieve\, create\, select\, archive\, and overwrite templates with ease. • Tips for maintaining good practices in template use to support repeatability and mold setup efficiency. ⚖️ Balance Viewer: Fill and Pressure Insights\n✅DAY 3 🔍Advanced Data Analysis: Detect Problems Early • View real-time and historical data from all connected CoPilot systems. • Analyze Cycle Graphs\, Summary Graphs\, and Previous Cycle Values to evaluate process health. • Identify drift or anomalies before they lead to part defects. • Use zoom\, curve toggling\, and overlay features for in-depth cycle analysis. 📈 Identify Opportunities for Improvement • Compare job performance across tools\, presses\, or shifts. • Spot patterns that correlate with downtime\, rejects\, or excessive alarm triggers. • Use HUB insights to guide continuous improvement efforts\, training\, and process audits.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/rjg-training-webinar-getting-the-most-out-of-copilot-and-hub/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Moldex3D Live Webinar: Harnessing the Power of AI for Process Optimization through Simulation
DESCRIPTION:📆 Wed\, June 3\, 2026\n🕑 2:00 PM EDT\n\nExplore how AI-enhanced simulation helps organizations model complex processes\, predict outcomes\, identify bottlenecks\, and optimize operations—enabling smarter decisions\, reduced risk\, and accelerated continuous improvement.\nWhat will attendees learn? \n\n\nHow AI-enhanced simulation models complex processes to evaluate scenarios\, predict outcomes\, and support data-driven decision-making.\nTechniques for identifying bottlenecks and optimization opportunities using predictive analytics and what-if simulations.\nPractical use cases and best practices for applying AI optimization in simulation to improve efficiency\, reduce risk\, and accelerate continuous improvement initiatives.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/moldex3d-live-webinar-harnessing-the-power-of-ai-for-process-optimization-through-simulation/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Paulson In-Person Training: ProEx Blow Molding
DESCRIPTION:ProEx Blow Molding\nJune 23\, 2026 to June 25\, 2026\nCharlotte\, NC\n877-978-7246 \n\nTurn Extrusion Blow Molding from “art” to “science” in your plant. Teach blow molding operators\, material handlers\, die setters\, repair personnel\, technicians\, supervisors\, and managers how to improve productivity and quality on the production floor. This course teaches the fundamentals of extrusion blow molding\, including all of the knowledge that personnel must understand in order to make informed decisions on the production floor\, and delivers advanced concepts using a scientific blow molding methodology. ProEx Blow Molding offers Certification on Day 3. Three levels of Certification are awarded based on final scores — Gold level\, Silver level and a Certificate of Achievement. Paulson Certification is the recognized standard in the plastics industry. \n\nThe main topics covered during this intensive 3-day seminar include:\n\nThe Blow Molding Process and Equipment\nPlastic Behavior\nExtrusion Blow Molding Operating Controls\nOperating Procedures — Start-Up\, Operation & Shutdown\nPart Quality and Problem Solving\nParison Programming\nNew! Content added for Package & Industrial Extrusion Blow Molding
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/paulson-training-in-person-proex-blow-molding/
LOCATION:Charlotte\, North Carolina
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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SUMMARY:Paulson In-Person Training: ProMolder 1
DESCRIPTION:Paulson ProMolder 1\n August 10\, 2026 to August 13\, 2026\nCharlotte\, NC\n877-978-7246\nGood to know: We offer a few select seminars online in a virtual classroom format. Check the schedule to see available dates. \nThis injection molding seminar is specifically designed to teach new or experienced molders the fundamental principles of scientific injection molding. If you are looking to gain a thorough understanding of injection molding as a scientific process\, this highly acclaimed seminar is for you. \nAsk us about the option to register for our new online virtual classroom presented live by our expert instructors. \nThere are no pre-requisites for Paulson ProMolder 1. You will learn everything you need to know at the seminar. In addition\, successful completion of ProMolder 1 will prepare you to take the Paulson ProMolder 2 qualifying test. A post-seminar certification test is given at the end of the 4th day. \nCertification: Paulson Training Programs has an excellent reputation for developing highly qualified injection molding personnel who are sought after by the industry. To maintain this quality we test each student at the end of the course with a written exam. Grades 86% and above will earn a Gold Certificate of Achievement; 75–85% a Silver Certificate of Achievement; those achieving a 70–74% will receive a Blue certificate and all others earn a Certificate of Attendance. \nSpecial note: Select ProMolder 1 seminars taught in Spanish. \nTopics covered in the ProMolder 1 Seminar include:\n\nMolding Economics\nWhat are Plastics?\nThe Molding Machine\nMolding from the Plastic’s Point of View\nMold Fundamentals\nMachine Operating Controls\nMolded Part Defects — Causes & Solutions\nInjection Molding Simulation with SimTech
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/paulson-training-in-person-promolder-1/
LOCATION:Charlotte\, North Carolina
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Paulson In-Person Training: ProMolder 3
DESCRIPTION:ProMolder 3 — Paulson’s highest level certification seminar.\n\nElk Grove Village\, IL\n877-978-7246 \n\nPaulson’s most advanced injection molding course. Through intensive machine time and use of our unique injection molding simulator SimTech™\, ProMolder 3 is the most thorough and technically accurate training available in the industry. Based on the science of injection molding\, Paulson’s focus is on the four basic variables as they interact with machine controls. Paulson teaches molding from the “plastic’s point of view” as running a series of machine capability tests is only a beginning step in becoming a molding expert. If you are a user of Scientific Molding techniques ProMolder 3 will take you to the next level in truly understanding molding from a scientific perspective. All Paulson seminars and courseware are vendor neutral. \nCertification\nOur highest possible certification level\, ProMolder 3\, will teach you the “why” behind injection molding. Featuring 20+ hours of machine and simulator time\, ProMolder 3 will make you an expert molder. Cycle optimization and advanced problem solving skills require knowledge and the practice. ProMolder 3 provides plenty of both. The skills you acquire will allow you to confidently make production floor decisions that decrease downtime and increase productivity. \nCertification: Paulson Training Programs has an excellent reputation for developing highly qualified injection molding personnel who are sought after by the industry. To maintain this quality we test each student at the end of the course with a written exam. Grades 90% and above will earn a Gold Certificate of Achievement; 80–89% a Silver Certificate of Achievement; those achieving a 70–79% will earn a Blue Certificate of Achievement\, and all others earn a Certificate of Attendance. \nTopics covered in the ProMolder 3 Seminar include:\n\nA review of ProMolder 2 preparatory\, simulator and molding machine operations\nAdvanced\, four plastic variables analysis of part properties and the machine solutions\nSetting machine controls for start-up and optimizing cycle times and the reasons for each\nObtain practical hands-on application experience in machine settings\nMolding machine start-up\, operation and problem solving using both SimTech and actual molding machines\nEstablishing UCL and LCL and trend analysis
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/paulson-in-person-training-promolder-3/
LOCATION:Elk Grove Village\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Training
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