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PTE
PTE Program
This is the most comprehensive training available outside of a university setting. Designed with the full-time professional in mind, this course allows you to earn an ANAB-Accrediated Plastics Certificate.
MOLDERS’ SERIES
Molding 1
Our ANAB-Accrediated Molding 1 course is for molders responsible for, or those wanting to learn more about, starting up and troubleshooting a mold using a documented process. Molders often will learn foundational…
Molding 2
Our ANAB-Accredited Molding 2 is for molders responsible for developing and documenting a molding process. These molders will learn the rigorous mechanics of molding utilizing AIM’s methodology, including the influence of…
Molding 3
This ANSB Accredited injection molding education is unlike anything else in our industry. The goal of Molding 3 is to give employees a robust toolbox of plastics knowledge,…
AUTODESK MOLDFLOW COURSES
Moldflow 101
The Moldflow 101 course is for those who want to understand the ins and outs of mold filling simulation using Autodesk® Moldflow®. Geared towards employees who aren’t analysts, but need to…
Autodesk® Moldflow®Adviser
In this course, students learn fundamental features, functionalities, and workflows in Autodesk® Moldflow® Adviser through hands-on exercises.
Moldflow® Insight Fundamentals
In this course, students learn features, functionalities and workflows in Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight through hands-on exercises.
Moldflow® Insight Advanced Flow
In this Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight Advanced Flow course, students learn advanced features and complex analyses available in the Moldflow Insight package.
Moldflow® Combo Flow Cool & Warp
Students can take our Advanced Flow + Advanced Cool and Warp courses back-to-back and save 10% off of their registration fees.
Moldflow® Insight Advanced Cool and Warp
In Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight Advanced Cool and Warp, some of the key concepts discussed include core shift analysis, fiber analysis, warpage analysis.
GWM16355
Those sourcing simulation work through in-house or outside resources will learn how to optimally direct their analysis initiatives and get the maximum value from the results while satisfying the requirements of…DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Development Courses
AIM’S Development Courses are an excellent resource for professionals seeking focused, subject-specific knowledge.
Plastics 101
Are you looking for introductory plastics training? If you are new to the plastic injection molding industry, or are searching for a comprehensive overview of the injection molding process, this course…
Material Selection and Testing
Renowned plastics expert “The Material Analyst” Mike Sepe will be teaching this special course. This course focuses on the importance of defining a part’s application when selecting the appropriate plastic material,…
Plastic Part Failure Analysis
Renowned plastics expert “The Material Analyst” Mike Sepe is teaching this special course. Participants will learn the relationship between the five factors that determine whether a plastic product is successful or…
Plastic Materials
Plastic Materials is designed to give you a solid foundation for understanding polymer families, their corresponding material properties & more.
Mold Design
AIM’s Mold Design Development Course will help attendees gain a working knowledge of mold design and manufacturing. Our hands-on labs set this course apart from others in the industry! We break…
Injection Molding
Our Injection Molding Development Course is designed to help attendees gain an in-depth understanding of injection molding machines & common practices.
Part Design
AIM’s Part Design Development Course is structured to improve your ability to design for manufacturability and for performance over your product’s lifespan.
Plastic Materials + Mold Design Combo
Plastic Materials and Mold Design Combo combines two of our in-person Development Courses. These courses run back-to-back over the course of four days, giving students the opportunity to save time and money.
Injection Molding + Part Design Combo
Injection Molding and Mold Design Combo combines two of our in-person Development Courses. These courses run back-to-back over the course of four days, giving students the opportunity to save time and money.
MOLD MAINTENANCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Mold Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
This course is designed for a wide range of maintenance personnel, including apprentices to the 20 year repair technician. Students will learn a structured approach to mold maintenance, standard terminology and their application, and proper documentation strategies.
Hot Runner Troubleshooting & Repair
Attendees will learn how various hot runner systems function, along with various troubleshooting and repair techniques for electrical and leaking issues, for example.
Mold Maintenance Strategies
This course is ideal for Managers, Tooling Engineers and Mold Maintenance personnel who are looking for ways to design, improve, and manage a busy mold repair shop.
Mold Component Welding, Polishing & Repair
Students learn to repair mold components, such as gate inserts and cores/cavities using a variety of welding and polishing techniques.
Mold Texture & Repair
This course provides a hands-on experience entirely focused on the mold texturing industry. Students will apply and repair texture to tool steel.
Mold Component Welding, Polishing & Repair + Mold Texture & Repair Combo
Take our Mold Component Welding, Polishing & Repair + Mold Texture & Repair Courses back-to-back at a discounted rate!
ONLINE COURSES
Online Plastics Bootcamp
AIM’s Plastics Bootcamp provides course attendees with the introductory, core information they need to understand the basics of each function of the plastic injection molding industry and what it takes…
Online Moldflow 101
The Moldflow 101 course is for those who want to understand the ins and outs of mold filling simulation using Autodesk® Moldflow®.
Online Moldflow® Insight Fundamentals
In this course, students learn features, functionalities, and workflows in Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight through hands-on exercises.
Online Moldflow® Insight Advanced Flow
In this Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight Advanced Flow course, students learn advanced features and complex analyses available in the Moldflow Insight package.
Online Moldflow® Insight Advanced Cool and Warp
In Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight Advanced Cool and Warp, some of the key concepts discussed include core shift analysis, fiber analysis, warpage analysis.
Online Plastic Materials
Do you want a better understanding of plastic materials, their properties, and their relationship to the mold design, injection molding process, and the finished part? This is the course for you.
Online Mold Design
AIM’s Online Mold Design Development Course will help attendees gain a working knowledge of mold design and manufacturing. We break a mold down into its five systems and provide discussions on…
Online Part Design
AIM’s Online Part Design Development Course is structured to improve your ability to design for manufacturability and for performance over your product’s lifespan.
Online Injection Molding
Our Online Injection Molding Development Course is designed to help attendees gain an in-depth understanding of injection molding machines and common practices used to establish and troubleshoot a molding process. We…
Online Molding Math
A math course designed specifically for molders. Molders need to use math in their daily jobs, whether they are calculating shot size, transferring a process from one machine to another, or…
Online Flow Grouping Diagnostics
Are you searching for a more effective way to diagnose the root cause of fill imbalances in your injection mold? You came to the right place. Using flow grouping will speed…
Online Runner and Gating Design Strategies
Runner & Gating Design Strategies is based on the best-selling Runner & Gating Design Handbook by AIM’s founder John P. Beaumont. This live, interactive course is designed to give students an overview of…SPECIALIZED COURSES
Introduction to iMFLUX
This course is ideal for anyone interested in learning about iMFLUX and how the technology may benefit their molding operations.
Applied iMFLUX Processing
This course is designed for the process technician, engineer, or manager whose job requires understanding and demonstration or implementation of the iMFLUX injection molding process.