C.A.T.R.A.
- http://www.catra.org/
- UK. Provides extensive range of services for producers and users of commercial, industrial, and medical cutting knives. Includes testing, evaluation, training, research and development, and quality and productivity improvement.
Institution of Diagnostic Engineers
- http://www.diagnosticengineers.org/
- UK. Information site promoting the need and benefits of effectively servicing and maintaining industrial machines and structures. Includes details of training programs and professional diploma available to members.
Machinery Dealers National Association
- http://www.mdna.org/
- Trade association with international membership. Publishes Buyers and Machine Tool Reference guides. Provides members with access to registered equipment dealers. Site includes events calendar and links to appraisers and other specialists.
New Jersey Tooling & Manufacturing Association
- http://www.njtma.com
- Non profit trade association serving metalworking companies in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Connecticut. Site includes details of membership, available benefits, and access to Tool and Die Magazine published three times a year.
Precision Metalforming Association
- http://www.pma.org/default.asp
- Trade association serving and representing the metalforming industry, primarily in the United States but also in Canada, Mexico, and elsewhere. Site includes numerous links to relevant information and reports.
Tooling & Manufacturing Association
- http://www.tmanet.com
- Serves and promotes the interests of precision metalworking, plastic molding, and supplier companies in the Chicago area. Site includes link to a list of members and their specialties.
