Archived News Releases, 2010

September 2, 2010

New Online Training Series on Blueprint Reading

A. Routsis Associates, Inc., the premier training provider for the plastics industry, announces the release of its new online Blueprint Reading Series. The series consists of six training programs and covers Engineering Drawings, Multiview Drawings, Sectional Views, Dimensions and Tolerances, as well as Part Feature Specifications.

These training courses will undoubtedly develop a worker’s ability to accurately locate and interpret dimensions and symbols on engineering drawings. The programs are based on ANSI standards and incorporate input from a broad industrial cross-section. The primary audience is production and inspection personnel, supervisors, group leaders, set-up personnel, and others who wish to read engineering and assembly drawings.

“This course will strengthen the understanding and efficiency of all those who wish to read engineering and assembly drawings,” states Andy Routsis, President of A. Routsis Associates, Inc. “This course can be easily accessed on the internet by personnel at all levels who wish to expand their Blueprint Reading knowledge.”

For more information please contact:

A. Routsis Associates, Inc.
275 Donohue Road, Suite 1
Dracut, MA 01826
TEL: (978) 957-0700
FAX: (978) 957-1860
Email: info@traininteractive.com
www.traininteractive.com

June 21, 2010

A. Routsis Associates, Inc. is now on Facebook®

A. Routsis Associates, Inc., the premier training provider for the plastics industry, announces the launching of its new Facebook® page. This page provides plastics professionals with important updates and other information relating to plastics training via their Facebook® accounts.

“People in our industry, like everyone else, are moving more and more toward social networking sites as a way of staying connected,” states Andy Routsis, President of A. Routsis Associates, Inc. “One of the best things about Facebook® is that it allows you see only the information you want to see without having to sort through junk mail.”

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For more information please contact:

A. Routsis Associates, Inc.
275 Donohue Road, Suite 1
Dracut, MA 01826
TEL: (978) 957-0700
FAX: (978) 957-1860
Email: info@traininteractive.com
www.traininteractive.com

May 24, 2010

Access Employee Training Records and Critical Information From Your Smartphone

A. Routsis Associates, Inc., the premier training provider for the plastics industry, has upgraded its online Learning Management System administrative tools to allow existing online customers to access critical training information from their mobile device.

Any A. Routsis Associates customer that’s using an online training portal can use their mobile devices to monitor and update user information, group and department information, and training assignments as needed.

“Our customers appreciate the value of using our online training systems and now they can get critical employee training data instantly from their handheld device” states Andy Routsis, President of A. Routsis Associates, Inc. “Our online format has been a hit since employees can access (whenever and wherever they want) and managers love the easy access to the records using their cell phone”.

For more information please contact:

A. Routsis Associates, Inc.
275 Donohue Road, Suite 1
Dracut, MA 01826
TEL: (978) 957-0700
FAX: (978) 957-1860
Email: info@traininteractive.com
www.traininteractive.com

May 5, 2010

Learn How To Get Maximum Performance on Your Electric Injection Molding Machine

A. Routsis Associates, Inc. announces the release of a new online training program, entitled Processing with Electric Injection Molding Machines.

This online course will help participants take advantage of their machines with in-depth processing knowledge to better prepare them for making appropriate and cost-effective decisions. Production personnel will learn how to optimize any application running on an electric molding machine by taking a closer look at the following processing strategies; 1st stage filling, 1st stage to 2nd stage transfer, 2nd stage pack, screw delay, screw recovery, screw decompression, cooling time, mold opening, part ejection, mold closing and mold clamping.

“The technology and efficiency of electric molding machines have made them the machine of choice.” states Andy Routsis, President of A. Routsis Associates, Inc. “There are some unique differences when processing on electric machines that today’s molders can easily take advantage of.”

For more information please contact:

A. Routsis Associates, Inc.
275 Donohue Road, Suite 1
Dracut, MA 01826
TEL: (978) 957-0700
FAX: (978) 957-1860
Email: info@traininteractive.com
www.traininteractive.com

April 1, 2010

Routsis Introduces The First Online Training Program Specifically for Electric Injection Molding Machines

A. Routsis Associates, Inc. announces the release of a new online training program, entitled Understanding Electric Injection Molding Machines.

This online course will provide participants with a better understanding of specific machine functions and alternative machine designs – as well as the many capabilities and benefits associated with electric injection molding machines. The improved efficiency, accuracy and repeatability of electric molding machines, when compared to hydraulic molding machines, are also covered in detail.

“Due to their performance and efficiency, most people recognize that all-electric injection molding machines are the future of the industry,” states Andy Routsis, President of A. Routsis Associates, Inc. “With this course, and others that are to follow, we will ensure that processors learn how to take advantage of this great technology.”

For more information please contact:

A. Routsis Associates, Inc.
275 Donohue Road, Suite 1
Dracut, MA 01826
TEL: (978) 957-0700
FAX: (978) 957-1860
Email: info@traininteractive.com
www.traininteractive.com

January 25, 2010

New Online Training Series Addresses Math Skills for Blow Molding

A. Routsis Associates, Inc., the premier training provider for the plastics industry, announces the release of two new online training programs, entitled Math for Blow Molders.

The two Math for Blow Molders training programs were designed to benefit any personnel associated with blow molding – as mathematics is used throughout the industry on a daily basis in many different capacities. It can be as simple as counting inventory and calculating part tolerances or as complex as calculating the raw material necessary to complete a production run.

“These programs were specifically produced to meet the needs of personnel that are committed to developing advanced processing skills that work every day in blow molding operations,” states Andy Routsis, President of A. Routsis Associates, Inc. “These programs complement our existing online blow molding courses as these applications become more complex in both packaging and industrial applications.”

For more information please contact:

A. Routsis Associates, Inc.
275 Donohue Road, Suite 1
Dracut, MA 01826
TEL: (978) 957-0700
FAX: (978) 957-1860
Email: info@traininteractive.com
www.traininteractive.com