American Injection Molding (AIM) Institute

The American Injection Molding Institute (AIM Institute) introduces a new type of educational experience to help advance the injection molding industry in the United States. The institute’s offerings include our ANAB-Accredited Plastics Technology and Engineering Certificate Program and Molders' Series, Development Courses, and Mold Maintenance Courses, and Autodesk Moldflow Training Courses.

The AIM Institute was founded by Professor John Beaumont who helped develop and chaired the Plastics Engineering Technology program at Penn State Erie. After 25 years, Beaumont retired from the University in 2014 to focus on developing the AIM Institute to better serve the US plastics industry and practicing plastics professionals. Courses and programs are designed for a for wide range of skill levels including engineering, technician and management dealing with job functions ranging from product design, mold design, materials, processing and quality.