SPE Product Design and Development DivisionRegistration is now OPEN for UMass Lowell's Plastics Engineering Seminars!. Learn More and Register Whether you are in engineering, sales and marketing, or research and development, join us for a seminar on various topics. Register soon to secure your spot! Click the date to learn more and enroll. PROCESSING Robust Processing Development and Scientific Molding […]
Are you navigating increasing regulatory pressure around flame retardant (FR) use and chemical safety? Do you struggle to evaluate new FR technologies, alternatives, and additive packages with confidence? Are you looking for clearer guidance on testing requirements, compliance expectations, and material performance across industries? If you’re responsible for evaluating FR technologies, selecting additives, or ensuring compliance […]
Are you responsible for predicting how plastic parts will behave months or years into service? Do you want to use rheology as an engineering tool—not just a test result—to understand molecular structure, formulation choices, and performance limits? SPE's 4.5-hour online workshop, Introduction to Polymer Rheology: Fundamentals of Viscoelasticity and Time-Temperature Superposition, taking place March 26th, 30th, […]
Are you being asked to distinguish science-based biodegradability from unsupported claims? Learn More Here Do you need to verify compostability against ASTM and ISO standards? Can you confidently interpret biodegradation curves, estimate t₉₀, and assess performance beyond controlled lab conditions? If you’re responsible for evaluating, specifying, or defending biodegradable and compostable plastics, you need more […]
April 14, 15 & 17, 2026 | Online 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET (each day) Learn More Do you struggle to identify the real root cause of molding defects? Are you tired of relying on guesswork, intuition, or tribal knowledge? Do you want to reduce scrap, stabilize processes, shorten startups, and justify process settings […]