Have you ever looked at a cracked plastic part and thought:  “Wow… I definitely did not see that coming.” Yeah—same. This is why I’m excited about the upcoming SPE Workshop: Failure in Plastics—a 4‑part online series where we take a deep dive into why plastic parts fail, and more importantly, how to stop them from […]

ANTEC® 2026 is where you will find the latest breakthroughs in plastics technology, advanced polymer research, and next-generation processing solutions. This is more than a conference—it’s a launchpad for solving real-world challenges in science, engineering, and industry. Join a dynamic community of global thought leaders, researchers, and professionals driving progress in plastics. Whether you're looking to elevate your expertise through […]

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, […]