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SUMMARY:AMI Plastics World Expos: North America
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day FREE expo is packed with networking opportunities\, invaluable knowledge sharing\, and groundbreaking innovations – all aimed at driving your business forward. \nStop by the SPE Cleveland booth R2812 to connect with us and explore how membership can enhance your career. \n🔵 November 12-13\, 2025\n🟠 9:30 – 5:00 PM ET\n🟣 Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland\n🟢 300 Lakeside Ave E\, Cleveland\, OH 44113\n🟡 FREE
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/ami-plastics-world-expos-north-america/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090606
CREATED:20241227T191127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T191127Z
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SUMMARY:PD3 at PTXPO!
DESCRIPTION:North America’s Premier Molding and Moldmaking Event\n\n\nPTXPO 2025 is a comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge technologies and innovations within the plastics molding industry. Join fellow molders\, moldmakers\, brand owners\, OEMs and their full suite of suppliers in Rosemont\, IL for three days of non-stop networking\, education and business development opportunities. \nWe are thrilled to announce that PD3 will be at PTXPO this year! Feel free to visit us! \n\nVisit the PTXPO Website Here
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/pd3-at-ptxpo/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090606
CREATED:20241120T122448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T145531Z
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SUMMARY:Plastics Technology Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION:Plastics Technology Expo 2025 | PTXPO | Rosemont\, IL \n\n\n\nNorth America’s Premier Molding and Moldmaking Event\n\n\nPTXPO 2025 is a comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge technologies and innovations within the plastics molding industry. Join fellow molders\, moldmakers\, brand owners\, OEMs and their full suite of suppliers in Rosemont\, IL for three days of non-stop networking\, education and business development opportunities.
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/plastics-technology-expo-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T170000
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SUMMARY:Expoplast
DESCRIPTION:The only show in Québec dedicated to Plastics\, EXPOPLAST is your chance to discover the industry’s latest innovations\, processes\, and material and learn how they can improve your products….and increase your bottom line. It’s all part of ADM Montréal. \nLearn more here
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/expoplast/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T170000
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SUMMARY:Plastec Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about the event here: https://www.advancedmanufacturingminneapolis.com/en/show-brands/plastec-minneapolis.html?ADTRK=InformaMarkets&utm_source=eloqua&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=15_NL_PT_Newsfeed_Edit_Sub_20240122&sp_cid=16855&utm_content=15_NL_PT_Newsfeed_Edit_Sub_20240122&sp_aid=32533&sp_rid=842542&sp_eh=b803c81072cdbc16da448ee723a7f636c613f0e00dcd2fa83846273968d3fe25
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/plastec-minneapolis/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Convention Center\, 1301 2nd Ave South\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55403
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090606
CREATED:20240403T135650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T135650Z
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SUMMARY:SPE Central Indiana: 2024 Day at the Track
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about the event here: https://centralindiana.4spe.org/events/2024-day-at-the-track/ \nAlso\, Kimball Medical Solutions will be hosting the “FUEL-UP 500” to support the Day at the Track. Kimball will providing breakfast and giving tours of their injection molding area\, clean room\, and automation area. \nPlease contact Kyle Kulwicki if you wish to attend! \nkyle.kulwicki@kimballelectronics.com \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/spe-central-indiana-2024-day-at-the-track/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Motor Speedway\, 4790 W 16th St - Tower Terrace Suite 002\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals":MAILTO:spe@4spe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T150000
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CREATED:20230830T120050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T005929Z
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SUMMARY:NPE2024: The Plastics Show
DESCRIPTION:Visit SPE at Booth W15 at NPE2024 in Orlando\, Florida\, from May 6th-10th at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). \nWith more than 55\,000 leaders from over 110 countries representing every industry—from automotive to healthcare to consumer products to construction and more\, NPE is the largest plastics trade show in the Americas and one of the most innovative business events in the world. \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/npe2024-the-plastics-show/
LOCATION:Orange County Convention Center\, 9800 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T005910Z
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SUMMARY:ANTEC® 2024
DESCRIPTION:SPE is hosting  ANTEC® 2024 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand in St. Louis\, Missouri. \nANTEC® 2024 will showcase the latest advances in industrial\, national\, laboratory\, and academic work focused on plastics and polymer science. \nAt ANTEC®\, there are multiple opportunities to spend time with colleagues at SPE-hosted meetings\, receptions\, an Honors and Awards Luncheon\, and additional SPE Chapter networking events.
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/antec-2024/
LOCATION:Marriott St. Louis Grand\, 800 Washington Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals":MAILTO:spe@4spe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090606
CREATED:20240201T141823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T141823Z
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SUMMARY:SPE International Polyolefins Conference
DESCRIPTION:The SPE International Polyolefins Conference brings together producers\, suppliers\, processors\, marketers\, application developers\, regulators\, and thought leaders in polyolefin technology from around the world. It is the biggest polymer conference in the world dedicated to Polyolefins. The 2024 SPE International Polyolefins Conference will be held at the Galveston Convention Center in Texas on February 18-21\, 2024. While the conference is best experienced face-to-face\, virtual registration allows remote attendees to access all the papers and even interact with authors\, other attendees\, and virtual exhibitor booths. The virtual content of the conference will be available to all registrants for at least three months after the conference. \nFind out more about the event here \n 
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/spe-international-polyolefins-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090606
CREATED:20231026T125951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T125951Z
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SUMMARY:Plastec & MD&M West
DESCRIPTION:MD&M West has developed into one of the leading medical device trade shows in the US. Inspired by the life-saving solutions and innovations that companies all over the world push to evolve\, MD&M West’s mission is to unify the international medical device community together to support the growth of their company objectives and push the boundaries of the medical field to save and improve lives across the globe. \nWith thousands of verified attendees\, over 1\,600 exhibiting MedTech suppliers\, and dozens of education sessions led by medical experts\, MD&M West features products and insights across medical specialties such as medical devices\, digital health\, hospital equipment and supplies\, cardiovascular solutions\, pharmaceuticals\, and much more! \nPlastec West – Exhibitor Sectors \nhttps://www.imengineeringwest.com/en/show/show-brands/plastec-west.html \nPlastics & Polymers\nMolds & Dyes\nCoatings & Finishings\nThermoforming\nAgriculture\nMedical Devices\nEnergy Efficiency\nLean Manufacturing\nand more \nMD&M West- Exhibitor Sectors in the MedTech \nhttps://www.imengineeringwest.com/en/show/show-brands/mdm-west.html \nMedical Devices & Technology\nDigital Health\nHospital Equipment & Supplies\nCardiovascular\nPharmaceuticals\nand more \n 
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/plastec-mdm-west/
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T170000
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CREATED:20231204T140305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T140305Z
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SUMMARY:Medical Plastics - Innovations for Life
DESCRIPTION:SPE’s Medical Plastics MiniTec will be held on Monday\, February 5th\, and Tuesday\, February 6th\, a day prior to and concurrent with the first day of the 2024 MD&M West Expo & conference in the Anaheim Convention Center. \nFor more information\, follow this link: https://www.imengineeringwest.com/en/education/conference/spe-mpd-minitec.html \n 
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/medical-plastics-innovations-for-life/
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T170000
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CREATED:20231122T154150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T154150Z
UID:739-1705910400-1706202000@pd3.4spe.org
SUMMARY:Looking for Flame Retardant Solutions?
DESCRIPTION:SPE’s National Week of Flame Retardants\, hosted by the SPE Non Halogen Flame Retardant Materials TIG\, and taking place online January 22-25\, 2024\, will feature industry leaders showcasing recent advancements in flame retardant (FR) technologies. Attendees will engage in discussions surrounding the technological and regulatory landscape of flame retardants. \nPresentations will delve into the innovative applications of halogen-free flame retardants\, shedding light on their advantages and potential applications across various industries. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain valuable insights into the most recent advancements in fire retardant technologies.\nExplore the latest testing protocols and regulatory requirements.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nMaterial and additive suppliers that offer fire-retardant solutions.\nCompounder industries.\nSectors employing flame-retardant plastics\, including building and construction\, cables\, insulation\, automotive and transportation\, electrical and electronics\, aerospace\, military\, and defense.\n\nResearchers and academic professionals engaged in the advancement of innovative flame retardant technologies. \nRegistration Rates \nSPE Members \nStandard Rate: $149 \nNonMembers \nStandard Rate: $349
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/looking-for-flame-retardant-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals":MAILTO:spe@4spe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T170000
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CREATED:20230906T140640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T140745Z
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SUMMARY:Reducing Plastic Waste Through Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:In this event\, we will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization are revolutionizing the plastic industry\, offering robust solutions that can effectively mitigate plastic waste and optimize its usage through increased recycling. By harnessing the power of intelligent algorithms in conjunction with advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and geolocation\, waste collection in urban areas can be significantly improved and optimized. \nFind out more here \nSmart bins\, integrated with AI capabilities\, will be highlighted as they play a pivotal role in sorting materials at their source\, maximizing the recycling potential of plastics and other materials. Moreover\, state-of-the-art recycling plants are now incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as image sensors\, various sensors\, and machine learning algorithms\, resulting in enhanced efficiency and precision in the sorting process. This facilitates a more accurate categorization of materials\, contributing to effective waste management. Digitalization technologies will be discussed\, highlighting their potential in enhancing the traceability of products. By enabling efficient identification of material composition\, these technologies play a crucial role in streamlining the recycling process. \nAdditionally\, generative design algorithms will be explored\, showcasing their ability to create innovative products and packaging designs that minimize the use of plastic and materials\, while still meeting performance specifications. During the event\, we will discuss the latest advancements in these technologies and delve into the challenges and opportunities surrounding their implementation. Furthermore\, we will explore the potential impact of these innovations on plastic waste handling. \nThis event serves as a platform for knowledge exchange and sharing insights on these cutting-edge solutions\, highlighting their significance in the ongoing fight against plastic waste.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/reducing-plastic-waste-through-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel\, 300 South Charles Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals":MAILTO:spe@4spe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090606
CREATED:20230321T184902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T185440Z
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SUMMARY:ANTEC® 2023
DESCRIPTION:SPE is hosting ANTEC® 2023 at the Hilton Denver City Center\, Denver\, CO from March 27–30\, 2023. \nANTEC® 2023 will showcase the latest advances in industrial\, national laboratory\, and academic work. Learn about new findings and innovations in polymer research\, products\, and technologies. At ANTEC® 2023\, there will be multiple opportunities to spend time with colleagues at SPE-hosted meetings\, receptions\, networking luncheons\, and SPE Chapter networking events.
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/antec-2023/
LOCATION:Hilton Denver City Center\, 1701 California Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals":MAILTO:spe@4spe.org
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