Events

SPE VINYLTEC® 2024

When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:00 AM CDT - Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:00 AM CDT Where: Marriott Chicago O'Hare, Chicago, IL Save the Date! Vinyltec 2024 topics will span the entire range of the PVC industry including the latest technical developments, market & regulatory updates, and industry sustainability advancements.

Design For Webinar…By Design…Decoration Technique Selection

Join Sussex IM’s Jim Naatz and Matt Rosner for an insightful webinar on plastic product design, where we will explore various decoration techniques, including pad printing, hot stamping, heat transferring, and in-mold labeling. Learn how these methods can enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your plastic products. Whether you're looking to improve durability, achieve […]

Introduction to Ultraviolet (UV) Stabilization of Thermoplastics

Are you ready to protect your thermoplastic products from the sun’s damaging UV rays? Join our Introductory Training Course to dive into the world of UV degradation and discover how to prevent it! In this course, we’ll cover: How UV degradation affects thermoplastics The different types of UV stabilizers and how they work at the […]

Expoplast

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. Learn more here

Plastic Failures Associated with Injection Molding Issues

Register HERE Often, as part of materials design processes, inevitably, there is a reconciliation where various inadequacies and limitations are addressed relative to design requirements. These adaptations include changes to material composition through copolymerization, blending, physical integration and fixturing, and through process design and component design to minimize stress concentrations, etc. We will consider here […]

Best Practices in Material Selection and Joint Design for Plastic Welding

Register HERE Understanding plastic material compatibility and joint design is critical to achieving optimal weld strength and meeting industry standards. Discover how to optimize joint configurations and manage material properties to enhance weld reliability, minimize defects and boost efficiency. Gain key insights to optimize your laser and ultrasonic plastic welding processes for better results. Agenda: […]

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis

Register HERE Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) is a thermoanalytical technique that measures the stiffness (modulus) and damping (tan delta) of polymeric materials to assess the viscoelastic properties as a function of time, temperature, and frequency. Polymeric materials display both elastic and viscous behavior simultaneously, and DMA can separate these responses. Polymers, composed of long molecular […]

ANTEC 2025

ANTEC® 2025 Plenary Speakers Announced Join us in the heart of Philadelphia from March 3-6, 2025, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown for an in-depth exploration of advancements in plastics and polymer science. Set against Philly’s dynamic backdrop, ANTEC® 2025 promises not only groundbreaking technologies but unique opportunities to connect in the city that’s as historic […]

Design For…Webinar Series, Advantages of Thermoset Composites for Designers and Manufacturers

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81463502974?pwd=4Vb8KC2RrMCi5qmqIndtLrILb4ZQTh.1 While thermoset composites, primarily Bulk Molding Compounds & Sheet Molding Compounds (BMC & SMC) have been around for many years, they are often overlooked and set aside for expensive, highly engineered thermoplastics or metal alternatives. While it is true that these material can offer outstanding, metals-like performance, a lack of true education […]

Master Plastic Failure Analysis & Prevention

Master Plastic Failure Analysis & Prevention Are product failures disrupting your operations, leading to costly recalls and reputational damage? Do you want to proactively prevent plastic component issues before they escalate? SPE's online workshop, Failure in Plastics, taking place online March 17, 19, 24, and 26 (each day from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern […]

Plastics Technology Expo 2025

Plastics Technology Expo 2025 | PTXPO | Rosemont, IL North America’s Premier Molding and Moldmaking Event PTXPO 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 […]

PD3 at PTXPO!

North America’s Premier Molding and Moldmaking Event PTXPO 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. We are thrilled to announce that […]