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SUMMARY:WEBINAR SERIES – Beyond Prototyping: Innovative AM Applications & Materials
DESCRIPTION:From September 3rd to 24th\, 2025\, the 3Dnatives team\, in collaboration with Stratasys\, invites you to join the free “Beyond Prototyping: Innovative AM Applications & Materials” webinar series. Each Wednesday of the month from 16:30 CEST / 10:30 EDT (30 minutes per session)\, a different expert will guide you through real-world insights into additive technologies. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar #1 – Pushing the Limits of Prototyping: Precision\, Performance\, and New Polymer Materials\n\nPrototyping continues to be a core additive manufacturing application—but the tools and materials available today enable much more than concept modeling. This webinar explores how advanced polymers and multi-material printing capabilities are enabling micron-level accuracy\, functional strength\, and aesthetic realism in a single build. We’ll also dive into the next frontier of prototyping innovation\, like direct 3D printing on fabrics. Capabilities such as Smart Insert placement and Print-on-Objects are expanding what’s possible—from embedded components to seamless integration with textiles—redefining how prototypes are built and what they can do. \n\nWebinar #2 – Carbon Fiber Composites: Boosting Tooling with AM\n\nAdditive tooling is transforming how manufacturers approach jigs\, fixtures\, and production aids. In this webinar\, we’ll explore how carbon fiber-reinforced polymers are replacing metal in high-load applications—offering comparable performance at reduced weight and cost. Real-world case studies from automotive\, aerospace\, and heavy industry illustrate how teams are accelerating tooling lead times from weeks to hours. We’ll also discuss new software workflows that enable easy adoption without extensive AM experience\, streamlining the path from design to factory floor. \nWebinar #3 – From Prototypes to Production: AM Materials for Aerospace and Defense Innovation\nAdditive manufacturing is becoming increasingly viable for production\, proving its value for low volumes and customization\, as well as high-performance applications. This session focuses on the aerospace and defense sectors\, where material and process innovations are enabling production-ready parts with high thermal\, mechanical\, and chemical resistance. We’ll explore high-accuracy silicon-based AM for sealing\, FST or ESD compliant tooling and parts\, connector components\, and rapid tooling. Discover how engineers are achieving technical specs and business ROI for real-world deployment. \nWebinar #4 – Maximizing AM Performance with Advanced Software Workflows\nAdditive manufacturing success depends not just on hardware and materials—but on software that enables precision\, repeatability\, and efficiency at scale. In this webinar we’ll explore how Stratasys advanced software platforms like GrabCAD Print™\, GrabCAD Print Pro™\, and OpenAM™ are optimizing AM workflows across industries. Learn how engineers are leveraging features like model-aware slicing\, traceability\, automated support generation\, and open material parameter tuning to streamline operations and unlock new use cases—from prototyping to production. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nGulay Bozoklu\nApplication Development Technical Service Manager\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNaftali Eder\nManager Application Engineering\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnirudh “Kumar” Krishnakumar\nSenior Product Manager\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNiccolò Giannelli\nFDM Enablement Director
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/webinar-series-beyond-prototyping-innovative-am-applications-materials/
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T080000
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SUMMARY:Registration OPEN for 2026 Plastics Seminars
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now OPEN for UMass Lowell’s \nPlastics Engineering Seminars!. \nLearn More and Register \nWhether you are in engineering\, sales and marketing\, or research and development\, join us for a seminar on various topics. \nRegister soon to secure your spot! Click the date to learn more and enroll. \nPROCESSING \nRobust Processing Development and Scientific Molding \nSuhas Kulkarni | Offered June 3-5 \nInjection Molding \nDr. Stephen Johnston | Offered June 8-12 and July 13-17 \nLiquid Silicone Rubber Injection Molding  \nDr. Matthew Bont | Offered July 8-9 \nExtrusion \nDrs. Carol Barry & Anne Soucy | Offered July 20-22 \nPlastics Twin-Screw Extrusion and Compounding NEW! \nDr. Meg Sobkowicz Kline | Offered July 23-24 \nDESIGN \nPlastic Part Design for Injection Molding \nDr. Stephen Johnston | Offered June 1-4 and July 7-10 \nMATERIALS \nPlastics in Medical Devices \nDrs. Meg Sobkowicz Kline & Amy Peterson | Offered June 29-July 1 \nPlastics Materials \nDr. Akshay Kokil | Offered June 15-18 and August 24-27 \nThermoplastic Elastomers NEW! \nDrs. Joey Mead & Jinde Zhang | Offered June 1-2
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/registration-open-for-2026-plastics-seminars/
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SUMMARY:National Week of Flame Retardants 2026
DESCRIPTION: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? \nIf you’re responsible for evaluating FR technologies\, selecting additives\, or ensuring compliance across industries\, then you need to be at SPE’s National Week of Flame Retardants 2026\, taking place online March 23-25 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET each day. \nThis three-day program delivers a focused\, technical overview of: \n\nHalogen-free flame retardant innovations and material performance tradeoffs\nThe evolving regulatory landscape impacting FR use and chemical safety\nCurrent testing standards and compliance expectations across key industries\n\nAt SPE’s National Week of Flame Retardants\, you’ll hear directly from flame retardant technical experts\, regulatory specialists\, and major suppliers—and gain practical insights that you can apply to your processes immediately. \nMore Info Here 
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/national-week-of-flame-retardants-2026/
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SUMMARY:SPE WORKSHOP - Smart Injection Molding: Hands-on Design of Experiments (DOE) for Success and Competitiveness
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 15 & 17\, 2026 | Online\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET (each day) \nLearn More \nDo you struggle to identify the real root cause of molding defects? Are you tired of relying on guesswork\, intuition\, or tribal knowledge? \nDo you want to reduce scrap\, stabilize processes\, shorten startups\, and justify process settings with data instead of trial‑and‑error? \nIf you’re troubleshooting molding defects by trial-and-error\, you’re losing time and margin. This three-day\, practice-oriented workshop delivers a structured\, repeatable approach to process optimization—built specifically for injection molding professionals. \nThis program is for you if you need to: \n\nIdentify the true root causes of defects\nReduce scrap and stabilize processes\nShorten start-ups\nReplace guesswork with data\nJustify process settings with measurable ROI\n\nRather than theory-heavy lectures\, this workshop focuses on machine-side Design of Experiments (DoE)—practical tools you can apply immediately. Across three focused 90-minute sessions\, you will learn how to plan\, execute\, and interpret efficient experiments that deliver meaningful insight into part quality\, process robustness\, and optimization opportunities. \nYou’ll leave with a practical DoE toolkit that strengthens decision-making\, improves consistency\, and enhances competitiveness.
URL:https://pd3.4spe.org/event/spe-workshop-smart-injection-molding-hands-on-design-of-experiments-doe-for-success-and-competitiveness/
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals":MAILTO:spe@4spe.org
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