SPE Product Design and Development DivisionFind out more here If you deal with plastic components, then “Environmental Stress Cracking of Plastics” will provide you with information that will enhance your understanding of the interaction between chemicals and plastic resins, and help prevent premature failure. Environmental stress cracking (ESC) is a phenomenon in which a plastic resin undergoes premature embrittlement and […]
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Hosted by: SPE Cleveland Section We invite you to join our Additive Manufacturing: Printing the Plan for the Future Event! Hear technical presentations on the newest advances in additive manufacturing related to: 🔹 Design 🔸 Materials development 🔹 Processing equipment 🔸 Enabling technologies 🔹 New applications 🔸 And many more! The conference includes a full […]
In conjunction with SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals, hear from Jeffrey A. Jansen about Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) during a 4-hour online workshop! Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) is a powerful technique for exploring the viscoelastic properties of plastic materials, offering invaluable insights into their mechanical behavior under various conditions. This comprehensive 4-hour workshop, " Unlocking the […]
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.
We're pleased to announce an upcoming webinar hosted by the 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 (hashtag#SPE) on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗠 𝗘𝗗𝗧. This session will explore material characterization and its key role in incorporating recycled polymers into manufacturing processes. ♻️ Register Here Learn from experts on how thermal analysis and other techniques can enhance […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]