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In-Plant Recycling and Reclaim of Plastic Scrap for Improved Sustainability

The Polymers Center of Excellence 8900 Research Dr., Charlotte,, NC, United States

Producers of extruded/molded products have three main options when dealing with their own internal scrap 1) reuse it, 2) sell it, or 3) dispose of it. For all three, some type of re-processing is usually beneficial. In this course we will review the logistics, economics, and processing technologies typically used for extruded/molded products, with the […]

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ANTEC® 2023

Hilton Denver City Center 1701 California Street, Denver, CO, United States

SPE is hosting ANTEC® 2023 at the Hilton Denver City Center, Denver, CO from March 27–30, 2023. ANTEC® 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 […]

“Design For…” PD3 Webinar Series – “How Part Design Issues Get Misclassified”

Access the webinar HERE. Presenter: Vikram Bhargava Topic: "How Part Design Issues Get Misclassified as Material, Tooling, and Processing Issues" -For a plastic part or assembly to perform as expected, proper consideration needs to be given by the design engineer to the material selection, tooling, processing, and, obviously, the design itself. In many instances, design […]

3 Challenges of Testing Plastics

The world of plastics is constantly evolving, with new applications such as high-performance polymers, additive manufacturing, and bioplastics continually emerging to transform the field. Common to all applications - old and new - is the importance of mechanical testing that ensures manufacturers are producing quality products. In this webinar we'll be discussing the specific challenges […]

WEBINAR: Plastics Weathering – From Basic Principles to Recent Developments in Technology and Standardization Registration

Products based on plastics can degrade by the effects of the environment. This webinar addresses the basic principles of polymer degradation caused by the effects of weather. The main environmental stress factors are solar radiation, heat, and moisture. Testing of the environmental durability can be done under natural conditions; however accelerated laboratory testing offer the […]

Reducing Plastic Waste Through Artificial Intelligence

Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel 300 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

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 […]

ImplementAM – Al McGovern: Developing & Validating a Product for Additive Manufacturing

Explorium Brewpub Third Ward 143 W St. Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

  Join ImplementAM in Milwaukee for a day of learning, collaboration, and networking. Expand your knowledge about the foundational 3D printing technologies and learn about the business cases behind additive manufacturing. We have expert speakers from major 3D printing machine OEMs, software providers, and service bureaus. It'll be a dynamic day involving plenty of networking […]

SPE Webinar: An Overview of Polycarbonate Resin

This webinar is a practical introduction to polycarbonate, covering: Structure Polymerization Typical properties and applications Advantages/disadvantages Failure Tendencies In particular, attendees will become familiar with this important resin and understand its properties and potential failures.

SPE 2024 Webinar: Introduction to Plastics

Find out more here: https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=8556 Summary Plastics are the most versatile materials ever invented, and have become a universal material, used for everything from water bottles to wings on combat aircraft to implanted artificial joints. Thermoplastic materials display properties that are unique when compared to other materials and have contributed greatly to the quality of […]