Events

The Future of Rotomolding: Hosted by the SPE Rotational Molding Division

Get inside information about what the future holds for rotational molding at SPE's must-attend event, "The Future of Rotomolding: Making Our Industry Innovative & Sustainable." Connect with rotational molding leaders and learn about the trends that are shaping the industry moving forward. Why Attend? Stay on top of new rotational molding technologies: Keeping up with […]

Medical Plastics – Innovations for Life

Anaheim Convention Center 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, United States

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. For more information, follow this link: https://www.imengineeringwest.com/en/education/conference/spe-mpd-minitec.html  

Plastics in AI: Reducing Plastic Waste Through Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization

Find out more info here 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 […]

Plastec & MD&M West

Anaheim Convention Center 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, United States

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 […]

SPE International Polyolefins Conference

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 […]

ANTEC® 2024

Marriott St. Louis Grand 800 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO, United States

SPE is hosting  ANTEC® 2024 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand in St. Louis, Missouri. ANTEC® 2024 will showcase the latest advances in industrial, national, laboratory, and academic work focused on plastics and polymer science. At ANTEC®, there are multiple opportunities to spend time with colleagues at SPE-hosted meetings, receptions, an Honors and Awards Luncheon, and […]

Polypropylene: Commodity Resin, I Don’t Think So

Polypropylene is often referred to as a “commodity resin”, however, is this really the case? Polypropylene is a versatile thermoplastic that can be processed through a variety of processing techniques. It is utilized in a wide range of applications, including packaging, automotive, infrastructure, appliances, healthcare, and electrical. It’s wide use is based upon several key […]

Design For…Webinar Series: DOE Applied to Secondary Operations for Plastic Parts

Design of Experiments (DOE) has long been used with injection molding and extrusions. DOE is a statistically based methodology for developing empirical equations. The test structure and interpretation is highly effective and efficient. A less recognized DOE application area is for plastic part secondary operations. This can include plasma treatment, ultrasonic welding and bonding. We […]

SPE Online Workshop: The Four Milestones to Leverage an Injection Molding Project

Join SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals for their online workshop Hurry, seats are limited! Register now to secure your spot at: https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=8732 Led by the expert instructor, Andres Urbina, this workshop will delve deeply into the key milestones of injection molding projects: product design, tooling, machine, and material. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how each […]

NPE2024: The Plastics Show

Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United States

Visit SPE at Booth W15 at NPE2024 in Orlando, Florida, from May 6th-10th at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). With 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 […]

SPE Central Indiana: 2024 Day at the Track

Indianapolis Motor Speedway 4790 W 16th St - Tower Terrace Suite 002, Indianapolis, IN

Find out more about the event here: https://centralindiana.4spe.org/events/2024-day-at-the-track/ Also, 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. Please contact Kyle Kulwicki if you wish to attend! kyle.kulwicki@kimballelectronics.com       […]