SPE Product Design and Development DivisionSPE 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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summary Selecting the right plastic material is a challenging task. While there are numerous online tools available for researching plastic materials, they do not provide any insight into the process of material selection. This workshop will provide a methodology to select materials effectively. Using common language, we will translate general terms about a material's characteristics […]
Thermal analysis is an important group of tests used in the analysis of plastics and other polymeric materials. It consists of a family of well-established techniques that evaluate material properties as they change with temperature, time, and ambient environment under conditions of thermal programming. The results of thermal analysis tests provide qualitative and quantitative information […]
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Summary This kick-off event of the virtual panel discussion series “Between the Layers” will feature a conversation with industry experts from across the value chain about materials and innovations in Additive Manufacturing (AM) for Aerospace & Defense (AeroDef) applications. We will discuss topics like the following: Current AM materials & processes being used in AeroDef […]
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Schedule of events to include: 9:15 am Registration - Pro Shop 10:00 am Call to the Golf Carts - Course 10:15 am Shotgun Start - Course 11:00 am Box Lunch - Turn 2:30 pm Ballroom Bar Open (Cash) Light Snacks & Appetizers Available 4:00 pm Dinner - Awards and Speeches Remember to bring those Food […]
