Events

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 […]

Looking for Flame Retardant Solutions?

SPE’s National Week of Flame Retardants, hosted by the SPE Non Halogen Flame Retardant Materials TIG, and taking place online January 22-25, 2024, will feature industry leaders showcasing recent advancements in flame retardant (FR) technologies. Attendees will engage in discussions surrounding the technological and regulatory landscape of flame retardants. Presentations will delve into the innovative […]

Design For…. Success When Undertaking Metal to Plastic Conversion Projects

Plastics and composites offer designers a unique opportunity to reduce part cost while improving part and assembly quality. However, when undertaking a project that is looking to convert a part or assembly from more traditional materials to these polymeric based materials, extra attention needs to be given to the performance requirements of the end assembly, […]

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 […]