SPE Product Design and Development Division

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 applications of halogen-free flame retardants, shedding light on their advantages and potential applications across various industries.

Why Attend?

• Gain valuable insights into the most recent advancements in fire retardant technologies.
• Explore the latest testing protocols and regulatory requirements.

Who Should Attend?

• Material and additive suppliers that offer fire-retardant solutions.
• Compounder industries.
• Sectors employing flame-retardant plastics, including building and construction, cables, insulation, automotive and transportation, electrical and electronics, aerospace, military, and defense.

Researchers and academic professionals engaged in the advancement of innovative flame retardant technologies.

Visit our Events page to find out more about it!

Join The Madison Group’s, Melissa Kurtz, while she reviews the advantages and disadvantages of various adhesive types!

When: December 12th @ 10 AM CST

Register Here: https://madisongroup.com/event/adhesive-selection-for-the-joining-of-plastics/

ANTEC® 2024, taking place in St. Louis from March 4-7th at the Marriott St. Louis Grand, will showcase the latest advances in industrial, laboratory, academic, and international work focused on plastics and polymer science. 

Honoring Glenn Beall

We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, March 6th, the ANTEC® program will include a Symposium Honoring the Career Achievements of Mr. Glenn Beall. Glenn, who joined SPE in 1960, has served in many roles during his career in plastics: engineer, inventor, consultant, educator, editor, author, and industry activist. Glenn has stamped an indelible legacy on the growth of plastics and of SPE.

During the symposium, Glenn will give a keynote presentation and symposium sessions will include speakers focused on various areas of Glenn’s expertise such as rotational molding, injection molding, design, additive manufacturing, thermoforming, and more. There will also be a networking event following the symposium. This will be a great opportunity to honor one of our leading plastics innovators! You don’t want to miss it! 

Register Today!: https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=8382

Discover innovations in Medical Plastic Materials, Processes, and Devices, all in One Conference!

The SPE/MPD MiniTec Conference returns bigger and better than ever on February 5-6, 2024 for two days full of education covering hot topics in medical plastics. As the industry continues to advance with new innovations in medical plastic materials, processing methods, and designs, the future trends, regulations, and sustainability initiatives grow as well. SPE’s Medical Plastics Division is proud to deliver expert education covering the world of medical plastics and its future. In addition to the conference, you have access to all of the free education available on the expo floor.

Find out more here: https://www.imengineeringwest.com/en/education/conference/spe-mpd-minitec.html

SPE Chicago is sponsoring an end-of-the-year dinner at the Lucky Monk in Barrington, IL.

Join them for an evening and share in the fun of being a part of the plastics industry!

Register Here: https://www.spechicago.org/

When you go to a moldmaker, what are you really buying — just steel or something more? The reality is you’re paying for the plastic part, and not just any part, but a dimensionally stable component that will meet the part print shot after shot for the millions of cycles the tool will be running. With that in mind, why aren’t molders and moldmakers discussing plastic quality sooner?

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ImplementAM, a front-runner for educational one-day workshops on 3D printing and additive manufacturing, has officially been acquired by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). This is SPE’s second acquisition in additive manufacturing, following its purchase of 3Dnatives earlier this year. Together, the shared goal of the three businesses is to bridge the gap between traditional manufacturing-based businesses and additive manufacturing and 3D printing. This is expected to be done by offering innovative ways to enhance manufacturing processes.

To read the full article, click here.

Are you a company looking to experiment with biopolymer materials? For a limited time, Parkinson Technologies will be offering complimentary feasibility trials in their laboratory for customers who are seeking to work with sustainable, bio-based polymer materials.

Read more in the full article below: https://parkinsontechnologies.com/blog/the-biopolymer-partnership