February 13th 11AM-12PM EST
Follow the link to register: https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=8558
January 16th: 11AM-12PM EST
More Information 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 our everyday life. At this moment, you are almost certain to be touching plastic. Yet, while plastics play such an important role, we do not always understand the fundamental concepts of their production, compounding, end properties, and use.
If words such as polymer, thermoplastic, creep, amorphous, and modulus are outside your normal vocabulary, this presentation is for you.
At the conclusion of this presentation, you will understand:
- How polymers build molecular weight through polymerization and its importance in the performance of thermoplastics.
- The role that polymer structure plays in shaping the key characteristics of plastics.
- How crystalline the plays an important role in determining the properties of plastics.
- The essentials of viscoelasticity.
The usefulness of thermoplastics is attributed to the fact that they provide a wide range of properties and can be changed into products by relatively simple and inexpensive fabrication means. In order to take full advantage of these materials, it is important to have a clear understanding of their composition and elementary properties.
About Speaker
Jeffrey A. Jansen
Engineering Manager
The Madison Group
Jeffrey A. Jansen is the Engineering Manager and a Partner at The Madison Group, an independent plastics engineering and consulting firm. Jeff is a proven plastic professional with more than 30 years of experience solving problems and addressing opportunities related to polymeric materials. He specializes in failure analysis, material identification and selection, as well as compatibility, aging, and lifetime prediction studies for thermoplastic materials. Jeff has performed over 5,000 investigations, both for industrial clients and as a part of litigation. He is a regular presenter on the SPE webinar series, covering a wide range of topics related to plastics failure, material performance, testing, and polymer technology. Jeff is a graduate of Carroll College and the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
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
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SPE/MPD’s MiniTec 2024
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/
High-level article discussing sustainability concerns with 3D Printing and potential ways to address them.
Read the full article here: https://www.nota3d.com/the-environmental-impact-of-plastic-3d-printing/
Injection molders are often tasked to do more with less. We rely on a combination of factors to mold smaller parts with greater precision to satisfy growing demands and higher production levels — all within a smaller space.
In this context, polycarbonate has become a popular material for modern products and injection molding applications. Manufacturers and designers increasingly select polycarbonate for its high impact resistance, stiffness, optical clarity, lightweight, and dimensional stability.
Because polycarbonate is an engineering resin, it requires more care and attention than commodity resins to process. This webinar will address the question: How are leading manufacturers leveraging polycarbonate and their skill base to meet their production and business objectives?
Attend this webinar and learn:
- The properties that make polycarbonate an attractive choice for material selection
- Considerations for part design
- Best practices for processing equipment and functionality, from pellet to final part
- How to troubleshoot defects
- Case studies and examples of success using polycarbonate
Success Using Polycarbonate – Discover more on 11/16! (engineeringim.com)
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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