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?
Read the Full Article.
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
Keeping moldability top of mind during the design process not only ensures that parts perform as intended, but can help save time and cut down on production costs.