Plastics Technology

Understanding plastic material compatibility and joint design is critical to achieving optimal weld strength and meeting industry standards. This webinar, presented by Dukane's David Cermak and Laser Welding's Josh Brown, will share how to optimize joint configurations and manage material properties to enhance weld reliability, minimize defects and boost efficiency. #webinar #laserwelding #postprocessing #optimization #bestpractices

GOAL ACHIEVED! We’re excited to announce that the Michael P. Sepe Memorial Scholarship Endowment is fully funded at over $50,000! A huge thank you to the Chicago S.P.E. Educational Foundation for their extra generous donation that helped us reach this milestone. We couldn't have done it without the incredible matching gifts from John Bozzelli and the American Injection Molding (AIM) Institute, our dedicated campaign leaders, and YOU! Thank you for helping us create this scholarship to support students and honor Mike’s legacy. Check it out! give.4spe.org/mikesepe Special thanks to Glenn Beall, John Beaumont, Jim Callari, Jeffrey A. Jansen, Albert McGovern, Lynzie Nebel, Kyle Kulwicki, Kimberly Rush, Bruce Buchman, Alba Enterprises LLC, Beaumont-Group, Gardner Business Media, Inc., The Madison Group | Plastic Consulting, SPE Failure Analysis & Prevention TIG, SPE Northwestern Pennsylvania Section, SPE Product Design and Development

Did you know you can get plastic industry news and articles sent directly to your inbox? With our e-newsletter, PT Insider, it is easy to stay up to date on industry updates. Interested in reading more content? Our monthly magazine offers content on plastics processing practices, tips, techniques, troubleshooting, technical advances, product developments, market insights and industry news. Get your FREE digital subscription here: https://bit.ly/3Zq77r2 #injectionmolding #extrusion #recycling #thermoforming #molding #resins #technology

The latest #GBI shows plastics processing is still contracting overall, but contracted slightly less this month than last. See the latest scorecard from Gardner Intelligence here: https://bit.ly/4dQzkuw #economics #GBI #plasticsprocessing #supplychain

Commodity resin prices were forecast to start the fourth quarter with lower prices. PP and PET prices dropped in September, while PE, PS and PVC prices rolled over, despite supplier price hike attempts. Click here to read the full pricing report with Resin Technology, Inc, PetroChemWire, The Plastics Exchangeand Plastic Resin Market Advisors: https://bit.ly/48oHVDK #supplychain #economics #resinpricing #commodityresins

Last, but not least! Our final Tech Day of 2024 will be focusing on extrusion compounding. Join us in learning the latest developments in compounding that will help you handle the needs of processors, brand owners, and OEMs. Reserve your (FREE) spot here: https://lnkd.in/gV72TmPi #extrusion #compounding #sustainability #innovations #polymers #plasticsprocessing

As the chemical recycling industry continues to grow and mature, the concept of mass balance is becoming increasingly important to maintain clarity on how the recycled material is being allocated. Joshua Dill, an analyst from ICIS, shares how different approaches to mass balance can dramatically impact calculations of recycled content: https://bit.ly/4eSN5uc #sustainability #massbalance #regulations #recycledmaterials #chemicalrecycling

Typically, when talking about the material or application side of things, we call it a plastic, but if we call that same plastic a polymer then we are referring to the molecules that make up that plastic. Materials expert, David Rhoades gives us an intro into polymers and their science: https://bit.ly/3YvWkuA #materials #knowhow #basics #polymers

Have you heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? The GPGP is the largest accumulation of ocean plastic in the world and is located between Hawaii and California with an estimated area twice the size of Texas. We spoke with The Ocean Cleanup about their ongoing efforts to remove plastic pollution in oceans and rivers globally. https://bit.ly/3BWdqbQ #GreatPacificGarbagePatch #sustainability #recycling

Single-use plastics bans forced hotel amenity bottles to evolve from small sizes to larger, reusable or multiuse, wall-mounted versions. Currier had a major stake in small hotel amenity bottles, going from 35% down to 7% of its business. Here’s how they adapted to that challenge. https://bit.ly/3BCYWh2 #blowmolding #Molding #packaging #hospitality