Akron U. Polymer Engineering Laboratories – Biomimicry Lab Tour
Goodyear Polymer Center The University of Akron, Akron, OH, United StatesIn person only – Details upcoming Dinner will be provided.
In person only – Details upcoming Dinner will be provided.
Presenter: Conor Carlin, SPE VP of Sustainability Virtual, Details upcoming
Click here for registration, sponsorship, lodging, etc. Whether they are the soft covering on your pen or on the dashboard of your car, medical tubing and IV bags, building products, sportswear, appliances or used in 3-D printing, a broad class of materials known as Thermoplastic Elastomers or TPEs have found numerous applications in everyday life. […]
Helping Molders Tune In to the Circular Economy IN- PERSON Event Sponsored by the SPE Injection Molding Division and the Cleveland and Akron SPE Sections • Technical and Practical Presentations by Sustainability Experts • Panel Discussions • Networking Reception Registration Fees: SPE Injection Molding Division Members: FREE Cleveland SPE Chapter Members: Free (Contact Dennis Meade […]
Speaker Dan Gisser from Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) Joint Meeting with Akron SPE. Cost Professional $30 Retired $25 Student $10 Non-Member $30 Reservations Reservations must be in by noon on Fri., Nov. 18 and can be made to Bob Weiler at 330-283-9024 or akronspe1@gmail.com. Be sure to include your company affiliation and dietary restrictions.
Melissa Kurtz, Managing Engineer at The Madison Group As of 2019, Global plastics production totaled 368 million metric tons. Over the years plastics have enabled numerous industries. In the automotive industry, plastics play a critical role in safety, performance, and fuel efficiency. Plastic packaging helps to protect and preserve goods, while reducing weight in transportation. […]
Cleveland / Akron Section Joint Event MAGNET’s industry-specific engineering, strategic growth, and go-to-market expertise help manufacturers achieve excellence in products and processes. From market research and product introductions to lean operations and sales management, their Growth Advisors work hand-in-hand with organizations to achieve growth goals. Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary, was present for the dedication […]
Our Speaker will be Mr. Conor Carlin, Managing Director of ILLIG North America LP and current President of SPE. His presentation will be on plastics sustainability - Plastics are either the devil incarnate, the source of humanity's woes, an environmental scourge... or they are miracle materials, life-saving materials, inert, GHG-saving materials. We will explore this […]
Joining the Vinyl Institute in 2019, Domenic is currently serving as Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Affairs. A chemical engineer by education, Domenic is currently helping the Vinyl Institute to navigate the EPA TSCA process, as well as the United Nations negotiations to establish an international treaty to end plastic waste. He also serves […]
JOIN SPE CLEVELAND ON TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 SPEAKER: DR. ABOLFAZL MOHEBBI "REVOLUTIONIZING THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY: INNOVATIONS IN RIGID FOAM TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT PARTS" Dr. Abolfazl Mohebbi is a distinguished expert in Polymer Engineering, holding a Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering having completed a Post-doctoral Fellowship at the University of Toronto. With extensive experience in research, development, and […]