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 […]
Cleveland SPE Invites you to attend: Join industry leaders and sustainability experts as we explore cutting-edge solutions and actionable insights to future-proof your supply chain. Network with like-minded professionals, showcase your commitment to sustainability and gain valuable partnerships to drive positive change in Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing landscape. The event will explore strategies, innovations, and collaborations […]
The Baker Electric Motor Car. Tour of original showroom building and talk of the history of this innovative vehicle from Cleveland. More detail below. Speaker: Eric Rivet, Curator of Collections and Exhibits at the Western Reserve Historical Society Tentative Schedule: 4:30 – 5:30 — Cleveland section executive committee meeting 5:30 – 6:30 — social time with […]
Cleveland SPE is pleased to present: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING: PRINTING THE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024 WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH Hosted by the SPE Cleveland Section and SPE International MORE INFORMATION To Register for the Conference: CLICK HERE
AMI Compounding World Expo 2024 November 13-14th Cleveland, OH We are also pleased to participate in this major show at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland. The conference will feature four key sectors: Plastic Extrusion, Plastic Recycling, Plastic Testing and Plastic Compounding. In addition to technical presentations and exciting industry innovations, this two-day event provides […]
SPE Akron Presents: Nova Chemicals will present a virtual session on PE101 for Durables: Exploring Polyethylene Materials for Blow, Injection and Rotational Molding Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. This is a PE101 session focusing on polyethylene applications in durable goods, specifically blow, injection and rotational molding. A high-level overview of each molding application will […]
Dr. Sadhan Jana of the University of Akron VP of Research and Business Engagement and BF Goodrich Professor, SPSE Abstract: Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are an emerging class of contaminants that are environmentally persistent, bioaccumulative, and noxious to human health. Among these, the perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) molecules are widely found in ground and surface water sources. […]
SPE Cleveland Presents A Presentation on “Layered Polymer Lens Manufacturing for Advanced Night Vision Systems” Followed by a Plant Tour and Dinner Micro- and nanolayer coextrusion processing incorporates tens, hundreds, or thousands of alternating polymer layers within the thickness of traditional polymer films.Reducing the individual polymer layer thicknesses down below a micron, sometimes to 25-50 […]
SPE Thermoplasic Elastomer Conference 2025 "Compound Interest: TPEs in a Circular Economy" April 8-10, 2025 Akron, OH UPDATE: This event is now virtual. More details can be found at: CLICK HERE The Akron Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers, along with the TPE Technical Interest Group of the SPE, will again be hosting […]
