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SUMMARY:Plastics and Sustainability: is this a contradiction in terms?
DESCRIPTION:Our Speaker will be Mr. Conor Carlin\, Managing Director of ILLIG North America LP and current President of SPE. \n \nHis 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 debate and attempt to find some common ground across competing narratives\, impersonal algorithms\, impending legislation and material science. \nTo request entry details for virtual event please email Dennis Meade at speclecomm@gmail.com.
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/plastics-and-sustainability-is-this-a-contradiction-in-terms/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T173000
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SUMMARY:VINYL PERSPECTIVES ON THE ANTI-PLASTICS MOVEMENT
DESCRIPTION: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 on various committees developing   board member of a Cleveland-based water stewardship organization\, Drink Local – Drink Tap.” \n\nMavis Winkle’s Irish Pub  Dinner Choices (choose one):\n8870 Darrow Road \nTwinsburg\, OH 44087\nStuffed Cabbage\, Corned Beef Boxty\, Fish and Chips\, or Shepherd’s Pie \nDinner includes entrée\, salad and bread\, non- alcoholic beverages and dessert \nDinner: 5:30PM \nProgram: 6:30PM \n$35 per person \nCash Bar  \n\n\n\n\nPlease email Dennis Meade at: speclecomm@gmail.com with your meal selection by March 4th.\nTo Register and Pay in advance\, click below.\nRegister Early since seating is limited!  You can pay in advance below or pay at arrival.
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/vinyl-perspectives-on-the-anti-plastics-movement/
LOCATION:Mavis Winkle’s Irish Pub\, 8870 Darrow Road\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
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SUMMARY:Revolutionizing the Plastics Industry: Innovation in Rigid Foam Technology for Sustainable Lightweight Parts
DESCRIPTION:JOIN SPE CLEVELAND ON\nTUESDAY\, APRIL 23\, 2024\n\nSPEAKER: DR. ABOLFAZL MOHEBBI\n\n“REVOLUTIONIZING THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY: INNOVATIONS IN RIGID FOAM TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT PARTS”\n\n\nDr. 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 innovation\, Dr. Mohebbi has made significant contributions to advancing the field of polymer foam and composites\, as evidenced by his publications in reputable scientific journals and conferences. Currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Moxietec\, Dr. Mohebbi leads the company’s technological advancements in the plastics industry. Moxietec has become a pioneer in rigid foam technology\, developing innovative methods to produce thick foamed parts that are lighter\, faster\, stronger\, and more eco-friendly.\nMavis Winkle’s Irish Pub  \n8870 Darrow Road \nTwinsburg\, OH 44087\nDinner Choices: Grilled Salmon\, Corned Beef Boxty\, Fish and Chips\, or Shepherd’s Pie \nDinner includes entrée\, salad and bread\, non- alcoholic beverages and dessert.  Cash Bar \nDinner: 5:30PM \nProgram: 6:30PM \n$35 per person \n  \nPlease email Dennis Meade at: speclecomm@gmail.com with your meal selection by April 19th.\nTo Register and Pay in advance\, click below. \nRegister Early since seating is limited!  You can pay in advance below or pay at arrival.
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/revolutionizing-plastics-industry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T080000
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SUMMARY:Future Proofing NEO Manufacturing: Preparing Supply Chains for the Green Economy Shift
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland SPE\nInvites you to attend:\n \nJoin 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 for creating a resilient future for Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing sector. \nWhen: August 28\, 2024 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Corporate College East | 4400 Richmond Rd\, Warrensville Heights\, OH 44128 \n \nFor more Information and to Register for this event: CLICK HERE \nPlease Visit our Sponsors\nClick the Links below:\nGold Sponsors\n\n \n \n  \nSilver Sponsors
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/future-proofing-neo-manufacturing-preparing-supply-chains-for-the-green-economy-shift/
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SUMMARY:2024 Akron & Cleveland ACS Joint Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Baker Electric Motor Car.  Tour of original showroom building and talk of the history of this innovative vehicle from Cleveland.  More detail below. \n \n\n\nSpeaker: Eric Rivet\, Curator of Collections and Exhibits at the Western Reserve Historical Society\n\n\nTentative Schedule:\n4:30 – 5:30 — Cleveland section executive committee meeting\n5:30 – 6:30 — social time with appetizers and tour of building\n6:30 – 7:00 — dinner (buffet style with meat and vegetarian option)\n7:00 – 8:00 — presentation by invited speaker\n\nNote early RSVP needed by 9/3/24.  Registration will close early if we hit our maximum for the space.\n\nAt the event\, we take credit cards\, checks made out to “Cleveland ACS\,” or cash. The cost is $20 for employed members and guests\, $10 for retirees or unemployed\, and FREE for undergrad or grad students. \n\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Section sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAkrochem – http://www.akrochem.com \nDavid Industrial Sales – http://www.davidindustrialsales.com \nDoubleTree Hilton Inn – http://www.akronfairlawn.hilton.com \nDover Chemical – http://www.doverchem.com \nHarwick Standard – http://www.harwick.com \nStruktol – http://www.4struktol.com \nTSR – http://www.tsrc.com.tw
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/2024-akron-cleveland-acs-joint-meeting/
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SUMMARY:ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING: PRINTING THE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland SPE is pleased to present: \nADDITIVE MANUFACTURING:\nPRINTING THE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE \nTHURSDAY\, OCTOBER 17\, 2024\nWARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS\, OH \nHosted by the SPE Cleveland Section and SPE International \nMORE INFORMATION   To Register for the Conference: CLICK HERE
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/additive-manufacturing-printing-the-plan-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Corporate College Conference Center\, 4400 Richmond Road\, Warrensville Heights\, Ohio\, 44128
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SUMMARY:AMI Compounding World Expo 2024
DESCRIPTION:AMI Compounding World Expo 2024\nNovember 13-14th\nCleveland\, OH\nWe 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 ample networking opportunities. We encourage you to stop by the SPE Cleveland exhibit at location C-1319 to connect with us and explore how membership can enhance your career. This event is free to attend\, making it an excellent opportunity for all. \n  \nTo register\, please visit: https://na.compoundingworldexpo.com/ \n 
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/additive-manufacturing-printing-the-plan-for-the-future-2/
LOCATION:Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland\, 300 Lakeside Ave E\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T173000
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SUMMARY:SPE Akron February Virtual Event - Nova Chemicals
DESCRIPTION:SPE Akron Presents:\nNova Chemicals will present a virtual session on \nPE101 for Durables: Exploring Polyethylene Materials for Blow\, Injection and Rotational Molding\nMonday\, February 10\, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. \n\nThis 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 also be provided to align with the allotted time. Each speaker will cover one of the three identified application areas.\nThe scheduled speakers are Dave Sullivan\, Technical Services Specialist; Jason Rycroft\, Rotational Molding Technical Service Specialist; and Kevin Walters\, Technical Service Specialist. Please see the February newsletter for information on these presenters. \nThis is a free event and the meeting can be accessed by clicking here.\n  \n 
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/spe-akron-february-virtual-event-nova-chemicals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T174500
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SUMMARY:SPE Akron - ACS - ACESS Joint Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Sadhan Jana of the University of Akron\nVP of Research and Business Engagement and BF Goodrich Professor\, SPSE \nAbstract: 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. A novel high surface area\, meso- and macro-porous polymer wet gel is used in this work as adsorbent of PFOA molecules from water at environmentally relevant PFOA concentrations (≤ 1 μg/L) and cleanse water to below the U.S. EPA’s 2023 health advisory limit of 4 parts per trillion (ppt). The sigmoidal shape of PFOA adsorption isotherm indicates a two-step adsorption mechanism attributed to strong affinity of PFOA molecules for the polymer surface and molecular aggregation at the solid-liquid interfaces or within the pores of the wet gel. The adsorption kinetics and the effects of wet gel porosity\, pore size\, and pore volume on removal efficiency are reported. The adsorption kinetics is seen strongly dependent on the pore size and the pore volume. \nDinner Reservations: Click to buy tickets \n$25 for members/public \n$10 for students/retired/unemployed \nThe lecture is free and open to the public. \n  \n5:45 p.m. Networking \n6:30 p.m. Dinner \n7:00 p.m. Lecture (open to public) \n  \nMissing Falls Brewery\, 540 S. Main Street\, Suite 112\, Akron\, OH 44311
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/spe-akron-acs-acess-joint-society-meeting/
LOCATION:Missing Falls Brewery\, 540 S. Main Street\, Suite 112\, Akron\, 44311\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T170000
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SUMMARY:Peak Nano - Plant Tour\, Presentation and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:SPE Cleveland Presents\n A Presentation on\n“Layered Polymer Lens Manufacturing for Advanced Night Vision Systems”\nFollowed by a Plant Tour and Dinner\n\nMicro- 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 nanometers\, through this specialized form of cast coextrusion has enabled production of films with unique optical\, gas transport\, water barrier\, and mechanical properties surpassing blends or traditional multi-layered approaches. A case study leveraging nanolayering as the key step in a novel ground-up manufacturing process for production of light weight\, high performance gradient refractive index lenses for next generation night vision optical systems will be presented. \n$15 for Students \n$25 for SPE Members \n$30 for Non-members \nOnline Payment\n	\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n				\n\n					\n	\n	\n	\n	\n			Donation Amount:\n		\n		\n			$			15.00\n					\n		StudentsSPE Cleveland MembersSPE MembersNon-members\n	\n				Select Payment Method			\n			\n		\n\n		\n						\n										\n							\n							 PayPal\n						\n									\n					\n			\n\n	\n	\n\n			\n		\n			Personal Info		\n\n		\n        \n            \n                First Name                                    *\n                                            \n            \n         \n\n        \n            \n                Last Name                                            \n\n            \n         \n\n        \n                \n            \n                Email Address                                    *\n                                                \n            \n\n         \n\n        \n					\n		\n		Billing Details\n				\n			\n				Country									*\n								\n			\n\n			\n				United StatesCanadaUnited KingdomAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarrussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo\, Democratic People's RepublicCongo\, Republic ofCook IslandsCosta RicaCote d'IvoireCroatia/HrvatskaCubaCyprus IslandCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEquatorial GuineaEl SalvadorEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceGhanaGibraltarGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard and McDonald IslandsHoly See (City Vatican State)HondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyan Arab JamahiriyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldova\, Republic ofMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNetherlands AntillesNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestinian TerritoriesPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairn IslandPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarReunion IslandRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovak RepublicSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth GeorgiaSouth KoreaSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsEswatiniSwedenSwitzerlandSyrian Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaTogoTokelauTongaThailandTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands (British)Virgin Islands (USA)Wallis and Futuna IslandsWestern SaharaWestern SamoaYemenYugoslaviaZambiaZimbabwe			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				Address 1									*\n											\n\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				Address 2											\n\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				City									*\n											\n			\n		 \n\n				\n			\n				State\n				*\n				\n			\n							\n					AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingAmerican SamoaCanal ZoneCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsFederated States of MicronesiaGuamMarshall IslandsNorthern Mariana IslandsPalauPhilippine IslandsPuerto RicoTrust Territory of the Pacific IslandsVirgin IslandsArmed Forces - AmericasArmed Forces - Europe\, Canada\, Middle East\, AfricaArmed Forces - Pacific				\n					 \n\n		\n			\n				Zip / Postal Code				*\n							\n\n			\n		 \n			\n		\n			\n				\n			Total		\n		\n			$15.00
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/peak-nano-plant-tour-presentation-and-dinner/
LOCATION:8190 Roll and Hold Parkway\, Suite A\, Macedonia\, OH 44056\, 8190 Roll and Hold Parkway\, Suite A\, Macedonia\, Ohio\, 44056\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thermoplastic Elastomer Conference
DESCRIPTION:SPE Thermoplasic Elastomer Conference 2025\n“Compound Interest: TPEs in a Circular Economy”\nApril 8-10\, 2025\nAkron\, OH\n  \nUPDATE: This event is now virtual. More details can be found at: CLICK HERE \nThe Akron Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers\, along with the TPE Technical Interest Group of the SPE\, will again be hosting a conference this spring that highlights a unique blend of polymers\, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs). It will be held April 8 to 10\, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Akron\, Ohio. Full information can be viewed at http://www.4spe.org/tpe25. \nThere will be a separate tutorial held on April 8 taught by industry experts. The morning session will be TPE fundamentals while the afternoon session will feature sustainability. \nTechnical sessions will focus on sessions exploring sustainability\, recycling\, bio content\, composting\, part consolidation\, efficient design\, minimizing machine energy\, material formulation and regulatory trends. The topics and speakers can be viewed at the above link using the “Program” tab. \nThis conference will push the envelope of development as we feature two keynote addresses. Professor Spontak will discuss “Water-Activated Elastomers to Mitigate Growing Global Environmental\, Healthcare and Energy Challenges”. Kathryn Wright\, Kraton R&D VP\, will be the second keynote speaker. Her topic will be “A Sustainable Future Enabled by Six Decades of Innovation”. There will be an exhibit area where companies will display their products related to TPEs. In addition there will be two receptions where networking can be done. \nSponsors will be recognized during the conference. If your company would like to be a sponsor and/or exhibitor\, please use the above link and click on the “For Sponsors” tab. \nRoom reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn for a special reduced rate can be made using the link above and clicking on the “Hotel Information” tab. \nYour participation will support the TPE Technical Interest Group and the Akron Section in their efforts to provide student scholarships and opportunities to participate in plastics industry events. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/thermoplastic-elastomer-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T170000
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SUMMARY:PiNO
DESCRIPTION:SPE Cleveland to Attend the\nPiNO 2025 Conference\n\nOhio’s largers industry is polymers\, with 2\,800+ polymer companies and over $49 billion in shipment each year\, all right here in Ohio. In additiona to industry\, there are numerous academic programs in and around Ohio that offer polymer focused degrees or conduct polymer specific research. \nThis presents an interesting opportunity having both academic and industry focus in such a small region. Our foremost goal as Polymer Initiative of Northeast Ohio (PiNO) is to attempt to bridge the gap between academia and industry\, tapping the potential of the unique opportunity that Ohio provides. \nPiNO is a one-day conference that connects students in polymers and related fields with industry. PiNO allows students to present their research in a judged poster competition and network with industry professionals during the job fair.
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/pino/
LOCATION:Case Western Reserve University\, 11038 Bellflower Road\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T170000
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SUMMARY:SPE Akron - April Event at Nottingham Spirk
DESCRIPTION:Please join SPE Akron for a tour and dinner at Nottingham Spirk.  \nFor over 50 years\, Nottingham Spirk’s innovation consulting and product design firm has developed hundreds of patented products that have generated over $50 billion in sales for industry-leading businesses and fast-growth entrepreneurial firms. \nNottingham Spirk offers a unique product design and development process in which all phases are conducted under one roof at our 62\,500-square-foot\, state-of-the-art Innovation Center\, increasing confidentiality and speed to market. \nOur wide breadth of IoT development capabilities allow us to seamlessly integrate physical devices with the digital world\, creating smart and interconnected systems that can communicate with each other\, monitor their environment\, and make intelligent decisions based on data analysis. This means that our clients can now enjoy increased efficiency\, improved productivity\, and dependable safety and security across a range of industries and applications. \nMeeting Information \n\nPricing for all $10\nMonday\, April 14\, 2025\nNottingham Spirk\n2200 Overlook Road\nCleveland\, Ohio 44106\nGathering 5:00 p.m.\nTour in groups\nDinner following at Tavern of Little Italy\, 12117 Mayfield Rd\, Cleveland 44106 (each guest pays own bill)\nPlease submit your reservation by April 11\n\n\nReservations can be made by April 11 by clicking here.\nBe sure to include your company affiliation \nNottingham Spirk is a government contractor so these rules apply: \n\nNo pictures allowed during the visit\nPer government regulations\, visitors will be asked to identify if they are a U.S. citizen\, Green Card holder or other and will be issued a visitor badge to wear throughout their visit
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/spe-akron-april-event-at-nottingham-spirk/
LOCATION:Nottingham Spirk\, 2200 Overlook Road\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145323
CREATED:20250311T173654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T152604Z
UID:2453-1745946000-1745953200@specleveland.org
SUMMARY:NASA - Presentation and Dinner (at Case Western Reserve University)
DESCRIPTION:SPE Cleveland Presents\n A Presentation on\n“Challenges and Opportunities in High- Performance Plastics for Space and Aerospace Applications”\nFollowed by Dinner\n\nNASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) leads numerous high-performance plastics research and development efforts with the goal of achieving a sustainable human presence in space and developing the US aerospace sector. This presentation will discuss some historical efforts in plastics R&D and their high-level results\, ongoing work\, as well as upcoming technical challenges in plastic materials. An overview of how interested industrial and academic partners can pursue collaborations with NASA will be presented. \nPresented by: Witold Fuchs\, NASA Materials & Process Engineer \nLocation: Case Western Reserve University – Nord Building\, Room 410 \n                  2095 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.\, Cleveland\, OH 44106 \n  \n$15 for Students \n$20 for SPE Cleveland Members \n$30 for SPE Members \n$35 for Non-Members \nOnline Payment\n\n\n\n\n	\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n				\n\n					\n	\n	\n	\n	\n			Donation Amount:\n		\n		\n			$			15.00\n					\n		StudentsSPE Cleveland MembersSPE MembersNon-members\n	\n				Select Payment Method			\n			\n		\n\n		\n						\n										\n							\n							 PayPal\n						\n									\n					\n			\n\n	\n	\n\n			\n		\n			Personal Info		\n\n		\n        \n            \n                First Name                                    *\n                                            \n            \n         \n\n        \n            \n                Last 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African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo\, Democratic People's RepublicCongo\, Republic ofCook IslandsCosta RicaCote d'IvoireCroatia/HrvatskaCubaCyprus IslandCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEquatorial GuineaEl SalvadorEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceGhanaGibraltarGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard and McDonald IslandsHoly See (City Vatican State)HondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyan Arab JamahiriyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldova\, Republic ofMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNetherlands AntillesNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestinian TerritoriesPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairn IslandPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarReunion IslandRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovak RepublicSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth GeorgiaSouth KoreaSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsEswatiniSwedenSwitzerlandSyrian Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaTogoTokelauTongaThailandTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands (British)Virgin Islands (USA)Wallis and Futuna IslandsWestern SaharaWestern SamoaYemenYugoslaviaZambiaZimbabwe			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				Address 1									*\n											\n\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				Address 2											\n\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				City									*\n											\n			\n		 \n\n				\n			\n				State\n				*\n				\n			\n							\n					AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingAmerican SamoaCanal ZoneCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsFederated States of MicronesiaGuamMarshall IslandsNorthern Mariana IslandsPalauPhilippine IslandsPuerto RicoTrust Territory of the Pacific IslandsVirgin IslandsArmed Forces - AmericasArmed Forces - Europe\, Canada\, Middle East\, AfricaArmed Forces - Pacific				\n					 \n\n		\n			\n				Zip / Postal Code				*\n							\n\n			\n		 \n			\n		\n			\n				\n			Total		\n		\n			$15.00
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/nasa-presentation-and-dinner-at-case-western-reserve-university/
LOCATION:Case Western Reserve University – Nord Building\, Room 410\, 2095 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. 44106\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145323
CREATED:20250311T174551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T161600Z
UID:2460-1747931400-1747942200@specleveland.org
SUMMARY:Additive Engineering Solutions (AES) - Site Tour and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:SPE Cleveland Presents\n A Site Tour of\nAdditive Engineering Solutions (AES)\nFollowed by Dinner\n\nAdditive Engineering Solutions (AES) was founded in 2016 in Akron\, Ohio and has the world’s largest capacity for large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) polymers. AES 3D prints large tooling and parts for the aerospace\, defense\, construction\, transportation\, marine and energy markets supporting customers such as Boeing\, Lockheed Martin\, Raytheon Technologies and Northrup Gruman. \nMeet and network with Vice President and Co-Founder\, Andrew Bader\, and his team while learning about some of the interesting and unique processing challenges when 3D printing parts in excess of 1\,000 pounds! \nRegister early to claim your seat!  \nPlease note that only 35 seats are available. \n*Security Note: AES is a government contractor so these rules apply for this tour: no pictures allowed during the visit; per government regulations\, visitors will be asked to identify if they are a U.S. citizen\, Green Card holder or other and will be issued a visitor badge to wear throughout their visit. \n  \nHosted by: Andrew Bader\, AES Vice President & Co-Founder \nLocation: Additive Engineering Solutions (AES)\, 990 Evan Ave.\, Akron\, OH 44305 \n  \n$15 for Students \n$20 for SPE Cleveland Members \n$30 for SPE Members \n$35 for Non-Members \nOnline Payment\n	\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n				\n\n					\n	\n	\n	\n	\n			Donation Amount:\n		\n		\n			$			15.00\n					\n		StudentsSPE Cleveland MembersSPE MembersNon-members\n	\n				Select Payment Method			\n			\n		\n\n		\n						\n										\n							\n							 PayPal\n						\n									\n					\n			\n\n	\n	\n\n			\n		\n			Personal Info		\n\n		\n        \n            \n                First Name                                    *\n                                            \n            \n         \n\n        \n            \n                Last Name                                            \n\n            \n         \n\n                    \n                \n                    Company Name                                            *\n                                                        \n                \n             \n        \n                \n            \n                Email Address                                    *\n                                                \n            \n\n         \n\n        \n					\n		\n		Billing Details\n				\n			\n				Country									*\n								\n			\n\n			\n				United StatesCanadaUnited KingdomAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarrussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo\, Democratic People's RepublicCongo\, Republic ofCook IslandsCosta RicaCote d'IvoireCroatia/HrvatskaCubaCyprus IslandCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEquatorial GuineaEl SalvadorEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceGhanaGibraltarGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard and McDonald IslandsHoly See (City Vatican State)HondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyan Arab JamahiriyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldova\, Republic ofMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNetherlands AntillesNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestinian TerritoriesPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairn IslandPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarReunion IslandRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovak RepublicSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth GeorgiaSouth KoreaSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsEswatiniSwedenSwitzerlandSyrian Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaTogoTokelauTongaThailandTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands (British)Virgin Islands (USA)Wallis and Futuna IslandsWestern SaharaWestern SamoaYemenYugoslaviaZambiaZimbabwe			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				Address 1									*\n											\n\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				Address 2											\n\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				City									*\n											\n			\n		 \n\n				\n			\n				State\n				*\n				\n			\n							\n					AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingAmerican SamoaCanal ZoneCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsFederated States of MicronesiaGuamMarshall IslandsNorthern Mariana IslandsPalauPhilippine IslandsPuerto RicoTrust Territory of the Pacific IslandsVirgin IslandsArmed Forces - AmericasArmed Forces - Europe\, Canada\, Middle East\, AfricaArmed Forces - Pacific				\n					 \n\n		\n			\n				Zip / Postal Code				*\n							\n\n			\n		 \n			\n		\n			\n				\n			Total		\n		\n			$15.00
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/additive-engineering-solutions-aes-site-tour-and-dinner/
LOCATION:Additive Engineering Solutions (AES)\, 990 Evan Ave.\, Akron\, OH\, 44305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145323
CREATED:20250419T001421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T001421Z
UID:2540-1757354400-1757361600@specleveland.org
SUMMARY:Parker Hannifin - Site Tour and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:SPE Cleveland Presents\n A Site Tour of\nParker Hannifin\nFollowed by Dinner\n\nParker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies\, providing precision-engineered solutions. The Parflex Division\, a segment of Parker’s Fluid Connectors Group\, is headquartered in Ravenna\, Ohio. Parflex specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance\, polymer-based hoses and tubing for fluid transfer and fluid power applications. \nDuring the tour you will see single & multilayer extrusion of thermoplastic hose and tubing. You’ll also observe secondary manufacturing operations like braiding and hose assembly. Additional production processes on display include fluoropolymer extrusion and a bundling line for the oil & gas market segment. Along the tour\, we will review an electronic day-by-the-hour system for streamlined production scheduling. Finally\, the tour will include the mechanical test lab and Polymer Innovation Center. \n  \nHosted by: Jeffrey Blake\, Manufacutring Engineer Manager \nLocation: Parker Hannifin – Parflex Division\, 1300 N. Freedom Street\, Ravenna\, OH 44266  \n  \n$15 for Students \n$20 for SPE Cleveland Members \n$30 for SPE Members \n$35 for Non-Members \nOnline Payment\n	\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n				\n\n					\n	\n	\n	\n	\n			Donation Amount:\n		\n		\n			$			15.00\n					\n		StudentsSPE Cleveland MembersSPE MembersNon-members\n	\n				Select Payment Method			\n			\n		\n\n		\n						\n										\n							\n							 PayPal\n						\n									\n					\n			\n\n	\n	\n\n			\n		\n			Personal Info		\n\n		\n        \n            \n                First Name                                    *\n                                            \n            \n         \n\n        \n            \n                Last Name                                            \n\n            \n         \n\n                    \n                \n                    Company Name                                            *\n                                                        \n                \n             \n        \n                \n            \n                Email Address                                    *\n                                                \n            \n\n         \n\n        \n					\n		\n		Billing Details\n				\n			\n				Country									*\n								\n			\n\n			\n				United StatesCanadaUnited KingdomAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarrussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo\, Democratic People's RepublicCongo\, Republic ofCook IslandsCosta RicaCote d'IvoireCroatia/HrvatskaCubaCyprus IslandCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEquatorial GuineaEl SalvadorEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceGhanaGibraltarGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard and McDonald IslandsHoly See (City Vatican State)HondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyan Arab JamahiriyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldova\, Republic ofMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNetherlands AntillesNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestinian TerritoriesPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairn IslandPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarReunion IslandRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovak RepublicSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth GeorgiaSouth KoreaSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsEswatiniSwedenSwitzerlandSyrian Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaTogoTokelauTongaThailandTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands (British)Virgin Islands (USA)Wallis and Futuna IslandsWestern SaharaWestern SamoaYemenYugoslaviaZambiaZimbabwe			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				Address 1									*\n											\n\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				Address 2											\n\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				City									*\n											\n			\n		 \n\n				\n			\n				State\n				*\n				\n			\n							\n					AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingAmerican SamoaCanal ZoneCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsFederated States of MicronesiaGuamMarshall IslandsNorthern Mariana IslandsPalauPhilippine IslandsPuerto RicoTrust Territory of the Pacific IslandsVirgin IslandsArmed Forces - AmericasArmed Forces - Europe\, Canada\, Middle East\, AfricaArmed Forces - Pacific				\n					 \n\n		\n			\n				Zip / Postal Code				*\n							\n\n			\n		 \n			\n		\n			\n				\n			Total		\n		\n			$15.00
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/parker-hannifin-site-tour-and-dinner/
LOCATION:Parker Hannifin – Parflex Division\, 1300 N. Freedom Street\, Ravenna\, OH\, 44266\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145324
CREATED:20250923T220305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T220352Z
UID:2646-1760979600-1760990400@specleveland.org
SUMMARY:Cleveland State University - Site Tour and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:SPE Cleveland Presents\nFacility Tour\, Dinner and a Presentation on\n“Cleveland State’s Gateway to Manufacturing Collaboration”\n\nThe Society of Plastics Engineers Cleveland Section cordially invites Northeastern Ohio manufacturing’s HR\, Technical & Operations management and Senior Management to hear Matt Duplin\, CSU Program Manager\, speak about the vision of Cleveland State University-TransDigm Advanced Manufacturing Center. This event will include a facility tour of more than 10\,000 square feet of production ready space for undergraduate students hands-on learning\, industry-sponsored collaboration projects and process training certification. At a time when new manufacturing talent is needed the most\, come see the value in supporting the university’s talent pipeline for local companies. CSU understands the shifting dynamics in U.S. manufacturing and higher education\, and are equipping the Cleveland’s professionals of tomorrow. \n  \nHosted by: Matt Duplin\, Manager\, CSU-TransDigm Advanced Manufacturing Center \nLocation: CSU – TransDigm Advanced Manufacturing Center\, 1768 E.25th Street\, Cleveland 44114 \n  \n$15 for Students \n$20 for SPE Cleveland Members \n$30 for SPE Members \n$35 for Non-Members \nOnline Payment\n	\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n				\n\n					\n	\n	\n	\n	\n			Donation Amount:\n		\n		\n			$			15.00\n					\n		StudentsSPE Cleveland MembersSPE MembersNon-members\n	\n				Select Payment Method			\n			\n		\n\n		\n						\n										\n							\n							 PayPal\n						\n									\n					\n			\n\n	\n	\n\n			\n		\n			Personal Info		\n\n		\n        \n            \n                First Name                                    *\n                                            \n            \n         \n\n        \n            \n                Last Name          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ofMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNetherlands AntillesNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestinian TerritoriesPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairn IslandPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarReunion IslandRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovak RepublicSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth GeorgiaSouth KoreaSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsEswatiniSwedenSwitzerlandSyrian Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaTogoTokelauTongaThailandTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands 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URL:https://specleveland.org/event/cleveland-state-university-site-tour-and-dinner/
LOCATION:Cleveland State University – TransDigm Advanced Manufacturing Center\, 1768 E.25th Street\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44114\, United States
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SUMMARY:AMI Plastics World Expos: North America
DESCRIPTION:AMI Plastics World Expos: North America \nNovember 12-13th\, 2025\nCleveland\, OH\nWe 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 ample networking opportunities. We encourage you to stop by the SPE Cleveland booth (R2812) to connect with us and explore how membership can enhance your career. This event is free to attend\, making it an excellent opportunity for all. \n  \nTo register\, please visit: https://na.compoundingworldexpo.com/ \n  \n \n 
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/ami-compounding-world-expo-2025/
LOCATION:Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland\, 300 Lakeside Ave E\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T173000
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SUMMARY:SPE Case Western Reserve University Student Chapter Event - Presentation and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:SPE Case Western Reserve University Student Chapter Presents\nDinner and a Presentation on\nREADY TO INVEST BUT NOT SURE WHAT COMES FIRST?\nCOME LEARN THE BASICS FOR A STARTER PORTFOLIO!\n  \n  \nDwight David Morgan began his career in polymers with M.A. Hanna Company\, a predecessor to Avient Corporation\, where he held a succession of corporate development and general management roles. In 1998\, he formed Accel Color Corporation\, a custom-formulated colorants producer\, which he grew to four facilities and over 120 employees. When Accel Color was sold to Techmer PM in 2008\, Dwight continued to run the company and served on Techmer’s senior leadership team. In 2013\, he joined The Composites Group\, a maker of thermoset compounds\, as vice president of sales and marketing\, where he participated in integrating three acquisitions and prepared the business for its eventual merger with Citadel Plastics in 2014. He then joined global resin producer M. Holland Company as Executive Vice President\, where he oversaw strategy and corporate development and managed the company’s international operations. Dwight holds a bachelor’s degree from the Kent State University School of Journalism and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron School of Law. Since retiring in 2024\, Dwight has devoted much of his time to wealth management education\, publishing a weekly newsletter\, hosting biweekly investing calls\, and holding investing seminars for businesses and organizations. A lifelong investor\, he believes no one in the wealthiest country in history should outlive their wealth. \n  \nHosted by: Dwight D. Morgan \nDate: January 20th\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30pm-7:00pm ET \nLocation: Case Western Reserve University\, Nord Hall Room 356\, 2095 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106 \nPizza and snacks provided \n  \nFREE for Students \n$20 for SPE Cleveland Members \n$30 for SPE Members \n$35 for Non-Members \nOnline Payment\nComing Soon
URL:https://specleveland.org/event/spe-case-western-reserve-university-student-chapter-event-presentation-and-dinner/
LOCATION:2095 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.\, Cleveland\, OH 44106\, 2095 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. 44106\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T163000
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SUMMARY:Thogus and rp+m - Site Tour and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:SPE Cleveland and the Cleveland Engineering Society \nPresent a \nFacility Tour and Dinner at \nThogus and rp+m \n\nJoin Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and the Cleveland Engineering Society (CES)  for a joint behind-the-scenes Industry Tour at Thogus and rp+m in Avon Lake\, Ohio. This unique event will showcase how modern plastics manufacturing and additive manufacturing technologies are shaping the future of product development and production. \nThe tour will begin at Thogus\, a family-owned manufacturer specializing in custom plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the injection molding process in action\, explore advanced molding equipment and automation systems\, and learn how engineered thermoplastics are used to create precision components for industries such as automotive\, medical\, consumer products\, and industrial manufacturing. Headquartered in Avon Lake\, Ohio\, Thogus has 35+ injection molding machines (35 – 750Tons) with robots at every press. \nParticipants will also visit rp+m (rapid prototype + manufacturing)\, a leader in additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies. During this portion of the tour\, guests will see cutting-edge additive manufacturing systems producing prototype and production parts from polymer and metal materials. The tour will highlight how technologies such as metal laser melting and high-precision polymer printing enable rapid prototyping\, complex geometries\, and faster product development cycles. \nThis combined tour offers a rare opportunity to see both traditional high-volume manufacturing and advanced additive manufacturing working together within the same innovation ecosystem. \nSpace is limited—register early to secure your spot! \n  \nEvent Agenda \n4:15 – 4:30 PM – Arrival & Check-In\nGuests arrive\, check in\, and receive safety instructions before the tour begins. \n4:30 – 4:40 PM – Welcome & Introductions \n4:40 – 5:25 PM – Thogus Facility Tour\nGuided tour of the Thogus injection molding and manufacturing facility\, showcasing custom plastic injection molding processes\, automation\, and production operations. \n5:25 – 6:05 PM – rp+m Facility Tour\nExplore additive manufacturing technologies at rp+m\, including advanced polymer and metal 3D printing systems used for rapid prototyping and production parts. \n6:05 – 6:30 PM – Networking & Light Refreshments\nInformal networking with fellow professionals\, SPE and CES members\, and representatives from Thogus and rp+m while enjoying light refreshments. \n  \nLocation \nThogus and rp+m\, 33490 Pin Oak Pkwy\, Avon Lake\, OH 44012 \n  \nPrice \n$15 for Students \n$20 for SPE Cleveland Members \n$30 for SPE Members \n$35 for Non-Members \nOnline Payment\n	\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n				\n\n					\n	\n	\n	\n	\n			Donation Amount:\n		\n		\n			$			15.00\n					\n		StudentsSPE Cleveland MembersSPE MembersNon-members\n	\n				Select Payment Method			\n			\n		\n\n		\n						\n										\n							\n							 PayPal\n						\n									\n					\n			\n\n	\n	\n\n			\n		\n			Personal Info		\n\n		\n        \n            \n                First Name                                    *\n                                            \n            \n         \n\n        \n            \n                Last Name                   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URL:https://specleveland.org/event/thogus-and-rpm-site-tour-and-dinner/
LOCATION:Thogus and rp+m\, 33490 Pin Oak Pkwy\, Avon Lake\, 44012\, United States
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