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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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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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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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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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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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