Plastics Engineering Highlights

The May/June issue of Plastics Engineering is focused on plastics used in building and construction, sustainability challenges, waste plastics and more.

Read the May/June Issue

Sustainability Challenges

Each batch of recycled plastic is different, so testing and analysis are critical for processing quality.

Long-time SPE Member Clare Leon Milton Jr., Dies at 104

Clare Leon Milton Jr., a chemical engineer and inventor who was among the founders of classical music programming on WBJC-FM in Baltimore, recently died at his home in Baltimore, MD. He was 104. Mr. Milton was active in SPE and had many roles in the Society including that of treasurer.

First SPE Workshop in Spanish: Extrusion of Thermoplastics

The first workshop presented by SPE entirely in Spanish will be Extrusion of Thermoplastics. This 6-part series, presented online by Omar Estrada, Ph.D., CEO, sospol s.a.s., will focus on the single screw extrusion process used in plastic products such as films, sheets, tubes, and fibers. The workshop will contribute to the understanding of the detailed operation of the extruder, the causes and solutions of typical problems, the fundamental role that screw design plays and the operating conditions to have a high-quality cast. June 26, June 27, June 28, June 29, July 5, and July 6.

Expand Your Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing

Are you a plastics professional looking to implement additive manufacturing/3D printing into your company’s processes? Are you in or near the Boston area? Join your plastics peers and additive manufacturing professionals at ImplementAM – taking place at the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company on June 22 in Waltham, MA – for a day of learning, collaboration, and networking. Keynote speaker is John Hart, MIT Professor & Co-Founder of Desktop Metal and VulcanForms. Also expect educational presentations from EOS, TRUMPF, Xometry, HP, and others. Lunch and Happy Hour are included in your registration!

SPE Preferred Partner Covia Looks at Additive Package Materials

In an exclusive article for SPE, preferred partner Covia looks at how manufacturers of LLDPE blown films can evaluate their current additive package to determine if, by changing their current AB, they can potentially reduce the quantity of other, more expensive additives and reduce overall costs.

SPE Foundation Expands Board and Strengthens Commitment to Plastics Education

The SPE Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to the growth of plastics professionals and the advancement of plastics education, is pleased to announce the election of four new Board members. Albert McGovern, Steve Zamprelli, Matt Urfali, and Greg Adams have been elected to serve on the Board for a three-year term.

SPE Joins ‘Molding Workforce Inclusion’ Program as Partner

SPE recently announced its partnership with the groundbreaking initiative, "Molding Workforce Inclusion," funded by the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF). This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionize the plastics industry and foster disability inclusivity across the United States. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are core to SPE's mission, aligning with the values of its members, companies, and academic institutions.