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

Reinforcing Concrete with Plastic Waste

CRDC Global develops RESIN8, a mixed platics waste additive that boosts concrete properties.

Upcoming SPE Workshop Troubleshoots Single-Screw Extruders

Are you responsible for end-product or working to solve problems that might not be the process or material's fault? Need to better understand troubleshooting single-screw extruders? Don’t miss this upcoming 4-part SPE Workshop, presented by Mark Spalding, Fellow, Dow, taking place online June 12, June 14, June 19, and June 22. 50% of the proceeds from Mark's workshop will be donated to the SPE Foundation's Girl Scout Polymer Science Patch program.

Nominations Now Open for Plastics Hall of Fame

Nominations for the Plastics Hall of Fame Class of 2024 are now being accepted. The Plastics Hall of Fame recognizes a lifetime body of work of an individual whose dedication and exceptional achievements have contributed to the growth and prominence of the plastics industry on a global scale.

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!

Celanese Partnership Boosts Student Outreach

The Celanese Foundation, part of Celanese Corporation, recently granted $50,000 to fund the SPE Foundation’s work in Detroit and Dallas. This grant will be used to sponsor SPE After-School STEM Clubs, Ecotek Lab collaboration, and the PlastiVan® programming which upholds the Foundation’s three-pronged approach to enrich and develop future workforce for the plastics industry – scholarships and grants for emerging plastics professionals, equitable STEM opportunities, and the science and sustainability of plastics.