Plastics Engineering articles from March 2008

Plastics Engineering archives from March 2008

Notice of proposed amendments to SPE bylaws.(From SPE)(Society of Plastics Engineers)
March 1, 2008... Dear SPE Member: The Society of Plastics Engineers' Bylaws require that all proposed amendments undergo a three-step approval process: a vote of Council to recommend the proposed bylaw amendments for consideration; if the vote passes,...

Tougher resins drive gears: plastic gears stand up to more high-power, high-wear applications.(NORTH AMERICA)
March 1, 2008... Over the years, mechanical designers have had great success replacing metal gear materials with a rich selection of high-performing engineering thermoplastics. But for an inexperienced gear designer, this richness might seem to be a curse at...

Out of thin air, aerogels emerge.(NORTH AMERICA)
March 1, 2008... Designers know that ideas for new products rarely come out of the blue. But a substance that looks as if" it materialized from thin air might change that. The material is aerogel, a wispy, foam structure that is more than 99% air. Known to...

Electrifying polymers: the convergence of polymer and electronic engineering is spawning new products and a new lexicon, including words such as polytronics and mechatronics, and acronyms like OLED and MID. Potentially worth billions of dollars, the sector seems set for exponential expansion across many markets.(EUROPE)(Organic light-emitting diode)(moulded-interconnect-device)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Not so long ago, any discussion about plastics in electronics didn't get much beyond epoxy resins for circuit boards. But times have changed. Today, the talk is about flexible displays and sensory walls, almost...

Clarification.(Correction notice)
March 1, 2008... In the article 'New Technologies for a Greener Industry' in the January 2008 issue of Plastics Engineering (pp. 10ff.), it was stated that Clariant's Cesa-extend chain extender for PLA is plant-derived. Clariant has asked us to point out that...

ANTEC[TM] 2008 preview: in Milwaukee, sharing the spotlight with plastics encounter.(NORTH AMERICA)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Plastics professionals from around the globe are planning to meet this spring in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, at North America's largest plastics-only event of the year. The Society of Plastics Engineers will combine...

Closing the gap on metals.(EUROPE)
March 1, 2008... Replacing metals with plastics is becoming more achievable as new technologies and design possibilities evolve. One company in particular that has been pushing the boundaries is DuPont, which has developed a portfolio of specifically targeted...

Industry patents.(Intellectual properties)
March 1, 2008... The patent is a legal document giving the holder a license to capitalize on the invention without competition for a few years. In exchange, the holder teaches the basis of the invention. The patent is forward-looking, representing a technical...

Ken Braney's monthly look at SPE's European activities.(EUROPE: SPE NEWS ROUNDUP)(retirement of Yetty Pauwels at Society of Plastics Engineers)(British Plastics Federation)
March 1, 2008... SPE Europe's Yetty Pauwels To Retire At a recent SPE Europe meeting, Yetty Pauwels, SPE Europe's long-serving manager and "heartbeat" of our European organisation, announced that she will retire at the end of 2008. Yetty, who has been with...

Industry events.(EUROPE)(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... MARCH 3-4, Biodegradable Polymers Seminar Site: Valencia, Spain Website: www.polimerosbiodegradables.com 3-5, Cables 2008 Site: Cologne, Germany Website: www.amiplastics.com 4-6, Global Petrochemicals...

Society of Plastics Engineers' Member Resource Directory.
March 1, 2008... NETWORKING [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SPE COMMUNITIES There is no better venue for networking with your colleagues and peers in the plastics industry than through SPE. Members have unparalleled opportunities to meet, work with, and...

Industry events.(NORTH AMERICA)(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... SPE CONFERENCES Apr. 13-15. Hollow Parts Conference. Site: Shanghai, China. Co-sponsored by SPE and the Rotomolding Committee of the China Plastics Processing Industry Association. Contact: Jon Ratzlaff at ratzljd@cpchem.com. May 4-8....

Why you should attend the largest industry event in the U.S. this year Plastics Encounter @ ANTEC.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)(Conference news)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Anyone involved with plastics will benefit from attending Plastics Encounter @ ANTEC. As the single largest technical conference in the plastics industry worldwide, ANTEC offers forums and sessions for engineers, R&D scientists, technicians,...

General show information.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)(Conference news)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Registration Information SPE Members enjoy discounted ANTEC Conference registration pricing! Save money when you register by April 23! You can register through the ANTEC website at www.antec.ws or by completing...

Special events and networking opportunities.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... Sunday, May 4 SPE Celebrates! Banquet Hyatt Regency Milwaukee 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Prepare to kick up your heels and celebrate the accomplishments of the plastics industry with your peers and colleagues! Cocktail hour will be...

Plastics encounter @ ANTEC exhibitors at press time exhibition dates & hours: Midwest Airlines Center.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)
March 1, 2008... Monday, May 5 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 12 noon-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Arm Tooling Inc. Metravib A. Schulman (Invision Inc.) Admet Inc. Akron...

ANTEC plenary speakers: Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6: Midwest Airlines Center.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Monday, May 5 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ed Barlow President, Creating the Future, Inc. A Journey Through the 21st Century Travel through the uncharted territory of the 21 st century and explore the rapid and...

ANTEC conference technical and commercial presentations: Monday, May 5, through Wednesday, May 7: Midwest Airlines Center.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)(Conference news)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Over 600 papers and presentations will be offered in these areas: Applied Rheology Automotive Blow Molding Building & Construction NEW! Color & Appearance Composites Decorating & Assembly Electrical & Electronic Engineering Properties &...

New technology forums.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6 Midwest Airlines Center Monday, May 5 Data Management, Modeling, Simulation and Prediction 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m. of Polymer Performance Session Moderators: Gene Kim and Vassilios...

SPE Seminars at Plastics Encounter @ ANTEC.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... Sunday, May 4, through Thursday, May 8 Hyatt Regency Milwaukee Please visit the website for detailed seminar descriptions: http://www.4spe.org/training/seminars/ A separate fee is required to participate. Seminars are conducted in 1-...

Milwaukee welcomes ANTEC 2008.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The City of Milwaukee embodies a wonderful balance of time-honored traditions and dynamic, creative energy. Our beautiful lakefront location, stunning architecture, and pride in our history combine with cutting-edge developments and...

Travel information.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)
March 1, 2008... The Plastics Encounter Exhibition and all technical sessions and will be conducted at the Midwest Airlines Center; SPE Seminars will be conducted at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Please contact the hotels directly for reservations. ANTEC...

ANTEC 2008 technical session matrix.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)(Statistical table)
March 1, 2008... ANTEC 2008 Technical Session Matrix Division /SIG Monday May 5 AM PM Alloys & Blends Ml...

Technical sessions.(PLASTICS ENCOUNTER AT ANTEC 2008)(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... Monday Morning, May 5 M1 Alloys & Blends Morphological and Processing Studies of Diverse Polymer Blend Systems 8:30 AM C0193 Thermoplastic Polyimide-- Polyetheretherketone Blends With Exceptional ...