The Plastics Compounding Workshop is a three‑day program providing a structured introduction to materials, processes, applications, and industry trends in compounding. Participants begin with the fundamentals of raw materials, including polymers, fillers, additives, stabilizers, colorants, and formulation principles such as DOE and AI‑assisted optimization.

Day 2 focuses on compounding equipment and processing methods—single‑screw, twin‑screw, kneaders, and reactive extrusion—along with key fabrication processes like injection molding, compression molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. The session also reviews ASTM/ISO testing, property evaluation, regulatory considerations, and reverse engineering.

Day 3 covers products and markets, including filled and reinforced compounds, TPEs, blends, and specialty materials, with an overview of major global compounders and emerging market trends. The workshop concludes with an introduction to intellectual property basics and a forward look at how AI, ML, and automation are shaping the future of compounding.

This workshop is designed for professionals involved in the formulation, processing, selection, or application of compounded plastics. It is especially valuable for:

• Product Design Engineers who must understand how compounded materials influence part performance and manufacturability.
• Materials, R&D, and Polymer Engineers working on formulation development, additive selection, or performance optimization.
• Process, Manufacturing, and Production Engineers involved in extrusion, compounding, molding, and downstream fabrication processes.
• Quality, Reliability, and Failure Analysis Teams evaluating material consistency, performance deviations, or compounded-material failures.
• Technical Sales, Application Engineers, and Supplier Support Staff who need deeper technical knowledge to guide customers.
• Purchasing, Sourcing, and Supply Chain Professionals evaluating compounders, feed streams, and material alternatives.
• Managers and New Engineers entering the plastics, compounding, or injection molding industries who need a comprehensive technical foundation.

Do you work with plastic compounds but wish you better understood how formulations are built, how additives interact, and how compounding methods impact performance?

Are you facing increasing pressure to optimize material properties, reduce cost, incorporate recycled content, or troubleshoot production challenges?

Do you need a clearer understanding of how to choose between materials, processing routes, and additive packages for specific applications?

If these challenges sound familiar, this training workshop was designed for you.