March Plastics Engineering Focused On Plastics Used in Electronics

New molded and flexible electronics combine performance and design in new product types.

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Plastics Engineering Highlights

Imagination is Reality

New molded and flexible electronics combine performance and design in new product types.

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3D Printing Shows Potential for Multipart Electronics

Arburg process converts regular pellets and granules into high-tech connected housings.

Optimizing Dispersion

Clariant data highlight advantages of metallocene PE waxes on pearlescent aesthetics.

Looking Back 80 Years While Shaping the Future

Highlight your company’s history, innovations, products, services and more! Our upcoming July/August issue of Plastics Engineering magazine will be a celebration of SPE’s 80th Anniversary and a look at the future of the industry. You are invited to be an important part of this must-read issue. With a reach of over 30,000 global industry leaders in more than 84 countries, Plastics Engineering readers are your potential new customers. 90% of our readers are decision-makers for new plastics technologies – tell them about your company, your roadmap for the future, and how your success is their success. Don’t miss out. Be included in this historical SPE milestone! For Plastics Engineering advertising opportunities contact: Michael Greskiewicz or Desiray Young.

80th Anniversary Fun Fact!

In 1980, SPE begins publishing the technical journal, Polymer Composites.

Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month, which commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. SPE recognizes and celebrates the women scientists, engineers, and students who have shaped the plastics industry. Our industry, economy, and world all benefit from their talents and we honor them with appreciation.

“My goal in this industry has always been to blend in and stand out. I want to be an engineer who also happens to be a kick ass woman.”

— Lynzie Nebel, SPE VP Member Engagement; Upstream Quote Engineer, Cytiva; Co-Host, PlastChicks Podcast

What's Happening Around SPE

Plastics in UVC Sterilization Conference Highlights SPE National Week of Coloring Plastics

SPE’s first National Week of Learning event, the National Week of Coloring Plastics, will be held virtually and in conjunction with SPE’s Color and Appearance Division from March 21-25. This event is for those interested in pursuing a career in coloring of plastics or just wanting to learn more about coloring plastics. The week-long event includes the Plastics in UVC Sterilization Conference on Wednesday, March 23^rd. This conference is focused on Ultraviolet-C applications, radiation, disinfection, systems, and various types of exposure. You can register for the whole week or Wednesday’s conference only!

SPE’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Manufacturing Focused on Fostering DEI in the Workplace

You may know what DEI stands for but do you know what it really means? Are you and your company struggling to understand why DEI makes good business sense? Through presentations and interactive dialogue, SPE's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Manufacturing–co-located with Informa’s Advanced Manufacturing event from April 11-12 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA—will show you how top private and public companies are fostering DEI throughout their organizations. Register now before March 15th and get 20% off the regular rate of $399!

Is Delivering a Great Presentation Hard For You?

Are you speaking at an upcoming SPE event? Or any event for that matter? Are you shaking in your boots at the prospect of presenting? Whether on Zoom or in-person, public speaking is one of the biggest fears people have but, while public speaking and presenting may be challenging, as a plastics professional, it's one of the best ways for you to get noticed and excel in your field. SPE is here to help by providing a new member benefit called “Teach the Geek to Speak,” a program that will help you create impactful presentations and give you the confidence in public speaking you've always wanted. Find out the “process” behind giving strong, effective presentations! Sign up for the “Teach the Geek to Speak” program before March 10th and get a 50% price discount! When registering, enter the discount code: SPE.

SPE Foundation

SPE’s Evan Morton named a Plastics News Rising Star for 2022

Are you speaking at an upcoming SPE event? Or any event for that matter? Are you shaking in your boots at the prospect of presenting? Whether on Zoom or in-person, public speaking is one of the biggest fears people have but, while public speaking and presenting may be challenging, as a plastics professional, it's one of the best ways for you to get noticed and excel in your field. SPE is here to help by providing a new member benefit called “Teach the Geek to Speak,” a program that will help you create impactful presentations and give you the confidence in public speaking you've always wanted. Find out the “process” behind giving strong, effective presentations! Sign up for the “Teach the Geek to Speak” program before March 10th and get a 50% price discount! When registering, enter the discount code: SPE.

SPE Foundation Scholarship Applications Still Open

The SPE Foundation offers numerous scholarships to students who have demonstrated or expressed an interest in the plastics industry. In addition to the Foundation’s multiple scholarships, three new opportunities are available: the Donald McCoy Chicago Scholarship for residents of Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio; the Recycling Division Scholarship for undergrads with work or experience in the recycling fields; and the India Section Scholarship for students studying in India. Applications for the 2022-2023 SPE Foundation Scholarships are open until April 1, 2022. Don’t wait! You can submit your scholarship application by visiting www.4spe.org/scholarships.

SPE News Story Ideas?

Know a member who is doing outstanding things in plastics or in SPE? Have you heard about or are part of a chapter that is making an impact or a difference in the industry? Let us know if you have any story ideas for SPE News! Feel free to contact Chris Barry at cbarry@4spe.org.

New Episode of PlastChicks

Upcoming Events

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  WEBINAR: Rubber O-rings

  March 17 | Virtual Event
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  SPE National Week of Coloring Plastics

  March 21–25 | Virtual Event
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  WEBINAR: Polymer Molecular Weight: A Key Factor in Plastic Performance

  March 31 | Virtual Event
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