Conference

Join Exponent at the SPE Annual Technical Conference 2023

Society of Plastics Engineers

March 27 - 30, 2023
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The Society of Plastics Engineers' (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC®) 2023 will focus on the latest advances in industrial, national laboratory, and academic work in plastics and composites. The conference is organized around four main themes: Advances in Materials and Characterization, Sustainability, Polymer Processing and Equipment, and Digitalization and Additive Manufacturing.

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Speaker Presentation

"Tunable Plastic Durability: Potential Solutions to Accumulating Post-Use Plastic"

WEDNESDAY, March 29 | 2 p.m.

Don't miss Chris White, Ph.D., as he gives a presentation covering applications for polymer and plastic materials such as food safety, medical sterilization, and renewable energy. Dr. White will also discuss the post-use pathways for plastic, including recycling and conversion of plastic to fuel. He will also explore a new solution to the plastic waste problem, tunable durability.

Don't miss the chance to connect with other members of our team, including Hilda Buss, Ph.D., P.E., and Erin Askounis, Ph.D., and attend Exponent's speaker presentations (select details and links below):

  • Sven Behrens, Ph.D., "Capillary Foams: Opportunities for New Composite Materials," Wednesday, March 29, 8:00 a.m.
  • Manuel Garcia-Leiner, Ph.D., "Characterization of Polyaryletherketone (PAEK) Filaments and Printed Parts Produced by Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing," Wednesday, March 29, 8:30 a.m.

Exponent is pleased to have several experts speaking at this conference, hosted by the Society of Plastics Engineers. Learn more about ANTEC® 2023.

Join us

Register here to attend ANTEC® 2023.

Capabilities

What Can We Help You Solve?

Exponent combines core competencies in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, polymer science, materials engineering, and batteries to assist clients in the development of new technologies, as well as the evaluation of materials challenges in a wide variety of industries and applications, including consumer products, electronics, medical devices, industrial equipment, transportation, energy, and emerging technologies.

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Plastics in the Environment

Develop proactive plans to mitigate the environmental impact of polymer and plastic waste.

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Materials Used in Medical Devices, Implants & Surgical Tools

Expert evaluation of the materials used in medical devices, implants, and surgical tools.

Water bottle packaging and assembly. Exponent consultants help with selection, testing, and analysis of food packaging

Polymers Used for Food & Beverage Packaging

Create safer, compliant, and high-performing food and beverage products.

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Polymers Expertise for Consumer Products

Rigorous testing and analysis of polymers in consumer products.

Quality analysis [PSMC]

Failure Analysis of Plastics, Rubbers & Composite Materials

Methods and techniques to assist with the root cause of failure in polymer, plastics, or composite materials.