Society of Plastics Engineers

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Society of Plastics Engineers
Society of Plastics Engineers
AbbreviationSPE
Established1942
HeadquartersDanbury, CT
Location
Membership
22,500+
CEO
Patrick Farrey[1]
Chief Executive, SPE Foundation
Eve Vitale
COO
Sue Wojnicki
Director, Sales & Advertising
Michael Greskiewicz
https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3330
Staff
33
Websitewww.4spe.org

About SPE—Inspiring Plastics Professionals

SPE—Inspiring Plastics Professionals[2] is a global professional membership organization[3] dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and education for professionals employed in the plastics industry.[4][circular reference] SPE was founded in 1942. Today, the organization has more than 22,500+ members[5] who are plastics professionals throughout the United States and in more than 84 countries around the world.

Membership in SPE helps plastics professionals advance their technical knowledge through conferences, seminars, webinars, SPE Library, Technical Journals, Plastics Engineering magazine, SPE News, Plastics Insight Newsletter, SPE Communities, Materials Database, Networking Opportunities, and more. Membership levels include: Professional Membership, Young Professional Membership, Student Membership, Emeritus Membership, and Subscriber.

SPE is divided into local and geographical chapters and technical chapters. The organization is managed by an association management staff with the support of volunteer leadership,[6] including an Executive Board. Chapters exist around the world in over 70 countries. Many chapters publish local newsletters as well as organize technical and networking meetings.

Members of SPE are also members of one or more of 32 specific technical chapters. Technical chapters are focused on: Additive Manufacturing[7] & 3D Printing,[8] Additives and Color[9] Europe, Applied Rheology,[10] Automotive,[11] Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies,[12] Blow Molding,[13] Building and Infrastructure,[14] Color and Appearance,[15] Composites,[16] Decorating and Coatings,[17] Engineering Properties and Structure,[18] European Medical Polymers,[19] European Thermoforming,[20] Extrusion,[21] Failure Analysis & Prevention,[22] Flexible Packaging,[23] Injection Molding,[24] Joining of Plastics & Composites,[25] Medical Plastics,[26] Mold Technologies,[27] Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Materials,[28] Plastics Pipes & Fittings,[29] Polymer Analysis,[30] Polymer Modifiers and Additives,[31] Product Design and Development,[32] Rotational Molding,[33] Recycling,[34] Thermoforming,[35] Thermoplastic Elastomers,[36] Thermoplastic Materials and Foams,[37] Thermoset,[38] and Vinyl Plastics.[39]

SPE Foundation

The SPE Foundation supports the development of plastics professionals by funding quality educational programs, grants and scholarships emphasizing science, engineering, sustainability, and manufacturing while working to create inclusive opportunities for students[40] around the world.

Through lively demonstrations and hands-on activities, the Foundation's PlastiVan® Program is designed to excite students about opportunities in science and engineering within the plastics industry. Students are educated about the chemistry, history, processing, manufacturing, and sustainability of plastics and how the science and real-world applications relate to their everyday lives. PlastiVan® provides sound science and educational programs which spark scientific curiosity in students while increasing their knowledge of the contribution plastics make to modern life; encouraging them to seek careers in engineering. The program is aligned with NGSS standards.[41]

The SPE Foundation offers numerous scholarships to students who have demonstrated or expressed an interest in the plastics industry. They must be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics industry. This would include, but is not limited to, plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, journalism or communications. All applicants must be in good standing with their colleges.

ANTEC®

SPE holds its "Annual Technical Conference" or ANTEC®, each spring. ANTEC® is held in various locations throughout North America. The meeting includes presentations of peer-reviewed technical papers[42] about plastics innovations and technologies from around the world. ANTEC® showcases the latest advances in industrial, national laboratory and academic work. Papers and presentations share findings in polymer research and new and improved products and technologies.

Plastics Engineering

SPE's Plastics Engineering magazine keeps plastics professionals and other specialists in the value chain[43] up to date on the latest materials equipment and process technologies that impact all aspects of product development and applications in the plastics industry. Plastics Engineering also covers the trends and influences that affect plastics in key global markets.

References

  1. ^ "SPE extends contract for CEO Patrick Farrey until 2024". Canadian Plastics. 2021-01-07. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  2. ^ "About SPE".
  3. ^ "Professional Associations: What They Are and Popular Organizations You Can Join to Advance Your Career".
  4. ^ "Plastics Industry".
  5. ^ "22,500+ Members".
  6. ^ "What Skills Do Volunteer Leaders Need?".
  7. ^ "Additive Manufacturing Explained".
  8. ^ "What is 3D Printing".
  9. ^ "Additive Color - an Overview".
  10. ^ "Applied Rheology".
  11. ^ "The Automotive Industry".
  12. ^ "What are bioplastics?".
  13. ^ "Blow Molding".
  14. ^ "Where We Stand: Buildings are Infrastructure".
  15. ^ "What is Color Appearance?".
  16. ^ "What are Composites?".
  17. ^ "What are Decorative Coatings?".
  18. ^ Munro, Rosalind (2018). "Engineering Properties". Encyclopedia of Engineering Geology. Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series. pp. 293–295. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-73568-9_110. ISBN 978-3-319-73566-5.
  19. ^ "Overview of Medical Polymers" (PDF).
  20. ^ "Guide to Thermoforming".
  21. ^ "Extrusion".
  22. ^ "Failure Analysis: A Tool for Prevention".
  23. ^ "Flexible Packaging: An Industry Overview".
  24. ^ "Everything You Need to Know About Injection Molding".
  25. ^ "Joining of Plastics and Composites". S2CID 136521940.
  26. ^ "Medical Plastics: A Term Needs Clarification".
  27. ^ "What is Plastic Mold & Molding Technology?".
  28. ^ "Halogen Free Flame Retardants: An Exciting Future for FR".
  29. ^ "Plastic Piping Systems".
  30. ^ "The Basics of Polymer Analysis".
  31. ^ "Polymer Additives".
  32. ^ "Product Development Vs. Product Design".
  33. ^ "What is the Rotomolding Process?".
  34. ^ "Plastics Recycling".
  35. ^ "Guide to Thermoforming".
  36. ^ "Thermoplastic Elastomers Defined".
  37. ^ "Thermoplastic Foams: Processing, Manufacturing, and Characterization".
  38. ^ "What is Thermosetting Plastic?".
  39. ^ "What is Vinyl?".
  40. ^ "What is Inclusive Education, and How Can You Implement It?".
  41. ^ "Next Generation Science Standards".
  42. ^ "What is Peer Review?".
  43. ^ "Define Value Chain".

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