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SPE's annual Thermoset TOPCON will feature the latest developments in thermoset plastics. This industry is poised for growth as there is more recognition that the mechanical properties and low cost of these materials make them ideal for replacing metal, ceramics, and engineering thermoplastics in a variety of applications. Thermosets can also help improve performance by consolidating parts, reducing weight, and eliminating secondary operations. SPE's annual Thermoset TOPCON will feature the latest developments in thermoset plastics. This industry is poised for growth as there is more recognition that the mechanical properties and low cost of these materials make them ideal for replacing metal, ceramics, and engineering thermoplastics in a variety of applications. Thermosets can also help improve performance by consolidating parts, reducing weight, and eliminating secondary operations [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the employees of the plastics industry and their training in the industry. Particular focus is given to the views of an engineer Mark Richardson from Series One LLC regarding plastic company management. Also included are the workforce of the industry, education of the workforce, and comments from plastics program instructor Armando Sardanopoli.

The article discusses aspects of partnerships between academic institutions and the plastics industry in the U.S. to prepare future plastics professionals. Topics discussed include the collaboration between the UMass Lowell Plastics Engineering Department and Moldflow simulation software, the Plastics Sustainability Research Lab to have various equipment for mechanically recycling plastic materials, and partnership of the University of Akron in Ohio with National Polymer innovation center.

The article focuses on the technology advancement, education, and creative approach of plastics industry to recycle difficult-to-recycle plastics. Topics discussed include the creation of raw materials from potato chip bags by TerraCycle Inc. that could be used for three-dimensional (3-D) printing, the development of stand-up pouch by the Dow Chemical Co., and the recycling challenges for polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

The article focuses on the use of creative approaches by plastics industry companies to attract or find future plastics professionals. Approaches include formal internship or apprentice programs, Intertech Plastics engages youth in what they learn and to focus on career readiness in partnership with the Denver Public School' CareerConnect program, and Wittmann Battenfeld Inc. reaches out the community through events, like Manufacturing Day.

The article discusses ways and processes used by plastics industry in order to grow and improve. More efficient processes are developed by companies which resulted to better products, save money, or recycle specialty materials such as bio-based plastics. John Farney of Cumberland Engineering presents the topic entitled "Power Consumption Savings and Reduced Operating Expenses in Size Reduction" at the Society of Plastics Engineers' (SPE's) Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC).

Information on the 22nd Annual Thermoforming Conference organized by Thermoforming Division of Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) that was held in Atlanta, Georgia is presented. Topics discussed include thermoforming techniques, flat sheet extrusion, three-dimensional printing and technological innovations in plastics industries.

The article focuses on the practices made by a nonprofit organization Advocates for Plastic Careers in America to raise awareness about the plastics industry. Topics discussed include acknowledging people about careers in plastics field, working with robots and automation and the views of Jennifer Snodgrass, president of the organization, on the opportunities in the plastics industry.