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Information about the SPE Thermoforming Division's 25th anniversary conference with the theme Forming the Future is presented. It mentions the market for the thermoformed plastics and its forecasted market based on the June 2016 BCC Research market report entitled "Thermoformed Plastics: Global Markets." The speakers at the conference include Ken Griep, vice president of Portage Casting & Mold Inc.

The article discusses the growth of in-mold labeling (IML). Topics discussed include comments from Bob Travis of InkWorks Printing LLC regarding the film labels that can be used for IML of injection molded or semidurable products, Dieter Maes of Verstraete, on their approach for designing customized in-mold labels for plastic packaging and IML for thermoforming (IMLt) offered by Illig Maschinenbau gmbH & Co.

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Using IML thermoforming, almost any design can be applied to packaging such as these yogurt cups. Simulation software such as T-SIM allows optimization of the thermoforming process before an actual product is made. Method they choose, and the thermoforming process can offer advantages Protective packaging, chose thermoforming when designing a new packaging sys- The technology allowed the design of an effective and cost-saving product. [Extracted from the article]

Information on the 24th Annual Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoforming Division's Thermoforming Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia from August 31 to September 2, 2015 is presented. Topics include the developments in the use of minerals in plastics presented by Heritage Plastics Inc. vice president Holly Hansen, the presentation by Sukano Polymers Corp. technology and development engineer John Price on functional additives, and the additive masterbatches in the presentation of Price. INSET: Thermoformer of the Year..

The article discusses the highlights of the 23rd Annual Thermoforming Conference of the Thermoforming Division of the Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE), with the theme "Ideas Worth Forming," held in Schaumburg, Illinois on September 15-18, 2014. Highlights include Tony Bridwell, chief people officer of hospitality company Brinker International discussing importance of accountability, workshops on areas like cut sheet thermoforming, and technical presentations. INSET: Thermoformer of the Year.

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.