Thermosets Bring Benefits to New Markets and Applications.

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]