Program
Program

Day 1
13 November, 2024

KEYNOTE
Global PFAS challenges - identifying exposure and risks

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Solving the challenges of PHA compounding with continuous mixing technology

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Real-Time monitoring of polymer blend extrusion using in line process Raman analyzer

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Pursuing partial TiO2 independence with a new white pigment in injection molded thermoplastic compounds

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY DEBATE
The future for vinyl compounds

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

Moderator
Speakers
TRAINING SEMINAR
Simulation as an effective tool for scale up in co-rotating twin extrusion compounding

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Developing and applying polymer processing additives that are free from PFAS

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Using the adaptability of planetary roller extruders to handle complex compounding and reaction processes

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
From concept to delivery – developing new products to meet customer trends

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY DEBATE
The future for concentrates

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

Moderator
Speakers

Day 2
14 November, 2024

KEYNOTE
Identifying the key trends and opportunities shaping the concentrates market

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Separation and segregation issues in PVC compounding applications

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Sustainable additive solutions for electric vehicles

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Closed-loop in-line color correction automation when using PCR & PIR resins

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY DEBATE
The future for technical compounds

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

Moderator
Speakers
TRAINING SEMINAR
Twin screw extrusion simulation: get a well-balanced use of 1D and 3D modelling for increasing the process efficiency and lowering the tests costs

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Process and technology for crosslinking polymer pellets in rotary soaking drums

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Phosphites for the modern age - a new era in efficiency and sustainability

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Effective processing aid to enhance melt strength of clear PLA without increasing melt viscosity

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Advancing thermoplastics and thermosets with innovative graphite and graphene technologies

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM

Compounding World Expo Theater

Day 1
13 November, 2024

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Optimising profile extrusion with automated stacking and packaging technologies

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Mastering purging techniques - enhancing efficiency in the extrusion industry

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
PCR and stretch film - an OEM's point of view

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

PANEL DISCUSSION
Future for flexible packaging

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

Speakers
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
How to reduce material costs and enhance properties using microcellular foam extrusion with N2 and CO2

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Making the cut – should you be using a saw or a hot-knife cutter on your extrusion line?

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Using advanced manufacturing to improve the performance, durability and efficiency of extrusion barrels

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Exploring advances in extrusion technology for sheet systems

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

TRAINING SEMINAR
Enhancing plastics extrusion efficiency with predictive maintenance

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

Day 2
14 November, 2024

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Digitalization in the extrusion industry: what is the optimum approach?

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

The value of investing in technologically advanced equipment

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

Heavy gauge sheet extrusion – optimizing process and sustainability outcomes

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

PANEL DISCUSSION
Future for plastic pipes

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Understanding and eliminating roll-face deflection

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Implementing melt pumps and continuous filters to optimize the extrusion of materials with high recycled content

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

PANEL DISCUSSION
Impact of PFAS in food contact legislation

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater

Speakers

Day 1
13 November, 2024

KEYNOTE
Analyzing the latest trends in plastics recycling markets

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Efficient plug flow polymerization and dissolution recycling

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Innovative software technologies for sustainable waste management

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Film washing – how to achieve the lowest residual humidity for the highest extruder performance

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY DEBATE
New directions: How will proposed and implemented legislation affect plastics recycling in North America

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

Moderator
Speakers
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Benefits & challenges of filter cleaning in post consumer recycling applications

1:30 PM - 1:50 AM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Implementing recycling technologies for rigid polyolefins – case studies of recent installations

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Improve and increase the recycled content in your products using reactive masterbatches

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Improving PCR pellet quality

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY DEBATE
Encouraging collaboration: how public and private sectors can work together to increase plastics recycling

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

Moderator
Speakers

Day 2
14 November, 2024

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Innovative high-capacity granulation systems for post-consumer plastics recycling

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Advancing sustainability: utilizing recycled LLDPE in flexible food packaging

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Improving the impact properties of recycled polypropylene by melt blending with performance modifiers

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

Speakers
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Less length, more melt - new energy-efficient technology for improving recycled pellet quality

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Extrusion recycling with color control

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Materials handling systems for plastics recycling - how to optimize storage, deodorization, homogenization, and blending

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Upcycling to the next level

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

TRAINING SEMINAR
Where does plastics dust come from and why is it important to keep your facility clean

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

INDUSTRY DEBATE
Exploring how packaging design and material selection can aid recycling

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater

Moderator
Speakers

Day 1
13 November, 2024

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Advancing plastics identification and quantification in industrial recycling with thermal analysis

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Technology and Testing Theater

In Situ testing of materials in extreme environments

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Technology and Testing Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Automated intrinsic viscosity measurement to ensure the performance of recycled plastics

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Technology and Testing Theater

Developing an organic, PFAS-free alternative to fluorine-based processing aids

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Technology and Testing Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Importance of viscosity measurement for global PET recycling: relevant norms and suitable instrumentation

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Technology and Testing Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Comparison of plastic bags by using GC-High-Resolution mass spectrometry and artificial intelligence powered software

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Technology and Testing Theater

Our tailor-made solutions for NIR recycling black plastic

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Technology and Testing Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Thermal analysis of polyamide gears produced with increasing levels of recycled material

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Technology and Testing Theater

Day 2
14 November, 2024

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Developing a test method for accelerating the prediction of fatigue life stresses on different polymers

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Technology and Testing Theater

Mitigating the degradation of polymers during mechanical recycling using bio based slip additives

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Technology and Testing Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
The role of AI in materials development: applications in materials science, challenges and growth outlook

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Technology and Testing Theater

Scientific process documentation- the foundation of quality assurance for plastics processors

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Technology and Testing Theater

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Using glass flake to control warpage and to replace PTFE as a drip suppressant

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Technology and Testing Theater

Speakers
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Biodegradable additives and their place in a sustainable economy

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Technology and Testing Theater