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e-Live® Presentation Calendar

July 9, 2008
Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites: Experimenty and Theory
July 17, 2008
Characterization of Biosorbable Medical Implant Materials
July 24, 2008
Best of ANTEC™ 2008
Evaluation of Conductive Fillers for Shape-Memory Actuation by Resistive Heating
July 30, 2008
REACH: Keeping it Manageable…. Keeping it Strategic
July 31, 2008
Serving as an Expert in Litigation-Oriented Projects
August 6, 2008
Best of ANTEC™ 2008
Improving Adhesion Performance Between Low-Surface-Tension Composites and Dissimilar Substrates
August 7, 2008
Best of ANTEC™ 2008
The Future of the Plastics Industry: Decline or Growth?
August 14, 2008
Polymer Thermal Analysis
August 21, 2008 - 8:00 AM EST
Best of European Thermoforming
New Technologies in Pick-and-Place Robotics for Thermoforming
August 28 , 2008
Material Handling and Conveying 101 - Maximizing Resin Savings and Efficiency
September 11 , 2008
Best of ANTEC™ 2008
Lessons Learned From an Unconventional Design for Lean Six Sigma Development
September 25 , 2008
Best of ANTEC™ 2008
Nanocomposite Polypropylene Film for Food Packaging Applications
October 23, 2008
Best of ANTEC™ 2008
Multi-Property Optimization of Nylon-EVOH Extrusions Produced Controllably by Chaotic Blending

About SPE e-Live & Recorded Presentations

SPE’s e-Learning Center offers two simple and convenient ways to gain practical technical and business knowledge about the plastics industry, knowledge you need to improve your performance on the job and to increase your value to your employer—all from the convenience of your home or office! All presentations are reviewed by SPE for quality of content, and are offered by some of the brightest minds in the plastics industry.

SPE’s e-Live® Presentations are delivered to your desktop in real time via the Internet. All you need to participate is Internet access and an open phone line. After you register, SPE will email you the web address and phone number you can use to see and hear the presentation and participate in the live question and answer session. Miss an e-Live® Presentation? SPE Offers Recorded Presentations in two convenient methods!

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Through collaboration with SPE, SpecialChem announced the global launch of Learning on Demand, an online service providing convenient access to recorded technical presentations given by an expert on a specific topic. SpecialChem delivers industry news, databases, technical information and online expert assistance to industry professionals. To learn more about SpecialChem, visit their website.

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