SPE Extrusion Minitec+

Sponsored by the Extrusion Division

May 1–2, 2019

Polymers Center, Charlotte, NC.

8:00am

Registration

Opening remarks: Phil Shoemaker, Polymer Center
Twin Screw Extruder Compounding and Metering Difficult Materials: Paul Andersen, Coperion
Selecting the Optimum Single Screw Extruder Screw Design: John Christiano, Davis-Standard
Mechanisms of Devolatilization in a Twin Screw Extruder: Paul Martin, JSW
What's in Your Single Screw Extruder Barrel?: John Perdikoulius, Compuplast
Die Design Parameters for Blown Film: Karen Xiao, Celgard
Processing of PET in Tube Configurations on a Single Screw Extruder: Steve Schick, Teel Plastics
Die Design Basis for Sheet and Cast Film: Olivier Catherine, Cloeren
Processing Heat and Shear Sensitive Formulations on a Twin Screw Extruder: Charlie Martin, Leistritz
Tour of Polymers Center and Extruder Demonstrations
Interactive Co-Rotating Twin Screw Design/Assembly Session

Breaks, lunch and handout materials are included.

5:00pm

Reception: Mix and meet with speakers and sponsors.

8:00am

Registration

Opening Remarks: Phil Shoemaker, Polymer Center
Global View of R-PET: Tim Koppenrath, Technip Zimmer
New Single Screw Technologies for PLA and PET: Tim Womer, TWW Associates
Comparative Melt Rheology of PET and PLA: Eldridge Mount, Emmount Industries
Engineering Your Process for Optimum Output and Quality When Extruding PLA (Ingeo): Jim Nangeroni, Nature Works
Pumps and Filtration for PET and PLA: Pablo Vaca, Maag
Plant Integration: a 4.0 Perspective: Joe Dziedzic, AEC/ACS
Control of Transesterification and Transamidation Mechanisms in Condensation Polymers with Supramolecular Recognition: Joe Webster, Stabililization Technologies
Continuous Filtration for Sheet Production: Paul Hueter, Ettlinger
Processing undried PET and PLA using Gneuss Processing Technology: Monika Gneuss, Gneuss
Opportunities for Improved PET Processing and Performance through Direct Extrusion: Sabine Schoenfeld, Coperion
PET and the Circular Economy: Stefan Deiss, Technip Zimmer

Breaks, lunch and handout materials are included.

5:00pm

Adjourn

Day 1 (May 1st)	$300
Day 2 (May 2nd)	$300
Both days (May 1-2)	$500
Corporate Sponsorship (Limit 12)	Sponsorships are available on a 1st come basis for only $1000, which includes a 6 ft tabletop display and 1 no charge registration for the entire event. Preliminary list of corporate sponsors: Davis-Standard, Leistritz, Gneuss, Thermo Fisher, Plastics Technology Magazine, Polymers Center, CW Brabender, Brabender Technologie, Schenck Process, Trendelkamp To become a sponsor, contact: Charlie Martin at cmartin@leistritz-extrusion.com

A confirmation will be sent with logistical details.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 8710 Research Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262, +1 704.548.0388
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 8700 Research Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262, +1 704.503.4800
Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262, +1 704.547.7444
Holiday Inn, 8520 University Executive Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262, +1 704.547.0999
Courtyard by Marriott, 333 W W.T.Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262, +1 704.549.4888
Residence Inn by Marriott, 8503 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262, +1 704.547.1122
Hampton Inn Charlotte-University Place, 8419 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262, +1 704.548.0905