A
new springSociety of Plastics Engineers(SPE,www.4spe.org) FastTrack training
program has just been announced. The topics have been designed to enhance
injection molding, extrusion molding, blow molding and thermoforming knowledge
levels regardless of plastics industry tenure.
First-ever course offerings include managing
innovation; principles of sustainable business; single-stage reheat blow molding
fundamentals; solving the plastic product design and development puzzle; medical
device design and processing; materials and testing for thermoforming; permeation
fundamentals; and optimizing sheet extrusion thermoforming while reducing stress.
Produced
by industry thought-leader Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI,www.plastictechnologies.com), the SPE FastTrack
training program will be held on May 7-10, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta
Airport. Participants can elect to sign up for the full four days or choose
from an “ala carte course menu” to better suit their area(s) of interest.
“The course material has been designed so
that it is of value to veterans, industry newcomers and anyone in between. For
the veterans, we view this as an excellent refresher. For the newcomers, the
information will help add to their knowledge base,” says Scott Steele, president,
PTI.
Course tracks include: injection molding;
extrusion; blow molding; thermoforming; industrial and medical part design;
mold fundamentals and advanced injection molding; blow mold design, part
quoting, snap/press fits and thermoforming optimizations; and managing
innovation and sustainability
“The course material will be presented by
subject matter experts. Instructors will
not only be discussing current technologies, but they will also be offering
their considerable insight on what they expect to be happening in the future,”
Steele says. “Additionally, the small class size facilitates interaction and
enhances the learning experience.”
Fees
range from $695 for a single day to $2,390 for participation in a full four-day
track. Discounts are available for
groups of three or more. Fees include materials, continental breakfast, lunch
and beverage breaks. To register, or for more information, go to: www.ptifasttrack.com or call 419 867-5424.
