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“The Latest Solution in Moisture Analysis” presented by
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INTERNATIONAL SALES AZI of Redlands in 2005 completing POLYMER LAB CHEMIST, James Moore graduatedMGR., from the University a Bachelor of Science Degree in AZI Chemistry with a minor emphasis in Mathematics. After completing his degree, James relocated to Koror, Palau
Knowing the correct dryness manyat Palau of the engineered where he taught Chemistry,level Physics of and Geology Community College. Jamesthermoplastic became a member of theresins Arizona Instrument Team in 2007. He has helped develop Instrumentation using technology designed to determine is crucial to proper injection molding. Resins can be too dry, or not dry enough. the moisture content in a variety of materials. His publications include A Mechanochemical Route to the Conducting How do you know what levels are best forissue what Polymer Polyaniline, Macromolecules, vol. 38, 2, pp. resins 317-321 andand Crystalwhat structuresto of do if you suspect [Ru(terpy)(HPB)(H2O)](PF6)2 and [Ru(terpy)(HPB)(2-picoline)](PF6) and the kinetics studies of the aqua ligand part quality issues related to drying? This talk will help you understand the realisubstitution by pyridine and substituted pyridines, Polyhedron, Vol. 28, Issue 2, pp. 386 – 392. ties of today’s moisture analyzer technology and break down the misconceptions.
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It is hard to believe that we are almost half way done with another semester here at Penn State. We are taking the students to the Fakuma Injection Molding show in Germany. We are also touring a tool-shop in Switzerland. When you see the students at the November SPE meeting, please feel free to pick their brains about what they saw. They have a great opportunity to experience some new technology and should be able to bring it back to this area. I hope you enjoy this month’s presentation on polymer drying. I have had several experiences with materials that have been over-dried. It created havoc in processing and mechanical testing of the molded parts. Our speaker is going to have a hands-on demonstration of the measuring equipment. I look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings,
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Fred Curren joined (AZI) Arizona Instrument LLC in 2004 where he worked in the plastics division for his first four years. During that time he helped expand the knowledge and understanding of moisture analysis in plastics both internally and to those in the plastics industry. He helped standardize the moisture measurement parameters used in the company’s Computrac line of moisture analyzers for plastics. These settings can be found in ASTM D6980-04 Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Loss in Weight, Annex 1, Table A1.1 , and D7191-05 Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Relative Humidity Sensor, Annex X1, Table, X1.1. In 2008 Fred took over as the International Sales Manager for Latin America and the U.K. where he now trains AZI’s distributors on the Computrac and Jerome product lines. Arizona Instrument LLC
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Penn State Student Chapter News by Tim Farrell I would like to first welcome back all of the returning Plastics Engineering Technology (PLET) students and welcome any incoming freshmen into the program. My name is Tim Farrell ([email protected]) and I am the newly elected President of Behrend’s student chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). I would also like to introduce Mr. Lou Grenci as the new Vice President, Miss Jessica Patz as the returning Treasurer, and lastly Mr. Craig Hugel as they new Secretary. It is still early in the semester but we are working hard to plan as many activities as possible to give PLET students from every class the opportunity to meet and have fun! In October we are planning several events. First of which is organizing a couple of PLET teams to participate in the intramural flag football league. Seeing as some of the seniors will be in Germany and Switzerland during Behrend’s league we were also considering holding our own flag football tournament. I would like this to include four teams, one for each of the PLET classes. Please email me if you are interested in participating in either of these activities.
Also before the weather becomes unbearable we would like to organize an ultimate Frisbee tournament. Most likely this will take place towards the end of October and again we would like to create teams for each PLET class and if you would like, please feel free to organize a team made up of students from several classes. If ultimate Frisbee sounds fun to you please send me and email letting me know you are interested. We all know how the weather can be during the fall in Erie and if it does take an early turn for the worse we plan to use bowling as our back up activity for October. I am very excited to be President this year and am look forward to getting the chance to meet everyone. It would be really great if all of you could take the time to email me. This email will serve several purposes. First it will give me the opportunity to compile an email list for all PLET students and it will give you the chance to introduce yourself and let me know of any suggestions you might have for PLET activities. I hope everyone is having a great semester thus far and is as excited as I am to have a school year full of events that will give us an opportunity to network and have fun!
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Welcome to Dr. Gary Smith New Faculty Member in the PLET Program at Penn State Behrend Gary comes to us with 30 years experience in the plastics industry, specializing in materials - including 27 years at GE / Sabic. Gary teaches the Introduction to Plastics, Plastics Materials & Properties, and Advanced Materials classes. In the photo above he is standing next to a Davis Standard single screw extruder. This week, his students are using the extruder to try their hand at formulating material blends.
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"Wonder of Plastics" titled "Impact of Plastics on Society" was written by Graham Stewart, a junior at McDowell High School. Graham's essay was sponsored by his Honors Chemistry teacher, Ms. Miller Plastics are a pervasive and essential part of many aspects of modern society. Plastics are used in a myriad of applications worldwide. Plastics are affordable, adaptable, and easily produced which makes them the best choice in a plethora of applications. Plastics are used in everything form a milk container to the refrigerator that it is kept in and encompasses all aspects of modern society. Plastics have a set of superior characteristics that lend to their importance and impact. It is difficult to imagine a world devoid of the wonders of plastics. Is it even possible for a modern world to exist without the use of plastics? Polymers are the building blocks of the world, from DNA and RNA to plastics they serve as a structure to build the future. Plastics shape the modern world almost as strongly as DNA shapes us. Plastics are used in such a variety of applications that is unfathomable how not long ago the world was devoid of this wonder. Plastics are perhaps one of the most underappreciated materials on the planet. Diamonds are renowned for their beauty and value; however, they have a similar polymer to that found in plastics. The actual usefulness of a diamond especially in consideration of its price and rarity pales in comparison to the affordability and unparalleled applications of plastics.
Plastics have shaped society in so many ways that it is hard to imagine a different substance to replace all of the applications of plastics. From the cheap pen in someone’s pocket to the expensive cell phone adjacent it is hard to imagine either without being made of plastic. Plastic can be molded into any shape, color, or size and can be purchased affordably without a detriment to the environment. There are so many applications of plastics that it would be impossible to count the applications that a person sees everyday made from plastic. It is important also to think of all the plastics that are used but unnoticed and forgotten, such as the contact lenses, the hearing aid, or the wheelchair that people cannot live without. The reason that plastic is so prevalent and important is due to its inherent characteristics. Plastic is strong and light weight which is so important for almost any application. Plastics can be produced in any shape or texture, which is why it is so easily adaptable to various applications. Plastics can be thin and flexible or thick and sturdy depending on what is needed. Plastics are also one of the most easily recyclable renewable resources on the planet. Try to picture a world without plastics. For instance, imagine a sports fan watching his favorite hockey team play through the sturdy Plexiglas in front of him watching the players skate on their lighter than air plastic based skates, while sitting in his stain-proof ergonomically molded plastic seat in his teams colors, while Ashland is North America’s leading distributor of sipping his eight dollar beer, from his ten thermoplastic materials. Our supply chain includes cent, thin plastic recyclable cup. None of this the world’s leading plastics producers. could be possible without the adaptability and reliability of plastics. Plastics make things cheaper and easier as well. For example, it takes seven trucks filled with paper bags to contain the same amount, as are in found in one truck of recyclable plastic grocery bags. Plastic is the most influential man made maLocal Inventory Material Selection Assistance Local Inventory terial since concrete and makes a modern world Material Selection Assistance possible. The effect of plastics on society is Packaging Options Dedicated Fleet Packaging Options Dedicated Fleet undeniable; plastics have made the world more convenient and efficient. The unparalleled ability of plastic has caused it to be found in almost For more information, contact your local sales representative: 1-800-531-7106 or visit us on the web at: www.ashland.com every manufactured product. Plastic is strong, cheap, lightweight, and completely moldable Ashland is committed to the continuous evolution of technology and service solutions that promote health, safety and environmental protection around the world. which makes it the ideal material. Plastics not © Copyright 2007, Ashland * Responsible Care is a registered service mark of the American Chemistry Council, the Canadian Chemical Producers’ only enhance modern society, plastics make Association and of other entities in other countries. modern society possible.
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“The Latest Solution in Moisture Analysis” presented by
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INTERNATIONAL SALES AZI of Redlands in 2005 completing POLYMER LAB CHEMIST, James Moore graduatedMGR., from the University a Bachelor of Science Degree in AZI Chemistry with a minor emphasis in Mathematics. After completing his degree, James relocated to Koror, Palau
Knowing the correct dryness manyat Palau of the engineered where he taught Chemistry,level Physics of and Geology Community College. Jamesthermoplastic became a member of theresins Arizona Instrument Team in 2007. He has helped develop Instrumentation using technology designed to determine is crucial to proper injection molding. Resins can be too dry, or not dry enough. the moisture content in a variety of materials. His publications include A Mechanochemical Route to the Conducting How do you know what levels are best forissue what Polymer Polyaniline, Macromolecules, vol. 38, 2, pp. resins 317-321 andand Crystalwhat structuresto of do if you suspect [Ru(terpy)(HPB)(H2O)](PF6)2 and [Ru(terpy)(HPB)(2-picoline)](PF6) and the kinetics studies of the aqua ligand part quality issues related to drying? This talk will help you understand the realisubstitution by pyridine and substituted pyridines, Polyhedron, Vol. 28, Issue 2, pp. 386 – 392. ties of today’s moisture analyzer technology and break down the misconceptions.
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It is hard to believe that we are almost half way done with another semester here at Penn State. We are taking the students to the Fakuma Injection Molding show in Germany. We are also touring a tool-shop in Switzerland. When you see the students at the November SPE meeting, please feel free to pick their brains about what they saw. They have a great opportunity to experience some new technology and should be able to bring it back to this area. I hope you enjoy this month’s presentation on polymer drying. I have had several experiences with materials that have been over-dried. It created havoc in processing and mechanical testing of the molded parts. Our speaker is going to have a hands-on demonstration of the measuring equipment. I look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings,
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*Save $50 when you register for this webinar!* Use this discount code: EL1014-G. Learn about sparse LCB and its effect on rheology and processing performance, and take an in-depth look at the degree of film-width reduction or necking during film-casting of several metallocene-catalyzed high-density polyethylenes with varying degrees of sparse LCB. The results presented in this webinar can be translated to other polymer systems to make them exhibit a desired processing performance. Presenter: Donald G. Baird, Virginia Tech Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the presentation's start time. For more information contact Elizabeth Reagan at +1 203-253-1368; [email protected]. SPE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President - william jj o'connell Executive Director & CEO Susan E. Oderwald
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Fred Curren joined (AZI) Arizona Instrument LLC in 2004 where he worked in the plastics division for his first four years. During that time he helped expand the knowledge and understanding of moisture analysis in plastics both internally and to those in the plastics industry. He helped standardize the moisture measurement parameters used in the company’s Computrac line of moisture analyzers for plastics. These settings can be found in ASTM D6980-04 Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Loss in Weight, Annex 1, Table A1.1 , and D7191-05 Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Relative Humidity Sensor, Annex X1, Table, X1.1. In 2008 Fred took over as the International Sales Manager for Latin America and the U.K. where he now trains AZI’s distributors on the Computrac and Jerome product lines. Arizona Instrument LLC
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Penn State Student Chapter News by Tim Farrell I would like to first welcome back all of the returning Plastics Engineering Technology (PLET) students and welcome any incoming freshmen into the program. My name is Tim Farrell ([email protected]) and I am the newly elected President of Behrend’s student chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). I would also like to introduce Mr. Lou Grenci as the new Vice President, Miss Jessica Patz as the returning Treasurer, and lastly Mr. Craig Hugel as they new Secretary. It is still early in the semester but we are working hard to plan as many activities as possible to give PLET students from every class the opportunity to meet and have fun! In October we are planning several events. First of which is organizing a couple of PLET teams to participate in the intramural flag football league. Seeing as some of the seniors will be in Germany and Switzerland during Behrend’s league we were also considering holding our own flag football tournament. I would like this to include four teams, one for each of the PLET classes. Please email me if you are interested in participating in either of these activities.
Also before the weather becomes unbearable we would like to organize an ultimate Frisbee tournament. Most likely this will take place towards the end of October and again we would like to create teams for each PLET class and if you would like, please feel free to organize a team made up of students from several classes. If ultimate Frisbee sounds fun to you please send me and email letting me know you are interested. We all know how the weather can be during the fall in Erie and if it does take an early turn for the worse we plan to use bowling as our back up activity for October. I am very excited to be President this year and am look forward to getting the chance to meet everyone. It would be really great if all of you could take the time to email me. This email will serve several purposes. First it will give me the opportunity to compile an email list for all PLET students and it will give you the chance to introduce yourself and let me know of any suggestions you might have for PLET activities. I hope everyone is having a great semester thus far and is as excited as I am to have a school year full of events that will give us an opportunity to network and have fun!
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Welcome to Dr. Gary Smith New Faculty Member in the PLET Program at Penn State Behrend Gary comes to us with 30 years experience in the plastics industry, specializing in materials - including 27 years at GE / Sabic. Gary teaches the Introduction to Plastics, Plastics Materials & Properties, and Advanced Materials classes. In the photo above he is standing next to a Davis Standard single screw extruder. This week, his students are using the extruder to try their hand at formulating material blends.
Pictured here is Garrett Barna, a junior in the plastics program. He is running the Husky 90 ton IMM with a robot.
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"Wonder of Plastics" titled "Impact of Plastics on Society" was written by Graham Stewart, a junior at McDowell High School. Graham's essay was sponsored by his Honors Chemistry teacher, Ms. Miller Plastics are a pervasive and essential part of many aspects of modern society. Plastics are used in a myriad of applications worldwide. Plastics are affordable, adaptable, and easily produced which makes them the best choice in a plethora of applications. Plastics are used in everything form a milk container to the refrigerator that it is kept in and encompasses all aspects of modern society. Plastics have a set of superior characteristics that lend to their importance and impact. It is difficult to imagine a world devoid of the wonders of plastics. Is it even possible for a modern world to exist without the use of plastics? Polymers are the building blocks of the world, from DNA and RNA to plastics they serve as a structure to build the future. Plastics shape the modern world almost as strongly as DNA shapes us. Plastics are used in such a variety of applications that is unfathomable how not long ago the world was devoid of this wonder. Plastics are perhaps one of the most underappreciated materials on the planet. Diamonds are renowned for their beauty and value; however, they have a similar polymer to that found in plastics. The actual usefulness of a diamond especially in consideration of its price and rarity pales in comparison to the affordability and unparalleled applications of plastics.
Plastics have shaped society in so many ways that it is hard to imagine a different substance to replace all of the applications of plastics. From the cheap pen in someone’s pocket to the expensive cell phone adjacent it is hard to imagine either without being made of plastic. Plastic can be molded into any shape, color, or size and can be purchased affordably without a detriment to the environment. There are so many applications of plastics that it would be impossible to count the applications that a person sees everyday made from plastic. It is important also to think of all the plastics that are used but unnoticed and forgotten, such as the contact lenses, the hearing aid, or the wheelchair that people cannot live without. The reason that plastic is so prevalent and important is due to its inherent characteristics. Plastic is strong and light weight which is so important for almost any application. Plastics can be produced in any shape or texture, which is why it is so easily adaptable to various applications. Plastics can be thin and flexible or thick and sturdy depending on what is needed. Plastics are also one of the most easily recyclable renewable resources on the planet. Try to picture a world without plastics. For instance, imagine a sports fan watching his favorite hockey team play through the sturdy Plexiglas in front of him watching the players skate on their lighter than air plastic based skates, while sitting in his stain-proof ergonomically molded plastic seat in his teams colors, while Ashland is North America’s leading distributor of sipping his eight dollar beer, from his ten thermoplastic materials. Our supply chain includes cent, thin plastic recyclable cup. None of this the world’s leading plastics producers. could be possible without the adaptability and reliability of plastics. Plastics make things cheaper and easier as well. For example, it takes seven trucks filled with paper bags to contain the same amount, as are in found in one truck of recyclable plastic grocery bags. Plastic is the most influential man made maLocal Inventory Material Selection Assistance Local Inventory terial since concrete and makes a modern world Material Selection Assistance possible. The effect of plastics on society is Packaging Options Dedicated Fleet Packaging Options Dedicated Fleet undeniable; plastics have made the world more convenient and efficient. The unparalleled ability of plastic has caused it to be found in almost For more information, contact your local sales representative: 1-800-531-7106 or visit us on the web at: www.ashland.com every manufactured product. Plastic is strong, cheap, lightweight, and completely moldable Ashland is committed to the continuous evolution of technology and service solutions that promote health, safety and environmental protection around the world. which makes it the ideal material. Plastics not © Copyright 2007, Ashland * Responsible Care is a registered service mark of the American Chemistry Council, the Canadian Chemical Producers’ only enhance modern society, plastics make Association and of other entities in other countries. modern society possible.
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® Join us for About “Sustainability & Recycling: Raising the Bar in Today’s Economy” at GPEC ® 2010 on the Conference: GPEC 2010 March 8-10,Join2010 The Florida Hotel & Raising Conference Florida, USAon us forat“Sustainability & Recycling: the Bar Center, in Today’sOrlando, Economy” at GPEC ® 2010 March 8-10, 2010 at The Florida & Conference Center, USA www.thefloridahotelorlando.com ThisHotel is your chance to learnOrlando, about Florida, new technologies and innovations www.thefloridahotelorlando.com This is your chance to learn about new technologies and innovations for plasticsforsustainability and recycling. Deadline forhotel hotelAdvance Advance Registration is February plastics sustainability and recycling. Deadline for Registration is February 19, 2010. 19, 2010. For hotel reservations call 800-588-4656 andrequest request “SPE GPEC” roomroom rate of rate $145.of $145. For hotel reservations call 800-588-4656 and “SPE GPEC”
Connections Reception (Monday 8, 2010)
Connections Reception (Monday 8, 2010) Exhibits/Sponsors
(March 9-10, 2010) - Tuesday, March 9 - Wednesday, March 10 (March 9-10, 2010) If you would like to be a sponsor or exhibitor, you can obtain the Sponsor Registration Form at www.sperecycling.org or contact Susan Spuhler at 978-439-3910 or [email protected] or Gwen Mathis at 800March 9 798-1241 or [email protected]
Exhibits/Sponsors
- Tuesday, - Wednesday, March 10 If you wouldTechnical like to beProgram a sponsor(March or exhibitor, you can obtain the Sponsor Registration Form at 9-10, 2010) The Technical or Program for GPEC includes: www.sperecycling.org contact Susan 2010 Spuhler at 978-439-3910 or [email protected] or Gwen Mathis at 8001. Bio-based and Biodegradable Materials 798-1241 [email protected] Reclamation and Supply (PCR & PIR) ®
3. Recycling: Electronics, Marketing and Business, Automotive, Regulatory Ribbon Adrian Merrington is the GPEC® Technical Chair. Please submit your abstracts to Adrian Merrington at [email protected] (March 9-10, 2010)
Technical Program
The Technical Program for GPEC® 2010 includes: Plenary Speakers CEO of NatureWorks LLC 1. Bio-basedMarc andVerbruggen, Biodegradable Materials 2. Reclamation andTechnology Supply (PCR & PIR)Forum and Competition (Tuesday, March 9, 2010) Clean Business 3. Recycling: Electronics, Marketing andsubmit Business, Regulatory Ribbon Outstanding entrepreneurs may still businessAutomotive, plans for participation in the forum. Deadline to submit your ® Battelle will be sponsoring the competition and will award the top business plan plan is December 10, 2008. Adrian Merrington is the GPEC Technical Chair. Please submit your abstracts to Adrian Merrington at $2,000 and the runner-up $1,000. The forum is an excellent opportunity to showcase your business and highlight [email protected] your company’s efforts in the clean technology space. Visit www.sperecycling.org or contact Eric Koester at [email protected] for more details.
Student Poster Session (Tuesday, March 9, 2010) Plenary Speakers
To submit a Student Poster abstract for review or for questions, please contact:
Marc Verbruggen, of NatureWorks LLCChair , Tel: +1 (952) 742-0454 Richard C. CEO Bopp, GPEC® 2010 Poster Session
Email: [email protected] Abstracts are due no later than December 14, 2009 Posters will be judged by jury. Cash awards offered for posters of exceptional(Tuesday, quality.
Clean Technology Business Forum and Competition
March 9, 2010)
