Injection World Molding Forum | conference Injection World goes live
The programme for the fi rst Injection World Molding Forum has been announced by the organisers, Applied Market Information (AMI) and Injection World magazine. Taking place on 17-18 June in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, the Injection World Molding Forum will discuss vital business developments, explore emerging trends in key industries, and provide insight into some of the most innovative process technologies and materials that will play a part in the moulding industry over the coming years. Read on for some of the programme highlights: Michael Araten, President and CEO of plastic construction toy maker and injection moulder K’Nex Brands, will talk about manufacturing in the US and the benefi ts that accrue from reshoring. DuPont Global Automotive Technology Director Jeffrey Sternberg will look at how the changing requirements of the automotive industry will drive innovation in plastic materials. Engel Machinery North America President Mark Sankovitch will review global moulding technology and investment trends and discuss the changing require- ments of North American injection moulding companies. Chris Hwang, Research Associate at Lux Research, will speak about the potential for LEDs in the lighting sector and what that means for moulders in terms of material requirements and supply chain demands. AMI Research Director Andrew Reynolds will explore the changing structure of the US moulding industry and identify the critical factors for developing a successful business strategy. The Injection World Molding Forum speaker pro-
gramme also includes senior representatives from Advaltech Foboha, Elmet North America, KraussMaffei, Macdermid Autotype, Mold-Masters, PolyOne, Roctool, Select Connect Technologies, Solvay Engineering Plastics,
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AMI and Injection World magazine have published the programme for the fi rst Injection World Molding Forum, which will take place in
Philadelphia in June. We take a look at what’s in store for attendees
Stratasys, Synventive, Trexel and Wittmann Battenfeld. Technologies to be covered at the two day event include in-mould assembly, multi-component mould- ing, lightweight thermoplastic composite processing, cold cure LSR overmoulding, fi lm insert in-mould decoration and surface fi nishing, cyclical mould temperature control, moulded interconnect manufac- turing, physical foaming and active gate management. The materials innovation session will also look at the
latest developments in high performance polyamides and modifi cation of polymer compounds to match the thermal and electrical performance of metals. Aside from the opportunity to hear direct from expert
speakers, the Injection World Molding Forum will also provide plenty of opportunities throughout the two days to network with leading injection moulding professionals and discuss North American market and processing developments. You can view the full programme at the conference website:
http://bit.ly/IWMF2014 Or for more informa- tion about attending, sponsoring or exhibiting at the event, contact Christine Stelluti at +1 610 478 0800 or email
cas@amiplastics-na.com.
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