CONDUCTIVE PLASTICS USA 2018 | EVENT PREVIEW
Conducting polymer innovation
AMI’s upcoming Conductive Plastics USA conference in Pittsburgh provides an opportunity to update on the latest developments in modification of electrical and thermal properties of plastics. We preview the event
Electronics play a vital and growing role in modern life. Whether it’s smart appliances, autonomous vehicles, energy efficient LED lighting, or mobile information devices, more and more products today include electronic components and that is placing new challenges on designers and manufacturers. Sensitive electronic components must be protected not only from physical damage but also from electromagnetic interference, static charge and thermal overload. And that protection must be provided in an effective and affordable manner. Plastics are well-proven challengers to conven- tional materials such as metal where, in many cases, designers have harnessed their unique perfor- mance and processing benefits, including their high levels of electrical and thermal insulation.
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However, many emerging electronics applications require plastics that offer improved conductivity in either or both areas. Fortunately, additive solutions are available that can deliver electrical and/or thermal conductivity in a wide range of base polymers and the latest developments in this area will come under the spotlight at AMI’s second North American Conductive Plastics conference, which is supported by Compounding World and Injection World magazines. Taking place on 20-21 March 2018 in Pittsburgh,
PA, US, Conductive Plastics USA 2018 is a two-day event that brings together expert speakers to explain the latest advances in electrically and thermally conductive additives, and how they can be used to design and develop plastics that offer a
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Main image: Increasing penetration of electronics into everyday products is driving interest in polymer- based parts such as heat sinks
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