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AI-Driven Innovations in Polymeric Materials  
Applied Rheology 1  
Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 1  
Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 2  
Composites Lightweighting 1  
Composites Lightweighting 2  
Extrusion 1  
Extrusion 2  
Injection Molding: AI-Driven Innovations  
Injection Molding: Simulation and Optimization  
Packaging and Films  
Polymer Modifiers & Additives  
Recycling 2  

AI-Driven Innovations in Polymeric Materials

Effect of Process Parameters on Fiber Orientation Dynamics in Additive Manufacturing

Uday Kiran Balaga, University of Delaware		   View Document

Online Monitoring of Resin Quality in Plastic Recycling

Kyung Hyun Ahn, Seoul National University		   Not Part of Proceedings

A Systematic Methodology for Developing Polypropylene Compound Recipes

Lukas Seifert, Everest International Consulting (LLC)		   View Document

Optimal Application of a Large Language Model for Plastics Engineers

Mark Smith, Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co. KG		   View Document

Potential for the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Calibrate Material Models for Anisotropic Plastic Materials

Ruben Schlutter, SKZ - KFE gGmbH		   View Document

Applied Rheology 1

Melt Flow Analysis in Rotational Nozzle Fused filament Fabrication Process

Zijie Liu, University of Wisconsin - Madison		   View Document

New Melt Viscosity Modifiers for Nylon

Yuzhen Yang, Kaneka		   View Document

Modification of the Flow Properties of PIR-PP from Extrusion Waste for Use in Injection Molding

Joshua Voll, University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden		   View Paper   View Presentation

Processing Structure-Property Relationships of PMMA-PC Siloxane Blends

Manojkumar Chellamuthu, Sabic Specialty Business		   View Document

Anomalous Viscosity Decrease of Polycarbonate by Addition of Low Molecular Weight Polystyrene

Masayuki Yamaguchi, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology		   View Document

Characterization and Injection Molding of Virgin and Post-Consumer Recycled Resins

Wei Zheng, Universtiy of Wisconsin - Stout		   View Document

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 1

Circular Economy Driven Biodegradable Composites: Can Biodegradable Plastics Alleviate Single-Use Plastic Waste Problem?

Amar Mohanty, University of Guelph		   View Document

Mechanical Properties and Optimization of Processing Parameters of Recycled Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) and Rice Husk Composites for Adhesive Fiberboard Applications

Yuzhen Yang, Kaneka		   Not Part of Proceedings

Closing the Biological Loop by Using Renewable Raw Materials

Joshua Voll, University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden		   View Document

Novel Biocomposites Containing Wood-Based Ingredients, Made on the Farrel Continuous Fixer

Yann Gabet, FPInnovations		   View Paper   View Presentation

Influence of Plasticizers and Fillers on the Rate of Biodegradation of Marine Biodegradable Cellulose Acetate Composites

Arturo Rodriguez Uribe, University of Guelph		   View Document

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 2

Bioplastic Melt Crystallization Kinetics: Avrami Equation Analysis for Predictive Processing Conditions

Anthony Keyes, NTIC		   View Document

Reactively Processed PBAT Composite Multilayered Films for Sustainable Packaging Applications

Suprakas Sinha Ray, University of Johannesburg and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research		   View Document

Separable Multilayer Biopolyester Films for Deconstructable Barrier Packaging

Margaret Sobkowicz, University of Massachusetts Lowell		   View Document

Biocarbon Materials for a Circular Economy

Manjusri Misra, University of Guelph		   View Document

Advancing Bio-Based Materials Adoption: Combining Technical and Experiential Qualities in a New Tool for Material Selection

Catalina Muñoz-Arias, Ohio State University		   View Document

Biobased and Biodegradable PHA Based Products for Extrusion Coating Applications

Raj Krishnaswamy, CJ Biomaterials		   View Document

Composites Lightweighting 1

Composite and Metal Hybrid Structure Analysis

Ajit Karmaker, Goldenrod Corporation		   View Document

Bamboo-Polymer Composites

Ashok Adur, Everest International Consulting (LLC)		   View Document

Carbon Nanotubes in Polymers: An Overview

Brian Grady, University of Oklahoma		   View Document

Fire Performance of Intumescent Thermoplastics in EV Battery Packs Under Varying Fire Exposures

Mehnoush Farhadi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University		   View Document

Advancements in Polycarbonate Performance Through Elastomer Nanofibrillation: A Novel In-Situ Technique for Enhanced Properties

Hamidreza Akrami, University of Toronto		   Document Not Available

Rapid Electromagnetically Induced Melt-processing of Recycled Polyphenylene Sulfide-Based Nanocomposites: Electrical, Electromagnetic and Mechanical Properties

Madara Mohoppu, University of Mississippi		   View Document

Composites and Lightweighting 2

Development of Non-Combustible Aluminum Composite Panels with Silicone Adhesives

Wenyi Huang, DuPont		   View Document

A Multiscale Approach to the Design and Analysis of WEAV3D Lattice Structures

Jeff Wollschlager, Altair Engineering		   View Document

Carbon Nanotubes in Polymers: An Overview

Brian Grady, University of Oklahoma		   View Document

Comparison of Different Recycling Routes in Multiple Recycling Rounds on the Mechanical Properties and the Fibre Length of Glass-Fibre Organosheets

Thomas Höftberger, Transfercenter für Kunststofftechnik		   View Document

River Hawk Shoe Charm - Student Injection Molding Project

Daniela D'Alleva, University of Massachusetts Lowell		   Not Part of Proceedings

Takatile - Student Injection Molding Project

Patrick Masembe, University of Massachusetts Lowell		   Not Part of Proceedings

Unleashing the Power of Co-Creation: The Largest Known Hydraulic Tank for Construction Equipment Crafted Using Polyamide Solutions

Ankur Bhosale, BASF		   View Document

Extrusion 1

Improving an Analytical Model of Melting in Single Screw Extruders Considering the Delay Zone Length

Philipp Brandes, Kunststofftechnik Paderborn		   View Document

Increased Light Transmission through Better Processing Conditions

Matthew Hartline, Intek Plastics		   View Document

Characterizing a Single Screw via Response Surface CCD Using a Mathematical Model

John Wagner, Jr., Crescent Associates, Inc.		   View Document

Experimental Melting in Single-Screw Extruders with Different Barrier Melting and Metering Section Designs

Lin Jin, Dow Chemical		   View Document

Recycling Gold Rush - How to Use Your "Picks and Shovels"

Paul Martin, Krauss Maffei Corporation		   View Document

The Design, Validation and Evaluation of Architected Composites via Shape Forming Elements

Rebecca Olanrewaju, University of Massachusetts Lowell		   View Document

Extrusion 2

Choosing the Proper Screw Design for Shear Sensitive Bio Polymers

Tanner Shipley, Milacron		   View Document

Optimization of Biaxially Stretched, Nanolayered Films for High Temperature Capacitors

Zahidul Wahab, Peak Nano		   View Document

Closed-Loop In-Line Color Correction Automation When Extruding PCR & PIR Color Compounds

Douglas Brownfield, Ampacet Corporation		   View Document

Flow Surging in Single-Screw, Plasticating Extruder

Mark Spalding, Dow Chemical		   View Document

A Mixing Screw with Integral Roller Pump for Positive Displacement Control

David Kazmer, University of Massachusetts Lowell		   View Document

Investigations into the Specific Throughput Stability of Conical Feed Zones Over the Rotation Speed During the Direct Processing of PP Regrind

Timm Rempel, Paderborn University		   View Document

Injection Molding: AI-Driven Innovations

Improving Surface Defect Detection in Injection Molding: A DINOv2-Based Framework to Enhance Efficiency and Minimize Experimental Efforts

Andrea Pieressa, University of Padova		   View Document

Strategies to Reduce Energy Consumption in Plastic Injection Molding Using Novel Industry 4.0 Tools

Miguel Garzon, Kern IoP		   View Document

Using Machine Learning to Reduce Injection Molding's Sensitivity to Variability in Recycled Materials

Franco Costa, Autodesk Inc.		   View Document

Integrated Analysis and Application of Mold Cooling System with Mold Temperature Control Performance

Srikar Vallury, Moldex3D Northern America, Inc.		   Not Part of Proceedings

Multi-Fidelity Neural Network Approach for Warpage Prediction and Optimization in Injection Molding

Dhanashree Shinde, Dhanashree Shinde		   View Document

Transfer Learning Models to Increase the Benefit of Simulation Data in Plastic Injection Molding

Michael Werner, Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences, Angewandte Kunststofftechnik		   View Document

Injection Molding: Simulation and Optimization

Automated Injection Molding Machine Optimization for Reducing the Impact of Process Variation

Russell Speight, Autodesk Australia Pty. Ltd.		   View Document

Simulation of Low Constant Pressure Molding Process with Sensor Feedback Pressure Control

April Brown, CoreTech System Co., Ltd.		   View Document

Optimizing Injection Molding Parameters to Minimize Silver Streaks in Recycled Polypropylene Products

Giovanni Lucchetta, University of Padua		   Not Part of Proceedings

Segregation of Immiscible Polymers During Injection Molding and the Consequences for PCR Processing

Pia Wagner, Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and Craft at RWTH Aachen University		   View Document

Advanced Analytical Tools of the Energy Gap Method (EGM) for the Diagnosis and Improvement of Energy and Production Efficiency in Polymer Processing

Omar Augusto Estrada Ramírez, SOSPOL S.A.S.		   View Document

Effects of Injection Molding Parameters and Orotic Acid on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of PLA

Peng Gao, Western Washington University		   View Document

Packaging and Films

Reducing Channel Leaks in Flexible Packaging Through Multilayer Structure Design

Daniel Ward, Nova Chemicals		   View Document

Investigation of the Properties of High Filled Foamed Multilayer Blown Film to Achieve Recyclability

Marius Stieglitz, Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen University		   View Document

Global Legislation as a Catalyst for Innovation in the Packaging Industry

Peter Coneski, K&L Gates LLP		   View Document

A Computational Model to Estimate the Sealing Characteristics of Multilayer Films Packaging

Ratnesh Khandelwal, SABIC Research and Technology Pvt Ltd, India		   View Document

Sustainable and Recylable Packaging Options for Mono Materials Using EB Technology Status Update

Imtiaz Rangwalla, Energy Science, Inc.		   View Document

Mechanical Response of a Biodegradable Polyester Film at Multiple-Cycle Tensile Test

Yuta Fukuda, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology		   View Document

Polymer Modifiers & Additives

Understanding The Combined Effect of Sc-CO2 and The Carbon Additives on The Mechanical Performance of Extruded Polystyrene Carbon Composite Foam

Apurv Gaidhani, University of Western Ontario		   View Document

Barrier Resin (BR) Additive for HDPE, PP Barrier Packaging

Kevin Callahan, BP Polymers, LLC		   View Document

Peroxide-Induced Degradation of Polypropylene Blends

Mercy Bulsari, University of Waterloo		   Not Part of Proceedings

Bio-Plasticizers: Novel Solutions

Michael Short, Baerlocher USA LLC		   View Document

Nepheline Syenite - A Novel Silica Deficient Filler for PVC With Improved Processability

Nitin Borse, Covia Holdings Corporation		   View Document

Enhancement of Polypropylene Crystallization by Addition of Novel Nucleating Agent

Takahiro Inoue, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology		   View Document

Recycling 2

Open- and Closed-Loop Strategies for the Mechanical Recycling of the Austrian PET Residual Fraction

Moritz Mager, Johannes Kepler University Linz		   View Document

PET Mechanical Recycling: Cellulosic Fiber-Reinforced Composites from Diverse Waste Feedstock

Patrick Masembe, University of Massachusetts Lowell		   View Document

Investigation of Glass Fiber-Reinforced PP Properties Dependence on Post-Consumer rPP Content

Anna Bortoletto, University of Padova		   Not Part of Proceedings

Analysis of Property Profile of Post-Industrial PP Recyclates in a Multivariable Recycling Process

Christian Marschik, Competence Center CHASE GmbH		   View Document

High Solvating Bio-Plasticizers in PVC Recycling

Jacyr Vianna de Quadros Jr., Innoleics USA Corp		   View Document

Improving Recycle of PET from Bottle Wastes

Herman Suwardie, Polymer Processing Institute		   Not Par of Proceedings

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