The Polymers Center
Injection Molding Fundamentals
The Polymers Center 8900 Research Drive, Charlotte, NC, United StatesThis course is an introduction to the process of plastics injection molding and is designed for operators, technicians, process engineers, quality auditors, supervisors, and maintenance personnel. This course covers fundamental aspects of the injection molding industry, how these processes flow through the plant, and is intended to give students the information necessary to understand molded […]
Paulson ProMolder II
The Polymers Center 8900 Research Drive, Charlotte, NC, United StatesPaulson ProMolder™ 2 is a 5 day classroom and hands-on injection molding seminar. ProMolder 2 is taught in 2 modules: Module 1 explains the plastics used in injection molding, their properties and behavior, how these affect part quality, the scientific basis and the technology of molding. This is followed by a detailed analysis of […]
Paulson ProMolder III
The Polymers Center 8900 Research Drive, Charlotte, NC, United StatesPaulson’s most advanced injection molding course. Through intensive machine time and use of our unique injection molding simulator SimTech™, ProMolder 3 is the most thorough and technically accurate training available in the industry. Based on the science of injection molding, Paulson’s focus is on the four basic variables as they interact with machine controls. Paulson […]
Extrusion Fundamentals
The Polymers Center 8900 Research Drive, Charlotte, NC, United StatesAn introduction to the process of plastics extrusion. This course is designed for operators, technicians, process engineers, quality auditors and supervisors. It covers the basics of polymer structure, extrusion equipment design and function, line operation and common extrusion problems. It’s intended to give the students the information necessary to effectively operate and improve the performance […]
Extrusion Processing Workshop
The Polymers Center 8900 Research Drive, Charlotte, NC, United StatesThis course involves the students in hands-on troubleshooting of common problems in the plastics extrusion process. It is designed for operators, technicians, process engineers, and maintenance personnel. The course is intended to give the student the information necessary to effectively operate and troubleshoot the extrusion process. REGISTER TO ATTEND
The Polymers Center – Open House
The Polymers Center 8900 Research Drive, Charlotte, NC, United StatesAbout Our Open House Please join us in celebrating the completion of our new expansion, and much more. We have combined two amazing events – The Polymers Center Open House with The SPE Carolinas Polymer Business Showcase. Mark your calendars to attend this dual event. You don't want to miss either of them. The SPE […]
PCE Plastics Recycling Symposium 2025
The Polymers Center 8900 Research Drive, Charlotte, NC, United StatesThe Path to Getting Plastics Out of the Waste Stream Getting manufacturing partners, scientists, government officials and academicians together to discuss the transformation of plastic waste. Plastics Recycling - From Collection to Reuse On April 29-30, 2025, The Polymers Center in Charlotte is holding a conference on plastics sustainability, from collection to reclaimed pellet, focused […]