BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ncmep.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTSTAMP:20260610T035118 CREATED:20250325T151624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T151804Z UID:31385-1745884800-1746057599@ncmep.org SUMMARY:PCE Plastics Recycling Symposium 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Path to Getting Plastics Out of the Waste Stream\nGetting manufacturing partners\, scientists\, government officials and academicians together to discuss the transformation of plastic waste.\nPlastics Recycling – From Collection to Reuse\nOn April 29-30\, 2025\, The Polymers Center in Charlotte is holding a conference on plastics sustainability\, from collection to reclaimed pellet\, focused on providing the latest technology to accomplish that goal. At the conference\, we also will address the threat of micro/nano plastics and the evolving methods with which to identify them\, then counter them.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nThis is a topic of concern nationally\, and dealing with this issue is complex. The goal of this seminar is to get all stakeholders in the same room\, to hash out the problems\, and find potential solutions for plastics.\n \nWe will dive into: \n\n\nSortation technology\nMechanical and chemical recycling\nEnvironmental aspects\nMicro/nano plastics\nEconomic and political aspects\nLatest in technology\n\n\nThe consequences of micro/nano plastics on land\, ocean\, and air\, is just now beginning to be understood and does not seem to be on the radar of many leaders in the industry and government.\n \nWe invite you to be a participant in this very important conversation. $500 for both days. Contact Daeng Hawkins to learn more\, dhawkins@polymers-center.org or 704.602.4100.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nMORE INFORMATION URL:https://ncmep.org/event/pce-plastics-recycling-symposium-2025/ LOCATION:The Polymers Center\, 8900 Research Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmep.org/files/2025/03/Sustainable-Conference-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T035118 CREATED:20250205T145751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T152810Z UID:30632-1739282400-1739300400@ncmep.org SUMMARY:The Polymers Center - Open House DESCRIPTION:About Our Open House\nPlease join us in celebrating the completion of our new expansion\, and much more. \nWe 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. \nThe SPE Business Showcase begins at 2 p.m. The Open House celebration begins at 5 p.m. All festivities end at 7 p.m. \nDinner will be provided at The Polymers Center\, University Research Park\, 8900 Research Drive\, Charlotte\, NC 28262. \nDuring our Open House\, you can visit with old friends\, tour our facility and have a delicious dinner. \nYou will learn about the many things going on at The Polymers Center\, including: \n– A ribbon cutting for our new Leistritz Break Room\n– An introduction to The Joe Bennett Leadership Award\n– A short presentation about The Senior Design Project at UNCC\n– A brief history of The Polymers Center\n– A little bit about our new building by the builder\n– A mention of the Polymers Foundation goals and a quick update on our partners\n– And much more\, not to mention the SPE Business Showcase that precedes our Open House. \nPlease contact Daeng at 704.602.4100 or dhawkins@polymers-center.org to RSVP for the Open House and dinner. \nWe look forward to seeing everyone at The Polymers Center on Tuesday\, February 11\, 2025!\n  \nMORE INFORMATION URL:https://ncmep.org/event/the-polymers-center-open-house/ LOCATION:The Polymers Center\, 8900 Research Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmep.org/files/2025/02/Polymers-Open-House.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240920 DTSTAMP:20260610T035118 CREATED:20240708T191244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T191244Z UID:28046-1726704000-1726790399@ncmep.org SUMMARY:Extrusion Processing Workshop DESCRIPTION:This 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.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n  URL:https://ncmep.org/event/extrusion-processing-workshop/ LOCATION:The Polymers Center\, 8900 Research Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States CATEGORIES:Manufacturing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmep.org/files/2023/09/Polymers-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919 DTSTAMP:20260610T035118 CREATED:20240708T190925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T190925Z UID:28044-1726531200-1726703999@ncmep.org SUMMARY:Extrusion Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:An 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 of the extrusion process.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n  URL:https://ncmep.org/event/extrusion-fundamentals/ LOCATION:The Polymers Center\, 8900 Research Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States CATEGORIES:Manufacturing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmep.org/files/2023/09/Polymers-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240914 DTSTAMP:20260610T035118 CREATED:20240708T190458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T190458Z UID:28039-1725840000-1726271999@ncmep.org SUMMARY:Paulson ProMolder III DESCRIPTION:Paulson’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 teaches molding from the “plastic’s point of view” as running a series of machine capability tests is only a beginning step in becoming a molding expert. If you are a user of Scientific Molding techniques ProMolder 3 will take you to the next level in truly understanding molding from a scientific perspective. All Paulson seminars and courseware are vendor neutral.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n \nProMolder 3 will teach you the “why” behind injection molding. Featuring 20+ hours of machine and simulator time\, ProMolder 3 will make you an expert molder. Cycle optimization and advanced problem solving skills require knowledge and the practice. ProMolder 3 provides plenty of both. The skills you acquire will allow you to confidently make production floor decisions that decrease downtime and increase productivity.\n  \nCourse Objectives:\n\n\nA review of ProMolder 2 preparatory\, simulator and molding machine operations\nAdvanced\, four plastic variables analysis of part properties and the machine solutions\nSetting machine controls for start-up and optimizing cycle times and the reasons for each\nObtain practical hands-on application experience in machine settings\nMolding machine start-up\, operation and problem solving using both SimTech and actual molding machines\nEstablishing UCL and LCL and trend analysis\nComplete descriptions and pricing for Paulson courses are provided by Paulson Training Programs. Registration for this course must be completed through Paulson Training Programs. URL:https://ncmep.org/event/paulson-promolder-iii/ LOCATION:The Polymers Center\, 8900 Research Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States CATEGORIES:Manufacturing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmep.org/files/2023/09/Polymers-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817 DTSTAMP:20260610T035118 CREATED:20240708T185623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T185623Z UID:28037-1723420800-1723852799@ncmep.org SUMMARY:Paulson ProMolder II DESCRIPTION:Paulson ProMolder™ 2 is a 5 day classroom and hands-on injection molding seminar. ProMolder 2 is taught in 2 modules:\n \nModule 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 common injection molded part defects\, their causes and solutions. The seminar explores not just A solution\, but challenges you to find the best solution (attendees may bring molded part examples from their plants for analysis).\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n \nModule 2 is hands-on injection molding practice using SimTech\, the Paulson injection molding simulator to provide each student hands-on practice in setting and observing the effects of each machine control on the plastic and the molded parts and problem-solving. This is followed by a molding laboratory on an actual machine to demonstrate the concepts and principles taught over the previous 4 days.\n \nComplete descriptions and pricing for Paulson courses are provided by Paulson Training Programs. Registration for this course must be completed through Paulson Training Programs. URL:https://ncmep.org/event/paulson-promolder-ii/ LOCATION:The Polymers Center\, 8900 Research Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States CATEGORIES:Manufacturing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmep.org/files/2023/09/Polymers-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240719 DTSTAMP:20260610T035118 CREATED:20240708T183907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T184036Z UID:28030-1721260800-1721347199@ncmep.org SUMMARY:Injection Molding Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:This 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 products.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND URL:https://ncmep.org/event/injection-molding-fundamentals/ LOCATION:The Polymers Center\, 8900 Research Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States CATEGORIES:Manufacturing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmep.org/files/2023/09/Polymers-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR