Innovation and Opportunities in
Plastics Design & Moulding
T
he latest scientific
Rotomoulding will then become the focus,
discoveries, ground-
with a session on alternative materials
breaking new technology
presented by Matrix Polymers, and advice
and innovative approaches
on preventing “creep” – a cause of plastic
to design feature at this year’s PDM Event,
product failure – presented by Dr Nick
taking place at the Telford International
Henwood, Rotational Moulding Expert,
Centre from 14 to 15 June 2016. A true
Rotomotive.
showcase of the UK’s dynamic plastics
sector, the free-to-attend PDM Event
Scott Crowther, Innovation Manager at
offers an all-encompassing exhibition and
Warwick Manufacturing Group will present
conference for plastics design, moulding,
on Industry 4.0, outlining what it is, why it
packaging and recycling.
is important and how SMEs can embrace it.
Robin Kent of Tangram Technology follows
This year’s PDM Event features two free-
him with an overview of energy efficient
to-attend conference programmes. The
equipment, which will show how real
PDM conference covers moulding, design,
savings that can be achieved by updating
materials and industry innovation across
or replacing existing machinery.
the medical, automotive, packaging and
construction sectors. The parallel PRE
conference focuses on plastics recycling.
PDM Conference
Injection moulding will be covered
in depth on the first day of the PDM
Moulding experts from British Plastics
Federation (BPF), Engel, Helix Polymer
Technology Ltd, Stratasys, Arburg and
Amtek Plastics will all participate in a panel
discussion on recent innovations.
conference. Martin Neff, Team Manager
Jason Lessard, European Patent, Trade
Technology Consulting – Plastics
Mark and Design Attorney and Patent
Freeforming will give Arburg’s perspective
Director, HGF Ltd will provide valuable
on freeformer additive manufacturing
guidance on patenting strategies in
versus conventional additive
injection mould ing and plastics design,
manufacturing and Murdoch Crawford,
and explain how costs and risks should be
Category Director, Plastipak will provide
evaluated.
Day Two opens with a number of new
perspectives on design. Andy Ditchburn,
Creative Director, Perro Design and
Communications will explore how
integrating design with social media and
marketing can be used for predicting
future design and market trends.
The PDM Event exhibition and conference
is free to attend. Register now at:
www.pdmevent.com
an overview of SprayPET technology
developments.
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