The expo’s three free-to-attend conference theaters are focused on the design and production of injection molded parts. Expert speakers will deliver technical presentations, keynote talks, training seminars and panel discussions covering a range of key industry topics.
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Day 1
May 25
Keynote: A fulfilled life is a matter of word choice
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Molding the Future Theater
Panel discussion: What makes a successful molding operation?
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Molding the Future Theater
Speakers
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Don Loepp
Editorial Director
Plastics News
Don Loepp, Editorial Director, Plastics News -
Patricia Miller
CEO
Matrix 4
Patricia Miller, CEO, Matrix 4 -
Gary Hulecki
CEO
MTD Micro Molding
Gary Hulecki, CEO, MTD Micro Molding -
Craig Carrel
President and Partner
Team 1 Plastics
Craig Carrel, President and Partner, Team 1 Plastics
Industry presentation: Infrared imaging for temperature monitoring and control of injection molding processes
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Molding the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Specifying hot runners, including special considerations for filled or high-temperature plastics
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Industry presentation: All the data, from all the machines – how to capture information from around your factory to improve profitability
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Case study - the injection molding of lightweight door modules/carriers incorporating natural fiber prepreg sheet
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Industry presentation: New horizons in automation: 6-axis robotics for injection molding manufacturers
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Making the most of hot runner control integration – six case studies featuring creative molding cell solutions
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Panel discussion: What will the future of moldmaking look like?
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Speakers
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Laurie Harbour
President & CEO
Harbour Results
Laurie Harbour, President & CEO, Harbour Results -
Camille Sackett
Vice President of Sales and Project Management
Accede Mold & Tool
Camille Sackett, Vice President of Sales and Project Management, Accede Mold & Tool -
Jordan Robertson
Vice President of Business Development and Marketing
StackTeck
Jordan Robertson, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, StackTeck -
Brian Bendig
President
Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing
Brian Bendig, President, Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing -
Dale Hermiller
President
HS Die & Engineering Inc
Dale Hermiller, President, HS Die & Engineering Inc
Industry presentation: Machine control retrofits – adding a new "brain" to plastics processing equipment
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Rapid Automation in Plastics Manufacturing
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Day 2
May 26
Panel discussion: Addressing supply chain issues – the changing role of the molder
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Molding the Future Theater
Speakers
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Marcella Kates
Marketing Director
Manufacturers Association for Plastic Processors (MAPP)
Marcella Kates, Marketing Director, Manufacturers Association for Plastic Processors (MAPP) -
Jeff Ignatowski
Director of Sales and Marketing
Champion Plastics
Jeff Ignatowski, Director of Sales and Marketing, Champion Plastics -
Josh Hauser
Business Development and Marketing Manager
Vital Plastics Inc.
Josh Hauser, Business Development and Marketing Manager, Vital Plastics Inc. -
Megan Tzanoukakis
Vice President, Supply Chain
Sussex IM
Megan Tzanoukakis, Vice President, Supply Chain, Sussex IM
Industry presentation: The next generation of Gravimetric technology for Dosing colorants and additives: how to exploit remote monitoring and control
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Molding the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Smart factories: the future of plastics production with Industry 4.0 connectivity and condition monitoring systems (CMS)
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Understanding metallurgy and its impact on your plasticizing components
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Examining advances in inline technologies for color measurement and correction during the injection molding process
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Achieve zero-defect production, productivity gains and reduced costs with cavity pressure measuring technology: a walk-through of innovation and optimization
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Maximizing machine runtime: get real-time visibility in days
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Panel discussion: How do we tackle the industry’s skills shortage and prepare for the future?
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Speakers
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Don Loepp
Editorial Director
Plastics News
Don Loepp, Editorial Director, Plastics News -
Jason Travitz
Senior Injection Molding Process Instructor
American Injection Molding Institute
Jason Travitz, Senior Injection Molding Process Instructor, American Injection Molding Institute -
Craig Carrel
President and Partner
Team 1 Plastics
Craig Carrel, President and Partner, Team 1 Plastics -
Jeff Ignatowski
Director of Sales and Marketing
Champion Plastics
Jeff Ignatowski, Director of Sales and Marketing, Champion Plastics -
Christina Jester
Senior Director of Human Resources
Westfall Technik
Christina Jester, Senior Director of Human Resources, Westfall Technik
Industry presentation: Don’t fear material variation – embrace it
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Molding the Future Theater
Day 1
May 25
Keynote: Selecting materials for more sustainable vehicles
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Designing the Future Theater
Panel discussion: Plastics in the car of the future
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Designing the Future Theater
Speakers
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Chris Smith
Editor-In-Chief
AMI
Chris Smith, Editor-In-Chief, AMI -
Alper Kiziltas
Technical Expert, Sustainability and Emerging Materials
Ford Motor Company
Alper Kiziltas, Technical Expert, Sustainability and Emerging Materials, Ford Motor Company -
Katie Roco
Customer Engineering Director
Faurecia Interiors
Katie Roco, Customer Engineering Director, Faurecia Interiors -
Jeff Stout
Executive Director
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
Jeff Stout, Executive Director, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors -
Carla Bailo
President & CEO
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Carla Bailo, President & CEO, Center for Automotive Research
Industry presentation: Implementing robust IT security and continuity planning for manufacturing operations
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Designing the Future Theater
Industry presentation: 3D-printed tooling for injection molding: how to choose the right parts
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Designing the Future Theater
Industry presentation: How to minimize your product’s carbon footprint through smart material selection
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Designing the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Precision metal 3D printing: a new opportunity for moldmakers and molders
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Designing the Future Theater
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Panel discussion: Designing for sustainability
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Designing the Future Theater
Speakers
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David Eldridge
Editor, Injection World and Plastics Recycling World
AMI
David Eldridge, Editor, Injection World and Plastics Recycling World, AMI -
David Clark
Vice President, Sustainability
Amcor
David Clark, Vice President, Sustainability, Amcor -
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Diane Marret
Sustainability Director, Consumer Packaging North America
Berry Global
Diane Marret, Sustainability Director, Consumer Packaging North America, Berry Global
Industry presentation: Open platform adoption for 3D printing and what's next
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Designing the Future Theater
Day 2
May 26
Keynote: Transforming product design with innovative design thinking
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Designing the Future Theater
Panel discussion: Hot trends in rigid packaging design
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Designing the Future Theater
Speakers
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Joe Pryweller
Director, Conference and Event Content
Crain Global Polymer Group
Joe Pryweller, Director, Conference and Event Content, Crain Global Polymer Group -
Jose Ochoa
Director of Sales USA
Greiner Packaging
Jose Ochoa, Director of Sales USA, Greiner Packaging -
Thierry Fabozzi
President & CEO
Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI)
Thierry Fabozzi, President & CEO, Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI) -
John Manderfield
Innovation and Design Fellow
Altium Packaging
John Manderfield, Innovation and Design Fellow, Altium Packaging -
Millie Nuno
Director of Business Development
Hoffer Plastics
Millie Nuno, Director of Business Development, Hoffer Plastics
Industry presentation: Good-bye trial-and-error simulation, hello automated variant analysis!
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Designing the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Gas-assisted injection molding – exploring the possibilities with innovative case studies
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Designing the Future Theater
Industry presentation: A real case study of microcellular foam molding process with simulation and experiment
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Designing the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Case studies - how to use silicone masterbatch to improve flow, mold release and surface properties of injection molded parts
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Designing the Future Theater
Industry presentation: Accelerating molded parts in materials of choice
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Designing the Future Theater
Panel discussion: Design and material trends for medical and healthcare applications
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Designing the Future Theater
Speakers
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Chris Smith
Editor-In-Chief
AMI
Chris Smith, Editor-In-Chief, AMI -
John Budreau
Director of New Business
PTI Engineered Plastics
John Budreau, Director of New Business, PTI Engineered Plastics -
Megan Tzanoukakis
Vice President, Supply Chain
Sussex IM
Megan Tzanoukakis, Vice President, Supply Chain, Sussex IM -
Christian Herrild
Director of Growth Strategies
Teel Plastics
Christian Herrild, Director of Growth Strategies, Teel Plastics
Day 1
May 25
Keynote: Growth and expansion in opportunistic times
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Training and Development Theater
Training seminar: How to utilize technologies to accelerate your tool launch
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Training and Development Theater
Training seminar: Material selection beyond the Technical Data Sheet
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Training and Development Theater
Panel discussion: Global and domestic safety standards: the implications on making your molding shop a safer place to work
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Training and Development Theater
Speakers
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Stan Glover
Director, Technical Sales
Zeiger Industries
Stan Glover, Director, Technical Sales, Zeiger Industries -
Bruce Main
President
Design Safety Engineering
Bruce Main, President, Design Safety Engineering -
Ted Sberna Sr.
Lead Consultant
White Horse Safety
Ted Sberna Sr., Lead Consultant, White Horse Safety -
Larry Keller
Director of Engineering
Milacron
Larry Keller, Director of Engineering, Milacron -
Dale Bartholomew
Technical Manager
Japan Steel Works America, Inc.
Dale Bartholomew, Technical Manager, Japan Steel Works America, Inc.
Training seminar: Process engineering: utilizing knowledge and critical thinking to solve molding defects
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Training and Development Theater
Day 2
May 26
Training seminar: Understanding material selection for medical devices, from qualification to approval
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Training and Development Theater
Training seminar: Managing today’s risks: supply-chain, labor shortages and tax policy
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Training and Development Theater
Speakers
Training seminar: Moldflow vs. mold floor
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Training and Development Theater
Training seminar: Critical steps in reducing changeover times
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Training and Development Theater
Training seminar: An introduction to melt preparation and plasticisation
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Training and Development Theater
Training seminar: Harnessing the power of AI to improve mold health outcomes
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Training and Development Theater
