EVENTS

The ?31st edition of AMI's international Masterbatch conference will take place on 3-5 September at the Melia Castilla, ?Madrid, Spain.

The two-day programme will cover the latest technical developments and market trends in this dynamic sector. The conference sessions will be complemented by a focused exhibition and plenty of networking opportunities, including an evening cocktail reception and the conference dinner.

The conference is aimed at masterbatch processors, manufacturers, researchers, materials and equipment suppliers and brand owners and will discuss the challenges facing the masterbatch industry today. The large table-top exhibition, which runs alongside the conference, provides companies with an excellent opportunity to present novel products and services to a relevant industry audience. The call for papers for this event is currently open, if you would like to submit an abstract, please do so by 19th January 2018.

AMI's ?2nd annual Polymer Testing & Analysis in the US ??takes place on September 11-12 at the Marriott Pittsburgh City Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

This conference offers the opportunity to discover and debate the latest innovations in polymer testing, characterization and analysis.  Polymer testing and analysis underpins all stages of successful plastics processing. As the market demands new plastics products that are smaller, smarter, stronger and safer, so the challenges for materials suppliers, designers and specifiers increase. It is essential to understand how a material or compound will behave during processing and how a product will respond to its user and environment. How will a change in compound formulation affect the mechanical properties of an end product? How will exposure to extreme weather conditions influence the durability of a photovoltaic panel? How will cables or electrical housings behave in a fire?

Wear-Resistant Plastics is a new two-day conference that will focus on the critical area of polymer tribology, and explore how it can open up new applications, particularly in metal replacement. The event will be held at the Nikko Hotel in Düsseldorf, Germany on 19-20 September 2018.

Industry experts will discuss innovative methods for optimising the wear and friction properties of plastics components. The comprehensive programme will cover wear-resistant polymers and the use of additives for modifying tribological performance.

The Indonesian International Plastics, Processing, Packaging and Printing Exhibition will feature many renowned local and international exhibitors with a robust showcase of new technologies, multi-function equipment and high quality energy-efficient machineries that cater to the respective industries. INDOPLAS, INDOPACK (incorporating INDOPROCESS) and INDOPRINT will provide a one-stop business platform to serve the entire end-to-end supply chain for the relevant industries. Complementing the all-inclusive September showcase are numerous on-floor activities including live product demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies, and a stellar line-up of industry specific conferences and seminars by leading companies and trade associations.

A joint collaboration between Messe Düsseldorf Asia (MDA) and partner PT. Wahana Kemalaniaga Makmur (WAKENI), the 3-in-1 exhibition is modelled after the expertise of three top global trade fairs in plastics, packaging and printing: K, interpack and drupa, organised by Messe Düsseldorf, Germany.

INDOPLAS, INDOPACK (incorporating INDOPROCESS) and INDOPRINT is supported by the Kementerian Perindustrian (Ministry of Industry) Republic of Indonesia, Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and a range of specialist trade associations, a true testament to the quality of the three synergistic exhibitions.

AMI's Polymers in Flooring 2018 takes place on September 20-21 at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.

Following its highly successful launch in 2017, AMI is pleased to announce the 2nd annual US edition of Polymers in Flooring. The conference provides a unique forum bringing the polymer flooring industry together to debate technical and market trends, whilst networking with key stakeholders and experts from the industry.

Polymer flooring is in the midst of a transition and is experiencing a wave of investment that shows no signs of abating. It also has uses across a diverse range of applications from residential, commercial and industrial to healthcare, sports and leisure. Innovative high-quality products enabled by new materials and process developments are changing customer perceptions and opening up new high-value markets.

As the technological market speeds ahead, many challenges directly impact innovation leaders. Capitalising on external innovation and strategic partnerships is crucial to gain and maintain a competitive advantage. ENG’s 8th annual summit will bring leading innovation, techscout and corporate venture executives together from an array of top companies across different industries to discuss the future of innovation and new approaches to drive business. Join us in Madrid for two days of strategic insights, an interactive panel discussion, dynamic case studies and a workshop. This event will provide you with the strategic insight on how to drive disruptive businesses and increase profit through effective scouting and partnerships.

The ?3rd edition of AMI's Thin Wall Packaging Asia conference will take place on 25-26 September 2018 at the Banyan Tree Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.

AMI's Thin Wall Packaging Asia conference established itself as the leading must-attend event for lightweight plastic moulding industry in South East Asia, complementing AMI’s portfolio of specialist packaging conferences.

Thin Wall Packaging Asia 2018, aimed at the value chain participants in the thermoformed and injection moulded packaging, is designed to help the industry get together to promote manufacturing excellence and new technology implementation. The growth of organised retail in Asia as well as more formalised approach to product branding will have a significant impact on packaging demand in the region. The industry is in need of a clearer definition to facilitate the change. The new requirements are expected to drive the development of fast-cycle lightweight packaging, barrier packaging for long-life products and packaging with superior decoration (IML). Thin wall plastic packaging like tubs, cups, pots, trays and clamshells, provides a means of supplying consumer appeal, convenience and product protection.

Self-Healing Polymers is a brand-new conference from plastic industry experts AMI.  The two-day conference will explore the fast-emerging world of polymeric materials designed to detect damage and repair themselves without human intervention.  The event will be held at the Hilton Kensington in London, UK on 8-9 October 2018.

Interest in self-healing materials is being fuelled by the desire to extend the lifetime and safety of products and components in industries as diverse as the automotive, aviation, medical, electrical, electronic, construction, infrastructure, and oil & gas sectors.

The conference will present the most recent breakthroughs in mechanisms and materials including polymers, elastomers, composites and coatings utilising capsule-based, vascular or intrinsic systems, to restore material functionalities in response to material fatigue, impact damage, puncture, and corrosion. The comprehensive programme will also look at the commercialisation of technologies and opportunities in real world applications.

India’s Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Solid Waste and Recycling will again open its doors from October, 15-17, 2018 at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. IFAT India is an ideal platform to network with industry leaders and business partners from across the globe.

In the background of mounting and persistent pollution problems will see a steady growth in India’s fragmented environmental technologies market. Along with the increased market demand and inputs by the government, the business potential in the environmental industry in India will be huge. Undoubtedly, IFAT India 2018 will be a foremost choice for the environmental sector stakeholders to come together, exchange ideas and seek solutions.

IFAT India 2017, which was held in the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, from September 26-28, received an overwhelming response, once again reaffirming that it’s a leading environmental technology show in India. The fifth edition witnessed 6765 visitors, this marks a 30 percent increase compared to the previous year. This year also saw an increase in exhibitors and floor space: 184 exhibitors represent a rise of 29 percent and 33 percent more floor space, 8100 square meters.