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Apr 28, 20191 min read

The 16th PIMA Charity Golf Day & Dinner

The event will be an Ambrose tournament (teams of 4), thereby ensuring that ALL STANDARDS of golfers will be catered for and the day will...

Apr 28, 20191 min read

Advances in Injection Moulding and Supporting Technologies

Comtec is presenting its new identity with a re-invigorated line-up of partners. The heart of the business is still the relationship with...

Apr 28, 20193 min read

Polymer Failure Analysis Course-VIC

After having successfully organised multiple training courses at the beginning of this decade, the Australia-New Zealand Section of the...

Apr 28, 20193 min read

Polymer Failure Analysis Course-NSW

After having successfully organised multiple training courses at the beginning of this decade, the Australia-New Zealand Section of the...

Mar 24, 20191 min read

Panel discussion focused on “Future of Soft Plastics”

Society of Plastic Engineers: ANZ Section is pleased to collaborate with The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) in hosting a...

Mar 21, 20192 min read

Innovation in Thermoforming Seminar and Factory Visit

Thermoforming has always had a special place in the packaging industry as the products are lightweight and make use of the relatively...

Mar 17, 20192 min read

Plastics Waste and Recycling

Professor Peter Halley of the University of Queensland will cover how research can be targeted to address technological barriers for...

Mar 10, 20192 min read

Recycling: New Technologies, Supply Chain Solutions and Opportunities for Funding

Recycling and recovery of materials is at the forefront of attention. New technologies are being development, applied and whole new...

Feb 27, 20191 min read

New Markets for Recycled Plastics; A short summary videos

This seminar on "New Markets for Recycled Plastics" was a great success according to organisers and participant. While we thank you all...

Feb 15, 20192 min read

Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a technology that arose from rapid prototyping. This technology (AM) is revolutionising our existing way...

Jan 13, 20191 min read

New Markets for Recycled Plastics

The recent shut-down of export markets for post-consumer and other recovered plastics has greatly exacerbated the problem of plastic...

Oct 31, 20181 min read

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes - Applications in healthcare and mining industries; A short summary vide

This seminar on "Thermoplastic Polyurethanes" was a great success according to organisers and participant. While we thank you all the...

Oct 22, 20182 min read

The Economic Outlook for 2019

The recent economic data for Australia show a dip in unemployment and a cautioning for the 2019 growth rate of the economy. House prices...

Oct 22, 20182 min read

Smart Factory Seminar including site visit to Redarc

Redarc Electronics (Redarc) was founded in 1979 and taken over by its current owners in 2002. The company has over 35 years’ experience...

Sep 28, 20183 min read

The Future of Plastics and the Circular Economy

There are a number of significant issues facing our plastics industry. One of these issues is waste plastics in the environment. Another...

Sep 23, 20181 min read

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes - Applications in healthcare and mining industries

Thermoplastic polyurethanes are high tech polymer materials used in multiple industries including automotive, chemical, construction,...

Aug 24, 20182 min read

Visit to Titomic and AGM

The 3D printing industry, as a disruptive technology, is revolutionizing our existing way of manufacturing. One of such companies...

Jul 23, 20181 min read

Design and Plastics

Come and listen to these award winning designers. The design stage during the creation of a new plastic product is crucial to the...

Jul 9, 20181 min read

Additives and Colours; How to enhance your products and improve your market share

Additives and Colours deserve much more attention from the plastics and packaging industry as these materials bring you special features...

Jun 27, 20181 min read

Bioplastics from Plants: commercial applications

Bioplastics are plastics obtained from biomass sources such as corn starch, vegetable oils and wood products including forest residue....