- tue 9/24
- 8:00am
- DESCC Room 7
Advanced Rotomolding
Dr. Nick Henwood
This seminar will cover how melt index and density relate to rotomolding, alternatives to PE, how to use data sheets,…
- tue 9/24
- 8:00am
- DESCC Room 10
Rotomolding 101
Dru Laws
The seminar covers the key elements of the rotomolding process. This includes available materials, the main types of equipment used,…
- tue 9/24
- 8:00am
- DESCC Room 6
Outside Sales Mindset and Mastery
Michael Corcoran
As an Outside Salesperson, you are the frontline representative of your team and company, responsible for fostering relationships and driving…
- tue 9/24
- 8:00am
- DESCC Room 8 (Half-Day Seminar)
Calculating your Carbon Footprint
Dr. Robin Kent
This seminar covers the detail of site (gate-to-gate) carbon footprint and the sources of reliable emissions factors for most activities….
- tue 9/24
- 1:00pm
- DESCC Room 8 (Half-Day Seminar)
Inspiration, Creativity, and Basics: Designing Great Rotationally Molded Parts
Michael Paloian
This four-hour seminar will provide you with an immersive experience in understanding the basic principles required to design rotationally molded…
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- wed 9/25
- 8:30am
- DESCC Room 1
ADAPT: Overcoming Adversity
Jim Abbott
As a one-handed athlete, some would say Jim Abbott overcame obstacles to become a standout major league baseball player. Abbott…
- wed 9/25
- 10:00am
- DESCC Room 1
Near-shoring Rotomolding Production from Asia to Mexico
Tom Innis
Compelling case study covering: The impetus and dynamics for near-shoring Market conditions in Mexico that make this attractive Overview of…
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- wed 9/25
- 10:15am
- DESCC Room 1
Extreme Applications, a series of case studies for unexpected and amazing rotomolded products
Ronny Ervik
With 28 years of experience, Ronny Ervik has witnessed and contributed to rotational molding’s evolution through various projects. The Norwegian…
- wed 9/25
- 10:30am
- DESCC Room 1
Breakthrough heating technology for rotomoulding
Bill Spenceley
After 7 years of research a new heat process technology has been developed to provide solutions to energy challenges for…
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- wed 9/25
- 10:45am
- DESCC Room 1
- mon
Functional Automation Solutions
Oliver Wandres
With this presentation i want to introduce a variety of different available and functional automation solutions – both for conventional…
- wed 9/25
- 11:00am
- DESCC Room 1
SMART AUTOMATION: How to navigate the future
Sergio Zillioli
The presentation will provide an overview of automation systems for both Smart machinery and conventional oven machinery, focused to reduce…
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- wed 9/25
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 5
- thu 9/26
- 10:15am
- Workshop Rm 5
Wall Thickness Control Overview
Dr. Nick Henwood
This presentation provides an overview of many types of wall thickness including feedback from rotomolders with the pros and cons…
- wed 9/25
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 6
- thu 9/26
- 10:15am
- Workshop Rm 8
Safety in Rotomolding
Moderator: Daren Balderson
Join this panel workshop for information and best practices on safety in a rotomolding shop. Topics include: De-Molding Oven fire…
- wed 9/25
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 7
- thu 9/26
- 10:15am
- Workshop Rm 7
Rotovia’s Sustainability Journey
Dadi Valdimarsson
In my presentation I would like to share with the roto industry Rotovia’s sustainability vision and actions. We have ambitious…
- wed 9/25
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 9
Energy Management in Rotational Molding
Dr. Robin Kent
This workshop covers the highlights of energy management for rotational molders and covers the real basics about where energy is…
- wed 9/25
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 8
- thu 9/26
- 10:15am
- Workshop Rm 6
Introduction of Recycled Crosslinked Materials into New Parts
Denis Rodrigue
Crosslinked polyethylene is a major problem for the rotational molding industry as very limited information is available on its recyclability…
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- wed 9/25
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 11
- thu 9/26
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 8
Compare Advantages to Using 3-Arm Carousel vs. 4-Arm Carousel vs. Inline Shuttle Machines
Adam Covington
The presentation will review quantitative cycle outputs of various machine styles using RotoCycle simulation software. It will also share insights…
- wed 9/25
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 10
- thu 9/26
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 7
Molding with Confidence – Discovering an Optimal Training Culture for Your Organization
Melissa Derheim & Jeremy Williams
Introducing a training culture in the Roto Molding industry can be a challenging task. “Molding with confidence” is a phrase…
- thu 9/26
- 8:15am
- DESCC Room 1
AI Unleashed: Disruptions & Opportunities
Patrick Schwerdtfeger
New AI technologies like ChatGPT are revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance, and from manufacturing to education. In this groundbreaking…
- thu 9/26
- 9:15am
- DESCC Room 1
- mon
Artificial Intelligence in Rotomolding
Marthijn Koorn & Sander Staal
Join Marthijn Koorn and Sander Staal from Pentas Moulding as they explore the forefront of AI in the rotational molding…
- thu 9/26
- 10:15am
- Workshop Rm 9
- thu 9/26
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 9
Rotomoldable Acetals for Hydraulic Fluids Tanks
Darin Grinsteinner
In the last few years, new Copolymer Acetals have shown the ability to be a 1-layer solution for Fuel tanks…
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- thu 9/26
- 10:15am
- Workshop Rm 10
- thu 9/26
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 10
What’s Your Problem
Moderators: Jon Ratzlaff & Sandy Scaccia
An ARM tradition: troubleshoot your problems with your colleagues and industry experts. This effective workshop can change your operation, help…
- thu 9/26
- 10:15am
- Workshop Rm 11
- thu 9/26
- 11:15am
- Workshop Rm 11
How to Ensure You Are Running the Best Resin for Your Process
Dave Sullivan & Carmine D'Agostino
This workshop explores key material evaluation and trial planning strategies, focusing on next-generation polyethylene (PE) resins. We’ll compare the subtle…
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- wed 9/25
- 2:00pm
- Show Floor Theatre
Innovative Pulverizable Soft Resin for Rotomolding
Steve Ma
Dow RESILITY ™ XUS58441.00 is a specialty rotomolding resin that combines a soft tactile experience with exceptional impact, slip, and…
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- wed 9/25
- 2:30pm
- Show Floor Theatre
How to Vent
Rory Jones
A practical how to of venting with some theory thrown in for good measure. We will discuss why we vent…
- wed 9/25
- 3:00pm
- Show Floor Theatre
A Sustainable Material Approach to Rotomoulding
Jake Kelly-Walley
The presentation will describe Matrix Polymers journey to sustainability by material design. Over the past years Matrix Polymers’ commitment towards…
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- wed 9/25
- 3:30pm
- Show Floor Theatre
Branding for Plastics – A Rotomoulder’s Guide
Jim Crawshaw
In this workshop presentation we’ll explore how plastics can be branded with a wide range of graphics including branding, QR…
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- wed 9/25
- 4:30pm
- Show Floor Theatre
Mechanically Recycling Polyethylene in a World-Class Facility
Eugene Tabone
Please join NOVA Chemicals in learning more about the processes and products of a world-class mechanical recycling facility. We will…
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