The Coming PFAS Litigation Risk for Product Manufacturers
Friday, May 10, 2024; 11:00AM–12:00PM EDT
Online
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the news about PFAS restrictions and seeking a better understanding of potential litigation threats?
Do you want to determine if your business could be affected and take proactive measures?
Does your business involve fluoropolymers or additives that may contain PFAS, such as mold release agents, foam blowing agents, processing aids, anti-stick agents, fire-retardants, anticorrosive coatings, among others?
Product manufacturers—particularly makers of consumer products—are under increasing scrutiny for the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Legislators and regulators have begun targeting PFAS in manufactured and assembled products, including plastics, with disclosure requirements, reporting obligations, and outright bans. But there is a growing litigation risk for product manufacturers as well. Plaintiff attorneys are going after PFAS-containing products in consumer protection class action litigation, and as the medical and scientific community continues to study effects of PFAS exposure on health, manufacturers may be targeted with personal injury claims as well. This presentation will discuss current and future litigation threats for product manufacturers and preparation for managing that risk.
Thermal Analysis in Failure and Compositional Analysis
Thursday, May 23, 2024; 11:00AM–12:00PM EDT
Online
Are you currently conducting technical market research and need to identify the materials used in a product?
Are you worried about the quality of a plastic product and want to ensure that the material matches your expectations?
Are you experiencing product failures and suspect they may be related to thermal degradation or composition issues?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this webinar is designed for you!
ImplementAM and SPE Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing Chapter Present
Between the Layers: Panel Discussion – Additive Manufacturing Materials and Innovations for Aerospace & Defense
June 7, 2024; 12:00–1:00PM EDT
Online
This kick-off event of the virtual panel discussion series “Between the Layers” will feature a conversation with industry experts from across the value chain about materials and innovations in Additive Manufacturing (AM) for Aerospace & Defense (AeroDef) applications. We will discuss topics like the following:
- Current AM materials & processes being used in AeroDef
- Challenges such as the need for repeatability, traceability, inspect-ability, material property allowable data, and qualification/certification
- Specific needs for the AeroDef market, e.g. high performance, digital twin/digital thread, connectivity, and cybersecurity
- Future directions for high-performance AM materials & processes.
The event will also offer time to ask your questions and join the discussion.
Introduction to Stabilization Of PVC Formulations
Monday, June 17, 2024; 11:00AM–12:00PM EDT
Online
This introductory training course will cover the basic mechanisms of PVC stabilizers which differ from stabilization approaches used in polyolefin and engineering stabilization. The evolution of PVC stabilizers from their early heavy metal compounds to today’s more sustainable inorganic and organic stabilizers will be covered. Stabilization test methods unique to PVC will be covered as well. This training will be valuable to those new to PVC as well as to those already formulating with PVC.
