The ARM 2024 Annual Meeting and Rotoplas offers dozens of education sessions for your entire team. We encourage you to dig into the details on our website. Below we’ve summarized each session in one sentence.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Rotomolding 101 Seminar
Speaker: Dru Laws, Brigham Young University
An overview of the key elements in rotomolding, covering materials, equipment, processing parameters, process control methods, and design guidelines.
Advanced Rotomolding Seminar
Speaker: Dr. Nick Henwood, Rotomotive Limited
Discusses melt index, density, alternatives to PE, data sheets, thickness control, curing, cooling, oven efficiency, process monitoring, and scrap reduction.
Outside Sales Mindset and Mastery Seminar
Speaker: Michael Corcoran
Focuses on effective territory development, sales skills, and strategies for expanding business, with an emphasis on interaction and collaboration.
Calculating your Carbon Footprint Seminar
Speaker: Dr. Robin Kent, Tangram Technology Ltd
Provides detailed methods for calculating site carbon footprints and a brief overview of Scope 3 emissions and product carbon footprinting.
Inspiration, Creativity, and Basics: Designing Great Rotationally Molded Parts Seminar
Speaker: Michael Paloian, Integrated Design Systems, Inc.
An immersive seminar on fundamental principles for designing rotationally molded parts, including material selection, part geometry, and mold design.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
ADAPT: Overcoming Adversity
Speaker: Jim Abbott, Former Major League Baseball Pitcher
Using his experiences as a one-handed MLB pitcher, Abbott shares insights on adapting and overcoming challenges.
Enhance Competitive Advantage Through Smart Product Design
Speaker: Tom Innis, Xcelerant Growth Partners
Case study on effective product design processes for consumer sports products, highlighting supply chain involvement and lessons learned.
Extreme Applications: Case Studies for Rotomolded Products
Speaker: Ronny Ervik
Highlights innovative Norwegian rotomolding projects, showcasing exceptional construction, material selection, and research and development.
Breakthrough Heating Technology for Rotomolding
Speaker: Bill Spenceley, Flexahopper Plastics Ltd
Discusses a new heat process technology developed to convert molds to electrical heating, enhancing production efficiency.
Functional Automation Solutions
Speaker: Oliver Wandres, Maus GmbH
Introduction to various automation solutions for rotomolding, including case studies on best practices.
SMART AUTOMATION: How to Navigate the Future
Speaker: Sergio Zillioli, Persico
Overview of automation systems for both Smart and conventional machinery aimed at increasing efficiency and safety.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
AI Unleashed: Disruptions & Opportunities
Speaker: Patrick Schwerdtfeger
Explores the transformative impact of AI on business models across various industries, including significant disruptions and opportunities.
Artificial Intelligence in Rotomolding
Speakers: Marthijn Koorn & Sander Staal, Pentas
Discusses practical AI applications in rotomolding, focusing on tools for autonomous production management and future innovations.
Challenges and Collaborative Solutions: Integrating Recycled Polyethylene into Rotomolded Parts
Speakers: Dustin Turgeon (NOVA) & Matthew Bushman (Plasticraft)
Case study on incorporating recycled polyethylene into rotomolded parts, highlighting collaboration between Plasticraft and NOVA Chemicals.
WORKSHOPS (Scheduled on WEDNESDAY and/or THURSDAY)
Compare Advantages of Different Machine Types
Speaker: Adam Covington, Ferry Industries
Reviews cycle outputs and advantages of different rotomolding machine styles using simulation software.
Energy Management in Rotational Molding
Speaker: Dr. Robin Kent, Tangram Technology Ltd
Highlights key energy management practices for rotational molders to reduce energy use.
How to Ensure You Are Running the Best Resin for Your Process
Speakers: Dave Sullivan & Carmine D’Agostino, NOVA Chemicals
Explores material evaluation and trial planning strategies for next-generation polyethylene resins.
Introduction of Recycled Crosslinked Materials into New Parts
Speaker: Denis Rodrigue, Laval University
Discusses recycling crosslinked polyethylene and its reintroduction into new parts, focusing on processing conditions and future development.
Molding with Confidence – Discovering an Optimal Training Culture for Your Organization
Speakers: Melissa Derheim & Jeremy Williams, Advanced Pedestals Inc.
Insights into establishing a training culture to enhance skill sets in the rotomolding industry.
Rotomoldable Acetals for Hydraulic Fluids Tanks
Speaker: Darin Grinsteinner, Celanese
Discusses the benefits of new copolymer acetals for hydraulic fluid tanks, including thermal stability and low permeation.
Rotovia’s Sustainability Journey
Speaker: Dadi Valdimarsson, Rotovia
Shares Rotovia’s sustainability vision and actions to significantly reduce environmental footprint through energy and polymer usage initiatives.
Safety in Rotomolding
Moderator: Daren Balderson, Myers
Panel workshop covering best practices for safety in rotomolding shops, including de-molding, fire prevention, and PPE.
Wall Thickness Control Overview
Speaker: Dr. Nick Henwood, Rotomotive
Limited Overview of various wall thickness control methods, including feedback from rotomolders on their effectiveness.
What’s Your Problem
Moderators: Jon Ratzlaff (Chevron Phillips), Sandy Scaccia (4Roto) & Wayne Wiid (Pioneer Plastics)
Troubleshoot issues with colleagues and experts to improve operations and reduce expenses.
ROTOPLAS SHOW FLOOR THEATER
(Scheduled on WEDNESDAY and/or THURSDAY)
Innovative Pulverizable Soft Resin for Rotomolding
Speaker: Steve Ma, Dow
Showcases Dow RESILITY™ XUS58441.00 resin, highlighting its impact resistance, ease of processing, and applications.
Branding for Plastics – A Rotomolder’s Guide
Speaker: Sam Talbot, PSI Brand
Explores long-lasting branding solutions for plastics, including graphics and RFID, with hands-on trials.
Futuristic Plant with Automation
Speaker: Chantal Laflamme, Wittmann-ROTOLOAD
Delves into automation’s potential to revolutionize plant operations, starting from foundational levels.
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