CHARPLAST: International Seminar on Plastics Characterization
Presentation
Characterization techniques are essential in the plastics sector, ensuring quality, reliability, and safety while minimizing the risk of failures in manufacturing processes and promoting sustainability.
The seminar will explore key innovations and trends in the field, with a particular focus on advanced characterization techniques; certifications related to recycled content, recyclability, reuse, biodegradability, and compostability; microplastics analysis; quality control in packaging for food safety; resistance to external agents; and quality control in the automotive sector.
The event will feature leading experts from both industry and academia, who will share their knowledge and expertise. This seminar serves as a key meeting point for professionals from various sectors including the plastics industry, academia, regulatory bodies, and reference laboratories providing them with the necessary tools to make informed decisions, develop innovative products, and strengthen their businesses.
Programme
The plastics sector faces increasingly complex challenges due to the wide range of applications, growing sustainability requirements, and the demand for products with specific properties. Advanced characterization techniques have become essential to overcoming these challenges. These methodologies provide a detailed analysis of the physical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of plastics, playing a crucial role in ensuring the quality, performance, and safety of final products.
The characterization of plastic materials aimed at improving sustainability plays a key role in developing more environmentally friendly and efficient solutions within the sector. As the demand for sustainable plastics increases, it is crucial to have advanced techniques that assess material properties such as recyclability, biodegradability, resistance to environmental degradation, and performance under various usage conditions.
This session will focus on analysis techniques for monitoring and mitigating emerging contaminants associated with plastic materials, which are essential for addressing the environmental and health risks related to the use and disposal of these materials. Plastics, being highly durable and persistent in the environment, can release toxic compounds or pollutants that impact both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers significant potential to revolutionize the characterization of plastic materials by enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and predictive capability of analysis processes. Through the use of advanced algorithms and machine learning, AI can process large volumes of data obtained from various characterization techniques, such as spectroscopy, electron microscopy, or thermal analysis, to identify complex patterns and correlations that would be difficult to detect manually.
Characterization techniques play a crucial role in quality control within the plastics industry, as they ensure that the materials and products manufactured meet the required performance, safety, and durability standards. Through these techniques, it is possible to accurately analyze and measure the physical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of plastics, ensuring that the final products are consistent with the technical and functional specifications required by clients and regulations.
Agenda
Víctor Ruiz Paula · AIMPLAS
Michael Soll · FRONTIER LAB
Gonzalo Anguera · WATERS – TA INSTRUMENTS
Laura Santonja · POLYMER CHAR
Aleks Koprivc · ZWICK ROELL
Andrej Holobar · ECHO INSTRUMENTS
José Badia · UNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA
Dyana Vitale · AIMPLAS
Roberto Ferrero Guerra · PERKIN ELMER
Angela Sabina Acebrón Regidor · UNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA
Miren Cajaraville · UPV/EHU
The seminar dinner includes a guided tour of Valencia.
Enjoy a unique experience exploring some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover Valencia’s architecture, history, and culture, all with an expert local guide.
The tour will begin at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss it!
Joan Giner · AIMPLAS
Jordi Cirujeda · TYRIS
Giovanni Gadaleta · AIMPLAS
Alberto Martínez · CTS
Rafael Garcia Meseguer · PROTOQSAR
César Gadea · AIMPLAS
Luis Spencer Lima · PARALAB
Sergio Mayor · AIMPLAS
Speakers
Prices
Group Discount:
20% group discount for the third and the following registered assistants from the same company.
Not included:
The event registration does not include accommodation.
Sponsorship
- Promotion of your company during the event and logo placement on the signage, promotion materials and digital communications
- Interview on a sectoral media outlet
- Moderation of a thematic segment of the conference
- List of attendees (subject to prior authorisation)
- Invitations to the event for your company personnel
- Presentation at the conference (subject to approval by the Technical Committee)
- Welcome-desk in the event venue
- Mention in the press releases
Partners
MEDIA PARTNERS
Practical information
Location
The seminar will take place in the Paterna Technology Park (Valencia). The venue is a 3 minutes walk from AIMPLAS.
Address
Avd. Benjamín Franklin, 8 – 46980 Paterna, Valencia (Spain)
Recommended accommodations
Double room, single use: 71€
Double room: 87€
*Breakfast included.
CODE: CHARPLAST
Book your room by sending an email to reservas@hotelmascamarena.com
PARKING
- Parking at Escuela de Negocios Lluís Vives, Av. Benjamín Franklin, 8.
- Parking at Calle Juan de la Cierva y Codorniu, in front of the petrol station
- Parking at Calle Leonardo da Vinci 11, next to the bridge.
Organizers
AIMPLAS has more than 35 years of experience in the plastics sector. The centre provides solutions to companies throughout the entire value chain, from raw material manufacturers to processors and end users.
Register
The registration is done individually through the form.
20% group discount for the third and the following registered assistants from the same company.
Payment: Bank transfer
Once you have completed the pre-registration process, you will receive an email with the bank details to make payment.
Data Protection: By registering, you agree that AIMPLAS may share your personal data with the sponsors of the event you are attending.