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SPE Conference - Additive Manufacturing: Printing the Plan for the Future

Additive Manufacturing: Printing the Plan for the Future

About The Conference

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Corporate College Conference Center
4400 Richmond Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128

The Cleveland Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) invites you to attend a 1-day technical conference & exhibition showcasing innovative developments in materials, processing and equipment for the additive manufacturing industry.

This conference is specifically designed to inform, update and educate plastic processors about implementing new additive manufacturing technologies. Learn how these technologies can help improve performance and productivity, while reducing cost.

Hear technical presentations on the newest advances in additive manufacturing related to: design, materials development, processing equipment and enabling technologies, new applications and more.

See exhibits from engineering plastic suppliers, compounders, molders, design and engineering firms and machinery suppliers. Experts will show you how to apply the latest technologies to your next project or program.

Conference includes a full day of technical presentations, plenary and keynote presentations on business trends; breakfast, lunch and breaks; exhibits of advanced technologies and an evening networking reception.

Questions? Contact

Conference Chair
Susan Montgomery
Technical Program Co-Chair
Steve Trapp
Technical Program Co-Chair
Bob Opalko
Communications Chair
Dennis Meade
Sponsorship Chair
Dan Crist
Technical Advisory Chair
Rik Keeley
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Lynzie Nebel

Lynzie Nebel

Upstream Quote Engineer, Cytiva; Co-host, PlastChicks Podcast; President-Elect, SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals. Throughout her career, Lynzie has gained experience in the automotive, appliance, medical, pet, and micro injection molding industries. Lynzie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Plastics Engineering Technology from Penn State Behrend in 2008. She has been a member of SPE since 2004 and has been involved in her local section, holding many positions including past President. Lynzie also sits on the Injection Molding Division and is the former secretary for the SPE Foundation board. In 2015, Lynzie was part of Plastics News' inaugural class of "Women Breaking the Mold," and was named one of the group's "Rising Stars" in 2018. She is also on the Industrial Advisory Board for Penn State's Plastics Department.

Mercedes Landázuri

Mercedes Landázuri

Mercedes Landázuri leads trend insight & innovation for Ampacet, a global manufacturer of color and additive masterbatch. Additionally, she hosts trend forecasting workshops for Color Marketing Group, the premier global color forecasting association, and was elected to their board of directors in 2024. In her spare time, she has served as a guest lecturer for College for Creative Studies, Western Michigan University, and Advanced Design’s virtual courses. She is an active volunteer for SPE, having held the highest leadership positions within the Color and Appearance Division, the Recycling Division, and the NextGen Advisory Board. Landázuri co-founded and co-hosts the award-winning PlastChicks podcast with Lynzie Nebel. Landázuri was named a Plastics News Rising Star in 2017 and a Woman Breaking the Mold in 2024.