Keynote: "Troubleshooting and Optimizing Extrusion Operations Using an Advanced Real-Time Monitoring System," John Christiano, Davis-Standard
“Mixing and Melt Temperature Management in a Twin Screw Extruder,” Brian Haight, Leistritz Extrusion
“Functionality and Process Advantages of Intermeshing Counter-rotating Twin Screw Extruders,” Doug Alexander, Krauss-Maffei
“Melt Pressure Management for Extrusion Systems,” Dave Anzini, Macro Engineering
“A Methodology to Optimize Single Screw Extrusion Processing and Die Design,” Steve Schick, Teel Plastics
“Optimizing Extrusion Equipment with Advanced CAE Tools (and how to use them),” John Perdikoulias, Compuplast
“Bi-metallic Barrels: “What’s Inside” and How it Effects the Extrusion Process,” Tim Womer, TWWomer & Assoc.
“Improving Process Performance by Optimizing Single Screw Tube and Profile Design,” Kevin Slusarz, US Extruders
“Optimizing Screw Design – Considerations for Physical Gas Foam Extrusion,” Michael Thompson, McMaster University
“Biochar Pathways: Extrusion Innovation for Sustainable Polymers,” María del Pilar Noriega, Daabon