Daeng Hawkins • August 22, 2025

Supplier Matching

Are you struggling to find reliable domestic suppliers? There’s a better way to ensure that your business thrives in today’s unpredictable market. Join KeAnne Hoeg and Eric Taylor (NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions) for upcoming webinar to discover the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s supplier program, a game-changing resource designed to connect you with vetted suppliers. This program is essential for reducing risks, enhancing product quality, and fostering a resilient supply chain. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to streamline your operations and drive growth by leveraging trusted domestic partnerships.
For more information and to register for this free event:
https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/free-supplier-matching-services/

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🚨 Call for Speakers: MFGCON 2026 🚨
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Choosing the Right Plastic
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Operation and processing with ARBURG injection molding machines with SELOGICA/GESTICA controller
July 1, 2025
Blown Film Trial to Evaluate Dispersion A trial was conducted at The Polymers Center utilizing our Syncro Micro Extruder to assess dispersion in blown film. For further discussion on experimental trials, please contact The Polymers Center.
June 24, 2025
The Polymers Center is excited to announce our new Extrusion Fundamentals course, led by industry expert Scott Lambert . Designed for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, this comprehensive two-day training offers a valuable opportunity to deepen understanding of extrusion principles.
June 17, 2025
The Polymers Center continues to explore the potential of sustainable materials with another successful trial. This time, the team has produced high-quality pellets from a 98% recycled polymer material.  Contact us to learn about our capabilities in polymers processing and production, our commitment to innovation, and our support of a circular economy.
Unique Compound with Specialty Liquids
June 3, 2025
The Polymers Center continues to advance the science of specialty polymer materials, producing this unique compound with specialty liquids. Through precise control of time, temperature, airflow, and water speed, innovative materials are developed to meet industry-specific demands. Every variable plays a crucial role in ensuring product quality. Contact The Polymers Center to learn more about compounding unique materials.
Plastics Recycling Symposium
May 25, 2025
Throughout the symposium held at The Polymers Center on April 29-30, speakers examined the complexities of plastics recycling and outlined steps to transition from a linear to a circular economy—where all plastics are continually reused rather than discarded in the landfill.
PCE Plastics Recycling Symposium At The Polymers Center
May 13, 2025
The PCE Plastics Recycling Symposium, held at The Polymers Center on April 29-30, brought together a diverse group of professionals dedicated to eliminating plastics from the waste stream.