{"id":6524,"date":"2025-12-02T12:02:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T12:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/?post_type=dmn-events&#038;p=6524"},"modified":"2025-12-02T12:20:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T12:20:21","slug":"course-a-practical-introduction-to-properties-and-processing-of-thermoplastic-polymers-bimso","status":"publish","type":"dmn-events","link":"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/en\/dmn-events\/course-a-practical-introduction-to-properties-and-processing-of-thermoplastic-polymers-bimso\/","title":{"rendered":"Course: A practical introduction to properties and processing of thermoplastic polymers (BIMS0)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>The wonderful world of Plastics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Get a comprehensive introduction to polymers, their behavior, the basics of processing along with environmental aspects at this new course (BIMS-0), which is ideal for\u00a0newcomers in the field of plastics (freshly out of school or switching jobs from a non-plastic related activity).<\/p>\n<p>The course will explore polymers and plastics innovative and practical applications, giving the participants an understanding of the unique chemistry and structural intricacies defining polymer behavior. Furthermore the course will explore the art of selecting the right plastic for any application,\u00a0 give an introduction to critical factors that influence performance and durability and will cover base data about thermal and electrical behavior, where polymers reveal their remarkable adaptability and versatility in various environments.<\/p>\n<p>We will also closely examine the mechanical response and flow properties of thermoplastics, providing invaluable knowledge crucial for the diverse applications across industries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course sessions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction<\/li>\n<li>Basic definitions, chemistry and structure of Polymers<\/li>\n<li>Selecting the right plastic for the job<\/li>\n<li>Thermal and electrical behavior and properties<\/li>\n<li>Basic mechanical response of thermo-plastics<\/li>\n<li>Flow properties of molten thermoplastics<\/li>\n<li>Processing of thermoplastics<\/li>\n<li>Additives and Reinforcements in plastics<\/li>\n<li>Ageing and degradation of plastics<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability and recycling aspects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>This course will perfectly prepare you for the course \u201cUnderstanding Injection Molding of Thermoplastics\u201d (BIMS-1) or \u201cUnderstanding Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastics\u201d (BIMS-2) we present each year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who should participate<br \/>\n<\/strong>Whether you are an experienced technician moving into plastics, a curious enthusiast, a young engineer or a researcher, BIMS-0 promises a course filled with discovery, networking and inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The instructor \u2013 Vito Leo<\/strong><br \/>\nVito Leo, a physicist with over 40 years of experience in Polymer Processing, will lead the course. His expertise in Injection Molding of Thermoplastics and Finite Element Numerical Simulation makes him a valuable resource. Currently a Professor at Universit\u00e9 Libre de Bruxelles, Vito Leo teaches an introductory course in Polymer Processing to Engineering Faculty students.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Som medlem af Dansk Materiale Netv\u00e6rk opn\u00e5r du rabat og kan deltage til medlemspris.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teknologisk-videndeling.dk\/coursea-practical-introductionto-properties-and-processingof-thermoplastic-polymers-bims0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Se program og tilmeld dig her &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The wonderful world of Plastics<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false},"events-categories":[159,161],"class_list":["post-6524","dmn-events","type-dmn-events","status-publish","hentry","events-categories-dmn-da","events-categories-plastnet-da"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dmn-events\/6524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dmn-events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/dmn-events"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"events-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events-categories?post=6524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}