Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) workshop with SPE

Danbury, CT – Join SPE’s online workshop, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): From Fundamental Insights to Contemporary Technologies, November 10, 12 & 13, 2026, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET, for a practical exploration of the science and engineering principles that drive TPE performance—from molecular design to emerging applications.

During this three-day workshop, you’ll examine questions that directly influence material selection and product development, including:
How different classes of TPEs compare in structure, properties, and applications.
How block copolymer architecture and molecular characteristics determine mechanical and viscoelastic performance.
How self-assembly and thermodynamics influence elasticity, durability, and network formation.
How blending and chemical functionalization can tailor TPEs for specific technologies and end-use requirements.
Where TPEs are enabling new opportunities in responsive materials, membranes, photovoltaics, antimicrobial systems, and other advanced applications.
This workshop combines the underlying science of thermoplastic elastomers with practical insights into contemporary technologies. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of block copolymer-based TPEs, physical crosslinking, morphology development, and the relationships between molecular structure and material performance through experimental observations, theoretical models, and computer simulations.

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