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The Plastics Engineering Seminars at the University of Massachusetts Lowell are highly respected throughout the plastics industry as a proven method of gaining both theoretical and practical information. Offered by the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies and the Department of Plastics Engineering for more than 30 years, these seminars provide effective technical instruction applicable to plastics materials, processes, design and quality control. Seminars are taught by world-renowned faculty and industry leaders.

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Summer 2026 Seminar Schedule

Processing

Course Dates Course # Price
Instructor
Robust Process Development and Scientific Molding
Covers scientific molding and robust process development for injection molding. Focuses on optimizing processes, troubleshooting, and improving consistency with data-driven methods.
June 3-5
PLSM.7550 $1,925 Suhas Kulkarni
Liquid Silicone Rubber Injection Molding
Introduces LSR injection molding, including materials, processing, and tooling. Emphasizes best practices for producing high-quality silicone parts.
July 8-9
PLSM.7190 $1,555 Dr. Matthew Bont
Injection Molding
Provides an overview of injection molding, including machines, materials, and processes. Focuses on optimizing conditions and improving part quality.
June 8-12
PLSM.7160 - 001.SU24 $2,375 Dr. Stephen Johnston
Injection Molding
Provides an overview of injection molding, including machines, materials, and processes. Focuses on optimizing conditions and improving part quality.
July 13-17
PLSM.7160 - 001.SU24 $2,375 Dr. Stephen Johnston
Extrusion
Covers the fundamentals of polymer extrusion, including equipment and process variables. Explains how to control output and troubleshoot common issues.
July 20-22
PLSM.7280 $1,925 Dr. Carol Barry & Dr. Anne Soucy
Plastics Twin-Screw Extrusion and Compounding
Focuses on twin-screw extrusion and compounding processes. Highlights mixing, screw design, and material performance.
July 23-24
00.763-012 $1,555 Dr. Meg Sobkowicz Kline

Design

Course Dates Course # Price
Instructor
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Injection Mold Design - Join Wait List
Covers the fundamentals of injection mold design, including tooling, melt flow, cooling, and ejection. It also introduces mold instrumentation, CAD tools, and hands-on labs to improve part quality.
TBD
PLSM.5260 $1,925 TBD
Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding
Explores key principles of plastic part design and manufacturability. Covers material selection, cost, and real-world applications.
June 1-4
PLSM.5250 $2,100 Dr. Stephen Johnston
Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding
Explores key principles of plastic part design and manufacturability. Covers material selection, cost, and real-world applications.
July 7-10
PLSM.5250 $2,100 Dr. Stephen Johnston

Materials

Course Dates Course # Price
Instructor
Plastics in Medical Devices
Examines how plastics are used in medical devices. Covers materials, regulations, and performance requirements.
June 29 - July 1
PLSM.7280 $1,925 Dr. Meg Sobkowicz Kline & Dr. Amy Peterson
Plastics Materials
Introduces common plastics materials and their properties. Explains how materials affect processing and performance.
June 15-18
PLSM.6670 - 001.SU24 $2,100 Dr. Akshay Kokil
Plastics Materials
Introduces common plastics materials and their properties. Explains how materials affect processing and performance.
August 24-27
PLSM.6670 - 001.SU24 $2,100 Dr. Akshay Kokil
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Covers thermoplastic elastomers and their key properties. Explains their processing and typical applications.
June 1-2
00.762-002 $1,555 Dr. Joey Mead & Dr. Jinde Zhang
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