Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Tech in Plastics

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Smart Plastics: IoT and AI for Next-Gen Applications

Plastics have evolved beyond their ubiquitous presence in everyday products to become intelligent. The fusion of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is launching the era of “smart plastics.” These materials aim to revolutionize the functionality and efficiency of plastics in healthcare, automotive, and consumer products. Read more.

SPE WORKSHOP: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Polymer Informatics

This workshop introduces participants to the emerging field of polymer informatics with a focus on machine learning techniques. Participants will have a solid understanding of how machine learning can drive innovation in polymer science and plastic engineering, contributing to advancements in areas such as sustainable materials, biomedical devices, compounding, additives and high-performance polymers. Learn more.

AI Mastery: Scaling from Research to Serial Application

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) can succeed 6% reduction in energy consumption, a 9% decrease in rejects, and a 10% enhancement in systems efficiency. This approach significantly accelerates the timeline from project planning to AI deployment, condensing it from months to a matter of weeks. Read more.

Leveraging AI to Speed Product Design Simulations

Altair software – from a ‘geometric deep learning’ tool to digital twins – is giving product developers powerful new weapons. Read more.

Scientists Using AI to Accelerate Materials Discovery

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) scientists have developed a machine-learning tool to help users find the most sustainable polymers possible for various high-performance applications. The tool uses artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate materials discovery. It does so by predicting material properties based on molecular structure. Read more.

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