--- title: "The Year’s Best: Top 5 Interviews from 2024" id: "7566" type: "post" slug: "the-years-best-top-5-interviews-from-2024" published_at: "2024-12-31T17:09:13+00:00" modified_at: "2024-12-05T21:12:02+00:00" url: "https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/12/the-years-best-top-5-interviews-from-2024-007566/" markdown_url: "https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/12/the-years-best-top-5-interviews-from-2024-007566.md" excerpt: "Plastics Engineering has conducted interviews throughout 2024 to obtain experts' points of view on different topics related to the plastics industry." taxonomy_category: - "3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing" - "Artificial Intelligence" - "Business" - "Industry" - "Industry 4.0" - "Injection Molding" - "Process" - "Recycling" - "Rotational Molding" - "Trending" taxonomy_post_tag: - "Global Plastics Treaty" - "Industry 6.0" - "Jake Kelly-Walley" - "Metal-Additive Manufacturing" - "Plastics industry" - "Queen’s University Belfast" --- [Home](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/) » [News](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/news/) » [Trending](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/c/trending/) » The Year’s Best: Top 5 Interviews from 2024 # The Year’s Best: Top 5 Interviews from 2024 Interview with Scott Kramer, Senior Application Engineer at Xact Metal, conducted during NPE 2024.### Plastics Engineering has conducted interviews throughout 2024 to obtain experts’ points of view on different topics related to the plastics industry. Throughout 2024, Plastics Engineering has engaged with industry experts through in-depth interviews to capture their perspectives on key topics shaping the plastics industry. These conversations provide valuable insights into advancements, challenges, and innovations across sustainability, manufacturing, and material science. Here, we highlight some of the best interviews of 2024. **You can also read:** [New Insights into Plastics Industry Growth Trends](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/new-insights-into-plastics-industry-growth-trends-006117/) ## [SPE – A Key Observer in the Global Plastics Treaty](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/11/spe-a-key-observer-in-the-global-plastics-treaty-007474/) In a recent conversation with Plastics Engineering, SPE’s spokespersons outlined the organization’s role in supporting the Global Plastics Treaty.## [Affordable Metal-Additive Manufacturing for the Plastics Industry](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/affordable-metal-additive-manufacturing-for-the-plastics-industry-005867/) [Xact Metal](https://xactmetal.com/) spoke to Plastics Engineering at NPE 2024 about how the company is transforming the metal additive manufacturing landscape by making it more accessible and affordable. ## [Small Talks: Tips for Young Plastic Engineers from Jake Kelly-Walley](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/10/small-talks-tips-for-young-plastic-engineers-from-jake-kelly-walley-007129/) In a recent interview, Jake Kelly-Walley, R&D Engineer at Matrix Polymers and PhD Researcher at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), shared insights on the challenges and innovations in the rotational molding industry, as well as how to inspire the next generation of plastics engineers in rotomolding. ## [Small Talks: Prototype Early, Prototype Often](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/09/small-talks-prototype-early-prototype-often-006536/) Plastics Engineering interviewed Eric Larson, CEO of [Art of Mass Production](https://artofmassproduction.com/) , whose company helps develop injection-molded products. Larson stresses that 3D printing has transformed the prototyping process in product development.## [Injection Molding Meets Industry 6.0](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/11/injection-molding-meets-industry-6-0-007069/) Prof Igor Čatić spoke to Plastics Engineering about what industry 6.0 means for the future of injection molding. ## Future Insights As 2024 unfolds, the insights gathered from these expert interviews reflect the dynamic and transformative nature of the plastics industry. From sustainability initiatives to technological advancements, these discussions provide a roadmap for manufacturers and brand owners. By **[Juliana Montoya](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/author/jmontoyaplasticsengineering-org/)** | December 31, 2024 [https://www.plasticsengineering.org](https://www.plasticsengineering.org) ##### [Juliana Montoya](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/author/jmontoyaplasticsengineering-org/) [Website](https://www.plasticsengineering.org) | [+ postsBio ⮌](#) ### Other posts you could read [April 13, 2026Upcycling PET Through Artificial Photosynthesis](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/04/upcycling-pet-through-artificial-photosynthesis-010940/) [May 5, 2026Assessing the Limits of Circularity in Healthcare Plastics](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/05/assessing-the-limits-of-circularity-in-healthcare-plastics-011180/) [May 8, 2026Redefining “Premium” Appearance in Sustainable Plastics](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/05/redefining-premium-appearance-in-sustainable-plastics-011191/) [May 7, 2026PCR Plastics Are Redefining Aesthetic Standards](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/05/pcr-plastics-are-redefining-aesthetic-standards-011186/) [April 21, 2026Flame-Resistant Polymers for Space Safety and Aerospace Use](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/04/flame-resistant-polymers-for-space-safety-and-aerospace-use-011162/) [April 22, 2026Beyond Flaps: How Composite Skins Enable Morphing Wing Design](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/04/beyond-flaps-how-composite-skins-enable-morphing-wing-design-010950/) [April 27, 2026Nanocomposite Films from Car Bumper Waste](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/04/nanocomposite-films-from-car-bumper-waste-011041/) [April 30, 2026Upcycling Polyolefins into Jet Fuel Components](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/04/upcycling-polyolefins-into-jet-fuel-components-011138/) ## Share Your Thoughts [Cancel reply](/2024/12/the-years-best-top-5-interviews-from-2024-007566/#respond) - [https://twitter.com/share?url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=7566&text=The+Year%E2%80%99s+Best%3A+Top+5+Interviews+from+2024&via=Plastics_Mag](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=7566&text=The+Year%E2%80%99s+Best%3A+Top+5+Interviews+from+2024&via=Plastics_Mag) - [https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=7566&t=The+Year%E2%80%99s+Best%3A+Top+5+Interviews+from+2024](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=7566&t=The+Year%E2%80%99s+Best%3A+Top+5+Interviews+from+2024) - [https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=7566&title=The%20Year%E2%80%99s%20Best:%20Top%205%20Interviews%20from%202024&summary=Plastics+Engineering+has+conducted+interviews+throughout+2024+to+obtain+experts%27+points+of+view+on+different+topics+related+to+the+plastics+industry.&source=Plastics+Engineering](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=7566&title=The%20Year%E2%80%99s%20Best:%20Top%205%20Interviews%20from%202024&summary=Plastics+Engineering+has+conducted+interviews+throughout+2024+to+obtain+experts%27+points+of+view+on+different+topics+related+to+the+plastics+industry.&source=Plastics+Engineering) - [https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=7566&title=The+Year%E2%80%99s+Best%3A+Top+5+Interviews+from+2024](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=7566&title=The+Year%E2%80%99s+Best%3A+Top+5+Interviews+from+2024) - [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#407f3335222a2523347d102c21333429233360052e27292e252532292e27606d601428256019252132a2c0d93360022533347a60142f30607560092e34253236292537336026322f2d607270727466222f24397d28343430337a6f6f3737376e302c213334292333252e27292e252532292e276e2f32276f7f307d77757676](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#407f3335222a2523347d102c21333429233360052e27292e252532292e27606d601428256019252132a2c0d93360022533347a60142f30607560092e34253236292537336026322f2d607270727466222f24397d28343430337a6f6f3737376e302c213334292333252e27292e252532292e276e2f32276f7f307d77757676) - [#comments](#comments)