How AI is helping plastics companies remove problem ingredients and reduce costs
- 38 min
by
Austin Budke
-Matthias Hermann
In a rapidly shifting regulatory and economic landscape, plastics manufacturers are under more pressure than ever — balancing cost efficiency, sustainability goals, and global compliance. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the differentiator that helps leading companies reduce ingredient and processing costs, maintain and improve performance, and stay ahead of evolving regulations.
Watch this webinar to see how this happens through a PVC case study!
Presented by:
-Length:
38 min
Why should you attend?
In this webinar, they will discuss…
• How ingredient costs, processing temperatures and cycle times can be optimized
• How AI can identify the best alternative raw materials to replace phthalates and PFAS in PVC
• How AI reduces risks by increasing agility in a complex regulatory environment
Who should attend?
- Business Unit Leaders
- Innovation Executives
- Digital transformation leaders in specialty chemicals and performance materials
- Senior R&D and technical managers driving new initiatives
- Product development & strategy managers looking for emerging solutions
Presenters
Austin Budke
Account Executive
Austin Budke is a seasoned expert in the lubricants industry, with a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Kansas State University and an MBA from the Quantic School of Business & Technology. He spent over five years at ExxonMobil Lubricants, where he held key commercial roles across both Automotive and Industrial sectors. Now at Citrine Informatics, Austin helps companies across the lubricants value chain build strategies to use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to accelerate product development, drive innovation, and exceed their sustainability initiatives. With his unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen, Austin provides valuable insights on integrating advanced technologies into traditional workflows, making him a sought-after speaker on the future of lubricants and digital transformation.
Matthias Hermann
Senior Soultions Engineer
Matthias Hermann is a Solutions Engineer at Citrine Informatics. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Marburg, a master's degree from the University of Stuttgart, and a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Queen’s University, where his research focused on developing microfluidic devices for automated mass spectrometry. Matthias also brings industry experience as a lab team leader at BASF, where he coordinated high-throughput screening projects for polymer formulations. His academic background, combined with hands-on experience in both research and industry, enables him to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and practical applications.