APTEC exists to assist with economic development, academic training, and research or development in the general field of polymer science and engineering.
APTEC assists industries now engaged in polymer science, engineering or production, or contemplating it.
APTEC helps members identify new applied problems for fundamental research potential...or profit.
APTEC is helping to train a new generation of entrepreneurs.
APTEC membership is free, and members represent themselves (not their companies or institutions)