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SUMMARY:Course: Introduction to Compounding\, Mixing & Testing
DESCRIPTION:November 12\, 2026; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.76 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course provides a practical overview of elastomer compounding and processing. Topics include elastomers\, fillers\, oils and plasticizers and curing agents. Participants will also explore the mixing\, processing and testing of elastomer compounds along with key considerations when selecting an elastomer for a specific application. \nThe mixing portion of the course covers several important topics related to internal mixers and the parameters that influence rubber mixing. The course begins with a brief history of mixing equipment including both mill mixers and internal mixers along with the different procedures used in each mixing process. Participants will also review the various methods used to process mixed compounds into finished parts. \nThe course concludes with real world examples of common problems encountered in rubber compounding and mixing. These case studies will examine what caused the issues and how they were successfully resolved in the field. \nLearning Objectives \n\nGain an overview of the practical aspects of elastomer compounding\n• Learn key considerations when selecting elastomers for specific applications\n• Understand the fundamentals of rubber mixing equipment and mixing parameters\n• Explore processing methods used to convert compounds into finished parts\n• Engage in discussion and one on one dialogue beyond general class content\n• Leverage the experience of instructors and fellow participants as a technical resource\n• Receive references and contacts for future technical questions and continued learning\n\nPrice: $695 Member / $795 Non-member / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: William Stahl \nBio: William Stahl retired in March of 2023 after 45 years in the rubber industry. His main focus was in the compounding and applications for fluoroelastomer polymers. He has taught several courses for Rubber Division\, ACS. He is currently a consultant for WMS Technologies\, LLC (Norton\, Ohio).
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-introduction-to-compounding-mixing-testing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T090000
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SUMMARY:Course: Rubber Extrusion Technology
DESCRIPTION:November 17\, 2026; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.76 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only and can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nDescription: This course was designed for rubber industry employees who currently extrude rubber and wish to expand their knowledge of the process or those wishing to gain insights into these processes and how they can be used. \nOverview: The course will offer an overview of the variety of commercially viable rubber extrusion processes and examine their strengths and weaknesses. Next\, we will go into a more in-depth look at the three most common rubber extrusion processes i.e. Liquid Curing Media (LCM)\, better known as the Salt Bath process\, Hot Air Vulcanization (HAV) and Microwave/Hot Air Vulcanization. The emphasis will be on practical knowledge that can be utilized in production. In all areas\, specific safety concerns will be highlighted and addressed. \nFirst\, the common elements to all extrusion processes\, namely the extruder and its components\, plus dies and other tooling will be reviewed. The course then will look at each of the three most common and important extrusion processes in more depth\, giving useful ideas for process improvements that the participants can apply in their own manufacturing. The course will conclude with a brief look at rubber compound development for the extrusion processes emphasizing important compound design features. \nPrice: $745 Members / $845 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Richard D. Strong\, President\, Elastomeric Consulting Services LLC \nBio: Richard Strong is currently President and CEO of Elastomeric Consulting Services. He is a 1971 graduate of the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth where he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and was awarded the Fred E. Busby award for outstanding work in Chemistry. \nStrong has over 50 years of experience in various aspects of rubber technology and has served as Chief Technical Officer for over 30 years of his career. His background includes raw material sourcing\, compound design\, processing and testing with organic elastomers and silicone\, including cellular rubber. He has broad expertise in process development\, documentation\, control and troubleshooting\, in addition to extensive experience in the review and analysis of test data from rubber compounds. \nStrong’s consulting business has been conducted both domestically and internationally. It includes development and presentation of educational programs for individual companies and for professional organizations\, colleges and universities. He also does hands on work with production companies to achieve improvements in their compounds and production processes. In addition\, he works with raw material suppliers to teach them how their products might be used in the rubber industry. \nIn March 2019\, his book Sponge Rubber\, An Introduction to Cellular Rubber was published by TechnoBiz as a companion reference for the course he also presents of the same name for the Rubber Division\, ACS and Akron Polymer Technical Services. He has also developed and presented two other courses\, An Introduction to Continuous Vulcanization and Rubber Extrusion Technology for these organizations. Strong developed a course on Sponge Rubber in cooperation with the University of Akron and the High Institute for Elastomer Industries to be presented in Saudi Arabia. He has recorded a four-segment video course on cellular rubber for Techno Biz. \nStrong is married (Roberta) and resides in Northeast Ohio. He has a daughter and a stepson and stepdaughter\, plus 3 grandchildren. In his spare time\, he enjoys walking\, reading\, working with his wife in their flower beds/gardens and fostering senior rescue dogs.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-rubber-extrusion-technology/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
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SUMMARY:Michigan Rubber Group Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Grand Rapids\, MI \nDetails: www.michiganrubbergroup.com
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/michigan-rubber-group-technical-meeting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: U.S. Regulatory Compliance in the Rubber Industry
DESCRIPTION:November 18\, 2026; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \n  \nWebinar Overview: This webinar is designed for professionals who are responsible for understanding\, implementing or supporting regulatory compliance within the U.S. rubber industry. It is well suited for managers\, engineers\, chemists\, quality professionals\, EHS staff and others who need a practical working knowledge of U.S. regulations that impact rubber materials\, compounds and finished products. \nThe webinar provides a structured overview of key federal and state regulatory requirements that rubber manufacturers are expected to understand and\, where applicable\, certify compliance against. Emphasis will be placed on how these regulations apply in real manufacturing and product stewardship contexts\, including customer inquiries\, audits\, documentation and internal decision making. Both technical and nontechnical attendees will benefit from the clear explanations and practical framing of each topic. \nTopics Covered: \n\nToxic Substances Control Act TSCA\nFood contact regulations\nGlobally Harmonized System GHS\nTransportation requirements\nConflict minerals\nSARA Title III\nCalifornia Proposition 65\nState right to know laws\nPFAS\n\nPrice: Free for Members / $99 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Denise Kotz\, Strategic Realm Consulting\, LLC \nBio: Denise Kotz is founder and principal consultant at Strategic Realm Consulting\, LLC\, a consulting company providing guidance in product regulatory and product stewardship. She is a subject matter expert (SME) on a wide range of global product regulatory requirements and product stewardship processes / management systems. She uses a risk-based approach to regulatory compliance with team collaboration\, customer focus\, and strong attention to detail. \nDenise worked for DuPont for 31 years. She started as Technical Services and Development Engineer\, supporting the Elastomers businesses. During this time\, she was active with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)\, and in 2001 received the Distinguished Service Award. She later moved into various product regulatory and product stewardship roles\, supporting all the DuPont businesses globally. In these roles\, she implemented Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals in all regions for over 10K products and streamlined global HazCom processes through risk-based approaches. Denise coordinated and streamlined the processes for product stewardship reviews for the Polymers business. She acted as SME for regulations\, such as REACH\, RoHS\, IMDS\, Conflict Minerals\, food contact\, global chemical inventories\, and customer regulatory lists\, providing daily advice to internal and external customers. \nDenise has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron. She also has a Green Belt Certification in Six Sigma. Denise is active with the Ohio Rubber Group and serves as the Executive Manager and Web Master. She also serves as Treasurer for Akron Council of Engineering and Scientific Societies (ACESS).  Denise is also a member of Rubber Division\, ACS and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC). \nDenise is married with two grown sons. Her hobbies include reading\, golf and bowling. She also enjoys spoiling her dog Lily and cat Linus\, both rescues.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-u-s-regulatory-compliance-in-the-rubber-industry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T090000
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UID:2302-1795078800-1795107600@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Intermediate Rubber Compounding
DESCRIPTION:November 19\, 2026; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.76 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only and can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course is an overview of rubber compounding and testing. Compounding subjects include elastomers\, fillers/reinforcement\, plasticizers/process aids\, anti-degradants and cure systems. Testing laboratory subjects will include process testing\, physical properties testing\, dynamic properties testing and aging. Processing subjects will include mixing\, milling\, molding\, extrusion and calendaring. This course could be useful for chemists\, engineers and technical sales staff who may be relatively new to the rubber industry and want a better understanding of how different ingredients affect a rubber compound. \nPrice: $745 Members / $845 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \nInstructors: Paul Merda\, Nicki Hershberger and Paul Pavka\, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory \nPaul Merda\nPaul Merda is the Education Coordinator & Technical Advisor at ARDL. He has previous experience as a Lab Technician\, Polymer Adhesives Chemist & High School Science Teacher with 18 years in industry and 13 teaching. \nNicki Hershberger\nNicki Hershberger is the Vice President Technical & Sales at Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL). She has been in the rubber industry for around 25 years and has experience working in custom mixing and compound development for extrusion\, molding\, and autoclaved applications. In Nicki’s current role\, she works with customers on challenging compound development projects\, helps them evaluate new materials in various rubber applications\, and also manages ARDL’s technical advisor/compound development group. \nPaul Pavka\nCurrently: Technical Advisor / Rubber Compounder at ARDL\nPreviously: Technical Service at Franklin International\nEducation: B.S. Materials Science & Engineering\, Ohio State; M.S. Polymer Science\, University of Akron\nExperience: Seven years in the rubber/plastics/adhesives industries; has taught college chemistry and materials science \nAbout ARDL: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory\, Inc. (ARDL) is an internationally recognized independent testing laboratory specializing in rubber\, plastic\, and latex materials. With over six decades of experience\, ARDL offers comprehensive services including material testing\, product development\, process optimization\, and failure analysis. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert team provide solutions across various industries such as automotive\, aerospace\, medical\, and industrial applications. ARDL is committed to advancing innovation and ensuring quality in polymer products\, making them a trusted partner for companies seeking reliable and accurate testing services. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-intermediate-rubber-compounding-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
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SUMMARY:Mexico Rubber Group Course: How to Improve Rubber Compounds Part III
DESCRIPTION:Course: How to Improve Rubber Compounds Part III \nInstructor: Jose Gazano \nRubber Chamber Facilities Location:\nHegel 153-101 Col. Polanco CP 11560\nMiguel Hidalgo\, CDMX \nMore Information:\nMiguel Bernal miguelbernals@cnih.org.mx\nJose Gazano antogua@prodigy.net.mx
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/mexico-rubber-group-course-how-to-improve-rubber-compounds-part-iii-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T170000
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SUMMARY:Quebec Rubber Group Christmas Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Visit www.aeq-qeg.info for details.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/quebec-rubber-group-christmas-dinner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T113000
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SUMMARY:Mexico Rubber Group End of the Year Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Location: El Caballo Bayo Restaurant \nMore Information:\nMiguel Bernal miguelbernals@cnih.org.mx\nJose Gazano antogua@prodigy.net.mx
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/mexico-rubber-group-end-of-the-year-luncheon-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T230000
DTSTAMP:20251212T162515Z
CREATED:20251212T162515Z
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UID:2076-1796493600-1796511600@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Los Angeles Rubber Group Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Click here for details.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/los-angeles-rubber-group-christmas-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260817T184957Z
CREATED:20260528T205449Z
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SUMMARY:Course: An Introduction to Continuous Vulcanization
DESCRIPTION:December 9\, 2026; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.66 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course was developed for rubber industry employees who currently use Continuous Vulcanization (CV) processes and wish to expand their knowledge or those who wish to gain insights into these processes and how they can be used. \nThis course will offer an overview of the variety of commercially viable Continuous Vulcanization processes and their strengths and weaknesses. Following that\, it will take the participants into a more in-depth study of the three most common forms of CV\, Liquid Curing Media (LCM)\, better known as the Salt Bath process\, Hot Air Vulcanization (HAV) and Microwave/Hot Air Vulcanization. The emphasis will be on practical knowledge that can be utilized in production along with safety concerns that always need to be addressed. \nWe will begin by looking at the common elements to all three processes\, namely the extruder and its auxiliary components\, plus downstream equipment for cooling and pulling. The course then will look at each of the three CV processes individually\, giving useful ideas for process improvements that the participants can apply in their own manufacturing. The course will conclude with a brief look at rubber compound development for these CV processes and will conclude with a question and answer session. \nPrice: $745 Members / $845 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Richard D. Strong\, President\, Elastomeric Consulting Services LLC \nBio: \nRichard Strong is currently President and CEO of Elastomeric Consulting Services. He is a 1971 graduate of the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth where he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and was awarded the Fred E. Busby award for outstanding work in Chemistry. \nStrong has over 50 years of experience in various aspects of rubber technology and has served as Chief Technical Officer for over 30 years of his career. His background includes raw material sourcing\, compound design\, processing and testing with organic elastomers and silicone\, including cellular rubber. He has broad expertise in process development\, documentation\, control and troubleshooting\, in addition to extensive experience in the review and analysis of test data from rubber compounds. \nStrong’s consulting business has been conducted both domestically and internationally. It includes development and presentation of educational programs for individual companies and for professional organizations\, colleges and universities. He also does hands on work with production companies to achieve improvements in their compounds and production processes. In addition\, he works with raw material suppliers to teach them how their products might be used in the rubber industry. \nIn March 2019\, his book Sponge Rubber\, An Introduction to Cellular Rubber was published by TechnoBiz as a companion reference for the course he also presents of the same name for the Rubber Division\, ACS and Akron Polymer Technical Services. He has also developed and presented two other courses\, An Introduction to Continuous Vulcanization and Rubber Extrusion Technology for these organizations. Strong developed a course on Sponge Rubber in cooperation with the University of Akron and the High Institute for Elastomer Industries to be presented in Saudi Arabia. He has recorded a four-segment video course on cellular rubber for Techno Biz. \nStrong is married (Roberta) and resides in Northeast Ohio. He has a daughter and a stepson and stepdaughter\, plus 3 grandchildren. In his spare time\, he enjoys walking\, reading\, working with his wife in their flower beds/gardens and fostering senior rescue dogs.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-an-introduction-to-continuous-vulcanization/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T174629Z
CREATED:20260602T190106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T174629Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Case Studies in Failure Analysis
DESCRIPTION:December 10\, 2026; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: This webinar will discuss reasons items fail such as misapplication\, lack of maintenance\, manufacturing or design defects\, etc. Also to be discussed is how to apply the scientific method during failure analysis and a few real-world examples will be used to demonstrate the principles that are presented. \nPrice: Free for Members / $149 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Paul Merda\, ARDL\nPaul Merda is the Education Coordinator & Technical Advisor at ARDL. He has previous experience as a Lab Technician\, Polymer Adhesives Chemist & High School Science Teacher with 18 years in industry and 13 teaching. \nAbout ARDL: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory\, Inc. (ARDL) is an internationally recognized independent testing laboratory specializing in rubber\, plastic\, and latex materials. With over six decades of experience\, ARDL offers comprehensive services including material testing\, product development\, process optimization\, and failure analysis. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert team provide solutions across various industries such as automotive\, aerospace\, medical\, and industrial applications. ARDL is committed to advancing innovation and ensuring quality in polymer products\, making them a trusted partner for companies seeking reliable and accurate testing services.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-case-studies-in-failure-analysis/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T120000
DTSTAMP:20261020T200322Z
CREATED:20260723T211716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T200322Z
UID:2362-1797332400-1797336000@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Fundamentals of Machine Vision for the Inspection of Rubber Seals
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description: In this webinar\, you’ll be introduced to essential machine vision concepts\, including principles of optics\, lighting and digital image acquisition. You’ll then discover how to optimally image rubber seals to robustly detect dimensional\, cosmetic and structural defects. \nThis webinar is ideal for manufacturing and quality assurance professionals who are fairly new to machine vision and are interested in implementing automated inspection solutions in their production process. \nObjectives \n\nLearn the basic principles of optics\, lighting and digital imaging applied to real use cases in the rubber industry\nDiscover best machine vision practices to successfully inspect rubber seals\nUnderstand what key features to look for when evaluating an investment in automatic vision inspection equipment\n\nPrice: Free for Members / $99 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Luca Palleschi\, UTP Vision \nLuca Palleschi is the CEO of UTPVision USA\, the North American division of UTPVision. Headquartered in Italy\, UTPVision is the leading manufacturer of automated vision inspection equipment for O-rings\, gaskets\, seals and many other rubber products\, with over 1\,000 machines successfully deployed worldwide. Previously\, he held the position of GM at Opto Engineering USA\, a machine vision company specializing in precision optics\, industrial LED lighting\, high resolution cameras and imaging software. Luca has over 15 years of combined experience in machine vision technologies and has collaborated with hundreds of companies in solving challenging vision inspection applications. Through UTPVision\, he is thrilled to share how specialized machine vision tools can help manufacturers in the rubber industry improve production quality\, increase productivity and reduce inspection-related costs.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-fundamentals-of-machine-vision-for-the-inspection-of-rubber-seals/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T191033Z
CREATED:20260602T185351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T191033Z
UID:2281-1799834400-1799841600@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Strength & Endurance in Rubber
DESCRIPTION:January 13\, 2027; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Description: This webinar is designed for industry professionals wanting an “on-ramp” to the vast subject of managing the strength and durability of elastomeric materials and products. A technical background is helpful but not required. This course will cover: \nWhat does failure really cost? \nFactors that limit rubber’s strength and endurance:\n– molecular and mesoscale origins\n– energy principles governing crack growth\n– special effects: strain crystallization\, rate and temperature dependence\, ageing \nWhat can be done to avoid failure?\n– experimental methods: crack growth\, crack nucleation\, ageing\n– analysis methods for understanding real-world durability: FEA\, multi-channel load inputs\, block cycle schedules\, lengthy load signals\n– design strategies \nPrice: Free for Members / $149 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \nInstructor: Dr. William V. Mars\, P.E.\, President of Endurica LLC \nBio: Dr. Will Mars is an international leader in the failure mechanics of rubber. He founded Endurica LLC in 2008 and\, as president\, leads the firms’ software\, testing\, consulting\, and training services. Dr. Mars is the author of the Endurica fatigue life solver\, the world’s most accurate\, complete and scalable fatigue life simulation system for elastomers. His career focuses on applying experimental and computational mechanics in pursuit of better-performing rubber products. He has established several industry best practices during his three decades of experience in the rubber industry. Dr. Mars earned his Honors BSME with Polymer Specialization at the University of Akron\, and his MS and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Toledo. He has received several awards for his scientific contributions and innovations including the 2022 Herzlich Medal for outstanding impact and innovation in the tire industry\, the 2020 Tibbett’s Award from the Small Business Administration of the United States for excellence in commercialization of cutting-edge technologies\, the 2017 Rubber Division\, ACS Arnold Smith Special Service Award\, the 2007 Sparks Thomas Award of Rubber Division\, ACS and the 1999 Henry Fuchs Award of the SAE Fatigue Design & Evaluation committee. Dr. Mars served as the chief editor of Rubber Chemistry and Technology for 10 years and is a former editor of Tire Science and Technology as well. He has over 60 peer-reviewed scientific publications and four patents in the area of elastomer durability.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-strength-endurance-in-rubber/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T152812Z
CREATED:20260602T190446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T152812Z
UID:2286-1799920800-1799928000@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: The Fatigue Limit of Rubber
DESCRIPTION:January 14\, 2027; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET  \nWebinar Description: This two-hour webinar will introduce industry professionals to the concept of fatigue threshold in elastomers and how to use this material parameter to develop highly durable rubber products. A technical background is recommended. This webinar will cover: \nGeneral fatigue crack growth behavior of elastomers\n– Power law response\n– Tear strength\n– Fatigue threshold (limit) / intrinsic strength \nHow to measure fatigue limit\n– Lengthy fatigue crack growth measurements\n– Tear strength of swollen samples or at high temperature\n– Cutting method \nInsights into developing a product to operate below the fatigue limit\n– Interplay of part geometry\, loading conditions\, and material properties\n– Importance of crack precursor size\, as influenced by raw materials selection and mixing quality \nPrice: Free for Members / $149 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Dr. Tom Ebbott\, Endurica LLC \nBio: Tom received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin with a research topic of fracture and crack growth in polymers. He is a tire industry veteran known for his leadership in driving advances in modeling\, simulation and workflows across a global organization.  He joined Endurica in 2022 after a 35-year career at Goodyear. While at Goodyear\, he held various technical and leadership positions with experience in product development\, technology development\, modeling and simulation\, and materials characterization. He was a major contributor to multiple technical partnerships. He also enjoyed a two-year assignment at Goodyear’s technical center in Luxembourg as the Manager of Computational Mechanics. He has published many technical papers and received numerous awards for his technical achievements.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-the-fatigue-limit-of-rubber/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T170000
DTSTAMP:20261021T141456Z
CREATED:20261021T141456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T141456Z
UID:2513-1800450000-1800464400@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Essentials of Rubber Technology
DESCRIPTION:January 20\, 2027; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.4 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only and can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: Participants can expect to gain a fundamental understanding of rubber materials and processing during this training. \nCourse Content: \n\nwhat is rubber and its history\nbasic polymer chemistry and how to use it\nwhy engineers use rubber\ndifferences between rubber and plastic\ntypes of rubber\nhow to select the type of rubber for the application\nhow rubber compounds are formulated\nhow rubber compounds are mixed\nrubber curing and its relationship to properties\nhow to test rubber\nrubber bonding\nrubber molding\nimproving rubber part quality\nhow to write and interpret a rubber specification\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\ndemonstrate the difference between natural rubber and synthetic rubber\ncontrast the difference between thermoset rubber and thermoplastics\nchoose the correct rubber system for specific applications\ndiscuss the most common testing methods used to classify rubber characteristics\ndescribe and contrast the characteristics between different fabrication methods\nrecognize the importance of cross-link density relative to rubber characteristics\napply the principles presented to create specifications and improve the quality of rubber articles\n\n “I took the Essentials of Rubber Technology course. I am new to this industry and was concerned it would be far over my head. I am in sales and needed to better understand how to qualify prospects. This course gave me the ‘why’ behind the questions I need to ask to make sure the solution I offer is the right fit. The right solution for the right application at the right price makes all parties happy.”\n– John Sullivan \n Category: Foundations \n Who Should Attend: New employees\, sales professionals\, and engineers or technicians new to rubber who want to understand how rubber is selected\, formulated\, mixed\, molded and specified. No technical background needed. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: F. Joseph Walker\, Elastomer Technologies \n Bio: Joseph Walker is owner and founder of Elastomer Technologies a firm dedicated to training in elastomer materials and process engineering\, technical assessments\, and fit-for-function design reviews. Over the last 45 years\, Walker has conducted training for major organizations and universities.  He has also consulted for various customers in the areas of composites\, testing\, materials\, and shop-floor problem solving.  His focus is a heightened awareness of the science behind rubber technology and improving the overall image of the rubber industry toward one of science-bases decision making through increased educational outreach. He is also active in driving awareness to supply chain risks and threats to the US rubber industry. \nFor 24 years he was held positions at Freudenberg-NOK and then Freudenberg Sealing Technologies where he retired as global technology director for materials and laboratories for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (FNST). In this position\, he was globally responsible for overseeing advanced materials technology and management of the FNST/FST laboratories.  He was also the regional USMCA leader for Chemical Regulatory Compliance for FNST. \nPrior to joining Freudenberg\, Walker served as silicone rubber business team leader for Wacker Silicones Corp. There\, he was responsible for research\, development\, and sales and marketing. He was an engineering fellow for Alliant Techsystems (formally Honeywell Defense and Marine Systems)\, where he focused on material design\, processing\, and application for various U.S. Department of Defense programs. Walker also held positions at Stauffer Chemical\, Phillips Petroleum and Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.  He continues to conduct numerous trainings at various industry workshops\, universities\, and events. \nHe was the 2012 chairman of the American Chemical Society\, Rubber Division; a member of the Rubber Industry Advisory Board for Ferris State University; board member of the Association of Rubber Product Manufacturers and is past-chair and board member of the Detroit Rubber Group. Additionally\, he is a member of Society of Automotive Engineers\, Society of Plastics Engineers\, Original Equipment Suppliers Association\, Automotive Industry Action Group\, and the Americas Tech Team of the American Chemistry Council.  A graduate of Lawrence Institute of Technology\, he holds more than 20 patents and has authored and edited various chapters in text and industry publications.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-essentials-of-rubber-technology/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T170000
DTSTAMP:20261021T141644Z
CREATED:20261021T141644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T141644Z
UID:2515-1800536400-1800550800@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Essentials of Silicone Rubber
DESCRIPTION:January 21\, 2027; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.4 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only and can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: Silicone rubber is comprised of inorganic-organic polymers. These materials consist of an inorganic backbone with organic side groups attached to silicon atoms. This family of polymers possesses unmatched versatility giving the formulator and user multiple forms and methods to cross link the polymers into rubber materials having the widest service temperature range of any rubber material. This course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of silicone’s engineering characteristics. It will take you from creation of silicone from sand through formulating the compound and the various methods by which silicone can be fabricated into useful service articles. The subject matter will deal with the differences between high consistency rubber\, caulks and the various liquid silicone rubbers. This course is suitable for those individuals having various degrees of knowledge in silicone materials and applications. \nLearning Objectives: \n\ncontrast the differences between silicone rubber and other rubber materials\ndiscuss the influences of specific silicone polymer architecture on engineering properties\nchoose the corrective additives to influence specific performance attributes\nrecognize the differences between the different types of silicone rubbers\ncontrast the different silicone rubber curing and fabrication systems\ndiscuss the engineering characteristics the make silicone rubber unique\nrecognize when to use silicone rubber in an application\napply the principles presented in this course to improve the quality of silicone rubber articles\n\nTopical Outline: \n\nwhat silicones are\nhow are they made\ndifferences between silicone rubber and other rubber materials\nwhat makes silicone rubber unique and when to use it instead of other rubber materials\ninfluence of additives to during construction of the silicone rubber compound\nessential differences between high consistency and low viscosity and liquid molding\ntypes and influence of different cure systems\nmanufacturing of silicone rubber compounds\nfabrication technologies\ntroubleshooting\n\nCategory: Materials & Chemistry; Compounding & Formulations \nWho Should Attend: Engineers\, compounders\, technicians and technical sales staff who work with or specify silicone rubber\, from newcomers to experienced users. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: F. Joseph Walker\, Elastomer Technologies \nBio: Joseph Walker is owner and founder of Elastomer Technologies a firm dedicated to training in elastomer materials and process engineering\, technical assessments\, and fit-for-function design reviews. Over the last 45 years\, Walker has conducted training for major organizations and universities.  He has also consulted for various customers in the areas of composites\, testing\, materials\, and shop-floor problem solving.  His focus is a heightened awareness of the science behind rubber technology and improving the overall image of the rubber industry toward one of science-bases decision making through increased educational outreach. He is also active in driving awareness to supply chain risks and threats to the US rubber industry. \nFor 24 years he was held positions at Freudenberg-NOK and then Freudenberg Sealing Technologies where he retired as global technology director for materials and laboratories for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (FNST). In this position\, he was globally responsible for overseeing advanced materials technology and management of the FNST/FST laboratories.  He was also the regional USMCA leader for Chemical Regulatory Compliance for FNST. \nPrior to joining Freudenberg\, Walker served as silicone rubber business team leader for Wacker Silicones Corp. There\, he was responsible for research\, development\, and sales and marketing. He was an engineering fellow for Alliant Techsystems (formally Honeywell Defense and Marine Systems)\, where he focused on material design\, processing\, and application for various U.S. Department of Defense programs. Walker also held positions at Stauffer Chemical\, Phillips Petroleum and Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.  He continues to conduct numerous trainings at various industry workshops\, universities\, and events. \nHe was the 2012 chairman of the American Chemical Society\, Rubber Division; a member of the Rubber Industry Advisory Board for Ferris State University; board member of the Association of Rubber Product Manufacturers and is past-chair and board member of the Detroit Rubber Group. Additionally\, he is a member of Society of Automotive Engineers\, Society of Plastics Engineers\, Original Equipment Suppliers Association\, Automotive Industry Action Group\, and the Americas Tech Team of the American Chemistry Council.  A graduate of Lawrence Institute of Technology\, he holds more than 20 patents and has authored and edited various chapters in text and industry publications.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-essentials-of-silicone-rubber-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T130000
DTSTAMP:20261020T151426Z
CREATED:20261020T151426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T151426Z
UID:2476-1802336400-1802350800@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Dynamic Viscoelastic Properties
DESCRIPTION:February 11\, 2027; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.38 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course starts with a very brief introduction to viscoelastic theories and models but then shifts to an explanation of the viscoelastic properties of elastomers and how those properties can be measured. Attendees will learn about how tire performance can be predicted using dynamic mechanical analysis and how these testing methods can be applied to other non-tire applications as well. This course will also discuss how compounding ingredients such as the polymer\, fillers\, plasticizers and cure systems can each affect the viscoelastic properties of a rubber compound. \nCategory: Testing & Quality; Materials & Chemistry \nWho Should Attend: Compounders\, testing professionals and engineers who measure or use dynamic properties\, including tire performance prediction. Best suited to those with a technical background. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Paul Merda\, ARDL\nPaul Merda is the Education Coordinator & Technical Advisor at ARDL. He has previous experience as a Lab Technician\, Polymer Adhesives Chemist & High School Science Teacher with 18 years in industry and 13 teaching. \nAbout ARDL: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory\, Inc. (ARDL) is an internationally recognized independent testing laboratory specializing in rubber\, plastic\, and latex materials. With over six decades of experience\, ARDL offers comprehensive services including material testing\, product development\, process optimization\, and failure analysis. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert team provide solutions across various industries such as automotive\, aerospace\, medical\, and industrial applications. ARDL is committed to advancing innovation and ensuring quality in polymer products\, making them a trusted partner for companies seeking reliable and accurate testing services.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-dynamic-viscoelastic-properties/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270216T120000
DTSTAMP:20261020T151618Z
CREATED:20261020T151618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T151618Z
UID:2478-1802775600-1802779200@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Green Tire Chemistry - Optimizing the Tire Magic Triangle through Tread Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:February 16\, 2027; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: Dating back nearly 40 years\, the demand to improve fuel efficiency while maintaining tire traction and reducing treadwear continues to be a trend for tire manufacturers. This has become even more critical as electric vehicles have rapidly entered the market. \nNew\, performance-enhancing materials have impacted tire tread performance\, including elastomers (rubbers)\, process oils\, performance resins\, precipitated silica and organosilanes. The objective of this webinar is to review and explain the use of passenger car tire tread materials that successfully expand the magic triangle of tire performance. The following topics will be covered: \n\nUsage of green materials in tire compounding\nConsiderations for mixing techniques\nCommon material properties tests used to correlate to tire performance\nTrends\, applications and what to consider when using performance-enhancing materials\n\nCategory: Materials & Chemistry; Compounding & Formulations \nWho Should Attend: Tire compounders\, chemists\, technical sales and engineers working on tread performance\, fuel efficiency and EV tires. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: Free for Members / $99 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \nInstructor: Critt Ohlemacher\, PhD\, Smithers Senior Materials Scientist – Akron Labs \nBio: As the Senior Materials Scientist of the Smithers rubber and polymer testing laboratory in Akron\, Ohio\, Critt works with the chemical analysis and physical & mechanical properties testing teams on projects related to mixing and compounding\, reconstruction and reverse engineering\, and development of analytical techniques. Critt has over thirty years of experience in physical testing and chemical analysis of rubber and polymer materials. He has special expertise in reverse engineering of elastomers and plastics\, bloom and inclusion identification\, additive identification and quantitation\, headspace analysis and compounding. Critt holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Ohio University and a Doctor of Philosophy in polymer science from the University of Akron.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-green-tire-chemistry-optimizing-the-tire-magic-triangle-through-tread-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T150000
DTSTAMP:20261021T153634Z
CREATED:20261021T141822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T153634Z
UID:2517-1804064400-1804086000@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Introduction to Compounding\, Mixing & Testing
DESCRIPTION:March 3\, 2027; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.76 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course provides a practical overview of elastomer compounding and processing. Topics include elastomers\, fillers\, oils and plasticizers and curing agents. Participants will also explore the mixing\, processing and testing of elastomer compounds along with key considerations when selecting an elastomer for a specific application. \nThe mixing portion of the course covers several important topics related to internal mixers and the parameters that influence rubber mixing. The course begins with a brief history of mixing equipment including both mill mixers and internal mixers along with the different procedures used in each mixing process. Participants will also review the various methods used to process mixed compounds into finished parts. \nThe course concludes with real world examples of common problems encountered in rubber compounding and mixing. These case studies will examine what caused the issues and how they were successfully resolved in the field. \nLearning Objectives \n\nGain an overview of the practical aspects of elastomer compounding\n• Learn key considerations when selecting elastomers for specific applications\n• Understand the fundamentals of rubber mixing equipment and mixing parameters\n• Explore processing methods used to convert compounds into finished parts\n• Engage in discussion and one on one dialogue beyond general class content\n• Leverage the experience of instructors and fellow participants as a technical resource\n• Receive references and contacts for future technical questions and continued learning\n\nCategory: Compounding & Formulation; Processing & Manufacturing; Testing & Quality \nWho Should Attend: Chemists\, engineers\, technicians and technical sales staff newer to compounding who want a practical overview of ingredients\, mixing and testing. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: $695 Member / $795 Non-member / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: William Stahl \nBio: William Stahl retired in March of 2023 after forty-five years in the rubber industry with a primary focus on the compounding and application of fluoroelastomer polymers. His career emphasized formulation development material selection and problem solving for demanding applications. He has instructed numerous technical courses for Rubber Division ACS including Introduction to Compounding Mixing and Testing Compounding Fluoroelastomers and Selecting Elastomers for Sealing Applications. He currently serves as a consultant with WMS Technologies LLC in Norton Ohio bringing decades of applied experience to both industry projects and technical education. He was also chairman of Rubber Division\, American Chemical Society in 2017.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-introduction-to-compounding-mixing-testing-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T130000
DTSTAMP:20261020T151946Z
CREATED:20261020T151834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T151946Z
UID:2480-1804150800-1804251600@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Intermediate Rubber Compounding
DESCRIPTION:March 4 & 5\, 2027; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET both days (8 hours total) \nCEUs: 0.76 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only and can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course is an overview of rubber compounding and testing. Compounding subjects include elastomers\, fillers/reinforcement\, plasticizers/process aids\, anti-degradants and cure systems. Testing laboratory subjects will include process testing\, physical properties testing\, dynamic properties testing and aging. Processing subjects will include mixing\, milling\, molding\, extrusion and calendaring. This course could be useful for chemists\, engineers and technical sales staff who may be relatively new to the rubber industry and want a better understanding of how different ingredients affect a rubber compound. \nCategory: Compounding & Formulation \nWho Should Attend: Chemists\, engineers and technical sales staff relatively new to the rubber industry who want to understand how different ingredients affect a rubber compound. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: $795 Members / $895 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructors: Paul Merda and Nicki Hershberger\, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory \nPaul Merda is the Education Coordinator & Technical Advisor at ARDL. He has previous experience as a Lab Technician\, Polymer Adhesives Chemist & High School Science Teacher with 18 years in industry and 13 teaching. \nNicki Hershberger is the Vice President Technical & Sales at Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL). She has been in the rubber industry for around 25 years and has experience working in custom mixing and compound development for extrusion\, molding\, and autoclaved applications. In Nicki’s current role\, she works with customers on challenging compound development projects\, helps them evaluate new materials in various rubber applications\, and also manages ARDL’s technical advisor/compound development group. \nAbout ARDL: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory\, Inc. (ARDL) is an internationally recognized independent testing laboratory specializing in rubber\, plastic\, and latex materials. With over six decades of experience\, ARDL offers comprehensive services including material testing\, product development\, process optimization\, and failure analysis. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert team provide solutions across various industries such as automotive\, aerospace\, medical\, and industrial applications. ARDL is committed to advancing innovation and ensuring quality in polymer products\, making them a trusted partner for companies seeking reliable and accurate testing services.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-intermediate-rubber-compounding-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270318
DTSTAMP:20260629T151320Z
CREATED:20260629T151320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T151320Z
UID:2319-1804982400-1805327999@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Southern Rubber Group Winter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Greenville\, SC \nDetails Forthcoming \nwww.southernrubbergroup.org
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/southern-rubber-group-winter-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T120000
DTSTAMP:20261020T152121Z
CREATED:20261020T152121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T152121Z
UID:2484-1805277600-1805284800@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Basics of Polymer Testing & Processing
DESCRIPTION:March 17\, 2027; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: This webinar is designed to be an introduction to the rubber industry for employees who have very little or no understanding of how rubber or plastic parts are manufactured and tested. It introduces some basic terminology used in the rubber and plastic industries. Several types of testing will be introduced\, and practical examples will be shared to illustrate why parts/products are tested. Lastly\, this webinar provides an overview of the rubber mixing process\, as well as a few processing and curing methods commonly used in this industry. \nThis webinar will give new employees a big picture view of the different departments within ARDL\, will illustrate how those departments work together in the big picture of the rubber industry and will emphasize why each aspect of our company is so important to rubber and plastic products that we use every day. \nCategory: Foundations; Testing & Quality; Process & Manufacturing \nWho Should Attend: New employees and non-technical staff (sales\, customer service\, purchasing\, administration) who want a big-picture view of how rubber and plastic parts are made and tested. No technical background needed. \nPrice: Free for Members / $199 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Paul Merda\, ARDL\nPaul Merda is the Education Coordinator & Technical Advisor at ARDL. He has previous experience as a Lab Technician\, Polymer Adhesives Chemist & High School Science Teacher with 18 years in industry and 13 teaching. \nAbout ARDL: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory\, Inc. (ARDL) is an internationally recognized independent testing laboratory specializing in rubber\, plastic\, and latex materials. With over six decades of experience\, ARDL offers comprehensive services including material testing\, product development\, process optimization\, and failure analysis. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert team provide solutions across various industries such as automotive\, aerospace\, medical\, and industrial applications. ARDL is committed to advancing innovation and ensuring quality in polymer products\, making them a trusted partner for companies seeking reliable and accurate testing services.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-basics-of-polymer-testing-processing/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270324T150000
DTSTAMP:20261020T152259Z
CREATED:20261020T152259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T152259Z
UID:2486-1805878800-1805900400@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Rubber Extrusion Technology
DESCRIPTION:March 24\, 2027; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.76 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only and can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nDescription: This course was designed for rubber industry employees who currently extrude rubber and wish to expand their knowledge of the process or those wishing to gain insights into these processes and how they can be used. \nOverview: The course will offer an overview of the variety of commercially viable rubber extrusion processes and examine their strengths and weaknesses. Next\, we will go into a more in-depth look at the three most common rubber extrusion processes i.e. Liquid Curing Media (LCM)\, better known as the Salt Bath process\, Hot Air Vulcanization (HAV) and Microwave/Hot Air Vulcanization. The emphasis will be on practical knowledge that can be utilized in production. In all areas\, specific safety concerns will be highlighted and addressed. \nFirst\, the common elements to all extrusion processes\, namely the extruder and its components\, plus dies and other tooling will be reviewed. The course then will look at each of the three most common and important extrusion processes in more depth\, giving useful ideas for process improvements that the participants can apply in their own manufacturing. The course will conclude with a brief look at rubber compound development for the extrusion processes emphasizing important compound design features. \nCategory: Process & Manufacturing \nWho Should Attend: Plant employees\, engineers and supervisors who currently extrude rubber\, and anyone wanting practical insight into extrusion processes. A technical background is recommended. \nPrice: $695 Members / $795 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Richard D. Strong\, President\, Elastomeric Consulting Services LLC \nBio: Mr. Strong is currently President and CEO of Elastomeric Consulting Services.  He is a 1971 graduate of the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth where he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and was awarded the Fred E. Busby award for outstanding work in Chemistry. \nHe has over 50 years of experience in various aspects of rubber technology and has served as Chief Technical Officer for over 30 years of his career. His background includes raw material sourcing\, compound design\, processing and testing with organic elastomers and silicone\, including cellular rubber.  He has broad expertise in process development\, documentation\, control and troubleshooting.  He also has extensive experience in the review and analysis of test data from rubber compounds. \nHis consulting business has been conducted both domestically and internationally.  It includes development and presentation of educational programs for individual companies and for professional organizations\, colleges and universities.  He also does hands on work with production companies to achieve improvements in their compounds and production processes. Lastly\, he works with raw material suppliers to teach them how their products might be used in the rubber industry. \nIn March 2019\, his book Sponge Rubber\, An Introduction to Cellular Rubber was published by TechnoBiz as a companion reference for the course he also presents of the same name for the ACS Rubber Division and Akron Polymer Technical Services.  He has also developed and presented two other courses. An Introduction to Continuous Vulcanization\, and Rubber Extrusion Technology for these organizations. He has also developed a course on Sponge Rubber in cooperation with the University of Akron and the High Institute for Elastomer Industries to be presented in Saudi Arabia.  He has recorded a 4-segment video course on cellular rubber for Techno Biz. \nMr. Strong is married (Roberta) and resides in Northeast Ohio. He has a daughter and a stepson and stepdaughter + 3 grandchildren. In his spare time\, he enjoys walking\, reading\, working with his wife in their flower beds/gardens and fostering senior rescue dogs.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-rubber-extrusion-technology-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T170000
DTSTAMP:20261020T152423Z
CREATED:20261020T152423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T152423Z
UID:2488-1806584400-1806598800@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Processing & Testing of Rubber
DESCRIPTION:April 1\, 2027; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.38 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only and can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: Mixing\, extrusion\, molding and testing is the focus of this course. Different mixer types and rotors types will be reviewed. Extrusion\, salt batch and other processing will be discussed along with how to troubleshoot processing problems. Compression\, injection\, transfer molding and other molding will be covered. The testing section includes quality control and more details on most rubber tests. \nCategory: Testing & Quality; Materials & Chemistry \nWho Should Attend: Lab and quality technicians\, process engineers and newer technical staff who want to understand mixing\, extrusion\, molding and the most common rubber tests. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Paul Merda\, ARDL\nPaul Merda is the Education Coordinator & Technical Advisor at ARDL. He has previous experience as a Lab Technician\, Polymer Adhesives Chemist & High School Science Teacher with 18 years in industry and 13 teaching. \nAbout ARDL: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory\, Inc. (ARDL) is an internationally recognized independent testing laboratory specializing in rubber\, plastic\, and latex materials. With over six decades of experience\, ARDL offers comprehensive services including material testing\, product development\, process optimization\, and failure analysis. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert team provide solutions across various industries such as automotive\, aerospace\, medical\, and industrial applications. ARDL is committed to advancing innovation and ensuring quality in polymer products\, making them a trusted partner for companies seeking reliable and accurate testing services.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-processing-testing-of-rubber/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T170000
DTSTAMP:20261021T141955Z
CREATED:20261021T141955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T141955Z
UID:2519-1807621200-1807635600@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Mixing & Testing for Compound Consistency
DESCRIPTION:April 13\, 2027; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.4 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the influence of the mixing process on the characteristics of the mixed compound. The focus of the training will be on reducing the batch-to-batch variation commonly associated with batch mixed rubber compounds. Detailed discussion will take place on storage and handling of raw materials and the influence of the storage environment on the properties of the rubber compound using them. We will cover the importance of sizing the rubber batch for the mixer and how to determine batch factors. Rubber test methods will be discussed in detail. The Association of Rubber Products Manufacturers Compound Consistency Guideline will be used to walk through each aspect of rubber compound manufacture. \nCourse Content: \n\nraw material specifications\nstorage of raw materials\nerror proofing\nweigh-up controls\nbatch sizing\nintegrated power mixing\nin-process mixer data and analysis\ntwo roll mill controls\ncompound properties vs. the mix fingerprint\ntesting the compound\n\nCategory: Processing & Manufacturing; Testing & Quality; Compounding & Formulation \nWho Should Attend: Mixing room supervisors\, process engineers\, quality and lab technicians\, and plant managers focused on reducing batch-to-batch variation. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: F. Joseph Walker\, Elastomer Technologies \nBio: Joseph Walker is owner and founder of Elastomer Technologies a firm dedicated to training in elastomer materials and process engineering\, technical assessments\, and fit-for-function design reviews. Over the last 45 years\, Walker has conducted training for major organizations and universities.  He has also consulted for various customers in the areas of composites\, testing\, materials\, and shop-floor problem solving.  His focus is a heightened awareness of the science behind rubber technology and improving the overall image of the rubber industry toward one of science-bases decision making through increased educational outreach. He is also active in driving awareness to supply chain risks and threats to the US rubber industry. \nFor 24 years he was held positions at Freudenberg-NOK and then Freudenberg Sealing Technologies where he retired as global technology director for materials and laboratories for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (FNST). In this position\, he was globally responsible for overseeing advanced materials technology and management of the FNST/FST laboratories.  He was also the regional USMCA leader for Chemical Regulatory Compliance for FNST. \nPrior to joining Freudenberg\, Walker served as silicone rubber business team leader for Wacker Silicones Corp. There\, he was responsible for research\, development\, and sales and marketing. He was an engineering fellow for Alliant Techsystems (formally Honeywell Defense and Marine Systems)\, where he focused on material design\, processing\, and application for various U.S. Department of Defense programs. Walker also held positions at Stauffer Chemical\, Phillips Petroleum and Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.  He continues to conduct numerous trainings at various industry workshops\, universities\, and events. \nHe was the 2012 chairman of the American Chemical Society\, Rubber Division; a member of the Rubber Industry Advisory Board for Ferris State University; board member of the Association of Rubber Product Manufacturers and is past-chair and board member of the Detroit Rubber Group. Additionally\, he is a member of Society of Automotive Engineers\, Society of Plastics Engineers\, Original Equipment Suppliers Association\, Automotive Industry Action Group\, and the Americas Tech Team of the American Chemistry Council.  A graduate of Lawrence Institute of Technology\, he holds more than 20 patents and has authored and edited various chapters in text and industry publications.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-mixing-testing-for-compound-consistency/
CATEGORIES:Training
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UID:2521-1807707600-1807722000@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Scientific Rubber Molding
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2027; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.4 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This program is designed to show how to establish a rubber molding process based on cross link density. The course is designed to show the influence of cross link density on mechanical properties\, as well as its influence on de-molding. The overall focus is the design of a rubber molding process that yields the most consistent properties. \nCourse Content: \n\nselection of the correct polymer characteristics to match the molding process\nunderstanding curing of rubber\nhow to measure cure state\nrelationship between cure state and physio-mechanical properties\nrole of mold temperature and its variation reduction\nheat transfer models in predicting cure time\ninsert molding\nselecting mold release\npost mold curing\nverification of the molding process\n\nCategory: Processing & Manufacturing \nWho Should Attend: Molding engineers\, process engineers and technicians who set up or optimize molding processes. Best suited to those with a technical background. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: F. Joseph Walker\, Elastomer Technologies \nBio: Joseph Walker is owner and founder of Elastomer Technologies a firm dedicated to training in elastomer materials and process engineering\, technical assessments\, and fit-for-function design reviews. Over the last 45 years\, Walker has conducted training for major organizations and universities.  He has also consulted for various customers in the areas of composites\, testing\, materials\, and shop-floor problem solving.  His focus is a heightened awareness of the science behind rubber technology and improving the overall image of the rubber industry toward one of science-bases decision making through increased educational outreach. He is also active in driving awareness to supply chain risks and threats to the US rubber industry. \nFor 24 years he was held positions at Freudenberg-NOK and then Freudenberg Sealing Technologies where he retired as global technology director for materials and laboratories for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (FNST). In this position\, he was globally responsible for overseeing advanced materials technology and management of the FNST/FST laboratories.  He was also the regional USMCA leader for Chemical Regulatory Compliance for FNST. \nPrior to joining Freudenberg\, Walker served as silicone rubber business team leader for Wacker Silicones Corp. There\, he was responsible for research\, development\, and sales and marketing. He was an engineering fellow for Alliant Techsystems (formally Honeywell Defense and Marine Systems)\, where he focused on material design\, processing\, and application for various U.S. Department of Defense programs. Walker also held positions at Stauffer Chemical\, Phillips Petroleum and Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.  He continues to conduct numerous trainings at various industry workshops\, universities\, and events. \nHe was the 2012 chairman of the American Chemical Society\, Rubber Division; a member of the Rubber Industry Advisory Board for Ferris State University; board member of the Association of Rubber Product Manufacturers and is past-chair and board member of the Detroit Rubber Group. Additionally\, he is a member of Society of Automotive Engineers\, Society of Plastics Engineers\, Original Equipment Suppliers Association\, Automotive Industry Action Group\, and the Americas Tech Team of the American Chemistry Council.  A graduate of Lawrence Institute of Technology\, he holds more than 20 patents and has authored and edited various chapters in text and industry publications.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-scientific-rubber-molding/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270422T130000
DTSTAMP:20261021T142259Z
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UID:2523-1808384400-1808398800@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Compounding Fluoroelastomers
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2027; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.38 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: Fluoroelastomers are a specialized class of synthetic elastomers recognized for their exceptional resistance to heat chemicals and aggressive fluids when compared with conventional hydrocarbon-based elastomers. They are selected for applications where performance requirements exceed the limits of other elastomeric materials. This course provides a technically focused examination of fluoroelastomer chemistry properties processing behavior and end use performance. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of material selection formulation considerations and manufacturing challenges along with current regulatory considerations including the evolving impact of PFAS on fluoroelastomer materials and applications. \nCourse Content: \n\ndefinition and classification of fluoroelastomers within the elastomer family\nperformance differences between fluoroelastomers and other elastomer classes\nmajor types of fluoroelastomers and their chemical and performance distinctions\ncompounding ingredients and formulation considerations specific to Fluoroelastomers\nprocessing and physical property relationships\nmolding methods and processing challenges\nimpact of PFAS regulations on fluoroelastomer materials and manufacturing\ntechnical importance of fluoroelastomers in critical applications\ntroubleshooting formulation processing and performance issues\nrepresentative industrial applications\n\nCategory: Materials & Chemistry; Compounding & Fluoroelastomers \nWho Should Attend: Compounders\, chemists and engineers with a technical background who work with high-performance fluoroelastomers\, including those tracking PFAS regulations. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: William Stahl \nBio: William Stahl retired in March of 2023 after forty-five years in the rubber industry with a primary focus on the compounding and application of fluoroelastomer polymers. His career emphasized formulation development material selection and problem solving for demanding applications. He has instructed numerous technical courses for Rubber Division ACS including Introduction to Compounding Mixing and Testing Compounding Fluoroelastomers and Selecting Elastomers for Sealing Applications. He currently serves as a consultant with WMS Technologies LLC in Norton Ohio bringing decades of applied experience to both industry projects and technical education. He was also chairman of Rubber Division\, American Chemical Society in 2017.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-compounding-fluoroelastomers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270508
DTSTAMP:20240514T184213Z
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UID:1590-1809302400-1809734399@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:NPE 2027 - The Plastics Show
DESCRIPTION:May 3-7\, 2027\nOrlando\, FL
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/npe-2027-the-plastics-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270513T130000
DTSTAMP:20261020T152743Z
CREATED:20261020T152743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T152743Z
UID:2490-1810198800-1810213200@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Non-tire Specialty Elastomers
DESCRIPTION:May 13\, 2027; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course provides a focused overview of major elastomer families used across industrial\, automotive\, consumer and specialty applications. Participants will examine the fundamental chemistry\, performance characteristics and processing considerations that define each material\, along with the environments where they deliver the greatest value. \nCourse Content: \n\nEPDM structure\, key properties and common sealing and weathering applications\nNitrile performance in oil-resistant formulations and fuel-system environments\nSilicone rubber behavior\, thermal stability and high-purity applications\nNeoprene versatility and resistance profiles\nFluorosilicone elastomers and their use in harsh chemical and temperature conditions\nFluorocarbon elastomers with a focus on chemical resistance and high-performance sealing\n\nThis course gives participants a clear scientific foundation for selecting and applying these elastomers in real-world product design and compound development. \nCategory: Materials & Chemistry \nWho Should Attend: Product designers\, compounders\, engineers and technical sales staff who select or specify EPDM\, nitrile\, silicone\, neoprene\, fluorosilicone or fluorocarbon elastomers. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Brad Sellers and Joshua Guilliams\, Smithers \nBios: Brad Sellers joined the Smithers consulting team in 2014. He specializes in tire and rubber product evaluations and data analysis\, focused on developing action plans and helping clients implement solutions that address their development\, quality\, and performance challenges. He has significant experience providing technical support for testing and research studies along with proven skills in failure analysis\, project planning\, patent research\, and secondary technical research. Bradley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University. \nJosh Guilliams\, Vice President of Consultancy leads\, Smithers’ technical consulting team based in Akron\, Ohio. Josh manages client relationships and works with other Smithers experts on complex projects. He also conducts in-depth investigations of a wide variety of rubber materials and final products on behalf of clients. Guilliams has a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and engineering from Baldwin Wallace University and a Master of Polymer Science from the University of Akron. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-non-tire-specialty-elastomers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270521T170000
DTSTAMP:20261020T153103Z
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UID:2492-1810717200-1810918800@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Advanced Rubber Compounding
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 19 – Friday\, May 21\, 2027; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET daily \nCEUs: 1.2 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available both virtually and in-person at the Rubber Division\, ACS office – 306 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd.\, Akron\, OH 44333. Friday will conclude with a tour of Akron Rubber Development Laboratory – 75 E. Robinson Ave.\, Barberton\, OH 44203. \nCourse Overview: This course provides in-depth coverage of rubber compounding and testing. It will include classroom\, laboratory and factory experiences. This course is a natural follow-up course to our “Intermediate Rubber Compounding” course and will go into more detail on all the topics covered in that course. Classroom subjects include elastomers\, fillers/reinforcement\, plasticizers/process aids\, antidegradants\, cure systems\, adhesion\, foaming agents\, and flame retardants\, compound design\, warehouse storage and useful references. Testing laboratory subjects will include process testing\, physical properties\, abrasion\, aged physical properties\, low temperature properties\, dynamic testing\, adhesion\, ozone/weathering testing\, chemical analytics and microscopy. Processing subjects will include mixing\, milling\, calendering\, extrusion and molding. There will be tours of the testing labs\, as well as a demonstration of mixing\, milling\, extrusion and molding. \nRecommended Pre-requisite Course(s): \n\nProcessing and Testing of Rubber (4 hour) and/or Essentials of Rubber Technology (4 hours) or Intermediate Rubber Compounding (8 hour)\n\nTopics Covered: \n\nPolymer overview\n\npolymerization methods\, polymer terms\, viscoelastic properties and glass transition temperature\n\n\nCommon elastomers and comparisons of their properties\nCarbon black and non-black fillers\n\nfiller properties and their role in rubber\n\n\nProcess oils\, plasticizers and process aids\n\nchemistries\, compatibilities and the effects on rubber compounds\n\n\nAntidegradants\n\nOzonolysis\, oxidation and the role antidegradants play in mitigating degradation\n\n\nVulcanization (Curing)\n\nThe various chemistries of curing are discussed including sulfur donors\, accelerators and activators. Includes an examination of rubber properties related to the type of cure\n\n\nAdhesion\, Foam Agents and Flame Retardants\n\nA brief overview of the types of chemicals used and the relationship with rubber\n\n\nMixing and Processing of Rubber\n\nA review of mixing\, milling and processing including curing into final rubber article\n\n\nTesting of Rubber\n\nphysical properties\, analytical measurements\, plastics\, engineering and microscopy.\n\n\n\nCategory: Compounding & Formulation \nWho Should Attend: Experienced compounders\, chemists and engineers ready for in-depth classroom\, laboratory and factory training. Best suited to those with a technical background. Recommended: Intermediate Rubber Compounding\, Processing & Testing of Rubber\, or Essentials of Rubber Technology first. \nIn-Person Price: $1\,600 Members / $1\,850 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 for Other Student Members (Breakfast\, Lunch and Coffee included) \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER for IN- PERSON. \nVirtual Price: $1\,500 Members / $1\,750 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER for VIRTUAL. \nInstructors: Paul Merda and Nicki Hershberger\, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory \nPaul Merda is the Education Coordinator & Technical Advisor at ARDL. He has previous experience as a Lab Technician\, Polymer Adhesives Chemist & High School Science Teacher with 18 years in industry and 13 teaching. \nNicki Hershberger\n– Currently: Compound Development Manager / Sr. Technical Advisor at ARDL\n– Previously: Polymerics Inc. and Sid Richardson Carbon and Energy\n– Education: B.A. degree Kent State University\n– Experience: 24 years rubber experience in custom mixing and compound development for extrusion\, molding\, and auto-claved applications
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-advanced-rubber-compounding/
CATEGORIES:Training
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