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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270526T090000
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UID:2494-1811322000-1811343600@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Sponge Rubber 101
DESCRIPTION:May 26\, 2027; 9 a.m. – 3 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 those who currently make flexible cellular elastomer products and wish to expand their knowledge or students wanting to gain insights into these materials and how they can be used. This course will offer an overview of cellular material’s terminology\, potential applications\, economics\, specifications\, raw materials and compound construction. Additionally\, there will be a review of the various processes used to produce cellular elastomer products\, including mixing\, various types of extrusion and molding. \nThis discussion will offer helpful tips\, the dos and the don’ts of producing cellular elastomer products that can be applied by the participants in real world applications of their own. The course will not contain content about cellular thermoplastic rubber or foamed products. The course will include opportunities for questions and answers or follow-up with the instructor. \n“The Sponge Rubber 101 course helped me gain an understanding of compounding to manufacturing of open cell elastomers for downhole tool applications. The instructor showed extensive experience and solid knowledge on this topic. I really benefitted from this course!” – Xiaohong Ren \nCategory: Process & Manufacturing; Materials & Chemistry \nWho Should Attend: People who make flexible cellular (sponge) rubber products and students who want to understand these materials\, from compound to production. 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-sponge-rubber-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270602T120000
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UID:2496-1811930400-1811937600@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Advanced Reinforcements & Fillers
DESCRIPTION:June 2\, 2027; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: This webinar explores the science\, structure and performance impact of key reinforcement and filler systems used in rubber compounding. Participants will gain insight into how morphology\, surface chemistry and treatment technologies influence processing behavior and final material properties across a wide range of applications. \nWebinar Content: \n\nSilica morphology\, structure and performance considerations\nSilane chemistry and application methods for effective coupling\nTreatment technologies used to optimize silica interaction with rubber\nKaolin clay technology with emerging opportunities for formulation development\nTalc technology and its potential roles in property modification\nCalcium carbonate systems with evolving application possibilities\nGraphene technology and its expanding performance landscape\n\nThis webinar equips participants with a deeper understanding of reinforcement mechanisms and filler selection strategies that support innovation in compound design. \nCategory: Materials & Chemistry; Compounding & Formulations \nWho Should Attend: Compounders\, chemists and R&D staff looking to go deeper on silica\, silanes\, clays\, talc\, calcium carbonate and graphene. Best suited to those with a technical background. \nPrice: Free for Members / $199 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Josh Guilliams\, Vice President of Consultancy \nBio: Josh 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/webinar-advanced-reinforcements-fillers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270608T170000
DTSTAMP:20261020T153542Z
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UID:2498-1812459600-1812474000@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Carbon Black & Non-black Fillers
DESCRIPTION:June 8\, 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. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course will review types of fillers commonly used in rubber compounds and how they affect rubber properties such as durometer\, tensile\, modulus\, compression set\, etc. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nEffect of filler particle size and shape on rubber\nTypes & chemistry of mineral fillers\nCarbon black tests and classification\nFiller comparisons in rubber compounds\nRubber mixing with carbon black and other fillers\n\nCategory: Materials & Chemistry \nWho Should Attend: Compounders\, chemists and engineers who choose and use reinforcing fillers. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 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-carbon-black-non-black-fillers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270624T150000
DTSTAMP:20261020T153718Z
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UID:2500-1813827600-1813849200@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: An Introduction to Continuous Vulcanization
DESCRIPTION:June 24\, 2027; 9 a.m. – 3 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. \nCategory: Process & Manufacturing \nWho Should Attend: Plant employees\, engineers and supervisors who use continuous vulcanization (salt bath\, hot air\, microwave)\, and anyone wanting practical insight into CV 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-an-introduction-to-continuous-vulcanization-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270721T120000
DTSTAMP:20261020T153846Z
CREATED:20261020T153846Z
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UID:2502-1816164000-1816171200@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Strength & Endurance in Rubber
DESCRIPTION:July 21\, 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 \nCategory: Durability & Failure Analysis; Testing & Quality \nWho Should Attend: Engineers\, compounders and product developers wanting an “on-ramp” to rubber strength and durability. A technical background is helpful but not required. \nPrice: Free for Members / $199 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270722T120000
DTSTAMP:20261020T154024Z
CREATED:20261020T154024Z
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UID:2504-1816250400-1816257600@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: The Fatigue Limit of Rubber
DESCRIPTION:July 22\, 2027; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Description: This 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 \nCategory: Durability & Failure Analysis; Testing & Quality \nWho Should Attend: Engineers\, compounders and product developers designing durable rubber products. A technical background is recommended. \nPrice: Free for Members / $199 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270728T130000
DTSTAMP:20261020T154202Z
CREATED:20261020T154202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T154202Z
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SUMMARY:Course: Antidegradant Chemistry\, Testing & Aging
DESCRIPTION:July 28\, 2027; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.38 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course 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: The course addresses antidegradant use\, chemistry\, testing and types of aging used in the rubber industry today. A review of the chemistry of oxidation\, ozonolysis and UV exposure which applies to not only rubber but many engineering materials currently in use. The types of antidegradants used in rubber will be explored in relation to the different polymers available for thermosets. Most things have a shelf-life and rubber products are no different; a discussion of the persistence of antidegradants will assist in determining a rubber article’s service life. The course will finish with some antidegradant comparisons in various rubber formulas to see how these affect properties of the rubber compounds and their aging. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nAging of polymers and the test methods used in industry\nOxidation\, Ozonolysis chemistry\nTypes of anti-degradants and their uses in polymer manufacturing\nCure systems effect on aging\n\nCategory: Materials & Chemistry; Durability & Failure Analysis; Testing & Quality; Sustainability & Regulatory \nWho Should Attend: Compounders\, chemists and quality professionals responsible for aging performance and service life\, including those evaluating 6PPD alternatives. Best suited to those with a technical background. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / $50 for Graduate Student Members / Free for Emeritus\, Life & Undergraduate Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Paul Merda\, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory \nBio: Paul 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-antidegradant-chemistry-testing-aging/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270729T120000
DTSTAMP:20261020T154343Z
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UID:2508-1816858800-1816862400@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Devulcanization - Science & Methods
DESCRIPTION:July 29\, 2027; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: This webinar provides a solid foundation in the science of devulcanization and examines the current methods used to break sulfur crosslinks in cured rubber. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles behind each major approach\, along with the performance characteristics and commercial considerations relevant to modern recycling efforts. \nWebinar Content: \n\nThe drivers behind devulcanization and its role in circular rubber technologies\nChemical approaches and reaction mechanisms\nMechanical processing methods and their effects on structure\nThermal processes and operating conditions\nHybrid techniques that combine multiple pathways\nKey properties of devulcanized materials\nCurrent applications and commercial activity\n\nThis webinar equips participants with a practical scientific overview that supports informed decision making in materials selection\, processing strategies\, and sustainability planning. \nCategory: Sustainability & Regulatory; Materials & Chemistry \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-devulcanization-science-methods/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270812
DTSTAMP:20260629T151427Z
CREATED:20260629T151427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T151427Z
UID:2321-1817683200-1818028799@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Southern Rubber Group Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Lake Lanier\, GA \nDetails Forthcoming \nwww.southernrubbergroup.org
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/southern-rubber-group-summer-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271001
DTSTAMP:20261019T155405Z
CREATED:20240711T135953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T155405Z
UID:1625-1822003200-1822348799@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:2027 Global Polymer Summit & International Rubber Conference
DESCRIPTION:September 27-30\, 2027 (Expo: Sept. 28-30)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network\, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nThe United States is this year’s host of the International Rubber Conference (IRC). The International Rubber Conference (IRC) is intended to gather the world’s scientists and engineers dealing with rubber and elastomers and to promote international exchange through presentations and discussions on research findings in this area\, from basics to applications. Joining forces with the acclaimed Global Polymer Summit (GPS) for IRC 2027 will provide an unmatched opportunity for our industry. \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2027-global-polymer-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280914
DTSTAMP:20261019T155338Z
CREATED:20240711T140045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T155338Z
UID:1626-1852243200-1852502399@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:2028 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 11-13\, 2028 (Expo: Sept. 12 & 13)\nPittsburgh\, PA \nThe Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network\, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2028-global-polymer-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20291001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20291005
DTSTAMP:20261019T155312Z
CREATED:20240711T140134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T155312Z
UID:1627-1885507200-1885852799@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:2029 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:October 1-4\, 2029 (Expo: Oct. 2-4)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network\, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2029-global-polymer-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20310922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20310926
DTSTAMP:20261019T155250Z
CREATED:20260206T150441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T155250Z
UID:2208-1947801600-1948147199@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:2031 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 22-25\, 2031 (Expo: Sept. 23-25)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network\, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2031-global-polymer-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20330926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20330930
DTSTAMP:20261019T155228Z
CREATED:20260206T150602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T155228Z
UID:2209-2011305600-2011651199@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:2033 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 26-29\, 2033 (Expo: Sept. 27-29)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network\, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2033-global-polymer-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20350910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20350914
DTSTAMP:20261019T155207Z
CREATED:20260206T150717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T155207Z
UID:2210-2072995200-2073340799@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:2035 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 10-13\, 2035 (Expo: Sept. 11-13)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network\, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2035-global-polymer-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20370914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20370918
DTSTAMP:20261019T155140Z
CREATED:20260206T150819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T155140Z
UID:2211-2136499200-2136844799@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:2037 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 14-17\, 2037 (Expo: Sept. 15-17)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network\, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2037-global-polymer-summit/
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