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SUMMARY:Course: Rubber Manufacturing Economics - How to Rationalize Raw Materials\, Minimize Costs & Optimize Final Properties
DESCRIPTION:May 6\, 2027; 12 p.m. – 4 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 Description: The objective of this course is to provide understanding of a typical cost structure in the rubber industry and to promote awareness of different cost components\, their correlations and cost impact. You will learn about some effects of ingredient and process characteristics on rubber properties and costs of the final products. \nBased on her personal experience as a chemist\, plant process engineer\, scientist and manager\, working for the rubber industry and in academia in the USA\, Europe and Asia\, the instructor will review the below indicated areas\, focus on the current and upcoming industry trends and suggest the pathways to expect and mitigate negative cost and quality effects. Special attention will be given to rubber industry raw materials\, and particularly carbon black and anti-ageing chemicals. \n\nOverview of rubber industry\nRubber industry cost structure and resources for cost improvement\nRaw materials characteristics\, specifications and cost reduction factors\nFormulation adjustments\nProcess cost reduction factors\nQuality considerations\nExpected trends and possible mitigations\n\nCategory: Business & Professional Development; Process & Manufacturing \nWho Should Attend: Purchasing\, product and process engineers\, chemists\, quality professionals and managers will find this course useful. Participation from individuals involved in purchasing\, engineering\, chemical\, processing\, quality and marketing/sales functions is encouraged. \nPlease send questions to the instructor ahead of time at office@rubber.org for a Q&A session to follow. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Dr. Irene Yurovska \nBio: Irene Yurovska was born and raised in Moscow\, Russia. After completing her BS in Chemistry\, MS in Chemical Engineering (Rubber Technology) and PhD in Physical Chemistry of Polymers\, she worked as a scientist for the Rubber Industry Institute and for the Institute of Aircraft Technology in Moscow. \nIrene moved with her family to the US in 1991. For ten years\, she lived in Rhode Island\, working as a plant rubber chemist for Teknor Apex and completing her MBA in Bryant University. Irene moved to Massachusetts to be employed for 14 years as a scientist\, technical service and applications specialist by Cabot Corporation in Billerica\, MA. In 2016-2017\, Dr. Yurovska worked as a Global Innovation Market Development Manager for Addivant Corporation (now SI Group) in CT. \nCurrently\, after completing the long and successful career as a global rubber industry professional; having hands-on experience with rubber compounding\, processing and technical service\, and with carbon black and antioxidants manufacturing and properties\, Dr. Irene Yurovska lives in TX\, being employed in India as VP of Himadri Specialty Chemicals (technical service in carbon black for rubbers) and developing a private consulting business for the global rubber industry. \nHer scientific interests include relationships between individual characteristics of ingredients and application properties of rubber products. Dr. Yurovska is the author and co-author of several patents and numerous articles in peer-reviewed and industrial publications. \nDr. Yurovska is an active member of the US rubber industry community\, being on several Rubber Division\, ACS committees\, she served as a Chair of the New England Rubber and Plastics Group and she is on the Board of NERPG and is also a member of the Energy Polymer Group. \nIrene has two children and one grandchild. She enjoys spending time with her family\, world travel\, swimming and classic opera.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-rubber-manufacturing-economics-how-to-rationalize-raw-materials-minimize-costs-optimize-final-properties/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270513T090000
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SUMMARY:ELASTOMER SELECTION WEEK 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270526T150000
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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
DTSTAMP:20261020T153417Z
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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
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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:20270615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270615T110000
DTSTAMP:20261021T211631Z
CREATED:20261021T205419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T211631Z
UID:2530-1813053600-1813057200@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: EUDR Six Months In – Lessons Learned & the June 30 Small-Company Deadline
DESCRIPTION:June 15\, 2027; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: Six months after the EU Deforestation Regulation began applying to large and medium-sized companies\, the questions have shifted from “what does it say?” to “what is working?” And on June 30\, 2027\, the requirements extend to small and micro companies\, many of whom supply or buy from larger rubber companies. \nThis follow-up webinar shares what the first months of implementation have revealed: where companies struggle\, what authorities and customers are asking for\, and how the latest guidance affects rubber supply chains. Whether you’re refining an existing program or preparing for the June 30 date\, you’ll leave with practical\, up-to-date answers. \nWebinar Objectives: \n\nReview the most common gaps and lessons from the first six months\nUnderstand what small and micro companies must have in place by June 30\, 2027\nLearn how to handle customer and supplier requests for EUDR information\nCatch up on the latest EU guidance and what it means for rubber products\n\nIdeal for anyone who attended our February session\, and for those just getting started. \nCategory: Sustainability & Regulatory \nWho Should Attend: Compliance\, purchasing\, supply chain\, sustainability and business leaders\, plus technical staff supporting due diligence. No technical background needed. \nPrice: Free for Members / $99 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Katharina Schneider\, Partner and Senior Solutions Consultant\, 11Foundry \nBio: Katharina is a recognized expert in trade compliance with extensive experience guiding companies through the EU Timber Regulation and now the EU Deforestation Regulation. She has supported global supply chains in establishing strong chain of custody systems and preparing for authority checks across the EU. Her practical insight will help your team understand what the regulation truly requires and how to comply with confidence.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-eudr-six-months-in-lessons-learned-the-june-30-small-company-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270624T150000
DTSTAMP:20261020T153718Z
CREATED:20261020T153718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T153718Z
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:20270720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270720T160000
DTSTAMP:20261105T172352Z
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UID:2584-1816084800-1816099200@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:DURABILITY WEEK Course: How to Extend Lifetime of Elastomers & Rubber Products
DESCRIPTION:July 20\, 2027; 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET \nCourse Description: Centered around ageing\, this course is designed to be advantageous for both technical and non-technical personnel working in the rubber industry. \nThe objective of this course is to review the rubber ageing phenomena and to learn about strategies to prevent ageing and extend lifetime of elastomers and rubber products. The following topics will be covered: \n\nCauses of rubber products failure\nAgeing of elastomers and rubber products\nTypes of anti-aging chemicals\nMechanisms of anti-ageing effects\nApplications of anti-ageing chemicals\nEffects of compounding ingredients on ageing\nEffects of service conditions on ageing\nSelection criteria and general recommendations on rubber compounding with anti-aging chemicals\n\nThe course was developed in cooperation with Endurica\, LLC. \nCategory: Durability & Failure Analysis \nWho Should Attend: Compounders\, engineers\, quality professionals and sales staff interested in aging and product life. Designed for both technical and non-technical personnel. \nPlease send questions to the instructor ahead of time at office@rubber.org for a Q&A session to follow. \nPrice: $445 Members / $545 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Dr. Irene Yurovska \nIrene Yurovska was born and raised in Moscow\, Russia. After completing her BS in Chemistry\, MS in Chemical Engineering (Rubber Technology) and PhD in Physical Chemistry of Polymers\, she worked as a scientist for the Rubber Industry Institute and for the Institute of Aircraft Technology in Moscow. \nIrene moved with her family to the US in 1991. For ten years\, she lived in Rhode Island\, working as a plant rubber chemist for Teknor Apex and completing her MBA in Bryant University. Irene moved to Massachusetts to be employed for 14 years as a scientist\, technical service and applications specialist by Cabot Corporation in Billerica\, MA. In 2016-2017\, Dr. Yurovska worked as a Global Innovation Market Development Manager for Addivant Corporation (now SI Group) in CT. \nCurrently\, after completing the long and successful career as a global rubber industry professional; having hands-on experience with rubber compounding\, processing and technical service\, and with carbon black and antioxidants manufacturing and properties\, Dr. Irene Yurovska lives in TX\, recently being employed in India as VP of Himadri Specialty Chemicals (technical service in carbon black for rubbers) and currently developing a private consulting business for the global rubber industry. \nHer scientific interests include relationships between individual characteristics of ingredients and application properties of rubber products. Dr. Yurovska is the author and co-author of several patents and numerous articles in peer-reviewed and industrial publications. \nDr. Yurovska is an active member of the US rubber industry community\, being on several Rubber Division\, ACS committees\, she served as a Chair of the New England Rubber and Plastics Group and she is on the Board of NERPG and is also a member of the Energy Polymer Group. \nIrene has two children and one grandchild. She enjoys spending time with her family\, world travel\, swimming\, and classic opera.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-how-to-extend-lifetime-of-elastomers-rubber-products/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270721T120000
DTSTAMP:20261105T172417Z
CREATED:20261020T153846Z
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UID:2502-1816164000-1816171200@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:DURABILITY WEEK 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:20261105T172441Z
CREATED:20261020T154024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T172441Z
UID:2504-1816250400-1816257600@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:DURABILITY WEEK 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
UID:2506-1816765200-1816779600@www.rubber.org
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
CREATED: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;TZID=America/New_York:20270804T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270804T120000
DTSTAMP:20261030T182226Z
CREATED:20261030T182226Z
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UID:2586-1817377200-1817380800@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Recovered Carbon Black (rCB) – Can It Replace Virgin Black?
DESCRIPTION:August 4\, 2027; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: Recovered carbon black\, produced by pyrolysis of end-of-life tires\, is one of the most talked-about sustainable materials in rubber\, and one of the most misunderstood. Customers and sustainability goals are pushing compounders to add recycled content\, but questions about consistency\, ash and impurities\, and performance compared with virgin grades keep many companies on the sidelines. This webinar takes a practical\, data-driven look at where rCB performs well today\, where it falls short\, and how to evaluate it in your own compounds. \nWebinar Content: \n\nHow rCB is made and how it differs from virgin carbon black\, including surface activity\, ash content and impurities\nHow rCB compares with N550 and other grades in real compounds\nEffects on processing\, cure\, reinforcement and fatigue performance\nApproaches to reducing impurities and improving batch-to-batch consistency\nUsing blends and partial replacement to balance cost\, performance and recycled content\nCurrent ASTM test methods and how to qualify an rCB supplier\n\nAudience: Compounders\, chemists\, purchasing and sustainability leads evaluating recovered carbon black for tire or industrial rubber products. Some technical background is helpful. \nCategory: Sustainability & Regulatory; Materials & Chemistry; Compounding & Formulation \nPrice: Free for Members / $99 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Dave Abdallah\, Abdallah Consulting \nBio: Dave founded Abdallah Consulting in July 2024 to grow the tire pyrolysis industry. Dave’s method is to enable\, educate and advise clients to help them avoid the common mistakes that have caused the failure of many ventures in recent years. \nDave has a BS Chemistry from the University of Akron and an MBA from Kent State University. His professional background began with a 5-year role as a synthetic organic chemist. Afterwards he began a 21-year career at Bridgestone Americas where he earned 6 patents\, developed new materials and compound technology\, acquired non-pneumatic tire technology\, performed special assignments to improve customer solutions related to tire recycling and lead the Americas-based manufacturing process engineering department. In addition\, Dave conceived and lead the formation of a joint venture project that became the Delta-Energy Group\, the world’s first commercial-scale tire pyrolysis manufacturer selling major volumes to the world’s largest (at the time) tire manufacturer. \nAfter Bridgestone\, he served as head of sales at Delta-Energy and Bolder Industries. More recently he served as Director of Global Key Accounts for Thomas Swan\, a manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals with a wide range of customers including those from tire and rubber segments.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-recovered-carbon-black-rcb-can-it-replace-virgin-black/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270812
DTSTAMP:20260629T151427Z
CREATED:20260629T151427Z
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20270809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270810T170000
DTSTAMP:20261106T190054Z
CREATED:20261106T190054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T190054Z
UID:2616-1817816400-1817917200@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Building the Rubber Compound – The Essentials
DESCRIPTION:August 9 & 10\, 2027; 1  p.m. – 5 p.m. ET both days \nCEUs: 0.8 (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. You can take it from the comfort of your home or office on any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Description: Every great rubber product starts with the right compound. This course walks through how a compound is built\, starting with the voice of the customer. You will learn the essential questions to ask about function\, environment and manufacturing\, and how the answers shape the formula. \nEach component of the formulation is covered in detail: polymers\, processing aids\, sulfur and peroxide cure systems\, accelerators and activators\, black and white fillers\, plasticizers and antidegradants. You will see what makes each ingredient unique\, how it is produced and how it affects processing and final properties. \nThe course highlights why crosslink density matters and how to measure it. It also covers how part geometry affects flow and fill\, quality control testing of polymers and fillers and supply chain risk management for formulation ingredients. Some take aways/learning objectives are: \n\nAsking the essential questions that turn customer needs into a compound design\nChoosing between sulfur and peroxide cure systems and controlling crosslink density\nUnderstanding how fillers\, plasticizers and antidegradants change processing and performance\nManaging quality and supply chain risk for formulation ingredients\n\nCategory: Compounding & Formulation; Foundations \nWho Should Attend: Rubber formulators\, product and process engineers\, quality control engineers and technicians\, lab technicians and supply chain professionals who want a solid foundation in how a rubber compound is designed. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: $795 Members / $895 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: F. Joseph Walker\, Elastomer Technologies \nAbout Joseph Walker: 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-based decision making through increased educational outreach. Walker is also active in driving awareness of supply chain risks and threats to the US rubber industry. \nFor 24 years\, he 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 (formerly 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. \nWalker was the 2012 chairman of the American Chemical Society\, Rubber Division; a member of the Rubber Industry Advisory Board for Ferris State University; a board member of the Association of Rubber Product Manufacturers; and is past chair and a board member of the Detroit Rubber Group. Additionally\, he is a member of the 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 textbooks and industry publications.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-building-the-rubber-compound-the-essentials/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270818T120000
DTSTAMP:20261030T182526Z
CREATED:20261030T182526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T182526Z
UID:2588-1818583200-1818590400@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Elastomers for Selective Gas Separation\, including Carbon Capture
DESCRIPTION:August 18\, 2027; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: This webinar is designed for researchers and technologists in both the rubber and membrane industries\, since the use of various types of elastomeric membranes to permit selective permeation of gases will be presented. Of particular interest here will be the use of such elastomeric membranes to selectively remove CO2 (carbon capture) from various industrial waste streams\, as well as from confined environments and biomedical devices. This webinar will touch on some of the following topics: \n\nIntroduction to selective gas removal and carbon capture and storage (CCS)\nClassifications and physico-chemical mechanisms of gas-separation membranes\nPerformance metrics of selective gas separation and the Robeson trade-off\nChemically-crosslinked elastomers for selective gas separation\nPhysically-crosslinked elastomers for selective gas separation\nPromising approaches toward selective CO2 removal from mixed gases\nChallenges of gas-separation membrane technological advances\nBreakthrough strategies involving elastomers for selective CO2 removal\nLearning Objectives:\nIdentify gases that are of primary interest for separation and the reason why\nApply physical and chemical principles to elucidate the mechanisms of molecular transport\nClassify gas-separation membranes on the basis of their operational mechanism\nDetermine the comparative performance of gas-separation membranes\nDesign chemically- and physically-crosslinked elastomers for gas separation\nExamine the technological challenges associated with designer gas-separation membranes\nDevelop high-performance elastomer membranes that are inexpensive\, scalable and effective\n\nCategory: Materials & Chemistry \nWho Should Attend: Chemists\, materials scientists and chemical engineers who want to learn more about small-molecule transport through elastomers with an emphasis on carbon capture. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: Free for Members / $199 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Richard J. Spontak\, North Carolina State University \nBio: Dr. Richard J. Spontak is a Distinguished Professor and Alumni Distinguished Graduate and Undergraduate Professor in the Departments of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering (with honors/high distinction) from the Pennsylvania State University in 1983 and was later awarded the Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1988. He then pursued post-doctoral research in Materials Science & Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge (U.K.) and Condensed Matter Physics at the Institute for Energy Technology (Norway) before joining the Corporate Research Division of the Procter & Gamble Company in 1990. In 1992\, he accepted a faculty position at North Carolina State University\, where he supervises the Macromolecular Materials & Morphology Group. Since that time\, Spontak has published over 300 peer-reviewed journal papers and over 30 scholarly works as book chapters and invited monographs\, and his work has been featured on 31 journal covers and cited over 14\,000 times according to Google Scholar. \nAlthough active in a diverse range of disciplines\, his primary research interests relate to the phase behavior and morphology/property development of nanostructured polymers\, polymer nanocomposites and coatings\, electron microscopy and stimuli-responsive soft materials. In recognition of his fundamental and applied research endeavors\, he is the recipient of numerous honors and awards such as the Alcoa Foundation Engineering Achievement and Distinguished Engineering Research Awards\, Alexander von Humboldt and Tewkesbury fellowships\, the North Carolina State University Alumni Outstanding Research and Global Engagement Awards\, the 2006 American Chemical Society (PMSE Division) Cooperative Research Award in Polymer Science & Engineering\, the 2007 German Society for Electron Microscopy Ernst Ruska Prize\, the 2008 American Chemical Society (Rubber Division) Chemistry of Thermoplastic Elastomers Award\, the 2011 Institute of Materials\, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) Colwyn Medal\, the 2012 Norwegian University of Science & Technology Lars Onsager Medal\, the 2015 Society of Plastics Engineers International Award\, the 2021 Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Distinguished Alumni Award\, and the 2021 International Association of Advanced Materials Researcher of the Year Award. \nAn elected fellow of the American Physical Society\, IOM3 and the Royal Society of Chemistry\, he is or has been on the editorial advisory board of more than 20 international journals and holds editorial positions on three of them. He has been recognized as a 2007 Outstanding Scholar Alumnus and a 2012 Alumni Fellow by the Pennsylvania State University\, and he is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences and the North Carolina State University Research Leadership\, Global Engagement and Outstanding Teaching Academies. Spontak is also a highly acclaimed educator and academic mentor. For his instructional effectiveness employing cooperative and active learning pedagogies in the classroom and his widespread efforts to promote interdisciplinary engineering design and undergraduate research\, he has received college- and alumni-level Outstanding Teaching Awards\, as well as the university-level Board of Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching\, the highest institutional honor bestowed by the University of North Carolina system. He has also received the 2006 International Network for Engineering Education & Research Recognition Award and the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Region Outstanding Mid-Career Teaching Award\, and he has served as a Fulbright Senior Specialist and an Erasmus Fellow. He resides in Raleigh\, North Carolina\, with his wife Josie and has two children\, Danielle and Joshua.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-elastomers-for-selective-gas-separation-including-carbon-capture/
CATEGORIES:Training
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20271013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271014T130000
DTSTAMP:20261030T182811Z
CREATED:20261030T182811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T182811Z
UID:2590-1823418000-1823518800@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:Course: Thermoplastic Elastomers - From Fundamentals to Novel Applications
DESCRIPTION:October 13 & October 14; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET both days \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: With growing global concern regarding the increasing level of solid waste due to polymeric materials and interest in material recycling\, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) provide an attractive alternative to conventional elastomers. This class of materials relies on combining thermoplastic and elastomeric properties into single macromolecules\, along with physical\, rather than chemical\, crosslinking to introduce elasticity. While a wide range of TPEs is commercially available\, most TPEs rely on a block copolymer in which macromolecules consist of three or more long\, contiguous sequences of dissimilar chemical species. Due to thermodynamic incompatibility between these sequences\, these molecules self-assemble into mesoscale morphologies and form a flexible molecular network that is stabilized by rigid microdomains that serve as physical crosslinks. This course will introduce participants to different types and contemporary uses of TPEs\, in addition to the molecular design\, synthesis and characteristics of TPEs derived from block copolymers. Thermodynamic considerations regarding network formation and bridging metrics in TPEs will be addressed by experimental observations\, theoretical predictions and computer simulations. Blends of TPEs and their uses in conventional and emerging applications will be described\, as will the chemical functionalization of TPEs for specialized technologies (e.g.\, designer additives\, organic photovoltaics\, soft actuators\, separation membranes and antimicrobial materials). \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDistinguish and classify the different families of TPEs that are presently available\nIdentify commercial applications that benefit from the properties afforded by TPEs\nDifferentiate between physical and chemical crosslinking in terms of network formation\nRelate network formation to microphase separation in TPEs based on block copolymers\nDiscuss the effects of molecular characteristics on structure-property relationships\nDesign TPE-containing blends with polymers for targeted morphologies and properties\nCompare mechanical and electromechanical properties of selectively solvated TPEs\nModify TPEs either physically or chemically to introduce stimuli-responsiveness\nFunctionalize TPEs for use in environment-\, energy- and health-related applications\nChoose (un)functionalized TPEs as compatibilizing agents in biphasic polymer blends\n\nTopical Outline: \n\nDifferent classes of TPEs as physically-crosslinked elastomers\nBlock copolymers differing in molecular characteristics as TPEs\nSelf-assembly and network formation in block copolymer TPEs\nNetwork characteristics of TPEs varying in molecular characteristics\nStructure-property relationships of TPE-containing polymer blends\nSelectively-solvated TPEs as an emerging class of tunably soft materials\nViscoelasticity and network characteristics in TPE gels for targeted applications\nIntroduction to electroactive and other stimuli-responsive TPE systems\nFunctional TPEs with photoresponsive\, separation and antimicrobial properties\nNative/functional TPEs for toughening\, compatibilization and novel purposes\n\nCategory: Materials & Chemistry; Process & Manufacturing \nWho Should Attend: Researchers\, chemists\, materials scientists and engineers interested in TPE design\, block copolymers and emerging applications. Best suited to those with a technical background. \nPrice: $745 Members / $845 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 for Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Richard J. Spontak\, North Carolina State University \nBio: Dr. Richard J. Spontak is a Distinguished Professor and Alumni Distinguished Graduate and Undergraduate Professor in the Departments of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering (with honors/high distinction) from the Pennsylvania State University in 1983 and was later awarded the Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1988. He then pursued post-doctoral research in Materials Science & Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge (U.K.) and Condensed Matter Physics at the Institute for Energy Technology (Norway) before joining the Corporate Research Division of the Procter & Gamble Company in 1990. In 1992\, he accepted a faculty position at North Carolina State University\, where he supervises the Macromolecular Materials & Morphology Group. Since that time\, Spontak has published over 280 peer-reviewed journal papers and over 30 scholarly works as book chapters and invited monographs\, and his work has been featured on 29 journal covers and cited over 12\,000 times according to Google Scholar. Although active in a diverse range of disciplines\, his primary research interests relate to the phase behavior and morphology/property development of nanostructured polymers\, polymer nanocomposites and coatings\, electron microscopy and stimuli-responsive soft materials. In recognition of his fundamental and applied research endeavors\, he is the recipient of numerous honors and awards such as the Alcoa Foundation Engineering Achievement and Distinguished Engineering Research Awards\, Alexander von Humboldt and Tewkesbury fellowships\, the North Carolina State University Alumni Outstanding Research and Global Engagement Awards\, the 2006 American Chemical Society (PMSE Division) Cooperative Research Award in Polymer Science & Engineering\, the 2007 German Society for Electron Microscopy Ernst Ruska Prize\, the 2008 American Chemical Society (Rubber Division) Chemistry of Thermoplastic Elastomers Award\, the 2011 Institute of Materials\, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) Colwyn Medal\, the 2012 Norwegian University of Science & Technology Lars Onsager Medal and the 2015 Society of Plastics Engineers International Award. An elected fellow of the American Physical Society\, IOM3 and the Royal Society of Chemistry\, he is or has been on the editorial advisory board of more than 20 international journals and holds editorial positions on three of them. He has been recognized as a 2007 Outstanding Scholar Alumnus and a 2012 Alumni Fellow by the Pennsylvania State University\, and he is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences and the North Carolina State University Research Leadership\, Global Engagement and Outstanding Teaching Academies. Spontak is also a highly acclaimed educator and academic mentor. For his instructional effectiveness employing cooperative and active learning pedagogies in the classroom and his widespread efforts to promote interdisciplinary engineering design and undergraduate research\, he has received college- and alumni-level Outstanding Teaching Awards\, as well as the university-level Board of Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching\, the highest institutional honor bestowed by the University of North Carolina system. He has also received the 2006 International Network for Engineering Education & Research Recognition Award and the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Region Outstanding Mid-Career Teaching Award\, and he has served as a Fulbright Senior Specialist and an Erasmus Fellow. He resides in Raleigh\, North Carolina\, with his wife Josie and has two children\, Danielle and Joshua.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-thermoplastic-elastomers-from-fundamentals-to-novel-applications-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Webinar: U.S. Regulatory Compliance in the Rubber Industry
DESCRIPTION:October 19\, 2027; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \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\nCategory: Sustainability & Regulatory \n Who Should Attend: Managers\, engineers\, chemists\, quality professionals\, EHS staff and anyone who answers customer compliance questions. Both technical and non-technical attendees will benefit. \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-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:2028 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 11-13\, 2028 (Expo: Sept. 12 & 13)\nPittsburgh\, PA \n▶️2028 Floor Plan\n▶️2028 Become An Exhibitor \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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20310922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20310926
DTSTAMP:20261019T155250Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20330926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20330930
DTSTAMP:20261019T155228Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20350910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20350914
DTSTAMP:20261019T155207Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20370914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20370918
DTSTAMP:20261019T155140Z
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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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