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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Rubber Group Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Click here for details.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/los-angeles-rubber-group-oktoberfest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Optimizing Rubber Molding Process through Advanced Simulations
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description: In this webinar\, attendees will learn how simulating the behavior of rubber\, silicones and LSRs during injection\, transfer and compression molding process can help understand the root cause of various molding issues like imbalances\, air\, uneven curing\, flashing\, etc. Continuous improvements in part design\, mold design and molding process are essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the ever-expanding rubber molding market. By using advanced CAE simulation technologies\, design phases can be shortened\, molding process can be predicted and molded parts can be optimized. \nObjectives & What Will Be Covered: \n\nUse of simulation of rubber materials to accurately predict flow behavior and shear-induced heating effects\nNew fully automatic BLM (Boundary Layer Mesh) technology used to create accurate mesh density in required areas\nLearn how high shear rates in thin film or pin gates and thin wall thicknesses can cause shear-induced heat which influences viscosity\, flow behavior and flow-induced premature scorch and cure effects.\n\nIn this webinar\, several real-life production examples will demonstrate how advanced mesh technologies can be used to better predict shear-induced material flow behavior though the transfer molding process. In addition\, how the shot size and process condition will affect flow length and vent location will be presented. \nPrice: Free for Members / $99 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Harshal Bhogesra\, Moldex3D \nBio: Harshal Bhogesra has over 9 years of combined experience in molding and customer and supplier development. He is passionate about optimizing product design\, tool development\, molding processes and quality. Harshal is currently working with rubber\, LSR\, silicone and plastic molding companies to help them eliminate their complex molding challenges like air entrapment\, filling imbalances\, knit lines\, uneven curing\, shrinkage\, etc. \nThrough Moldex3D technology\, he has helped clients reduce engineering time and cost in various industries including defense\, automotive\, medical\, aerospace\, electronics\, consumer products\, etc. who are concerned by the trial and errors on the production floor. \nOutside of work\, he enjoys traveling\, interior designing\, NFL\, and adventure sports. \nAbout Moldex3D: Moldex3D is the world-leading CAE simulation platform for injection molding that enables engineers to virtually simulate flow\, curing\, cooling\, and complex material behavior in 3D. It helps identify molding defects\, optimize gate and mold design\, reduce trial-and-error and shorten development cycles. With support for plastics\, silicones\, LSR\, and elastomers\, Moldex3D bridges design and production to deliver higher quality parts faster.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-optimizing-rubber-molding-process-through-advanced-simulations-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
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SUMMARY:Course: Carbon Blacks Manufacturing\, Properties & Applications in Rubber Compounds
DESCRIPTION:October 14\, 2026; 12 p.m. – 4 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 online only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: Centered around carbon black\, this course was designed to be advantageous for both technical and non-technical personnel working in the rubber industry. These topics will be covered: \n\nCB types and the related manufacturing processes\nPresent status of the global CB industry\, CB classification\, grades and standards\nCB morphology\, characteristics and their effects on properties of rubber compounds\nSelection of CB for various rubber processes\, as extrusion\, molding\, etc.\nCompounding with CB to rationalize raw materials\, minimize costs and optimize final properties of rubber goods\nEnvironmental effects of CB applications and recovered CB\n\nPrice: $395 Members / $495 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-carbon-blacks-manufacturing-properties-applications-in-rubber-compounds/
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CREATED:20260602T185850Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Basics of Polymer Testing & Processing
DESCRIPTION:October 15\, 2026; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: This webinar is designed to be an introduction to the rubber industry for employees who have very little or no understanding of how rubber or plastic parts are manufactured and tested. It introduces some basic terminology used in the rubber and plastic industries. Several types of testing will be introduced\, and practical examples will be shared to illustrate why parts/products are tested. Lastly\, this webinar provides an overview of the rubber mixing process\, as well as a few processing and curing methods commonly used in this industry. \nThis webinar will give new employees a big picture view of the different departments within ARDL\, will illustrate how those departments work together in the big picture of the rubber industry and will emphasize why each aspect of our company is so important to rubber and plastic products that we use every day. \nPrice: Free for Members / $149 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Paul Merda\, ARDL\nPaul Merda is the Education Coordinator & Technical Advisor at ARDL. He has previous experience as a Lab Technician\, Polymer Adhesives Chemist & High School Science Teacher with 18 years in industry and 13 teaching. \nAbout ARDL: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory\, Inc. (ARDL) is an internationally recognized independent testing laboratory specializing in rubber\, plastic\, and latex materials. With over six decades of experience\, ARDL offers comprehensive services including material testing\, product development\, process optimization\, and failure analysis. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert team provide solutions across various industries such as automotive\, aerospace\, medical\, and industrial applications. ARDL is committed to advancing innovation and ensuring quality in polymer products\, making them a trusted partner for companies seeking reliable and accurate testing services.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-basics-of-polymer-testing-processing/
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SUMMARY:Mexico Rubber Group Course: Rubber Compounding Part I – Chemical Reaction Mechanism
DESCRIPTION:Course: Rubber Compounding Part I – Chemical Reaction Mechanism \nInstructor: Soul Leonides \nRubber Chamber Facilities Location:\nHegel 153-101 Col. Polanco CP 11560\nMiguel Hidalgo\, CDMX \nMore Information:\nMiguel Bernal miguelbernals@cnih.org.mx\nJose Gazano antogua@prodigy.net.mx
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/mexico-rubber-group-course-rubber-compounding-part-i-chemical-reaction-mechanism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T100000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Gear Pump Technology in Rubber Applications
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Gear Pump Technology in Rubber Applications \nOctober 20\, 2026; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: This webinar focuses on the benefit of gear pump extruders for rubber processing and their specific characteristics. A gear pump\, due to its volumetric transport characteristics\, is predestined for applications such as precise extrusion and high-pressure operations\, as well as precise dosing applications. By combining different extruder technologies with a gear pump\, it becomes a modular system for different applications in rubber processing.  \nWebinar Objectives: This webinar focuses on the gear pump technology in well-known rubber processes in mixing and extrusion lines and it will include the following topics: \n\nIntroduction and history\nFunction principal basics of gear pumps\nProcess technological basics\nWaste reduction and quality improvement\n\nStraining within the straining cell\nStraining within the mixing line\nStraining within the extrusion line\nStraining within the rework line\n\n\nGear pump technology for precise extrusion\n\nRubber extrusion lines\nHigh pressure applications for wire\, fiber and yarn\n\n\nGear pump technology in continuous mixing (dosing)\nGear pump technology in silicone compounding\nFuture applications and outlook\nSummary\n\nWho Should Take This Webinar: The webinar is designed for mechanical and chemical engineers in the rubber industry. Centered around process techniques in mixing and extrusion\, it is the perfect training for individuals working in engineering\, R&D or quality improvement. \nPrice: Free for Members / $149 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Julia Uth (M.Eng.)\, UTH \nBio: Julia Uth is the Head of Design and R&D at UTH GmbH (Germany)\, a company which is highly specialized in gear pump technology and fine mesh straining applications\, and which can be seen as an example of innovative technology “made in Germany.” She is a mechanical engineer specialized in rubber and plastic processing. After completing her master’s degree in engineering\, Julia joined UTH GmbH. She is highly committed to the development of cutting-edge gear pump solutions for the processing of rubber and silicone. \nAbout UTH GmbH: UTH GmbH is a global leader in gear pump technology and fine mesh straining systems for rubber and silicone processing. Known for precision\, reliability and innovative engineering\, UTH develops equipment that improves extrusion accuracy\, reduces waste and enhances material quality across mixing and compounding lines. Their modular solutions support high-pressure\, high-performance applications and are trusted worldwide for advancing efficiency in modern rubber production.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-gear-pump-technology-in-rubber-application/
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SUMMARY:Detroit Rubber Group Fall Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details Forthcoming
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/detroit-rubber-group-fall-technical-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000
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SUMMARY:Course: An Introduction to Continuous Vulcanization
DESCRIPTION:October 28\, 2026; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.66 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course was developed for rubber industry employees who currently use Continuous Vulcanization (CV) processes and wish to expand their knowledge or those who wish to gain insights into these processes and how they can be used. \nThis course will offer an overview of the variety of commercially viable Continuous Vulcanization processes and their strengths and weaknesses. Following that\, it will take the participants into a more in-depth study of the three most common forms of CV\, Liquid Curing Media (LCM)\, better known as the Salt Bath process\, Hot Air Vulcanization (HAV) and Microwave/Hot Air Vulcanization. The emphasis will be on practical knowledge that can be utilized in production along with safety concerns that always need to be addressed. \nWe will begin by looking at the common elements to all three processes\, namely the extruder and its auxiliary components\, plus downstream equipment for cooling and pulling. The course then will look at each of the three CV processes individually\, giving useful ideas for process improvements that the participants can apply in their own manufacturing. The course will conclude with a brief look at rubber compound development for these CV processes and will conclude with a question and answer session. \nPrice: $745 Members / $845 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Richard D. Strong\, President\, Elastomeric Consulting Services LLC \nBio: \nRichard Strong is currently President and CEO of Elastomeric Consulting Services. He is a 1971 graduate of the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth where he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and was awarded the Fred E. Busby award for outstanding work in Chemistry. \nStrong has over 50 years of experience in various aspects of rubber technology and has served as Chief Technical Officer for over 30 years of his career. His background includes raw material sourcing\, compound design\, processing and testing with organic elastomers and silicone\, including cellular rubber. He has broad expertise in process development\, documentation\, control and troubleshooting\, in addition to extensive experience in the review and analysis of test data from rubber compounds. \nStrong’s consulting business has been conducted both domestically and internationally. It includes development and presentation of educational programs for individual companies and for professional organizations\, colleges and universities. He also does hands on work with production companies to achieve improvements in their compounds and production processes. In addition\, he works with raw material suppliers to teach them how their products might be used in the rubber industry. \nIn March 2019\, his book Sponge Rubber\, An Introduction to Cellular Rubber was published by TechnoBiz as a companion reference for the course he also presents of the same name for the Rubber Division\, ACS and Akron Polymer Technical Services. He has also developed and presented two other courses\, An Introduction to Continuous Vulcanization and Rubber Extrusion Technology for these organizations. Strong developed a course on Sponge Rubber in cooperation with the University of Akron and the High Institute for Elastomer Industries to be presented in Saudi Arabia. He has recorded a four-segment video course on cellular rubber for Techno Biz. \nStrong is married (Roberta) and resides in Northeast Ohio. He has a daughter and a stepson and stepdaughter\, plus 3 grandchildren. In his spare time\, he enjoys walking\, reading\, working with his wife in their flower beds/gardens and fostering senior rescue dogs.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-an-introduction-to-continuous-vulcanization/
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