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e-Training Courses

Live, practical, industry-focused online short courses

e-Training Courses are online courses (1h presentation + 30-min Q&A session) developed by independent experts who are all passionate about sharing their technical know-how and strong industry experience.	10 000 participants trained since 2003 97% satisfied customers in 2012
There is no other place to get this "insider" yet cost-effective knowledge that is so crucial for your advancement in the industry! ... Learn more	"Great to hear from a lecturer with extensive real-world experience rather than just academic knowledge." R&D Manager at Quantum Leap Packaging

Upcoming e-Training Courses

2013
July 3	Innovation	Carbon Nanotubes: Mapping Opportunities for Commercial Adhesives Get a clear view on the real benefits offered by Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) in commercial adhesives formulations. Save days of technology assessment…... Get a clear view on the real benefits offered by Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) in commercial adhesives formulations. Save days of technology assessment… experienced formulator Seamas Grant made it for you! Alert me when more information is available	Presented by Seamas Grant
July 17	Innovation	Sealants: Today’s Performance Challenges & Solutions Overview Be aware of the new requirements that are being placed on sealants and how the industry will respond to them. Drivers such as indoor health, fire resistance,... Be aware of the new requirements that are being placed on sealants and how the industry will respond to them. Drivers such as indoor health, fire resistance, mold and moisture resistance, reduced maintenance, and adhesion to new substrates are challenging sealant formulators like never before. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by Edward Petrie
September 11	Formulation	PSA for Tapes & Labels Recognize the various design and converting processes that are employed in producing tapes and labels and how these effect PSA requirements. Successful PSA... Recognize the various design and converting processes that are employed in producing tapes and labels and how these effect PSA requirements. Successful PSA formulations will be described for specific applications and new materials / processes introduced to lower cost and improved performance. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by Edward Petrie
September 18	Formulation	Toughening Methods for Improved Structural Epoxy Adhesives Explore the various toughening strategies that are successful today (including novel concepts using synergistic blends and specific resins) driven by 40-year... Explore the various toughening strategies that are successful today (including novel concepts using synergistic blends and specific resins) driven by 40-year experience working with epoxy-based structural adhesives. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by John Bishopp
September 24	Methodology	Searching & Mapping US Patents for Patentability (Part 1) Expand your skills at searching and mapping patents and reduce risk of missing an important one that could ruin your own patentability or freedom to operate by... Expand your skills at searching and mapping patents and reduce risk of missing an important one that could ruin your own patentability or freedom to operate by getting practical advice to structure your search and to identify connections between patents for a given technology. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by Laurence Pearson
September 25	Formulation	Strength & Fracture Tests for Successful Adhesives Bonds (Part 1) Better assess how your adhesives react under various conditions and therefore reduce the occurrence of unpleasant surprises associated with unexpected... Better assess how your adhesives react under various conditions and therefore reduce the occurrence of unpleasant surprises associated with unexpected failures by combining Strength & Fracture tests. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by David Dillard
October 8	Methodology	Searching & Mapping US Patents for Freedom To Practice (Part 2) Failure to find and understand the claims in a competitor’s patent can result in expense in terms of law suits or lost business and lost opportunity in not... Failure to find and understand the claims in a competitor’s patent can result in expense in terms of law suits or lost business and lost opportunity in not taking advantage of a patentable invention. The focus of this online training will be on the mechanics of searching and mapping interpretation of the results for freedom to practice questions and understanding of the patent field. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by Laurence Pearson
October 9	Formulation	Strength & Fracture Tests for Successful Adhesives Bonds (Part 2) Develop more reliable adhesives for real-life applications by better assessing how your adhesives react under various conditions. You will reduce the... Develop more reliable adhesives for real-life applications by better assessing how your adhesives react under various conditions. You will reduce the occurrence of unpleasant surprises associated with unexpected failures by combining Strength & Fracture tests. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by David Dillard
October 16	Formulation	Medical Device: Mapping Requirements & Adhesives Technologies Appreciate the unique specifications required for adhesives used to assemble medical devices and understand how the formulator meets these. Reduce time and... Appreciate the unique specifications required for adhesives used to assemble medical devices and understand how the formulator meets these. Reduce time and cost in development by being aware of the various adhesive systems that are now commonly utilized and being developed. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by Edward Petrie
October 30	Formulation	DMA in practice: Predict & optimize faster adhesive performances Timely optimize your formulations and better predict your adhesive performances by attending this advanced course on Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA),... Timely optimize your formulations and better predict your adhesive performances by attending this advanced course on Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), presented by our industry expert Derek Bamborough who has more than 20 year experience in this field. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by Derek Bamborough
November 5	Innovation	Debonding on Demand Structural Adhesives: Strategies & Future Opportunities Get a head start on debonding-on-demand technology with a comprehensive mapping of formulation strategies (chemistry & initiator), their pros & cons and... Get a head start on debonding-on-demand technology with a comprehensive mapping of formulation strategies (chemistry & initiator), their pros & cons and suitability per applications. Maxime Olive will also highlight areas with low patent coverage to ease your future developments decisions. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by Maxime Olive
November 6	Methodology	Design of Experiment:Step-by-Step Approach for Easy Implementation Part-1 Add speed to your experimental practices and learn how to run fewer experiments with higher outputs (optimal condition, performance levels, interaction...).... Add speed to your experimental practices and learn how to run fewer experiments with higher outputs (optimal condition, performance levels, interaction...). Principles and models will be discussed in easy-to-understand terms, with moderate reference to mathematical equations. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by Rogier van Duin
November 20	Methodology	Design of Experiment:Step-by-Step Approach for Easy Implementation Part-2 Add speed to your experimental practices and learn how to run fewer experiments with higher outputs (optimal condition, performance levels, interaction...).... Add speed to your experimental practices and learn how to run fewer experiments with higher outputs (optimal condition, performance levels, interaction...). Principles and models will be discussed in easy-to-understand terms, with moderate reference to mathematical equations. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by Rogier van Duin
November 27	Formulation	DMA in Practice: PSA formulations Optimization Accelerate your PSA developments and reach faster the performance required by your customers with an improved use of DMA results. It will help you to better... Accelerate your PSA developments and reach faster the performance required by your customers with an improved use of DMA results. It will help you to better select your tackifiers, plasticizers and other additives as well as to adjust their loadings. Alert me when more information is available	Presented by Derek Bamborough

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