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Welcome to Akron Polymer Training Services

Akron Polymer Training Services (APTS) provides a range of workforce training solutions that leverage the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering’s knowledgebase and capabilities. We have offerings ranging from on-site, hands-on experiential learning on our equipment to online courses viewable wherever you are. We also can tailor courses to meet your specific business challenges. Our vision is to be a world-leading workforce education solution for the polymer industry.

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing valuable ways we can help your company grow and excel in today's competitive market.

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Upcoming Courses

Rubber and Plastics Failure Analysis: Physical and Chemical Analysis Techniques
Date:  10/02/2023 - 10/02/2023
Course Number:  174-1101

Date:  10/02/2024 - 10/02/2024
Course Number:  174-1200

Date:  10/02/2025 - 10/02/2025
Course Number:  174-1201

Applications of FTIR & NMR Spectroscopy in Polymer Product Development (Problem Solving, Development, & IP Creation)
Date:  10/03/2023 - 10/04/2023
Course Number:  153-0993

Date:  12/06/2023 - 12/07/2023
Course Number:  153-0994

Date:  12/04/2025 - 12/05/2025
Course Number:  153-1134

An Introduction to Continuous Vulcanization And CV Processes
Date:  10/03/2023 - 10/03/2023
Course Number:  128-1040

Date:  07/05/2024 - 07/05/2024
Course Number:  128-1127

Date:  10/03/2024 - 10/03/2024
Course Number:  128-1126

Date:  07/07/2025 - 07/07/2025
Course Number:  128-1129

Date:  10/03/2025 - 10/03/2025
Course Number:  128-1128

Applications of Thermal Analysis Techniques in Polymeric Materials Science & Engineering
Date:  10/04/2023 - 10/04/2023
Course Number:  154-0999

Date:  04/10/2024 - 04/11/2024
Course Number:  154-1130

Date:  10/04/2025 - 10/04/2025
Course Number:  154-1131

Organosilanes: The Link Between Polymers and Surfaces
Date:  10/05/2023 - 10/05/2023
Course Number:  156-1003

Date:  10/03/2025 - 10/03/2025
Course Number:  156-1133

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