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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

Failure Analysis for Plastic Parts
Date:  10/21/2025 - 10/23/2025
Course Number:  215-1432

Date:  10/20/2026 - 10/22/2026
Course Number:  215-1508

Tire Safety and Durability
Date:  11/03/2025 - 11/03/2025
Course Number:  199-1412

Date:  04/17/2026 - 04/17/2026
Course Number:  199-1482

Date:  08/13/2026 - 08/13/2026
Course Number:  199-1483

Date:  11/03/2026 - 11/03/2026
Course Number:  199-1484

Rubber Compounding and Process Troubleshooting
Date:  11/04/2025 - 11/04/2025
Course Number:  183-1203

Date:  11/04/2026 - 11/04/2026
Course Number:  183-1518

Advanced Injection Molding
Date:  11/04/2025 - 11/07/2025
Course Number:  121-1393

Date:  07/21/2026 - 07/24/2026
Course Number:  121-1496

Date:  11/03/2026 - 11/06/2026
Course Number:  121-1497

Date:  07/13/2027 - 07/16/2027
Course Number:  121-1571

Date:  11/02/2027 - 11/05/2027
Course Number:  121-1572

Advanced Elastomer Molding Technology
Date:  11/05/2025 - 11/07/2025
Course Number:  136-1282

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