Akron Polymer Technology Services (APTS) is currently hosting a team of ten scientists and engineers from Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi (BPPT). The team traveled from Indonesia to receive customized training in rubber technology from APTS instructors. The customized training, being held over a three week period, includes topics ranging from raw materials for elastomer compounding to aircraft tire retreading technology.
“This training is very useful for us. We got a lot of knowledge, understanding, and new experience in formulation and characterization of rubber material. Overall, [the] facilities and instructors were so fabulous and made this training more interesting” says Riastuti Fidyaningsih, a member of the team.
BPPT, translated as the “Center for Materials Technology Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology”, is a branch of the Ministry for Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. BPPT’s mission is to advance technology and engineering to enhance the competitiveness of industrial products, public services of government agencies and national independence. To learn more about BPPT, click here.
The mission of APTS is to advance all sectors of the polymer industry through the delivery of training, testing, and processing services that enrich learning and optimize industrial performance. Our mission is strengthened by the enhanced services by the capabilities within The University of Akron and by developing domestic and international partnerships with business, industry, community, and other institutions of higher education.To learn more about APTS, click here.