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

Date:  10/02/2026 - 10/02/2026
Course Number:  174-1519

RPA Testing of Rubber Processability and Dynamic Properties
Date:  10/13/2025 - 10/14/2025
Course Number:  065-1256

Date:  02/09/2026 - 02/10/2026
Course Number:  065-1463

Date:  07/23/2026 - 07/24/2026
Course Number:  065-1464

Date:  10/13/2026 - 10/14/2026
Course Number:  065-1465

Introduction to Color Science
Date:  10/14/2025 - 10/15/2025
Course Number:  208-1348

Rheological Theories and Their Direct Applications in the Polymer Industry
Date:  10/14/2025 - 10/16/2025
Course Number:  184-1399

Date:  03/04/2026 - 03/06/2026
Course Number:  184-1487

Date:  05/04/2026 - 05/06/2026
Course Number:  184-1488

Date:  07/14/2026 - 07/16/2026
Course Number:  184-1490

Date:  10/14/2026 - 10/16/2026
Course Number:  184-1489

Date:  03/03/2027 - 03/05/2027
Course Number:  184-1562

Date:  05/04/2027 - 05/06/2027
Course Number:  184-1563

Date:  10/13/2027 - 10/15/2027
Course Number:  184-1564

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

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