ADHESIVES & ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
Join us in person April 29 – 30th, 2024, at Tape Week 2024
Separate registration and fee required for Tape Week 2024 attendance.
Take a deep dive into our expanded program and master the polymer and adhesion science of PSA tape design. Intended primarily for technical professionals involved in the production of PSA tape or its raw material components, this course also offers opportunities to collaborate with interactive discussion built into each module. This course complements the Manufacturing and Testing course.
Monday, April 29
Modules – Day One
Faculty
Advanced Polymer Properties
Roopram Ramharack
Theories of Adhesion
Roland H. Horst, Ph.D.
Practical Rheology
Roland H. Horst, Ph.D.
Testing of PSAs
Lars Kilian, Ph.D.
Advanced Analytical Testing
Vance Thompson
NEW: Tackifiers
Terri R. Carvagno, Ph. D.
Tuesday, April 30
Modules – Day Two
Faculty
Rubber Adhesives
Steve Schroff
Acrylic Adhesives
Lars Kilian, Ph.D.
Silicone PSAs
Tim Mitchell
Stabilization of PSAs
Alan Cramer
Release Liners
Diana Proffit
Surface Treatment
Steve Schroff
Problem Solving Session
Yayun Liu