May 2008, Baltimore, Maryland
September 2008, Mentor, Ohio
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Basics of Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes
One day
This course is for those new to the PSA tape industry or those who are working in sales, marketing, quality control or customer service throughout the tape channel - manufacturer, raw material supplier, distributor, converter, end user. Focus is to provide information on the essentials of PSA tapes and establish a common language.
Next available session: May 6, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland, during PSTC 2008 Week of Learning
PSA 101: Fundamentals of Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes
One and one-half days
This course is the introductory level for those working in technical or laboratory positions throughout the PSA industry. Manufacturers, suppliers and customers gain critical tape production knowledge that allows them to work together effectively to achieve consistent results. Lecture topics range from polymer fundamentals to analytical methods.
Next available session: September 15-17, 2008 at Chemsultants International in Mentor, Ohio (30 miles east of Cleveland)
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PSA 102: Advanced Technology for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes
One and one-half days
This course is for technical staff members - scientists, R&D, engineers - requiring more in-depth information on the chemistry, physics, process and engineering of manufacturing tape. Lecture topics range from adhesion theories to formulation.
Next available session: May 5-6, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland, during PSTC 2008 Week of Learning
Tape University Background
PSTC's board of directors identified a significant external force occurring in the United States as companies quickly downsized throughout the late 1990s into the turn of the century - the "knowledge void" being caused by early retirement of senior management. To help with industry specific knowledge transfer, Tape University involves experienced industry people who share their wealth of knowledge.
PSTC believes that when everyone in the channel has a better understanding of tape production, then fewer errors occur resulting in improved production and lower costs. To meet the end user expectations of today's demanding customer, everyone needs to have a quality understanding of tape production. PSA tapes continue to grow as the alternative bonding system through high quality and understanding to the performance of tapes.
