At the Week of Learning, you can create your own personalized KNOWLEDGE-BUILDING experience! Segmented and flexible learning options give you multiple opportunities to gain/increase knowledge about the PSA tape industry. Click here for Week of Learning event registration details.
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Tape University Advanced - May 10-11, 2010
Learn about new innovations in raw materials, gain a competitive advantage in product design and development and learn to troubleshoot more intelligently to resolve customer challenges quickly and favorably. Work with experienced faculty and your peers, and gain new knowledge to elevate your role within your company.
Advanced Class will cover:
- Chemistry and properties of acrylic, rubber and silicone adhesives
- Theories of adhesion, including detailed presentations on surface energy and viscoelasticity
- Backings and release liners
- Tape manufacturing and converting
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Tape University Basics - May 11, 2010
Explore the full process of tape production and understand why customers ask the questions they do. Gain the knowledge to provide faster and on-target responses to customers, while bringing value to your company. Learn to talk a common tape language with your associates by attending Tape University Basics.
Basics Class will cover:
- Market segmentation, tape constructions and applications
- Basic polymer properties and PSA tape terminology
- Introduction to adhesion science
- Raw materials and manufacturing of PSA tape
- Understanding of the key PSA test methods, peel, tack and shear
- Applications
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BONUS: Special Topic Workshop
"Predicting Long-Term Performance for PSA Tapes (Accelerated Aging Testing Techniques)" - May 11, 2010
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Special Topic Workshop available to both Tape University options and TECH 33 registrants at no additional cost! |
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TECH 33 - May 12-14, 2010
Economic keynote plus 25 presenters give you knowledge and information on the latest innovations and technologies for PSA tapes on a domestic and global level. Mix and meet with industry leaders, chemists, R&D managers and more!
Presenters will address in-depth information on:
- Processes - Test methods
- Materials - Environmental
- Technology - Applications
Click here for TECH 33 agenda.
Click here for TECH 33 Technical Committee.
Click here for TECH 33 speaker abstracts.
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Exhibitor Showcase - May 12, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tabletop Exhibitor Showcase & Luncheon
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Poster Session and Tabletop Exhibitor Showcase & Reception
Exhibitor Showcase and Poster Session highlights the latest in PSA tape innovations and technologies. Meet with high-level tape manufacturers, material developers and suppliers to the PSA tape industry to find applications that are right for you. Exhibitor Showcase free to TECH 33 registrants!
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Click here for Week of Learning event registration details.
Questions? Contact Kriston Ewoldt at 630-544-5048 ext. 111, or e-mail kewoldt@pstc.org.
