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Mastering Modern Rheology: From Basics to Melt Rheology (KZN)

Join us and our international guest speaker, Leonie Reinders (Rheology Trainer at Anton Paar Germany) for our Mastering Modern Rheology: From Basics to Melt and Powder Insights workshop taking place on Thursday, 20 November 2025. 

Plus we will launching the new MCR xx3 range!

This workshop provides basic introduction to rheology, with insights into advanced oscillatory tests and introduction to special rheology accessories. Participants will gain foundational knowledge, explore advanced analysis methods, and engage in hands-on sessions that demonstrate how rheology supports product development, quality control and material innovation.

Session 1: Introduction to Rheology

  • What is rheology?
  • Key parameters: Shear stress, shear rate, viscosity
  • Flow and deformation: Elastic vs. viscous behaviour
  • Time, temperature, and frequency dependence
  • Rheological behaviour of common materials
  • Hands-on Demonstration: Measuring viscosity and flow curves using a rotational rheometer.

Session 2: Advanced Oscillation Insights

  • Structure–property relationships:
  • Interpreting G' and G'' dominance
  • Detecting crosslinking, degradation, or phase transitions
  • Time–Temperature Superposition (TTS)
  • Building master curves for long-term behaviour predictions
  • Rheological fingerprinting
  • Using frequency sweeps to differentiate grades or suppliers
  • Quality control with oscillatory test metrics

Session 3: Introduction to Smart Melt Rheology

  • What is Smart Melt Rheology?
  • Incorporating process-relevant conditions into melt testing
  • Benefits: higher reproducibility, better correlation with processing behaviour, improved QC 

Agenda:

  • 09h00 to 09h30: Registration
  • 09h30 to 11h00: Introduction to rheology with demonstration
  • 11h00 to 11h10: Break
  • 11h10 to 12h10: Advanced oscillation highlights
  • 12h10 to 13h00: Lunch
  • 13h00 to 13h40: Introduction to Smart Melt Rheology
  • 13h40 to 15h00: Customer sample analysis demonstrations - conducted on one sample

Customers are welcome to bring one sample per company for free analysis testing. Testing will be completed after the workshop.

Dr. Leonie Reinders, Tracy Mashiane, Ncedo Khoza (Language: English)

Venue: Westville, Afrika-Borwa, Anton Paar Durban Section 1/2 Doncaster PARK , 10 Derby Place, Derby Downs, Westville
End of registration: 17 Nov 2025

Contact person and registration:
Ms Lorin Hosken
Tel.: +27 82 900 5623
lorin.hosken[at]anton-paar.com

Leonie Reinders

Dr. Leonie Reinders works in the Rheometry Product Competence Team of Anton Paar since 2024 with a focus on training and science communication. She studied chemistry at Stuttgart University (Germany), focusing on materials chemistry and holds a PhD in chemistry, working in the field of ceramic fibers at the German Institutes for Textile and Fiber Research in Denkendorf (Germany). 

Tracy Mashiane

Tracy holds a Masters in Chemistry from VUT and would like to expand her knowledge in Environmental Management. She joined Anton Paar Southern Africa in 2024 as Sales Specialist in Characterization focusing on Torque Rheology.