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Film Quality Analysis Workshop: Optimizing Quality with Optical Sensors

Join us for this two-day film quality analysis workshop, designed to provide both industrial scientists and academic researchers the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills needed for the detection and rating of plastic films using optical sensors like the Brabender FQA camera system. The Film Quality Analyzer plays a key role in a wide range of industries, including polyolefins producing sits, thermoplastic compounders, packaging industry, formulation development, polymer materials science and beyond.

This workshop offers the opportunity to explore the details of the Film Quality Analyzer, providing practical insights, and hands-on experience using Anton Paar instruments including the latest  addition of the Brabender extrusion line.

Key Takeaways: 
  • Fundamentals of film quality analyzation with optical camera systems and key parameters influencing the results of the film inspection, such as equipment in use, process parameter settings, software inspection settings and pre-conditioning of material.
  • Techniques to investigate the correct sensitivity levels of the camera.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills on common issues if repeatability and reproducibility are not optimal.
  • Hands-on use of the film quality analyzer and the impacts of manipulating the conditions / parameters of the defect count / film grade.
  • Interpret results under the guidance of Anton Paar’s team of scientists.
  • Case studies and applications of film inspections with the FQA utilizing various polyolefins.
  • Understand the standard practice ASTM D7310 to enhance product quality, and reduce variability across QC labs.
  • Networking opportunities. 
Who should attend? 

This workshop is designed for scientists, engineers, and technologists who want to deepen their understanding of material properties or explore the latest advancements in the field.

Workshop delivery

The workshop will be delivered live by our scientists and application specialists. Lunches and coffee breaks are provided as courtesy of Anton Paar USA. 

Mr. Christoph Pielen (English)

Venue: Ashland, United States, Anton Paar USA Inc. Ashland
Number of participants: 23
Costs: Free of charge
End of registration: 19 Mar 2025

Contact person and registration:
Mary Franck
Tel.: 8045501051302
mary.franck[at]anton-paar.com

Christoph Pielen

After earning his degree from RWTH Aachen University in Germany, Christoph Pielen joined Brabender GmbH in 2012 as an Application Specialist. He later becoming Laboratory Manager and then President of Brabender CWB in the U.S., where he supported ASTM standard development and customer applications. Following Brabender's 2023 acquisition by Anton Paar, Christoph now serves as Lead Scientist for Texture and Extrusion at Anton Paar USA.

Outside work, Christoph enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time with his two children, Alexander and Victoria, while pursuing his passion for aviation and space exploration.