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Polymer Processes: Extrusion Meets Analytics

Polymer Processes: Extrusion Meets Analytics

Basic training

Knowledge Along the Process Chain

Join us at Anton Paar headquarters in Graz, Austria, for an immersive Polymer Processing Seminar that connects practical polymer processing with advanced material characterization.

This full-day seminar guides participants through the entire polymer processing workflow — from raw material analysis and formulation development to compounding, extrusion, and comprehensive material characterization. Together with Anton Paar experts, you will select and inspect raw materials, compound a masterbatch and develop a formulation, followed by the extrusion of a polymer film. After extrusion, you will perform a complete material characterization using a variety of analytical techniques to evaluate thermal, rheological, and structural properties.

Program highlights:

  • Half-day of theoretical sessions led by Anton Paar experts covering the fundamentals of polymer rheology, thermal behavior, spectroscopy, and much more
  • Half-day of practical, hands-on sessions focusing on real polymer processing and testing workflows
  • Live demonstrations on rheology, thermal analysis (DSC, DMA), FTIR & Raman spectroscopy, moisture analysis and solid density measurement
  • Opportunity to bring your own samples for live measurement and discussion
  • Direct access to global specialists in polymer science, processing, and material testing

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn which steps in polymer production and development truly matter – and how to make them measurable and controllable. You’ll gain a structured overview from raw materials through formulation development and extrusion to final inspection and recycling. Along the way, you’ll discover which applications and measurement methods can specifically support you – e.g., FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, rheology, moisture analysis, gas pycnometry, and more.

Why attend?

Experience the entire polymer process chain first-hand, from raw material analysis and formulation to compounding, extrusion, and material characterization.
Learn directly from Anton Paar’s polymer experts and gain practical insights into how advanced analytics support each processing step.
This seminar is a rare opportunity to work hands-on with state-of-the-art instruments, exchange ideas with global specialists, and connect with peers from research, development, and quality assurance — all driven by a shared passion for polymer innovation

Dr. Matthias Walluch, Mélanie Loiseau, Marek Biermann, DI Dr.techn. Astrid-Caroline Knall, Simon Hill, Mr. Florian Fekonja, Hajsz Tibor, Daniel Vetter, Christian Witt (Language: English)

Target group: Laboratory staff, QC, F&E and process engineers from the polymer/plastics industry
Prerequisites: Basic physical knowledge

Program:

Venue: Graz, Österreich, Anton Paar GmbH Graz
Organizer: Anton Paar Austria
Costs: for free
End of registration: Jan 16, 2026 AD

Contact person and registration:
Gabriele Pflanzl
Tel.: +43 - 316 - 269571 - 203
gabriele.pflanzl[at]anton-paar.com

Matthias Walluch

Matthias Walluch is part of the International Product Competence team in the Business Area Rheometry at Anton Paar GmbH headquarters in Graz. After completing his Master's degree in Polymer Engineering and Science at the Montanuniversitaet Leoben, he obtained his PhD with a focus on polymer processing and material characterization at the University of Leoben in cooperation with the Polymer Competence Center Leoben (PCCL). Since 2019, he has been working at Anton Paar as a product specialist for polymer rheology and dynamic mechanical analysis.

Mélanie Loiseau

Mélanie Loiseau occupe le poste de spécialiste produit au sein d’Anton Paar GmbH, dans le domaine de l’analyse thermique. Elle est diplômée de l’école d’ingénieurs INP-ENSIACET, où elle s’est spécialisée en chimie analytique et caractérisation des matériaux.

Florian Fekonja

Mr. Florian Fekonja, working as the Product Manager for FTIR Spectrometers - Lyza 5000 Wine and Lyza 7000. He brings a wealth of experience, having previously managed the product portfolio for Inline Viscosity Measurement. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering and a Master's degree in Industrial Management and Business Administration, specializing in the Petroleum Industry.

Hajsz Tibor

Hajsz Tibor okleveles vegyészmérnökként anyagtudomány szakirányon végzett, 2014 óta dolgozik a németországi Anton Paar TorqueTec – korábban Brabender GmbH & Co. KG – értékesítési és alkalmazástechnikai csapatában. A cég duisburgi telephelyén, valamint gyakran közvetlenül helyben – Kelet-Európa, Közel-Kelet, India súlyponttal - a vevőknél, képviseleteknél a feladata a műszaki tanácsadás, laboratóriumi tesztekben közreműködés és a berendezéseinkre vonatkozó átfogó oktatás.

Daniel Vetter

Daniel Vetter was born in Salzburg, Austria and moved to Graz, Austria to study chemistry. He holds a Master’s degree in technical chemistry from the Technical University of Graz, which included a six-month exchange semester in the USA. He has been working as FTIR Product Manager at Anton Paar since 2022.

Christian Witt

Christian Witt has been part of Anton Paar TorqueTec (formely Brabender) for almost 10 years, building a career that spans multiple key functions. He started as a Technical Sales Representative, moved on to Sales Management, and later took on the role of Head of Service. Today, he brings this wealth of experience to his position as Product Manager for moisture analyzers. With his deep understanding of both customer needs and technical solutions, he connects practical challenges with innovative approaches to moisture analysis.