Polymer Processes: Extrusion Meets Analytics

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

Speaker:

• Dr. Matthias Walluch – Principal Scientist Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and Polymer Rheology
• Mélanie Loiseau – Product Specialist Thermal Analysis
• Daniel Vetter – Product Manager FTIR Spectroscopy
• Marek Biermann – Product Specialist Raman Spectroscopy
• Tibor Hajsz – Technical Sales Specialist Polymer Processing
• Christian Witt – Product Manager Moisture Analysis
• Dr. Astrid-Caroline Knall – Product Manager Analytical and Synthetic Chemistry
• Roman Fuchs – Product Specialist Intrinsic Viscosity
• Dr. Vid Flies – Product Manager Intrinsic Viscosity
• Florian Fekonja – Global Market Development Manager

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

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

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