May training opportunities with the Rubber Division

Akron, OH – Build momentum this May with training opportunities from the Rubber Division, ACS, designed to strengthen your technical expertise and professional impact. From advanced compounding and emerging materials to communication skills that elevate your influence, these sessions deliver practical value you can apply right away. Here’s a quick look at the Division’s May training opportunities.

May 5 – Webinar: Communicating Technical Value with Confidence – Practical Skills for Rubber Industry Professionals
Turn your technical expertise into clear, confident communication that drives impact. In this interactive webinar led by communication coach Leslie Ungar, you will learn practical techniques to translate complex ideas into messages that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences. Walk away with immediately usable skills to strengthen presentations, contribute more effectively in meetings and elevate your professional presence.

May 14 – Webinar: How to Extend Lifetime of Elastomers & Rubber Products
Understand what causes rubber products to fail and how to extend their service life with practical, real-world strategies. This webinar explores elastomer ageing, anti-aging chemistries and the impact of compounding and service conditions to help both technical and non-technical professionals make better decisions. Instructed by Dr. Irene Yurovska and developed in cooperation with Endurica, LLC, it delivers actionable insights you can apply immediately.

May 19 – Webinar: Electroelastomers – Applications, Principles & Opportunities
Dr. Richard J. Spontak will help you explore how electroelastomers are shaping the future of rubber technology through innovative, stimuli-responsive applications. This webinar introduces key electromechanical principles, material design considerations and real-world uses in a way that is accessible for non-technical professionals. Gain a clear understanding of this emerging class of materials and the opportunities they present for next-generation products and solutions.

May 20 – VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON (Akron, OH) Course: Advanced Rubber Compounding
Build advanced expertise in rubber compounding with this in-depth course covering materials, formulation strategies, processing and performance testing. Designed as the next step beyond intermediate training, it dives deeper into elastomers, fillers, additives, cure systems and the relationships that drive compound performance. You’ll also gain valuable insight into testing methods and processing techniques, from mixing through final product formation. Delivered by Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, this course equips you with practical knowledge you can apply directly to real-world compounding challenges. In-person registration includes breakfast, lunch, coffee and tours of the ARDL testing labs, as well as a demonstration of mixing, milling, extrusion and molding.

Learn more and view all Rubber Division training opportunities at: https://www.rubber.org/training