The diversity of polymer materials enables solutions that have become indispensable in many industries. Whether in automotive engineering, medical technology, mechanical engineering, or construction, products everywhere benefit from the specific properties of modern plastics. At the same time, it is precisely this diversity that poses challenges for specialists. Material selection, processing, and quality assurance are closely interlinked, and a lack of knowledge quickly leads to delays, missing parts, or suboptimal designs. The two-day training course “Einführung in die Kunststofftechnik”, led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Epple and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Oliver Keßling in Horb am Neckar, offers a structured introduction to plastics technology and combines fundamental material knowledge with practical insights into industrial processes. 

Course Content
The course provides structured basic knowledge that is equally relevant for development, production, and quality tasks. The following topics are covered: 

• Properties and classification of polymer materials
• Processing steps and typical industrial processes
• Quality assurance and testing procedures
• Material selection for specific applications
• Discussion of individual questions from practical experience 

Benefits for Companies and Skilled Workers
Solid plastics expertise strengthens innovation and process reliability. It helps to make manufacturing processes more efficient and decisions more sustainable. 

Advantages 

• More robust development processes
• Better material decisions
• Efficient and stable manufacturing processes
• Basis for durable and recyclable products 

Register now and deepen your understanding of materials in order to design plastic applications safely and competently in the future.