Course

2026: Europe-Plastics Industry

  • OCT 6-7, 2026
  • Munich, Germany
OCT 6-7, 2026
Munich, Germany

The owner-managed NETZSCH Group is a leading global technology company specializing in mechanical, plant and instrument engineering. Under the management of Erich NETZSCH B.V. & Co. Holding KG, the company consists of the three business units Analyzing & Testing, Grinding & Dispersing and Pumps & Systems, which are geared towards specific industries and products. A worldwide sales and service network has guaranteed customer proximity and competent service since 1873.  When it comes to Thermal Analysis, Calorimetry (adiabatic & reaction), the determination of Thermophysical Properties, Rheology and Fire Testing, NETZSCH has it covered. Our 60 years of applications experience, broad state-of-the-art product line and comprehensive service offerings ensure that our solutions will not only meet your every requirement but also exceed your every expectation. https://analyzing-testing.netzsch.com/en

This uniquely practical and industry’s UN-RIVALED course “Polymer Failure & Defects: Problem Solving Case-Histories”  and its related presentations have been attended by 1,000+ participants with wide corporate representations including premier global companies such as:

  • Amazon
  • Becton-Dickinson
  • Boeing
  • DuPont
  • General Electric
  • Honeywell
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Kimberly-Clark
  • MMM
  • Pfizer
  • Sabic
  • Saint-Gobain
  • Solvay Specialty Polymers

One of the highlights of this course is the presentation of 10’s of industrial case studies demonstrating how thermal analysis, rheology, and complimentary techniques have solved complex technical challenges and generated multi-million-dollar business impact. Each case is supported by patents, peer-reviewed publications, and documented commercial success, providing practical insights that participants can immediately apply in their own work.

A featured session, “How to Identify Innovation Opportunities During Routine Technical Operations,” will demonstrate how everyday analytical data can uncover new product ideas, process improvements, and competitive advantages.

Designed for professionals working in analytical laboratories, R&D, product development, process engineering, quality assurance, and technical service, this course goes beyond instrument operation. It teaches participants how to transform analytical results into actionable engineering and business decisions.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Interpret thermal and rheological data with greater confidence and technical depth.
  • Use analytical results to accelerate product and process development.
  • Extract valuable information about material structure, processing history, aging, degradation, and manufacturing conditions.
  • Recognize unexpected trends that can lead to innovation, intellectual property, and new technologies.
  • Effectively communicate technical findings to colleagues, customers, and decision makers using widely accepted analytical techniques.

Whether you support internal customers through analytical services or drive innovation in product and process development, this course will equip you with practical tools to maximize the value of your analytical data and uncover opportunities that are often hidden in routine measurements.

So, join us to discover the full potential of thermal analysis, rheology, and complementary analytical techniques—and learn how to turn data into innovation.