Seminar
27.03.2025
Melbourne
Workshop Melbourne: Mastering Polymer Performance with Thermal Analysis and Rheology

Polymers can generally be divided into three main groups: thermoplastics, elastomers and thermosets. Their thermal properties are analyzed using thermoanalytical systems for product development, quality assurance, failure analysis, and process optimization. During processing, polymers are often heated to shape and then cooled to solidify, requiring an understanding of their temperature-dependent behaviour and flow properties. Functional additives and fillers are compounded into base polymers to achieve desired properties, and their effectiveness needs to be studied. Additionally, polymer products experience various temperature changes during their service life, necessitating knowledge of their thermal behaviour during the design phase. This workshop will explore how advanced thermal analysis and rheology instruments provide comprehensive insights into behaviour of your polymer materials. By combining techniques like Thermogravimetry (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), and rotational and capillary rheometry, you can gain valuable information on thermal stability, phase transitions, mechanical properties, and flow behaviour. These insights are crucial for optimizing polymer performance and ensuring product reliability.
All attendees will receive an individual copy of the NETZSCH DSC handbook.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Program
8:30 | Doors Open |
9:00 | Welcome & Introduction to NETZSCH |
9:15 | Unlocking Thermal Secrets: DSC Applications in Thermoplastics, Thermosets, and Rubbers |
10:20 | Decomposing the Details: TGA and Evolved Gas Analysis Uncovered |
11:00 | Morning Tea |
11:15 | Flowing Insights: The Art and Science of Kriechen (Rheologie)Creep is one of the earliest “controlled stress” rheometer tests that quite literally “creeps” the material, i.e. we measure over a relatively prolonged period the small movement (the creep defined as creep compliance, J) of the sample by applying a small constant stress.Rheology in Polymers |
12:15 | Dynamic Behavior Unveiled: A Journey Through DMA |
13:00 | Lunch and Networking |
14:00 | Workshop 1 – DSC 300 Caliris®: Live Demonstration |
14:45 | Workshop 2 – Software Innovations for the Polymer Sector |
15:30 | Break |
15:35 | Electives (choose one):
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16:00 | Invited Guest Talk |
16:15 | Q&A |
16:30 | Farewell |
LOCATION DETAILS
The University of Melbourne
Parkville Campus
School of Chemistry
Bld 153, Room 371
COURSE CONVENORS
Dr. Markus Meyer, Chemist
NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH, Germany
Andrew Gillen, Materials Engineer
NETZSCH Australia Pty Ltd