Hands-On Workshops
Advance your expertise with industry‑leading, hands‑on workshops in polymer materials, processing, and troubleshooting for real-world applications.
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Thin Gauge Thermoforming Workshop
This workshop will cover the essential elements of thermoforming from materials to finished product. Classroom lecture will be reinforced by hands-on lab exercises in Dover, NH, at Kiefel Technologies, Inc.
- October 7-8, 2026
- $1,295
Color Science & Weathering
This two and a half-day course focuses on the coloring of plastics and the fundamentals of weathering.
- October 20-22, 2026
- $1,195
*NEW* Injection Molding 101
This course is targeted towards operators, new hires, or employees seeking to cross-train in injection molding to provide a basic overview and application of the injection molding process.
- September 11, 18, & 25, 2026 (Fridays only)
- November 6, 13, & 20, 2026 (Fridays only)
- $1,395
Plastics 101
Explore the world of polymer science and plastics processing by learning about the five major industrial processes used for plastics manufacturing as well as the science behind how polymers (plastics) differ.
- New dates coming soon
- $1,395
Rotational Molding & Advanced Materials Workshop
This two-day workshop focuses on developing the connection between materials preparation, molding, and final part quality. Participants will also review the latest advancements in materials and processing.
- New dates coming soon
- $1,295
Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming Workshop
This two-day workshop will cover the essential elements of thermoforming from materials to finished product. Classroom lecture will be reinforced by hands-on lab exercises.
- New dates coming soon
- $1,295
Extrusion Seminar & Hands-on Workshop
This three-day course combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory exercises to provide attendees with a broad, but deep, understanding of extruders and extrusion principles.
- New dates coming soon
- $1,395
Injection Molding Processing Fundamentals
This three-day course provides a comprehensive look at injection molding technology and covers scientific or systematic molding method setups, operation, and process control.
- New dates coming soon
- $1,395
Extrusion Die Design Workshop
This two-day die design course will introduce attendees to die design principles for all major extrusion processes.
- New dates coming soon
- $1,195
What You'll Learn:
Benefits of Training
- Select plastics materials that enhance product performance
- Identify factors that increase process profitability
- Reduce quality errors through better process control
- Learn effective molding, extrusion, and forming techniques
- Apply hands‑on skills to troubleshoot production problems
- Train hands-on with a large array of equipment
- Receive individualized instruction
- Discuss real-world challenges
The Extrusion Seminar & Hands-On Workshop was an eye opener to a lot of plastic related topics. My absolute favorite element of the well put together program was that ALL of the instructors were not just willing to address any and all questions but rather encouraged deeper discussions on real world issues that seminar participants were actively experiencing. The level of knowledge from past experience the instructors demonstrated was inspiring. As a result of this I was able to learn a lot in a short amount of time.
