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Elastomer Expert Training Course 26/27
Elastomer expert moves into the next phase – new online seminars from 2026
Our “Elastomer Expert” course was successfully launched for the first time in 2025 – with consistently positive feedback from industry and practitioners. The good news is:
Registration is already open for the next intake in 2026, as well as for our other seminars.
‘Elastomer Expert’ course – practical, hybrid, over 9 months
The course is aimed at anyone who works with elastomers on a regular basis – in development, procurement, quality assurance or production. It covers a concise introduction to materials science, the basics of processing, and relevant testing and analysis methods.
There is a particular focus on direct practical application:
- • practical workshops
- • field trips
- • in-depth professional discussion
This builds up expertise that can be applied immediately in day-to-day work.
New dates for 2026/27 – registration now open
The new dates for face-to-face sessions in 2026/27 are now available online. You can find all the latest dates in the programme booklet with just one click.
What our participants say
“The course imparts an enormous amount of specialist knowledge in a short space of time, particularly through the open dialogue with the speakers and the other participants. The practical workshops are particularly valuable, as is the opportunity to apply analytical methods specifically to claims cases. The support provided by OPR is very personalised, and as far as the practical benefits for my day-to-day work are concerned, I’d give it a clear 10 out of 10.”
Martina Senzel, Bosch Rexroth AG
New continuing professional development format from 2026: flexible online seminars
From 2026, we will be expanding our professional development programme for the first time to include flexible online seminars. We will be delivering knowledge across seven different subject areas in compact video formats, which can be easily integrated into your daily work routine.
The content is complemented by an accompanying expert discussion with Bernhard and Timo Richter – providing context, discussion and in-depth questions. This offers real added value for anyone wishing to pursue targeted and efficient professional development.