Learn more about your materials, products, and processes with free educational events from Stork experts

Stork's webinars and seminars address issues specific to your industry, products, standards, and materials. Our experts provide you with relevant and up-to-date information that can save your business time and money. Plus, they're free! Want to learn more about Stork webinars? Visit our FAQs page.

Upcoming Events: Contact us at the emails below to RSVP or request more information about these webinars, seminars, teamdays, and workshops.

Topic	Location	Date/Time	Contact
METALLURGY AND MEDICAL DEVICES Aspects of Metallurgy in the Medical Device World: This presentation will include a summary of some of the types of medical devices that utilize metals, the unique physical metallurgy concepts associated with titanium- and cobalt-base alloys, which are common alloys applied in the medical device world, an explanation of the transformation behavior involved with memory martensite in Nitinol wire, which is a common stent and dental metal, and a summary of many of the key metallurgical processing steps used to produce medical device metals, as well as a tabulation of some of the performance and property requirements obtained with medical metals. Free.	Seminar located at Stork CRS, Wixom, MI	Feb 26, 9 AM -12 PM EST, 3 hours Feb 26, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST, 3 hours	RSVP to crs.teamday@us.stork.com
LEAN AND SIX SIGMA Controlling the Cost of Quality: How a Lean lab can help your bottom line. In this detailed one-hour presentation, experts from Stork's metallurgy and failure analysis departments will share case studies and examples of workflow and process improvement projects in the St. Paul facility that can be implemented quickly and effectively in your production areas or in-house laboratories. Free. Read more about the Stork seminar, Controlling the Cost of Quality.	Seminar located at Stork TCT, St. Paul, MN	Feb 25, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM CDT, 1 hour	RSVP to tct.seminars@us.stork.com or register online.
LEAD TESTING & CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Updated CPSIA Testing for Lead, Phthalates, and ASTM F963 Conformance. This webinar will cover some of the updates and recent rulings made by the CPSC including possible exemptions from testing. We will also briefly cover factors companies may want to consider when developing and executing a continuous CPSIA testing program. Free. To register for this online seminar, go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/355190299. Read more about the Stork seminar, Updated CPSIA Testing for Lead, Phthalates, and ASTM F963 Conformance.	Online	Feb 10, 10-11 AM CDT, 1 hour	Register for Updated CPSIA Testing for Lead, Phthalates, and ASTM F963 Conformance Questions? Contact info.tct@stork.com
FAILURE ANALYSIS Introduction to Failure Analysis: This short seminar will provide the bases for understanding methodology and characterization techniques employed in failure analyses. You will leave with an understanding of what a failure analysis is, what to expect from the process and how it can be applied to meet present and future needs of your business. Free. Read more about the Stork seminar, Introduction to Failure Analysis.	Seminar located at Stork Herron, Cleveland, OH	Jan 28, 1-4 PM EST, 3 hours	RSVP to info.herron@us.stork.com

Pre-Recorded Webinars: Visit the links below to view streaming video of pre-recorded webinars by Stork experts.

Pre-Recorded Webinars	Link to View Online
PLASTICS AND POLYMERS The Role of Processing on Plastic Part Performance: The process dependency of plastic material properties will be reviewed. This webinar will cover the common effects that an improperly executed processing program can have on the performance of a molded article, and how to detect them.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/892099242
LITIGATION & SUBROGATION SUPPORT Failure Analysis Support for the Legal Profession: The speakers will discuss procedures and analytical techniques used in failure analysis investigations for product liability, personal injury, subrogation, and other types of legal cases.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/286731995
SURFACE TREATMENT Anti-Fouling and Zebra Mussels: Since their introduction into North American waters, invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels have cost utilities and industries millions of dollars in downtime and maintenance costs. This webinar will discuss different removal and prevention technologies. Free.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/270918490
ANILOX ROLLS Anilox Technology and Care: This presentation will discuss anilox technology and care, including optimization of anilox stocks and latest developments in technology.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/987306275
POLYMERS & ADVANCED MATERIALS The Role of Processing on Plastic Part Performance: The process dependency of plastic matieral properties will be reviewed. This webinar will cover the common effects that an improperly executing processing program can have on the performance of a molded article and how to detect them.	TBA
POLYMERS & ADVANCED MATERIALS Introduction to Thermoset Materials: This webinar will be an overview of the various types of thermoset materials, such as epoxies, urethanes, and phenolic resins. Emphasis on important physical characteristics of these resins will be discussed.	TBA
AIR EMISSIONS TESTING Conducting an Efficient Stack Test: This presentation explains permit language issues, VOC testing, common stack testing errors, report submittal, and other issues.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/922016691
WELDING Overview of Welding Code Documentation: Interpretation of the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) by Welding/ Fabrication Support Personnel.	TBA
SURFACE TREATMENT Metallurgical Coatings: This course provides an overview of thermal spraying, a coating process designed to provide a component with specialized surface capabilities. Various examples of industrial applications of this process will be presented.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/675321146
FAILURE ANALYSIS Failure Analysis of Metals: Topics include the definition of a failure, the steps involved in a metals failure analysis, the causes of failure, and the proper performance of a failure investigation.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/140599138
PLASTIC & POLYMER ANALYSIS Creep Failure Mode of Plastics: If your product experiences long term loading conditions in service, this talk will give you important information about plastics beyond typical material datasheets.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/617973603
AIR EMISSIONS TESTING EPA Method 25A: This presentation explains compliance and reporting for volatile organic hydrocarbons, of special interest to refineries and chemical/ petrochemical plants in the Gulf Coast.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/351821202
PRODUCT TESTING CE Mark: Gateway to the European Union: A discussion of the benefits and responsibilities for manufacturers seeking CE Mark compliance for their products sold in the EU.	TBA
ACOUSTIC TESTING Sound Transmission Class Testing for Windows and Glass: In depth review of acoustical testing with a focus on windows and glass performance.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/384202707
PRODUCT TESTING/CHEMICAL ANALYSIS What to Expect from your CPSIA Testing Program for Lead, ASTM F963, and Phthalates in Children's Products: Stork Chemist Brad Tix explains the new lead and contaminant testing regulations from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/528057571
CORROSION TESTING Corrosion and Corrosion Resistance focuses on paint materials, common test techniques, and corrosion protection mechanisms. Failures that can occur from factors such as improper surface preparation or overly aggressive service conditions are among the case studies presented.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/467460742
QUALITY TESTING Aspects of Standards: Dr. John Tartaglia explains product testing and specifying in regards to standards published by various organizations, including SAE, ASTM, AMS, JIS, DIN, EN, ISO, and others.	https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/766870295