All 2024 hands-on courses are currently at capacity. Please check back later for our 2025 course schedule!

Overview

The TA Instruments Hands-on Training Courses are paid courses taught in-person in the lab in front of the instruments. Class size is limited to ensure an ideal learning environment. Topics include basic theory, instrument and software operation, calibration, and applications. All courses are fee-based.

These courses are currently available for the Discovery DSC and TGA, DMA 850 model Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers (DMA), and Discovery Hybrid Rheometers. Please refer to the Course Outline section below for further information on the topics typically covered.

Who Should Attend?

Hands-on Training Courses are valuable for new or existing customers looking for guidance into instrument setup, operation, calibration, and/or application method development. Recommended prerequisites include attendance at the Theory and Applications Courses.

Course Schedule

All Hands-on Training Courses are held in-person at the TA Instruments training facility in New Castle, Delaware unless otherwise noted on the schedule. These 2-day courses are scheduled at regular intervals in conjunction with Theory and Applications Courses. For more information and to register for Theory and Applications Courses, please click here.

Registration and Logistics

Class size for the Hands-on Training Courses is limited to 5 attendees. This limitation is set to ensure each attendee has the opportunity to work with the instrument. Please proceed to the registration form to view the course fee and reserve a seat. Registration will close 5 business days prior to the start of the scheduled course. Once the registration request is received, a confirmation email will be sent to confirm your seat for the selected courses and dates. For additional information or questions, please email ta_training_courses@waters.com.

Course Outlines

Discovery DSC/TGA

This training course is held entirely in the lab, working on the instruments, running samples and analyzing data. This course covers our Discovery Series DSC and TGA, and it is recommended that attendees have also taken the DSC and/or TGA Theory and Applications course prior to taking this hands-on course.

The course will cover:

  • Instrumentation
  • Sample Preparation
  • Method Development
  • Running Samples
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Calibration and Maintenance

Samples can include, but are not limited to, polymers, dispersions, and calibration materials.

DMA 850

This training course is held entirely in the lab, working on the instruments, running samples and analyzing data. This course covers our DMA 850 model Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA), and it is recommended that attendees have also taken the DMA Theory and Applications course prior to taking this hands-on course.

The course will cover:

  • Instrumentation
  • Sample Preparation
  • Method Development
  • Running Samples
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Calibration and Maintenance

Samples can include, but are not limited to, thermoplastic and thermoset polymers and calibration materials.

Discovery Hybrid Rheometers

This training course is held entirely in the lab, working on the instruments, running samples and analyzing data. This course covers our Discovery Hybrid Rheometer (DHR), and it is recommended that attendees have also taken the Rheology Theory and Applications course prior to taking this hands-on course.

The course will cover:

  • Instrumentation
  • Sample Preparation
  • Method Development
  • Running Samples
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Calibration and Maintenance

Samples can include, but are not limited to, polymers, dispersions, and calibration materials.