Hands-On Workshops

    The PIRC is one of the top plastics technology centers in the nation for research, development, and education related to injection molding, extrusion, rotational molding, thermoforming, and materials testing. Our series of hands-on workshops provide in-depth learning opportunities for plastics and polymer professionals.

      Benefits

      BENEFITS OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

      • Learn how the right choice of plastics materials can make a difference in your product’s performance
      • Learn key factors that make plastics processes profitable and reduce quality errors
      • Learn successful fabrication techniques in molding, extrusion, forming, etc. so you can address problems on the plant floor
      • Produce more informed, efficient, and motivated employees 
      • Train hands-on with a large array of equipment
      • Receive individualized instruction
      • Network with other attendees
      • Discuss real-world challenges

      Explore our Workshops

      Color Science & Weathering

      This two and a half-day course focuses on the coloring of plastics and the fundamentals of weathering.

      • May 6-8, 2025
      • $1,195
      Learn more

      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.

      • May 20-22, 2025
      • $1,295
      Learn more

      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.

      • May 20-21, 2025
      • $1,195
      Learn more

      Extrusion Seminar & Hands-on Workshop

      This three-day event combines online instruction with hands-on laboratory exercises to provide attendees with a broad, but deep, understanding of extruders and extrusion principles.

      • June 3-5, 2025
      • $1,395
      Learn more

      Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming Workshop

      This three-day workshop will cover the essential elements of thermoforming from materials to finished product.

      • June 17-19, 2025
      • $1,395
      Learn more

      Extrusion Die Design Workshop

      This two-day die design course will introduce attendees to die design principles for all major extrusion processes.

      • June 17-18, 2025
      • $1,095
      Learn more

      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.

      • July 15-17, 2025
      • $1,295
      Learn more

      The future needs you

      If you put more into today, could you get more out of tomorrow? If you create your future at Pennsylvania College of Technology, the answer is yes.

      With open and rolling admission, applying is easy.

      Apply today

      Experience all that campus has to offer with visit options designed just for you.

      Schedule visit

      Get more information about the admission process.

      Request information