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Gain a solid understanding of industrial laser welding and learn how to apply proven methods to solve real-world problems. This practical course will help you improve your laser welding operations, increase your process efficiency, and achieve high-quality, consistent laser welded assemblies and parts.

Coming Spring 2026

Live in Chicago, IL

21 hours

Continuing from Laser Welding: Mastering the Technology, you will learn about laser weld defects, how to identify them, their root causes, and suggest proven troubleshooting techniques and methods for overcoming them.

Coming Spring 2026

Live in Chicago, IL

13 hours

This course covers the equipment and procedures used to move fluids – liquids and gases – through an industrial process environment. This course covers the basic concepts and practical methods necessary to design, specify, evaluate, and troubleshoot industrial pump and process piping systems. 

Coming Spring 2026

Live in Chicago, IL

13 hours 

This course covers the essentials of liquid mixing, both the equipment and the process. Parameters that influence mixing will be discussed to allow the participant to evaluate their existing mixing processes for optimization and improvement. Flow visualization in a transparent mixing vessel will demonstrate best practices and enhance course lectures. Class exercises using the Mixing Index will show its value in geometric scale-up. This course is intended for both new and experienced personnel.

Coming Spring 2026

Live in Chicago, IL

21 hours

This introductory course covers the storage and flow of bulk solids, common flow problems, and their solutions. Methods to avoid flow stoppage, segregation, and rat-holing will be examined. Flow testing and the basics of bin and feeder design will also be discussed. This course is intended for all levels of personnel including managers, engineers, scientists, operators, and crafts people.

Coming Spring 2026

Live in Chicago, IL

7 hours

This course explores the basic concepts and practical methods to evaluate powder processing equipment, processes, and procedures. The participant will learn how to select blending equipment based on powder properties and process objectives.

Coming Fall 2026

Live in Chicago, IL

20 hours

This course covers the fundamentals of spray dryer operation AND atomization that affect product quality and throughput. Practical drying fundamentals in conjunction with the operation and optimization of both spray nozzles and rotary atomizers will be discussed. You will gain  insights to control the process and learn to troubleshoot operational problems. Applying the key teachings will help you improve your process operations and result in the optimization of your spray dryer.  

Coming Spring 2026

Live in Chicago, IL

13 hours

This course focuses on the rules and regulations for safely handling compressed gas cylinders. The course focuses on minimizing the risks associated with cylinders, from receiving to storage to use. It is intended for both new personnel to acquaint them with the issues and experienced personnel to identify problem practices and concerns. 

Coming Spring 2026

Live in Chicago, IL

7 hours 

This course covers the essentials of liquid mixing, both the equipment and the process. Parameters that influence mixing will be discussed to allow the participant to evaluate their existing mixing processes for optimization and improvement. Flow visualization in a transparent mixing vessel will demonstrate best practices and enhance course lectures. Class exercises using the Mixing Index will show its value in geometric scale-up. This course is intended for both new and experienced personnel.

Coming Spring 2026

Live in Chicago, IL

21 hours

This course explores the basic concepts and practical methods to evaluate powder processing equipment, processes, and procedures. The participant will learn how to select blending equipment based on powder properties and process objectives.

Coming Fall 2026

Live in Chicago, IL

20 hours

This course is designed specifically for engineers and scientists who develop and scale liquid mixing processes from the lab to the pilot plant to production. This course moves on from The Art and Science of Industrial Mixing, covering development activities that impact scale-up and options for successful non-geometric scale-up. 

This course has been merged with The Art and Science of Industrial Mixing.  Please view that course here for more active information.