The Smithers Rapra training course Introduction to Rubber Technology will be held from 24 – 25 September 2013 in Shawbury, Shropshire, UK. The course will provide an introduction to rubber materials and their properties. It covers the fundamental aspects of rubber technology in a logical manner, from material selection, compounding, vulcanisation, processing (conversion of raw materials into finished products), through to mechanical properties, environmental resistance, testing and specifications, evaluation of product failure, and finally interactive case study exercises.