Learn the fundamentals about why glass products break and how to identify the common causes. This course will equip you with the core knowledge to help resolve disputes and overcome production hold-ups the next time you have a glass failure issue.
Who is this for?
- Organisations that work with food & drink and pharmaceutical products packaged in glass.
- Individuals in quality assurance, purchasing, new product development, and sales roles.
- The whole glass supply chain (including manufacturers, resellers, retailers, and brand owners).
Meet the glass experts:
Claire Coles
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics Lead
Claire has been working in the glass industry since 2016 and focuses on mechanical testing methods and failure analysis techniques for a range of different sectors. Read More
Daniel Capon
Food & Drink Lead
Daniel is a specialist in glass analysis and focuses on XRF and SEM. He has worked in the glass industry since 1999 and oversees our glass properties and environmental departments. Read More
Areas of expertise:
Graham Morris
Retail & Trade Lead
Graham oversees our retail and trade offering and has worked at Glass Technology Services since 2014. He specialises in the failure analysis of glass articles from a range of sectors, utilising both optical and scanning electron microscope techniques to identify and interpret fracture markings. Read More
What's included?
Five e-learning modules:
- Module 1 - Course introduction
- Module 2 - Introduction to glass strength
- Module 3 - How to identify fracture markings
- Module 4 - Determining the failure origin
- Module 5 - Summary
Bonus:
1hr Q&A consultation call with a glass packaging expert – your chance to expand your learning and get tailored advice on specific glass packaging issues.
COURSE PRICE: £250+VAT
(Discounts for group bookings are available).
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