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Overview

This will be a 2.5-day, in-person course and will inform attendees about the principles of shock, free, forced and random vibration, field data collection practices, sensor selection, laboratory simulations of field data and how to use the obtained information to optimize the packaging and eliminate damage. By the end of the course, the attendees will be able to collect field data, analyze the collected data, and setup laboratory simulations.

If you are a CPULD member or Lansmont customer, contact Kate Bridgeman at jasmit29@vt.edu for a promotional code.

Fee Information

Early Registration on or before August 9, 2024 $1,456
Regular registration after August 9, 2024 $1,556

A light breakfast all three days and lunch the first two days will be provided.

Agenda/Schedule

Tues. September 10, 8am-5pm 
Wed. September 11, 8am-5pm
Thurs. September 12, 8am-12pm

Speaker(s)/Instructor(s)

Dr. Laszlo Horvath, Associate Professor, Virginia Tech
Director, Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design
In 2010, Dr. Horvath received his Ph.D. in Forest Biomaterials from NC State. He is one of the few packaging professionals who have received the "ISTA CPLP – Professional Level" certification. He is the chair of the ASTM D1185 working group, a U.S. delegate of TC 51, and a voting member of ANSI MH1 and MH 10 committees.

Mr. Eric Joneson, Vice President of Technology, Lansmont Corp
Joneson holds a B.S. in Packaging from Michigan State University and has an extended experience in areas of transportation packaging, supply chain dynamics measurement and analysis and laboratory testing applications. He is a member of both IAPRI and ISTA’s Board of Directors, as well as Lansmont’s Delegate of the ISTA Advocate Council. He participates and contributes within ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging. Joneson represents Lansmont, a PPT Group brand, as they support global research initiatives through various Packaging Research Institutes and Universities. Visit www.lansmont.com to learn more!

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Section Title
Advanced Packaging Dynamics
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Sep 12, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
22.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Fee(s)
Fees starting at $1,456.00
Section Notes

For the most up-to-date information related to this program, please visit: www.unitload.vt.edu/apd

Additional Information: You will need to bring a charged laptop to the course and a program will be provided for you to download prior to arrival. Parking passes will be issued during check in and you will need to provide your license tag number

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 14 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $30 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Requests should be sent by email or by initiating a drop request through the student portal in our online registration system. As an alternative to a refund, you may send a substitute at no additional cost. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. Please note: refunds will not be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received on or after the program start date. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

Anyone requesting special requirements for this program should contact cpeinfo@vt.edu.

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