WACKER ACADEMY Europe
Burghausen, Germany
The Burghausen site is at the very heart of WACKER. All the company’s business divisions are based here and almost the whole of Engineering. What’s more, Burghausen is WACKER’s largest production site. Customers from all over the globe attend the seminars held by WACKER ACADEMY Europe, where they experience WACKER close up.
When we opened the first WACKER construction-chemistry training center – the VINNAPAS® ACADEMY – in Burghausen in 2007, we quickly realized that we had a hit on our hands. Demand for seminars that linked the basics of construction chemistry with practical training was huge. construction experts from all over the world began coming to Burghausen as early as 2008 to broaden their knowledge. And so WACKER ACADEMY was born – a unique service offering within the industry.
Whether at work or at home: WACKER ACADEMY is there for you – not only at 14 different locations worldwide, but also digitally.
Tell us which topics and questions you’re interested in and find out about the tailored webinars we can offer you.
Your local WACKER ACADEMY is looking forward to hearing from you!
The seminar program has since been expanded considerably and tailored to meet the needs of our European market. Participants can make use of two dedicated training labs, two training rooms and a showroom for demonstration purposes. These facilities are located very close to Burghausen’s technical center. All the rooms feature state-of-the-art equipment. Alongside our customer training sessions in Burghausen, we hold application-specific courses for employees from around the world.
WACKER ACADEMY provides impetus – both for new test methods and for new applications and sources of business potential. Our participants appreciate the following benefits: our highly qualified, in-house instructors; the exchange of experience with fellow experts and colleagues who accompany training; and the opportunity to make new contacts and form networks. They also become familiar with, and gain an understanding of, the chemistry underlying WACKER products, as well as getting an insight into current market data, and having an opportunity to visit the Burghausen production site and associated technical center.
We offer
Main topics covered
- The fundamentals of silicone and polymer chemistry
- Polymers and silicones for the construction industry
- Polymers and silicones for industrial coatings
- Polymers and silicones for the adhesives and sealants industries
- Silicones for healthcare and personal care
- Polymers and silicones for the automotive industry
- Silicones for energy, electrical engineering and electronics
Training formats
- Theoretical and practical classroom training
- Live demonstrations
- Individual courses given at the customer’s premises
- Organization of symposia and groups of experts
- Online training
Seminars in Europe (Burghausen)
# VINNOL® Resins for solvent based surface coatings
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This webinar provides an overview of this binder class and its application in coatings, inks and adhesives.
Dec 09, 2021 (02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Europe/Berlin) English
#HDK® in Adhesives
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This webinar covers the rheological impact of HDK® in conventional adhesive systems.
#HDK® in Coatings
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This webinar will introduce you to the use of HDK® for formulating coatings.
#Modern tile adhesives with VINNAPAS®
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Customers
This basic session looks at VINNAPAS® polymer powders as polymer binders and their effects in cementitious tile adhesives.
#SILRES® HP: Epoxy Coatings with Unparalleled Weathering Stability
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This webinar offers an introduction to SILRES® HP 2000 and provides an overview of its applications.
#SILRES® Intermediates – Strength from Within
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This webinar offers an overview of the fundamental properties of silicone intermediates.
#SILRES® Silicone Resins – Binders for Highly Heat-Resistant Coatings
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This webinar provides an overview of the different SILRES® silicone resin binders for industrial coatings.
#Solids & Concentrates – How to Formulate Waterless Beauty Products
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
Water is found in some 80% of all cosmetic products. A closer look at the list of ingredients will show you that in most cases, water is the first thing mentioned, i.e. water is usually the main ingredient.There are sound reasons for this. Water is extremely cost-effective and an excellent solvent for a great many ingredients. It also gives formulations a light and fresh feel.This runs counter to the current trend for waterless products. These formulations are supplied either as a solid or as a concentrate and do not require any water.A major advantage of solid cosmetics is that they are seen as being more environmentally compatible. Thanks to their solid consistency, you can either do without plastic packaging entirely or you can greatly reduce the amount needed, unlike with liquid products. Another positive environmental aspect is that solid or highly concentrated cosmetics are lighter in weight and are therefore easier to transport.There are also various technical factors that speak in favor of solids and concentrates, however. A formulation that contains water always runs the risk of microbiological contamination. That is why preservatives are added to keep the formulation totally hygienic. Despite their many benefits, some of these preservatives are the subject of heated debate, especially as regards their potential skin-sensitizing action. Waterless cosmetic formulations, in contrast, often do not need any preservatives whatsoever.Yet from the point of view of cosmetics manufacturers, cosmetic solids and concentrates pose a real challenge. The product form is not at all new, though. Take the example of solid soap, which has been in use for thousands of years. Of course, consumer demands have changed enormously over time. Today, we expect a solid cosmetic formulation to have the same properties as their water-containing counterparts.A solid shampoo must therefore disperse quickly and form a dense foam while you wash your hair. After the shampoo has been applied, your hair should feel nice, be easy to comb and look naturally glossy. What’s more, there shouldn’t be any annoying soap marks left in the bathroom.A solid body-lotion stick should glide gently over your skin while applying a defined amount of lotion. The product should be easy to spread over the skin and have a nurturing and moisturizing effect. The stick itself should in turn be very stable and exhibit consistent properties over a broad range of temperatures.For this reason, there is a precisely defined requirements profile for each grade of cosmetic solid and concentrate.We will use this online seminar to offer you product recommendations and formulation advice regarding technical support. Based on specific formulation examples developed in a wide range of WACKER laboratories around the world, the seminar aims to give you a grounding in discussing the “Solids & Concentrates” trend with customers.
Nov 23, 2021 (03:00 PM - 04:30 PM Europe/Berlin) English
#The World of VINNAPAS® - Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 2
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
Module 2: Saving Energy with External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems
#The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 1
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
Module 1: Basic Chemistry and general Product Recommendation
#The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 4
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
Module 4: Decorative and Functional: Cementitious Tile Grout Mortars
May 18, 2022 (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Europe/Berlin) English
#The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 5
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
Module 5: Fast and Easy: Self-leveling Flooring Compounds
May 25, 2022 (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Europe/Berlin) English
#The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 6
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
Module 6: Conserving Resources and Protecting Buildings with Mineral Waterproofing Membranes
Jun 01, 2022 (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Europe/Berlin) English
#VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® binders for Building Paints, Adhesives, Nonwovens and Coatings
Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors
This seminar provides an overview of the possibilities of polymeric binders for building paints, adhesives, nonwovens and coatings.
ACEO® Design Freedom
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers
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ACEO® Real Silicones
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers
Real silicones– ACEO® IMAGINE material performance
ACEO® Use Cases
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers
ACEO® Use Cases – Healthcare, automotive, soft robotics incl. 3D+
Advanced Seminar: HDK® – Pyrogenic Silica
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This seminar provides an in-depth understanding of the possibilities that HDK® offers as a performance additive.
BELSIL® DADM 3240 E
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
BELSIL® DADM 3240 E - Hair care and long-lasting protection with an innovative, network-forming silicone co-emulsion.
BELSIL® REG 1103 B a new Hydrophilic Elastomer Gel
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
In this webinar we will introduce WACKER’s new generation of silicone elastomer gel, BELSIL® REG 1103 B. We will present its wide application range and the multiple benefits that it delivers. Additionally, we will showcase various formulation examples developed in the different WACKER application labs around the globe.
BELSIL® eco – Sustainable and Resource-Efficient Silicones for Beauty Care Applications
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
In this seminar we will explain the concept behind BELSIL® eco and present our current BELSIL® eco product portfolio. We will also introduce the latest addition to our BELSIL® eco range: BELSIL® eco REG 1102 - the first silicone elastomer gel based on 100% bio-methanol.In addition, we will present selected formulations showcasing our BELSIL® eco silicones and their desired special effects for make-up, skin-care and hair-care applications.Nowadays, sustainability is more than just a good intention – it is part of our global responsibility and corporate strategy.Even more pronounced are sustainable development principles for the cosmetic industry. As public interest in sustainability continues to climb, many cosmetic manufacturers are very actively seeking environmentally friendly ingredients for their products and formulations. With our product group: BELSIL® eco, WACKER in addressing this urgent need.BELSIL® eco is produced using 100% bio-methanol instead of fossil raw materials, making WACKER the world’s first chemical group to offer resource-efficient silicones for the cosmetics industry.BELSIL® eco consists of bio-methanol obtained entirely from renewable raw materials, such as straw, grasses and sugar beet. Certified according to strict criteria, the BELSIL® eco manufacturing process and use of bio raw materials are continuously controlled by TÜV NORD.
BELSIL® silicones for facial make-up applications
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
In this webinar, we try to explain the most common facial make-up formulation formats and give ideas on which recipes they are based. You will for example learn what is inside a primer, a foundation or a concealer and what are the key performance attributes for such product formats.
Basic Seminar: HDK® Pyrogenic Silica
Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors
This seminar provides basic information on HDK® manufacturing, products and applications.
FOLDTEC® for Production of Difficult-to-Manufacture Biopharmaceuticals with High Space/Time Yields
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Customers
Refolding is a key step in protein production and is critical to achieving proteins with the desired active properties.
HDK® Basics: Product Portfolio and Applications
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This webinar provides a general overview of HDK®.
HDK® in the Life-Science Sector: Pharmaceuticals, Food, Cosmetics
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This webinar covers HDK®, both as an auxiliary material for pharmaceutical and food applications, and as an ingredient in cosmetic products.
How to formulate Antipollution Beauty products
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
In this webinar we want to give some ideas how to formulate well balanced antipollution beauty products. We will show formulation examples and highlight how BELSIL® silicones in combination with the antioxidant HTEssence® from WACKER can help to improve these product formats.
Open Print Lab
Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Customers
In our Open Print Lab, we will show you the opportunities afforded by 3D printing with silicone.
Personal Care in Pandemic Times and Beyond
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
The current pandemic situation is influencing our daily life. We all live now in a new reality of home office, physical distancing, wearing masks. Of course, this has also a big impact on consumers purchase behavior across personal care and beauty products.
Reliable, Lasting Protection for Building Fabric
Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Customers
This seminar will provide a highly practical overview of the potential applications of silicones in the construction industry.
SILRES® for Construction Applications
Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar will teach participants what they need to know to make ideal use of potential opportunities for silicones in construction chemicals.
Technical Service Course: Household Care & Tissue
Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
Technical Service Course: Personal Care
Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Distributors, Customers
This seminar provides an interesting overview of the possibilities of silicones in personal care applications.
The Versatility of Silicone Rubber
Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Customers
This seminar offers an in-depth overview of the different grades of silicone rubber, including options for processing them.
The World of VINNAPAS® – Properties and Applications in Modern Dry-Mix Mortars Module 3
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
Module 3: Challenges for Modern Tile Adhesives
VINNAPAS® for Architectural Paints, Adhesives and Engineered Fabrics
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This webinar provides an overview of the possibilities of polymeric binders for architectural paints, adhesives and engineered fabrics.
VINNAPAS® for Construction Applications I
Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Customers
In addition to providing an introduction to the chemical processes underlying our polymeric binders, this course will focus primarily on reviewing their most important applications.
VINNAPAS® for Construction Applications II
Europe (Burghausen) Instructor-led training Customers
This seminar will give you a more in-depth understanding of cement, polymeric binders and their applications.
Virtual 360° Tour of Wacker Biotech’s GMP Production Facilities in Jena and Halle
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Customers
A Virtual 360° Tour of Wacker Biotech’s GMP Facilities in Jena and Halle
WACKER Dispersions as Ideal Binders for State-of-the-Art Architectural Paints
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors, Customers
This webinar offers an initial overview of the uses and advantages of dispersions for decorative interior and exterior paints.
WACKER LIOSIL® Tissue additives – Making Tissues soft and functional
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This training will enable you to better understand the “tissue language” spoken from tissue producers and to know what WACKER can offer for the tissue industry. This will support you to better promote successfully our LIOSIL® TS additives.The term tissue covers products such as toilet paper, handkerchiefs, kitchen towels, napkins, paper towels and facial tissues. All these articles of daily use must meet the highest expectations from customers. Tissue products are expected to be soft, cheap, tear resistance, hygienic and are supposed to combine all this with a nice sensorial profile.To enable tissue producers to achieve all these characteristics, additives are added during and after the production process. WACKER offers under the trade name LIOSIL® TS products, which allows exactly to yield this multi – functionality. Our products are especially well suited to improve the softness and sensorial profile of tissue products. Applying even a small amount of these yields a noticeable improvement in the properties of sanitary paper products.In this basic training we will introduce you to all aspects of the tissue industry.
Webinar: Welcome to the World of VINNAPAS®
Europe (Burghausen) Webinar Distributors
This seminar provides a beginner’s overview of the many applications and advantages of polymeric binders.
WACKER ACADEMY Europe is of interest to you if
- You and your employees want to understand our products and applications in detail and you wish to intensify your knowledge
- You want to give new employees training, specific to our products and applications
- You are interested in new ways of meeting the needs of your market
