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November 18, 2026

Impact of Filler Distribution on Crack Propagation Webinar

Compare DMA and RPA in predicting fatigue crack growth

Resistance to crack propagation is a key determinant of the durability of elastomeric parts. This webinar examines whether the micro-dispersion state of carbon black fillers, assessed through the strain sweep measured with an RPA (Rubber Process Analyzer) rheometer, can predict the fatigue crack growth rate measured by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) equipped with automated optical crack tracking.

Premier RPA and Metravib DMA+ 2000 instruments
Date
November 18, 2026
Time
10:00 AM ET · 16:00 CET · 30 min + live Q&A
Platform
Microsoft Teams · Free
30 minutes

with live Q&A

6

SBR compounds characterized

2

testing machines: RPA and DMA+

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About the Presenters

Presented by Alpha’s application experts

Mathieu Badard holds a PhD in the physical chemistry of materials, with more than six years of experience working on projects to develop new approaches to optimizing polymer-based materials. His work at Alpha spans various stages of composite development, including polymer chemistry, formulation, processing and characterization. These experiences have equipped him to manage research projects in collaboration with industrial partners.

Unal Yilmazoglu leads the global Applications Engineering team at Alpha Technologies, with responsibility spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. His work focuses on advanced test method development, rheology, rubber technology and polymer material characterization, with direct applications in helping manufacturers troubleshoot quality issues, accelerate product development and expand their testing capabilities.

Mathieu Badard

Mathieu Badard

Ph.D., Applications Scientist

Unal Yilmazoglu

Unal Yilmazoglu

Global Applications Engineering Manager

18,000+

rheological testing installations in 90+ countries

ISO 17025

accreditation for traceable calibration

50+

field service technicians, plus 7 degreed application engineers

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