--- title: ASACLEAN™ Launches Free Asaclean University Learning Program at the University of Akron description: Asaclean University launched their program with an on-campus lecture at the University of Akron's National Polymer Innovation Center. image: https://www.asaclean.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20News%20Asaclean%20U-1.jpg --- [ Order Online ](https://asaclean.my.site.com/b2bstore) [ Free Sample ](https://offers.asaclean.com/free-sample) ## [ Asaclean Blog ](https://www.asaclean.com/blog) Browse by Topic " aerospace asaclean asaclean news Asaclean® benefits asahi kasei automotive Best Practices black specks blisters blow molding blown-film extrusion buyers caps and closures carbon contamination cast-film extrusion Chemical Purging Compounds clear applications Color Changeovers Company News compounding consumer products contamination Cost savings custom molders Customer Success Story decreasing scrap defects electronics Energy Efficiency EX Grade extruder cleaning Extrusion fillament glass filled Glitter Grade Selection HDPE High and Low Temp Changeovers hold a bubble Hot Runners Injection Molding Injection Molding Tips LDPE Lightweight automotive components LLDPE low residue maintenance Material Changeovers Mechanical Purging Compounds medical Melt Flow Index NPE 24 nylons on the fly packaging PCR PEEK Polypropylene Post Consumer Resins preventative preventative purging processing tips profile extrusion Purge Program purge programs Purge Training Purge Trial purging purging compounds purging concentrates purging procedures Purging Tips quality recycled resins residue issues scrap reduction Screw Pulls sheet extrusion shutdown and sealing start-up super engineering resins Sustainability Tech Day technical support training trials Troubleshooting Twin Screw twin screw extrusion two step purging U Grade ULTEM venting Viscosity webinars wire extrusion - 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Asaclean University is a complimentary, on-site, educational program designed to teach students about purging compounds and their role in a production environment. The program offers a choice of several customizable lectures designed around different topics. These topics are flexible and can be catered to each program’s specific interests or needs. On March 22nd, 2019, Asaclean Project Engineer Jarred Packard visited ![ASACLEAN-NPIC-DSC_2426-Web-03222019](https://www.asaclean.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ASACLEAN-NPIC-DSC_2426-Web-03222019.jpg?width=344&name=ASACLEAN-NPIC-DSC_2426-Web-03222019.jpg)the National Polymer Innovation Center at the [University of Akron](https://www.uakron.edu/cpspe/) for the official launch of the Asaclean University program as part of the Center’s “Five-Star Event Friday” series.  The attending students and faculty enjoyed a customized “Purging 101” lecture, a Q&A session, a catered lunch, and a live color change demonstration in the [Center’s](https://www.uakron.edu/apts/) state-of-the-art lab.  Shortly after the product demonstration, Randy Marvel, the Director of the National Polymer Innovation Center shared his thoughts on the complimentary program. Marvel said, “the Asaclean U Purging 101 program provided a great baseline understanding of purging processes and why they are important to industrial applications.  The combination of classroom and on-machine demonstration sparked many questions by the students attending.” He continued, “It was a great learning experience especially for the students seeking careers in industry after graduation. **For more information, visit: [https://offers.asaclean.com/university](https://offers.asaclean.com/university)** ![ASACLEAN-NPIC-DSC_2420-Web-03222019](https://www.asaclean.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ASACLEAN-NPIC-DSC_2420-Web-03222019.jpg?width=1200&name=ASACLEAN-NPIC-DSC_2420-Web-03222019.jpg) **Ready to reduce your ****production downtime**** to protect your profits? Learn more about how ****purging compounds**** and process efficiency work in tandem.** ![Tom Hanvey](https://www.asaclean.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tom%20Headshot.jpg?width=150&name=Tom%20Headshot.jpg) #### [ Tom Hanvey ](https://www.asaclean.com/blog/author/tom-hanvey) Tom Hanvey is the Associate Director of Marketing & Sustainability at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America. Before joining APNA, he worked as the Senior Marketing Manager for Asaclean Purging Compounds. He's worked in the plastics industry for over 10 years and focuses on recyclable resins and on the inbound marketing side, providing easy-to-digest content to processors looking for an edge on their competition. - [Share On LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashanvey/) ## Related Posts [![](https://www.asaclean.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AKAC%20Press%20Release%20Header-Mar-23-2022-08-42-46-42-PM.jpg?width=450&height=250&name=AKAC%20Press%20Release%20Header-Mar-23-2022-08-42-46-42-PM.jpg) Asaclean® – Sun Plastech Inc. 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