Training

Tap into years of texture knowledge.

We are offering an online training course, designed to help both new and experienced customers master our instruments and software. See below for details and registration.

Upcoming Online Condensed Training Courses

We are holding online condensed versions of our regional training course throughout 2025. Please note that space is limited and pre-registration is required. When registering, please indicate which remote training session you'd like to sign up for. All trainings are in Eastern Time.

March training course schedule: Monday, March 3: 10 AM to 3 PM, with a break from 12-1. Tuesday, March 4: 10 AM to 12 PM.
May training course schedule: Wednesday, May 21: 10 AM to 3 PM, with a break from 12-1. Thursday, May 22: 10 AM to 12 PM.
August training course schedule: Wednesday, August 20: 10 AM to 3 PM, with a break from 12-1. Thursday, August 21: 10 AM to 12 PM.
November training course schedule: Wednesday, November 19: 10 AM to 3 PM, with a break from 12-1. Thursday, November 20: 10 AM to 12 PM.

This free training program is reserved for existing customers only, and sessions are limited to 25 participants. Watch for future signup opportunities here!

Overview of Regional Training Sessions

Participants use their own laptops during several practicum sessions to develop effective test methods and analyze results for virtually any product.

STANDARD TOPICS

Effective test measurement and analytical principles

Overview of texture measurement principles

Test selection

Probe selection

Sample handling and variability

Product geometry

File/data management

Design and use macros to automate analysis

Design and use projects to automate testing

Texture testing goals

Establish test settings

Statistically analyze data

How to read texture graphs

ADVANCED BREAKOUT SESSIONS

We offer a hands-on breakout group to select participants on Day 2 to cover advanced topics and features of our software, such as...

Designing Macros to automate procedures, analyses

Running real tests

Creating Projects for consistency between operators and protocols

Using variables to simplify calculations and analyze data

Creating and calibrating additional data channels

Plotting and analyzing other channels

Integrating the TA.XTPlus with robotics

Chapter 21 Part 11 software features and methods

Understanding Basic scripts

“I am very appreciative of the high level of technical knowledge [TTC has] provided us for our food texture research.”

Instructional Technician, University in California

FAQ

What should I bring?

Laptop for hands-on practice, and your note-taking method of choice (i.e. pen and paper)

How much does it cost?

$600 per attendee. Includes all training materials and lunches.

Will I receive any materials?

PDF with a full set of application studies, Calibration & Verification Manual and abstracts of most recently published papers

How can I join the advanced breakout group?

Email marc[at]texturetechnologies[dot]com to notify us at least 1 week in advance.