Training

Tap into years of texture knowledge.

Our three-day regional training courses, led by our team of specialists, are designed to help both new and experienced customers master our instruments and software. Additionally, we are offering a condensed version of the course online; see below for details and registration.

Upcoming Online Condensed Training Courses

We have no further regional training courses scheduled for this calendar year. Contact us to request more information about future opportunities!

February training course schedule: Wednesday, February 28: 10 AM to 3 PM, with a break from 12-1. Thursday, February 29: 10 AM to 12 PM.
April training course schedule (favorable for West Coast attendees): Wednesday, April 17: 12 PM to 5 PM, with a break from 2-3. Thursday, April 18: 12 PM to 2 PM.
June training course schedule: Thursday, June 20: 10 AM to 3 PM, with a break from 12-1. Friday, June 21: 10 AM to 12 PM.
September training course schedule (favorable for West Coast attendees): Wednesday, September 11: 12 PM to 5 PM, with a break from 2-3. Thursday, September 12: 12 PM to 2 PM.
November training course schedule: Wednesday, November 13: 10 AM to 3 PM, with a break from 12-1. Thursday, November 14: 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.