WEBINAR

Next-Generation Rheology: Introducing the ARES-G3™ Rheometer and Fast Frequency Chirps

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
11:00 am EST | 4:00 pm BST | 5:00 pm CET

In this introductory webinar, TA Instruments experts Alina Latshaw, Ph.D. and Kevin Whitcomb, Ph.D. will walk you through the design, key innovations, and expanded capabilities of the Waters TA Instruments ARES-G3 rheometer.

We'll explore what sets the ARES-G3 Rheometer apart, including its separate motor transducer (SMT) technology, force rebalanced transducer (FRT), and advanced temperature control options. You'll learn how the new Fast Frequency Chirps feature reduces frequency sweep testing time by up to 80% without sacrificing accuracy.

Get a look at real-world application examples demonstrating Fast Frequency Chirps on polymer melts, time-temperature superposition (TTS), and curing materials. See first-hand how this technique unlocks new possibilities for time-sensitive measurements and curing analysis.

Whether you're evaluating the ARES-G3 Rheometer for the first time or looking to get more from your current rheology testing, this webinar will give you a clear picture of what next-generation rheology looks like.

What you'll learn

  • What sets the ARES-G3 Rheometer apart: accuracy, walk-up usability, and expanded testing capabilities
  • SMT vs. CMT: how separate motor transducer (SMT) technology eliminates common calibration steps
  • Temperature control options: choosing the right environment for your application
  • New capabilities: high-speed data acquisition, dual data channels, and the Fast Frequency Chirps workflow
  • What is Fast Frequency Chirps? Understanding optimally windowed chirps (OWCh) and why they're a breakthrough for frequency sweep testing
  • Fast Frequency Chirps in action: application examples on polymer melts and thermosetting/curing materials



Meet the Speakers


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Alina Latshaw, Ph.D.

Sr. Manager Product Solutions

Alina Latshaw is a Product Manager at TA Instruments. Before joining the company in 2013, Alina earned her doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University. As part of the product management team, Alina has supported customers across rheology, DMA, and rubber testing applications. Alina has over 15 years of rheology experience, and is currently collaborating with customers on testing solutions for high performance rheology needs.
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Kevin Whitcomb, Ph.D.

Principal Application Chemist

Kevin Whitcomb is a principal research rheologist at TA instruments. He joined the company in 2017 after a postdoc at the University of Delaware with the Wagner research group where he studied the rheology and microstructure of shear thickening fluids. Kevin received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Colorado State University and his bachelor's in chemistry from the University of Vermont.

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