Courses
Fabric Property Development and Characterization – Dec 22
This short course has been canceled
Personal Protective Equipment Workshop: Wipes
Topics: Nonwoven structure and fabric performance Nonwoven processes and materials for wipe fabrics Carding and hydroentangling Spunbond and coform Wetlaid Products, markets and trends Sustainability issues Product performance and functionality Single use vs. multiple use Testing and classification Workshop experience – prototyping and characterization Registration Information: https://reporter.ncsu.edu/link/instanceview?courseID=NWI-WBR-10&deptName=NWI&instanceID=000001 Cost per session per attendee: $1595 for non-NWI members…
Nonwoven Product Development & Innovation Short Course – June 2023
The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesFrom stage-gate to patent landscaping to market intelligence and decision making via a hands-on case study – attendees will be exposed to the full lifecycle of nonwoven product development. This course integrates relationships, perspectives, and team dependencies between product design, manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, and business disciplines. Following the in-class portion of the course where attendees will learn about…
Intermediate Nonwovens Short Course – August 2023
INDA 1100 Crescent Green, Cary, North CarolinaDesigned for industry professionals with nonwovens experience or a technical background, this 3.5-day course is a bridge between INDA's Elementary Nonwovens Training Course and the Advanced Courses of the Professional Development Series. INDA instructors will lead the class, with select guest speakers contributing to educational content. This educational course is aimed at making professionals and…
Fiber and Filament Extrusion Fundamentals Short Course – September 2023
The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesThe Fiber & Filament Extrusion Fundamentals Short Course will provide attendees a firm understanding of the critical variables and process parameters required to optimize extrusion processes for meltblown, spunbond and staple-fiber nonwovens. Key topics covered during this course include: Fiber morphology and defining the molecular aspects related to fiber orientation, crystallinity, amorphous volume, etc. Stress-strain…
Filter Media Short Course
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Filter Media Short Course is a two-day training designed to provide a strong technical overview of nonwovens and their applications in both air and liquid filtration, technology options, unmet needs, and trends for future development. This is an intensive course designed for professionals who would like to learn more about the development, testing and…
Intermediate Nonwovens Short Course – October 2023
The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesThis course aims to make professionals and their organizations more successful by providing: Advanced nonwovens and engineered materials knowledge In-depth understanding of processes, technologies, chemistries, and raw materials Expanded business options for branded and private label products Enhanced professional and personal growth Expert Instructors: Ed Thomas, Head of Research and Product Development, First Quality, Fiberweb,…
Meltblown Technology Short Course
The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesThe Meltblown Technology Short Course combines classroom learning with hands-on activities in NWI's state-of-the-art fabrication and testing labs to provide attendees a fundamental understanding of the process of forming meltblown webs. The course focuses on the importance of controlling structure-property-process relationships to optimize meltblown materials to meet the requirements of the application. Upon completing the…
Spunbond Technology Short Course
The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesThe Spunbond Technology Short Course combines classroom learning with hands-on activities in NWI's state-of-the-art fabrication and testing labs to provide attendees a fundamental understanding of the process of forming spunbond webs. Upon completing the course, attendees will have a comprehensive grasp on spunbond nonwoven production processes, including raw material selection, basic science knowledge, testing, and…