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Nonwoven Bonding Fundamentals Short Course

The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

The Nonwoven Bonding Fundamentals Short Course will provide a detailed overview of the major fabric bonding processes used to make nonwovens. The course will cover success factors for calendering, hydroentangling, and needlepunching, including troubleshooting techniques and guidance for process improvement. If you attend this course, you will learn: How nonwoven bonds are formed and how…

Nonwoven Fabric Property Development and Characterization Short Course

The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

The Nonwoven Fabric Property Development and Characterization Short Course provides attendees a fundamental understanding of polymer properties, fiber properties, fabric properties and product-specific properties, with a product exemplar to show how each of these properties influence success in a real-world scenario. Upon completing the course, attendees will have an in-depth understanding of how the most…

Intermediate Nonwovens Short Course – October 2023

The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

This 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,…

Fiber and Filament Extrusion Fundamentals Short Course – September 2023

The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

The 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…

Nonwoven Product Development & Innovation Short Course – June 2023

The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

From 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…