Meltblown Technology Short Course

The Meltblown Technology Short Course provides attendees a fundamental understanding of the process of forming meltblown webs and offers guidance on how to control structure-property-process relationships to optimize meltblown materials based on the requirements of the application.

Upon completing the course, attendees will have a comprehensive grasp on meltblown nonwoven production processes, including raw material selection, basic science knowledge, testing, and the characterization used to create end-use products. The course will explain how to exploit machine design and raw materials to the advantage of the application.

The Meltblown Technology Short Course combines classroom learning with hands-on activities in NWI’s labs. Attendees will gain insight into the nonwoven fabrics industry and the significant role meltblown materials play in industry, while also creating incredible fabrics using NWI’s state-of-the-art nonwoven fabrication and testing facilities.

This course is designed to be accessible and valuable to those who are new to the field and/or come from a non-technical background, as well as seasoned nonwovens professionals.

Featured Topics Include:

• A primer on nonwoven markets and applications for meltblown technology
• An in-depth understanding of polymer characterization and meltblown web formation
• Discussion of composites and coforms
• Discussion of web uniformity and inspection
• Discussion of product evaluation and testing
• Discussion of process variables and hands-on activities in NWI’s world-class Meltblown Lab
• Cost modeling for various meltblown process scenarios

Expert Instructors:

• Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI)
• Angelo Corino, Meltblown and Spunbond Lab Manager, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI)
• Tom Daugherty, Deputy Directory, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI); former Procter & Gamble
• Bryan Haynes, Ph.D., Technical Director Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark
• Abhay Joijode, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Berry Global
• Benoit Maze, Ph.D., Director of Education and Administration, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI)
• Brad Scroggins, Research Technician, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI)
• Hooman Tafreshi, Ph.D., NC State University/NWI
• Natalie Young, Research Specialist, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI)
• Guest instructors from industry will provide unique perspective on the latest applications and technology in meltblown nonwovens.

Who Should Attend?

• Business and Product Development
• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Quality Control
• Research and Development
• Technical Sales and Marketing

Price: 

• Non-Members: $3,300
• NWI/INDA Members: $2,500 (NOTE: If you are an NWI Member, please e-mail registrar@inda.org with your Member Name and Short Course title to register at the NWI Member Rate.)

Attendee Feedback: 

• “A huge thank you to the instructors and all of the wonderful staff. The course was incredibly helpful, and we learned so much that will aid us in our business going forward. The information on the fundamentals of extrusion and how process parameters affect output product and defect generation was excellent. I also loved being able to apply learnings in the lab.” — Staff Scientist, Medical Device Manufacturer
• “The breadth (and depth) of the subject matter was what I liked most about the course.  The course provided a nice introduction to the process, while also providing enough detail to keep the experienced person engaged.” — Process Technology Leader, Manufacturer of Fibers and Nonwovens
• “The course provides an even mix of new information with enough technical information to use with current knowledge.” — Production Supervisor, Packaging Manufacturer
• “This program was excellently done. This is must-have training for new and experienced engineers operating in or serving the nonwovens industry. I will be recommending accordingly in my organization.” —  Nonwovens Process Technology Leader, Global Materials Manufacturer