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MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2002
SESSION I, 9:00 - 12 NOON
MARKET PROFILES
Course Introduction
Statistics & Growth Trends in U.S.
Absorbent Product Markets
World Nonwovens Statistics
Technology Changes & Evolution of
Absorbent Product Designs
Technology & Trends Affecting the
Absorbent Products Industry in Total
Physiology of Urination in Normal
Children and Adults
Adult Incontinence: Segmentation,
Products, Prevalence, Flow Rates &
Amounts by Type
Skin Care Management and Issues
for Disposables
LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN)
SESSION II, 1:30 - 4:45
MANUFACTURING ISSUES FOR
ABSORBENT PRODUCTS
Common Nonwoven Materials Used
in Absorbent Products
Instructive Finished Product
Designs & Advanced Manufacturing
Technology
Thin Baby Diaper Approaches &
Implications
Density Gradient & 3D Structures
Superabsorbent & Fluff Pulp:
Performance & Interactions
Liquid Acquisition, Fluid Movement
& Implications for Designers
Feminine Hygiene Designs & Issues
for Performance
Questions and Answers
COCKTAIL PARTY, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2002
SESSION III, 9:00 - 12 NOON
MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
Fluff Pulp: Chemistry, Processes,
Types, Defibration Parameters &
Implications of Fluff Pulp Selection
for Product Performance
Superabsorbents: Manufacture,
Forms,
Performance & Forecast
Superabsorbent Fibers &
Alternative
Pulpless Core Designs
Elastic Systems
Films for Hygienics
Evaluating Product & Materials
Performance With Advanced Testing
Tissue & Towel Techniques
Wiper Technology
Airlaid-Woodpulp Fabrics: Grades,
Producers, Capacities & Trends
Bonding Technology for Airlaid
Webs
LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN)
SESSION IV, 1:30 - 4:45
CURRENT TOPICS FOR
THE ABSORBENT PRODUCTS
INDUSTRY
Ultra Thin Products, Ultra High %
SA & Alternative Materials
Lowering Cost - Options &
Implications
Adjusting Diaper Design Formulas
to Accommodate Material Price
Shifts
Future Trends in Airlaid Forming
for Hygienics
Long-Term Trends in Absorbent
Product Design & Manufacturing
Questions and Answers
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2002
BUS TRIP, 9:00 - 11:30
MTS AIRLAID PILOT PLANT
TOUR & DEMONSTRATION
A bus trip for delegates to the MTS
facilities includes a demonstration
of one of the most advanced pilot
plants for product development in
the world. Complex grades of ultrathin and exotic hygienic composites
will be made to demonstrate airlaid design
concepts described in the Short Course
including: diapers-on-a-roll, ultrahigh SAP composite at ultralow
basis weights, two-sided wipers, 100%
synthetics for coverstock, and airlaid
paperboard.
Various bonding methods including bicomponent
binder fibers with through-air ovens,
latex, calender and water/pressure
bonding will be a part of this tour. In
addition, the complete MTS testing
facility and absorbent product testing
devices will be on display including
laboratory hammermill, nit counters and
MTS TEFO testing devices for adult
and baby diaper development. This is a special opportunity since airlaid
pilot plants are seldom open for public
tours and few, if any, have these grade
capabilities.
All delegates will receive an airlaid sample
fiber book and a full proceedings publication for the Short
Course.
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