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TUESDAY, MARCH 15,
2011
SESSION I, 8:30
A.M. - 12:00 NOON
MARKET PROFILES
Course Introduction
Statistics & Growth Trends in World Absorbent Product Markets:
Diapers, Adult, Feminine Hygiene and Wipes
Trends Affecting the Entire Absorbent Products Industry
Absorbent Product Materials & Fabric Technologies
Technology Changes & Evolution of Product Designs
Physiology of Urination in Children & Adults: Designing for
Differences in Age and Symptoms
Adult Incontinence: Segmentation, Products, Prevalence, Flow Rates
and Amounts by Type
Skin Care Management Issues for Designers of Disposables
LUNCH (on your own), 12:00
- 1:30 p.m.
SESSION II, 1:30 -
4:45 P.M.
MANUFACTURING ISSUES FOR ABSORBENT PRODUCTS
Feminine Hygiene Designs & Issues for Performance -
Fluff-based, Airlaid Fabrics and Foam-based Systems
Instructive Diaper Designs & Advanced Manufacturing
Technology
Thin Baby Diaper Approaches & Implications
Density Gradient & 3-D Structures
Superabsorbent & Fluff Pulp: Performance and Interactions
Liquid Acquisition, Fluid Movement in Capillary Structures &
Implications for Designers
Evaluating Product & Materials Performance with Advanced Testing
vs. Primitive Standard Test Methods
Superabsorbents: Players, Worldwide Capacities, Capacity Trends,
Forms, Chemistries, and the Future
COCKTAIL PARTY, 5:00 -
6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16,
2011
SESSION III, 8:30
A.M. - 12 NOON
MATERIALS AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Fluff Pulp: Players, Worldwide Capacity by Producer, Processes,
Types, Defibration, and Implications of Fluff Pulp Selection for Product
Performance
Roll Good Absorbents, Synthetic Alternatives, & Pulpless Core
Designs
Designing Ultrathin Products, Ultra High % SAPs & Use of
Alternative Materials
Routine Production Control Testing Methods vs. Central Lab
Techniques, Common QC Mistakes
Adjusting Diaper Design Formulas to Accommodate Material Price
Shifts
Predicting Performance in the Real World
2010 Diaper Designs & Comparative Test Results for Commercial
Diapers
LUNCH (on your own), 12:00
- 1:30 p.m.
SESSION IV, 1:30 -
4:45 P.M.
AIRLAID AND CURRENT TOPICS
Fiber Selection & Implications
Technologies of Common Fabrics & Properties: Tissues,
Spunmelts, Drylaid Forming, Wet Forming and Apertured Films
Fiber Properties, Layered Assemblies & Implications for Product
Designs
Airlaid Synthetic & Wood Pulp Fabrics: Grades, Issues &
Trends
Wipes My Way
Future Trends in Airlaid Forming
Hammermilling, Variables, Optimization of Results & Fluff Grade
Selection for Diapers and Wipes
Airlaid Technology for Forming & Bonding: Forming Options and
Implications
Airlaid Preformed Cores for Thin Products Designs
Frontiers, Myths, Patent Estates, Realities & Predictions
Q&A: Any Question Answered (Almost!)
MTS Tour and Demo Agenda Preview
THURSDAY, MARCH 17,
2011
SPECIAL
OPPORTUNITY!
MTS AIRLAID PLANT TOUR & DEMONSTRATION, 8:30 - 11:30 A.M.
A short bus trip will take delegates to tour the MTS facilities.
Delegates will observe the production of several complex grades of
ultrathin and exotic hygienic composites, demonstrating airlaid design
concepts described in the Short Course including: diapers-on-a-roll,
ultra-high-percent SAP composites, two-sided wipers and 100% synthetics.
In addition, the MTS testing facility and absorbent product testing
devices will be demonstrated, including hammermills, nit counters and
advanced testing devices for adult and baby diaper development. This is
a special opportunity since airlaid plants are seldom open for public
tours and this facility has unique product design capabilities found
nowhere else in the world. All delegates will receive an airlaid sample
fabric book from the demonstration runs and a full proceedings book for
the Short Course lectures.
The MTS Executive Short Course will conclude with the end of the
tour at 11:30 a.m..
This Program is subject to change
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