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Monday, September 19, 2005
Six Sigma Tutorial
Introduction to Six Sigma
Tim Clapp, Ph.D, Clopay Plastic Products
Outside, Looking In! Inside, Looking Out! ISSSP's President's Perspective of Six Sigma Movements and Change
Roxanne O'Brasky, International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP)
Accelerating Profits Through Excellence
Mike Kocol, Dow Chemical
One Plant's Experience with Changing to a Six Sigma Culture
John Follett, Hollingsworth & Vose Company
Modeling Tutorial
If you would like a copy of any of the Modeling Tutorial presentations, please contact the
speaker directly:
Background and Introduction to Modeling as a Path to Product Development
Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D.
Co-Director/Professor
Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center
2401 Research Drive, College Of Textiles
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Phone: (919) 515-6551
Fax: (919) 515-4556
Email: mailto:bpourdey@unity.ncsu.edu
Modeling Melt Blowing with Transport Phenomena
Robert L Shambaugh, Ph.D.
University Of Oklahoma
Energy Center - Room T-330
100 East Boyd Street
Norman, OK 73019
Phone: (405) 325-6070
Fax: (405) 325-5813
Email: mailto:shambaugh@ou.edu
Industrial Aspects of Melt Blowing Modeling-Process to Structure
Rajeev Chhabra, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist
Procter & Gamble
8611 Beckett Road
West Chester, OH 45069
Phone: (513) 634-9339
Fax: (513) 634-9342
Email: mailto:chhabra.r@pg.com
Hydroentangling Process Modeling
Nagendra Anantharamaiah, Ph.D.
North Carolina State University
2401 Research Drive, College Of Textiles
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Phone: (919) 515-1822
Fax: (919) 515-4556
Email: mailto:nagendra_a@yahoo.co.uk
Realistic 2D & 3D Nonwoven Structural Models
Benoît Mazé, Ph.D.
North Carolina State University
NCRC
2401 Research Drive, College Of Textiles
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Phone: (919) 515-1822
Fax: (919) 515-4556
Email: mailto:bmaze@tx.ncsu.edu
Sorption Phenomena in Nonwoven Material
Peter Spicka, Ph.D.
Fluent Incorporated
10 Cavendish Court
Lebanon, NH 03766
Phone: (603) 643-2600 x213
Fax: (603) 643-3967
Email: :ps@fluent.com
Fluid Transport in Nonwovens
Vahedi Tafreshi, Ph.D.
North Carolina State University
P.O. Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Phone: (919) 515-6583
Fax: (919) 515-3733
Email: mailto:hvtafres@ncsu.edu
Fundamentals of Filtration
Norman Lifshutz, Ph.D.
Sr. Research Fellow
Hollingsworth & Vose Company
107 Ledgewood Hills Dr.
Nashua, NH 03062
Phone: (919) 515-6551
Fax: (919) 515-4556
Email: mailto:hutafres@ncsu.edu
Modeling Aerosol & Particle Filtration
Hooman Vahedi Tafreshi, Ph.D.
North Carolina State Univ.
P.O. Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Phone: (919) 515-6583
Fax: (919) 515-3733
Email: mailto:hutafres@ncsu.edu
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Apparel
New Atmospheric Plasma and Photografting Approach for Improving the Hydrophilic
Properties of Nonwovens Substrates
Rory A. Wolf, Enercon Industries
Nonwoven Design Challenge: Fashion Application
Belinda T. Orzada, Ph.D., University of Delaware
New Dimensions for Apparel Quality Nonwovens
Greg Grissett, Freudenberg Nonwovens
Drape and Formability of Nonwovens
Billie J. Collier, Ph.D., University Of Tennessee - TANDEC
Filtration
Flat Sheet Fuel/Water Testing Apparatus
Nathaniel Nance, Ahlstrom Engine Filtration
A Comparison of Liquid Filtration Performance with Mean Flow Pore Diameter
Norman Lifshutz, Ph.D., Hollingsworth & Vose Company
New Corrugated High Efficiency Synthetic Filter Medium
Andre Manz, Freudenberg Nonwovens LP
Engine Filtration MSDS Reporting of Phenol & Formaldehyde in Automotive Filtration
Media for North America
Daniel M. Hennessy, Ahlstrom Engine Filtration
Chemical & Thermal Stability of Nonwoven Liquid Filtration Media
Christopher Shields, Lydall Filtration/Separation Group
HEPA Filter Performance under Adverse Conditions
Charles Waggoner, Diagnostic Instrumentation And Analysis Laboratory
Process Technology
A Study on Hydroentangling Waterjets
Nagendra Anantharamaiah, Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (NCRC)
Thermal Bonding Methods and Applications Using Textured and Engraved Rolls
Steve Gunter, B.F. Perkins
Computational Analysis of the Bonding Process and Structure of the Bond Point During
Through Air Bonding
Memis Acar, Ph.D., Loughborough University
Application of Advanced Sensor Technology to On-Line Simultaneous Multi-Component
Measurement of Complex Nonwoven Webs
Michael Cunningham, EGS Gauging Inc.
Value Added Printing of Nonwovens for Aesthetics and Surface Alteration
Kevin Marrick, Paper Converting Machine Company
Influence of the Number of Segments on Properties & Performance of Splittable Segmented Pie Nonwovens
Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (NCRC)
Keynote
Diapers & Nonwovens: Full Load of Raw Material Increases…Prospects for Relief or Just
More to Come?
Ian Julian, Chemical Market Associates, Inc.
Nonwoven Fashion Show
Exploring Nonwoven Fabrics in Fashion Apparel
Kathryn C. Dutton, North Carolina State University
Insulation
The Life Cycle and Sustainability Attributes of Fiber Glass and Rock and Slag Wool
Insulation
David W. Ware, Owens Corning
Formaldehyde: Overview of Current Issues and Challenges for the Future
Robert J. Golden, Ph.D., Tox Logic LLC
Health Aspects of Airborne Fibers: The State of the Science
John G. Hadley, Ph.D., Owens Corning
Analysis of Off-Gases from Insulation Binders Using TGA/IR
Ellen Nagy, Georgia Pacific Resins
Acoustical Absorptive Properties of Nonwovens
Kannan Allampalayam Jayaraman
Surface Modification
Surface Modification of Fibers & Nonwovens with Melt Additives
Vasantha M. Datla, North Carolina State University
Novel Surface Chemistry and Geometric Features of Fibers: Regulation of Liquid Wetting
and Absorption
You-Lo Hsieh, Ph.D., University Of California At Davis
Surface Modification of Polypropylene Nonwovens
Sandra Schmitt, Ph.D., Schill + Seilacher Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
Durability of Hydrophilic Surface Treatments - An Analysis of Several Qualitative and
Quantitative Methods
Thomas W. Theyson, Ph.D., Goulston Technologies, Inc.
Properties of Nonwoven Fabrics after Enzymatic Pretreatment of Cotton Fibers
Svetlana Verenich, Ph.D., Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (NCRC)
A New Instrument for Fabric Performance Evaluation
Ning Pan, Ph.D., University Of California At Davis
Nanotechnology
Electrospinning of Zirconia Nanofiber Membrane and Silica Nanochannel
Nick Jing, Texas A&M University
Preparation and Incorporation of Reactive Nanoparticles Suitable for Use in Textiles for
Protection Against Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents
Shyamala Rajagopalan, Ph.D., NanoScale Materials, Inc.
An Ensemble Laser Diffraction Technique for On-line Characterization of Electrospun
Fibers
Chris Fandrey, Powerscope, Inc.
Composite Nanofibers with Advance Applications
Seshadri S. Ramkumar, Ph.D., Texas Tech University - TIEHH
Nonwovens from Regenerated Cellulose Nanocomposite Fibers
Leslie A. White, Ph.D., USDA-ARS-SRRC
Electrospinning Coresheath, Hollow, Porous and Surface-functionalized Nanofibers as
Aligned Arrays and Utile Architectures
Jesse T. McCann, University Of Washington
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Functional Performance
Instrumental Evaluation of Wipe Softness
Yan Chen, Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Highly Efficient Nonwoven Chemical Warfare (CW) Decontamination and Filtration Wipe
Seshadri S. Ramkumar, Ph.D., Texas Tech University - TIEHH.
Mapping the Structural Properties of Fibrous Materials Using Non-Contact Laser Profilometry and β-Radiographic Transmission Imaging
D. Steven Keller, Ph.D., SUNY at Syracuse
CFD Modeling of Sorption Phenomena in Nonwoven Materials PAPER UNAVAILABLE (Contact Speaker)
Peter Spicka, Fluent Incorporated
Flammability
Risk Assessment of Potential Chronic Hazares Associated with the Use of Flame Retardant Chemicals in Mattresses and Upholstered Furniture
Michael A. Babich, Ph.D., U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Understanding Thermal Barriers
Ronald Dombrowski, TechTex Solutions, Inc.
Flame Retardant PET for Fiber and Nonwovens
Gerald Keep, Ph.D., Color & Additive Technologies, Inc.
New Treatments for Making Cotton Derived Products Flame Resistant
Navzer (Nozar) Sachinvala, Ph.D., Southern Regional Research Center
Developing Federal Flammability Standards for Mattresses/Foundations and Bedclothes
Allyson Tenney, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Spunmelt I
Bicomponent Meltblown & Spunbond Technology 2005
Mark Snider , Nordson Corporation/Fiber Systems Group
Comparing the Influence of Processing Conditions on Fiber Diameter Development in Meltblown Webs
Randall R Bresee, Ph.D., University Of Tennessee TANDEC
Meltblown Systems for Fibers <1ìm and Filter Applications
Hans Georg Geus, Reifenhauser GmbH & Co.
Analysis of Multiple Jets in the Schwarz Melt Blowing Die Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
Holly Krutka, University Of Oklahoma
Strength Optimization Study of Fiber and Bonding Processes for a New Nonwoven Canvas Fabric
John Hagewood, Ph.D., Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (NCRC)
Polymers & Fibers
Advances in Fiber Technology for Thermal Regulation
Jeff Dugan, Fiber Innovation Technology
Antimicrobial Acrylic Fiber
Roy M Broughton, Jr., Ph.D., Auburn University
A Biocidal Nonwoven Fabric and its Applications
Gadi Borkow, Ph.D., Cupron, Inc.
Processability & Fabric Attributes of Specialty Polyolefin Elastomers
Bruce A. Harrington, ExxonMobil Chemical Company
Single Component Polymers for Fibers, Nonwovens and Structures for Sustainable Supply Management in Automotive Production
Dieter H Mueller, Ph.D., University of Bremen (Germany)
Moisture & Thermal Degradation of Condensation Polymers from an Industrial Viewpoint
Donald A. Shiffler, Ph.D., Applied Fiber Science
Spunmelt II
Fine Fibers and Melt Blowing Processes
Arnold Wilkie, Hills Inc.
Elastic Bicomponent Spunbonded Fabrics
Jared A Austin, BBA Fiberweb
Spunlace Meets Spunbonding
Alfred Watzl, FLEISSNER GMBH
Melt Blown Substrates Based on Polyether Based Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
Stephen Michielsen, Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Spunbond Technologies and Technical Nonwovens - A Systematic Approach Addressed to Cost Effective Solutions
Alberto Lorioli, Meccaniche Moderne SPA
Peroxide-Free Vis-Breaking Additive for Improved Qualities in Meltblown Fabrics
Matthew Gande, Ciba Specialty Chemicals
Student Poster Presentations
For information please contact the student directly:
1. Karthik Arumugam, NCSU—“Enzymatic Treatment of Cotton Fibers for Nonwovens” karumug@ncsu.edu
2. Manan Adhyaru, University of FL—“Infusion of Cologne into Poly(propylene) and
Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Fibers via Supercritical Carbon Dioxide"
madhyaru@ufl.edu
3. Kannan Allampalayan Jayaraman, NCSU—“Acoustical Absorptive Properties of Nonwovens” aj_kannan@yahoo.com
4. Asad Amir, NCSU—“Industry Technology Roadmap—the Nonwoven Industry” asadamir@yahoo.com
5. Nagendra Anatharamaiah, NCSU—“An Investigation on the Role of Cavitation on the Degradation of Orifice Shape and Intact Length of Hydroentangling Waterjet” nananth@unity.ncsu.edu
6. Vasantha Datla, NCSU—“Surface Modification of Fibers and Nonwovens with MeltAdditives”
vmdatla@ncsu.edu
7. Kathryn Dutton, NCSU—“Incorporating the Unique Properties of Nonwovens to Enhance Apparel Designs” kcduttong@ncsu.edu
8. Nataliya Fedorova, NCSU—“Islands-in-the-sea Bicomponent Fibers: Approach for Production of High Tensile and Tear Strength Micro (Nano) Nonwoven Fabric”
nvfedoro@ncsu.edu or Natasha_fedorova@yahoo.com
9. Stacey Frederick, NCSU—“Designing Apparel for a Select Target market Using Nonwoven Fabrics” sefreder@ncsu.edu
10. Raghavendra Hegde, University of Tennessee-Knoxville—“Influence of Nanoclay on Polypropylene Fibers and Fabrics” rhegde@utk.edu
11. Hongqing Shen, University of Georgia—“Surgical Face Mask
Barrier Effectiveness: Influence of Construction and Finish” hshen@uga.edu
12. Khyati Vyas, NCSU—“Microfiber Nylon Spunbond: Production
and Characterization” kbvyas@ncsu.edu
13. Ranjan Ramachandra, University of Tennessee, “Evaluating Absorption Properties of Cotton-Surfaced Nonwovens Using GATS and ATS” rramach4@utk.edu
14. Weijun (Kevin) Wang, Auburn University, “The Characterization of the Surface Thermodynamics of Quaternized Cellulose Fiber by Inverse Gas Chromatography” wangwei@auburn.edu
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
Construction & Industrial Mat
Curing Properties of Urea-Formaldehyde and Melamine Modified Urea-Formaldehyde resins with Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
B. Young No, Ph.D., Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
The Kinetics of Defects in Fiber in Water Dispersions
Donald A Shiffler, Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Acrylic Thermosets: A Catalytic Green Chemistry
Barry Weinstein, Ph.D., Rohm and Haas Company
Structural Uniformity
Nonwoven Basis Weight Uniformity at Different Size Scales
Randall R Bresee, Ph.D., University Of Tennessee TANDEC
Determining Web Uniformity
Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (NCRC)
Characterization of Streak Defects in Fibrous Webs by Wavelet
Static/Stochastic Analysis
D. Steven Keller, Ph.D., SUNY at Syracuse
Spatial Statistics and Mass Unevenness of Nonwovens
Sayed Ibrahim, Ph.D., Technical University Of Liberec (Czech Republic)
The Homogeneity of the Structure of Spunbonded as Related to the Through Permeability
Rita Salvado, Ph.D., University of Beira Interior (Portugal)
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