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Manufacturing Courses
Fundamentals of Technical Fabrics
In this course you will learn the materials and processes involved in manufacturing technical textiles and product applications as well as the broad range of applications for technical textiles ranging from products inside the body to products in outer space. Come and learn the manufacturing methods that produce very complex and sophisticated textile structures. Also learn about the many man-made fibers with tailored properties and new chemical finishes to enhance the performance of technical textiles.
What you will learn:
Different categories of technical textiles
Basic processes to produce technical textiles
Specific raw materials used in technical fabrics
Technical fabric constructions and important properties per end use
How special finishes can influence the performance of technical fabrics
The wide range of applications for technical textiles
Cutting-edge research in technical textiles being conducted by NC State College of Textiles
Why attend:
Acquire an understanding of how technical textiles are defined
Learn the many types of technical textiles and their applications
Develop an understanding of the entire technical textiles supply chain
Receive first-class instruction supplemented by tours of our model manufacturing labs
Meet participants in different technical textile end-use areas
Meet and share ideas with NC State College of Textiles faculty and teaching staff
Who should attend:
Anyone involved with technical textile products who wants to gain a stronger knowledge and understanding of what technical textiles are all about and the many opportunities available in this fast and ever-growing facet of the textile industry. This includes upper-level managers, supervisors, researchers, product development personnel, technical service personnel, purchasing agents, sales and marketing personnel, cost accountants and financial personnel.
Closed-toed shoes are required while attending this course.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: In-Person
Hands-On Technical Textiles Dyeing and Finishing Design
In this hands-on course students will learn the mechanics and chemistry in preparation, dyeing and finishing. Samples from this exercise will be used for discussion, visual and physical evaluations.
Why attend:
This workshop is a highly interactive textile education course with the majority of your time spent in the lab producing and evaluating samples
Meet and develop a network with participants from similar fields of work
Meet and share ideas with NC State Wilson College of Textiles teaching staff
Who should attend:
We recommend this course to any professionals wishing to expand their practical knowledge of dyeing and finishing.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required while attending this course.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: In-Person
Topics: Industrial and Technical Textiles, Knit and Woven Fabric Design
Tags: Chemical Finishing, Design, Manufacturing
Hands-On Technical Textiles Knit Design and Programming
This course introduces you to the design and programming of flat knitted 3D technical textiles, an emergent technology with broad applications, to produce products for niche applications. Each of the four training days will focus on a different type of Shima Seiki machine. Receive intensive training of design structures from the selection of materials, to the application technique, to prototype development. Educate yourself and/or your employees in a hands-on course covering an array of Shima Seiki equipment.
What you will learn:
The basic principles of 3D knit design
WHOLEGARMENT technology
Step-by-step icon programming
3D construction techniques
Programming on Shima Seiki Apex
Virtual prototyping
Day 1 – SWG-N2 15 Gauge 10″ and 24″
The SWG-N2 series is capable of producing technical textiles such as accessories, industrial materials, sports medicine devices, and furniture
Day 2 SIR122 18 Gauge
The new SIR122 is the new global standard for shaped knitting, intarsia full-sinker and carrier system, takedown comb, yarn gripper, and cutter
Day 3 SRY123LP 14 Gauge
Two loop presser beds improve on the stitch presser by controlling press-downfull of individual loops. This presents unprecedented capability in technical knitting, especially with flechage and inlay patterns. New fabrics with woven effects offer great opportunities. Specialty yarns such as metallic and monofilament yarns can be knitted.
Day 4 MACH2XS WHOLEGARMENT 4 bed 8 Gauge and 15 Gauge
The MACH2XS is a 4-needlebed machine, permitting high quality knitting of complex fabrics and unprecedented capability in WHOLEGARMENT knitting. Flechage is especially easier to knit, allowing more control over neck drop amount. As the “MACH” name suggests.
Who should attend:
Do you have a technical prototype that needs a knitted solution but you are not sure which machine it is best suited for?
Do you want to understand the basics of knit programming on a variety of machines?
Are you in an industry such as accessories, medical textiles, compression features, smart textiles, composite materials, or industrial textiles where knitted constructed items might expand your product line?
Delivery Method: In-Person
Hands-On Technical Textiles Spinning Design
This hands-on course covers short staple yarn manufacturing in the modern spinning facility at Wilson College of Textiles. Attendees will work on manually operating machines. This course will cover opening, carding, drawing, roving and spinning. Course participants will complete the process of creating yarn from fiber.
Why attend:
This workshop is a highly interactive textile education course with the majority of your time spent in the lab producing and evaluating samples
Meet and develop a network with participants from similar fields of work
Meet and share ideas with NC State Wilson College of Textiles teaching staff
Who should attend:
We recommend this course to any professionals wishing to expand their practical knowledge of yarn manufacturing.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required while attending this course.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: In-Person
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training will introduce you to the Lean Six Sigma philosophy and terminology and give you the tools you need to complete a Green Belt certification project. This course uses a combination of lectures, presentations and lab exercises to provide you with a strong foundation in Lean Six Sigma. You will gain the skills needed to lead Lean Six Sigma process improvement projects, work on teams led by Lean Six Sigma Black Belts and help your organization implement Lean Six Sigma effectively.
You will learn:
Why organizations benefit from Six Sigma
The Green Belt’s role and responsibility in Lean Six Sigma efforts
The DMAIC problem solving method
The tools needed for project completion
How to use Minitab™, JMP® or SigmaXL as a statistical tool in conjunction with Lean Six Sigma
How to collect data
Tools such as project charters, FMEA, Kaizen and control charts
Basic statistical tools such as Pareto charts, histograms and inferential statistics
Trainees are encouraged to have a Lean Six Sigma project in mind prior to the start of class.
Who should attend:
Data analysts
Problem solvers
Project team members
Statistical Software:
This course requires that you have access to statistical software, such as Minitab™, JMP™ or SigmaXL™ for statistical analysis of data. Software is not included in the registration fee for this class and we do not sell software licenses. Please be sure the laptop you will use for this class is equipped with this software.
Delivery Method: In-Person