Conference Speakers

Lothar Kaierle

VP Sales Nonwovens, American Truetzschler, Inc.

BIOGRAPHY

Lothar Kaierle currently serves as the Vice-President of Sales/Nonwoven at American Truetzschler in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Kaierle began his career in the nonwoven industry in 2005 as the After Sales Manager for the Neumag Carding Division of Oerlikon, Inc. Mr. Kaierle has a Master Technician Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical College in Aichach.

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Establishing the Quality of Superior Needle-Punched Nonwovens

The quality of needle-punched nonwoven fabrics is strongly influenced by the early stages of fiber preparation and web formation. This paper examines the pivotal role these processes play in determining the final properties of nonwoven materials. We demonstrate how optimized fiber preparation techniques and precise web formation contribute to improved fabric uniformity, strength, and overall performance. Our findings highlight the importance of meticulous control over fiber and web parameters to achieve superior quality in needle-punched nonwovens, thereby advancing both material performance and production efficiency.