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John M. KennedyCenter for Advanced EngineeringFibers and Films: 

John M. Kennedy Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films Clark Atlanta University Clemson University Massachusetts Institute of Technology ERC Annual Meeting November 16-18, 2005 SELLING A PARADIGM SHIFT TO AN INDUSTRY IN TRANSISTION Mike Jaffe NJIT, formerly Hoechst Celanese

CAEFF System: 

CAEFF System Final product Polymer precursor Fiber/film formation process

CAEFF Vision: 

CAEFF Vision The Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films (CAEFF) provides an integrated research and education environment for the systems-oriented study of fiber and films. CAEFF promotes the transformation from trial-and-error development to computer-based design of fibers and films. This new paradigm for materials design – using predictive numerical and visual models that comprise both molecular and continuum detail – will revolutionize fiber and film development.

Modeling Concept: 

Modeling Concept

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They now can customize their inputs in various measurement systems. They can also run their code to optimize their system. We are training employees to use the model. CAEFF developed a dry spinning model for implementation in their plants. CAEFF Impact on Industry – Celanese Acetate Example

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Fiber and film processes have been developed and optimized by a highly intelligent “trial and error” process. Most modeling efforts are empirical and thus polymer-specific. R&D engineers and scientists are trained under this paradigm. The fiber and film industry produces millions of tons of fiber and film annually that support a very broad spectrum of customers. This segment of the industry is very mature and processes are highly optimized. The high-value-added segment of the fiber and film industry is much smaller. This segment of the industry stands to benefit from a systems approach to product and process development. Traditional trial-and-error approach is too expensive (iterative development using pilot-scale systems). Products are much more complex. Central research staff is small. Fiber and Film Industry Status

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Globalization is Dramatically Changing the Industry Top Ten Polyester Producers Melt Spinning Technology, Feb. 2004, Greenville, SC

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The fiber and film industry in the U. S. is transitioning to a high-value-added industry! In the 1990s, the fiber and film industry was structured to drive the CAEFF systems focus. In the 2005, the fiber and film industry more that ever needs the CAEFF systems focus, but the industry structure has changed.

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Management must adopt this new paradigm. R&D engineers and scientists must be re-trained to take advantage of modeling approaches to process and product design. The CAEFF Vision Represents a Paradigm Shift for the Fiber and Film Industry CAEFF must push the fiber and film industry to adopt this new paradigm.