Tentative Schedule
Below is a tentative schedule of the activities that can be expected at the Boot Camp.
Classroom sessions are structured in a way that give attendees a deep understanding of the science and engineering behind microwave heating.
Product formulation and testing allows attendees to prepare their own samples for processing in on-site MATS and MAPS pilot-scale machines.
Day 1
Classroom Sessions:
- Basics of microwave heating
- MATS technology overview
- MAPS technology overview
- Process development for MATS and MAPS
Group Tours
- Pilot Scale MATS Machine
- Pilot Scale MAPS Machine
- Cold Spot Determination
- Dielectric Property Measurement
- Kinetic Test Cells
Product Development Discussions
Day 2
Classroom Sessions
- Commercial equipment and packaging design
- Commercialization activities update
Product Formulation and Testing
- Product development in MATS and MAPS
- Product evaluation of MATS and MAPS products
Day 3
Classroom Sessions
- Microbial validation of MATS process
- Case Studies for Filing FDA Approval and USDA FSIS Acceptance Letter
Product Formulation and Testing
- Product development and formulation refinement
- Product evaluation of MATS and MAPS products
Workshop Overview and Wrap-up Discussions