The Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) is pleased to announce the call for papers for the 2016 NETInc Conference. NETInc (Innovative Nonwovens Conference) is organized by the Nonwovens Engineers and Technologists (NET) Division of TAPPI. NETInc is the perfect forum for Nonwovens industry professionals and academics to share information that encourages research innovations, new product development and industry growth.

A foundation of strong technical presentations combined with targeted networking opportunities allows for an environment of professional growth.

The NET Division Conference Program Committee is currently seeking abstracts for the following topics: 

Fiber & Polymer Innovations

• Biobased polymers for nonwovens

• New polymer classes

• Bio component fiber systems

• Novel surface coatings – high performance coatings

• Innovations with synthetic, glass fibers

• Conductive Fibers

Binders & Additives

• Next generation binders

• Bio-renewable binders

• Fire retardant additives

Emerging Technologies

• 3-D printing for nonwovens applications

• Bio-mimetics

• Technical textiles

Fiber & Nonwoven Functionalities

• Highly absorbent materials

• Moisture resistant products

• Mold resistant products

• Oxygen permeable/barrier functionalities

• Acoustic products

• Fire retardant/barrier properties

Fiber Processing

• Advances in web forming technologies

• Advances in thermal, chemical, & mechanical bonding

Converting Technologies

• Hot melt innovations

• Surface activation technologies

• New techniques for improved lamination, curing of functionalized coatings, surface sterilization, polymerization

Filtration

• New product applications for nonwoven filters

• Binder systems for unique filtration applications

Nanotechnology

• Nanofibers in nonwoven products

• Nanofiber processing

• Nano-enabled technologies

Nonwovens Processing

• Lean manufacturing in nonwovens

• Increasing conversion speeds, minimizing setup

• Increasing Reliability & Operational Effectiveness

• Imaging and Detection Systems

Smart Nonwovens

• Techniques for embedding electronics

• Medical Nonwovens

• Applications with sound

• Biosensors

Building Sciences

• New applications/products in building & construction

• Increasing operational efficiency and  decreasing environmental impact

Regulatory Issues & Market Trends

• Updates on current legislation

• Impact of upcoming regulatory actions

• LEEDS/Green Building Initiatives

• Sustainable Nonwovens

• Global Market Factors Affecting Nonwovens

Operations Management

• Information Technologies

• Productivity Improvement and Cost Reduction

Authors interested in presenting on these or related topics should submit an abstract electronically to TAPPI's Speaker Management System. Abstract submissions should be 1-2 paragraphs in length and are due on or before November 9, 2015. Accepted abstract authors will be invited to submit their presentation for review by the program committee. Feedback will be provided to presenters through a peer review process, and the presentation in its final format will be due to TAPPI in early April for inclusion in the 2016 conference proceedings.

The 2016 NETInc Conference will be co-located with TAPPI Papercon in Cincinnati,OH USA May 15th-18th. NETInc attendees will be able to take advantage of presentations in other relevant areas, which include coating, papermaking, and tissue manufacturing as well as the overall exhibit featuring over 150 exhibitors.

For more information regarding the NETInc Conference or TAPPI’s Nonwovens Division please contact: Ben Hopper at bhopper@tappi.org or 770-209-7248. For information or assistance with TAPPI’s Speaker Management System and the NETInc Technical Program please contact Ben Hopper at bhopper@tappi.org or 770-209-7248. Visit www.netincevent.org for details.