{"444951":{"#nid":"444951","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Call for papers for 2016 NETInc Conference","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA foundation of strong technical presentations combined with targeted networking opportunities allows for an environment of professional growth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe NET Division Conference Program Committee is currently seeking abstracts for the following topics:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFiber \u0026amp; Polymer Innovations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Biobased polymers for nonwovens\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 New polymer classes\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Bio component fiber systems\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Novel surface coatings \u2013 high performance coatings\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Innovations with synthetic, glass fibers\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Conductive Fibers\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBinders \u0026amp; 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mechanical bonding\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConverting Technologies\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Hot melt innovations\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Surface activation technologies\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 New techniques for improved lamination, curing of functionalized coatings, surface sterilization, polymerization\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFiltration\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 New product applications for nonwoven filters\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Binder systems for unique filtration applications\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENanotechnology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Nanofibers in nonwoven products\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Nanofiber processing\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Nano-enabled technologies\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENonwovens Processing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Lean manufacturing in nonwovens\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Increasing conversion speeds, minimizing setup\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Increasing Reliability \u0026amp; Operational Effectiveness\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Imaging and Detection Systems\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmart Nonwovens\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Techniques for embedding electronics\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Medical Nonwovens\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Applications with sound\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Biosensors\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding Sciences\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 New applications\/products in building \u0026amp; construction\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Increasing operational efficiency and\u0026nbsp; decreasing environmental impact\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegulatory Issues \u0026amp; Market Trends\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Updates on current legislation\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Impact of upcoming regulatory actions\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 LEEDS\/Green Building Initiatives\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Sustainable Nonwovens\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Global Market Factors Affecting Nonwovens\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOperations Management\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Information Technologies\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2022 Productivity Improvement and Cost Reduction\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAuthors interested in presenting on these or related topics should submit an abstract electronically to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/tappi.informz.net\/z\/cjUucD9taT00OTY5MTMxJnA9MSZ1PTEwNjA3OTAzNDEmbGk9MzAzODU0NTQ\/index.html\u0022\u003ETAPPI\u0027s Speaker Management System\u003C\/a\u003E. Abstract submissions should be 1-2 paragraphs in length and are due on or before\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ENovember 9, 2015\u003C\/strong\u003E. 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information regarding the NETInc Conference or TAPPI\u2019s Nonwovens Division please contact: Ben Hopper at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:bhopper@tappi.org\u0022\u003Ebhopper@tappi.org\u003C\/a\u003E or 770-209-7248. For information or assistance with TAPPI\u2019s Speaker Management System and the NETInc Technical Program please contact Ben Hopper at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:bhopper@tappi.org\u0022\u003Ebhopper@tappi.org\u003C\/a\u003E or 770-209-7248. \u003Cstrong\u003EVisit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/tappi.informz.net\/z\/cjUucD9taT00OTY5MTMxJnA9MSZ1PTEwNjA3OTAzNDEmbGk9MzAzODU0NTY\/index.html\u0022\u003Ewww.netincevent.org\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for details.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Invitation open to present at Innovative Nonwovens Conference"}],"uid":"28159","created_gmt":"2015-09-04 13:56:36","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:19:29","author":"Kelly Smith","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2015-09-04T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2015-09-04T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"444961":{"id":"444961","type":"image","title":"Nonwovens Engineers and Technologists (NET) logo","body":null,"created":"1449256205","gmt_created":"2015-12-04 19:10:05","changed":"1475895184","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:53:04","alt":"Nonwovens Engineers and Technologists (NET) logo","file":{"fid":"203155","name":"logo_nonwovens.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/logo_nonwovens_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/logo_nonwovens_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":7784,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/logo_nonwovens_0.jpg?itok=g4irptdu"}}},"media_ids":["444961"],"groups":[{"id":"217141","name":"Georgia Tech Materials Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"93801","name":"bioproducts"},{"id":"516","name":"engineering"},{"id":"6574","name":"fibers"},{"id":"140561","name":"nonwovens"},{"id":"2106","name":"Paper"},{"id":"67581","name":"pulp"},{"id":"4174","name":"renewable"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39471","name":"Materials"},{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}