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.
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