Posted August 14, 2016

 

TAPPI has announced the call for papers for the 2017 NETInc Conference as part of the Papercon Conference, scheduled for April 23-26, 2017 in Minneapolis.

 

TAPPI’s 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.

 

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 exhibition featuring more than 150 exhibitors.

 

The NET Division Conference Program Committee is currently seeking abstracts for the following topics: fiber & polymer innovations, filtration, binders & additives, emerging technologies, nanotechnology, nonwovens processing, fiber & nonwoven functionalities, smart nonwovens, fiber processing, building processes, converting technologies, regulatory issues & market trends and operations management.

 

Authors interested in presenting on these or related topics should submit an abstract electronically at TAPPI Speaker Management. Abstract submissions should be 1-2 paragraphs in length and are due on or before October 19, 2016. 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 March for inclusion in the 2017 conference proceedings.

 

For more information regarding the NETInc Conference or TAPPI’s Nonwovens Division please contact Ben Hopper by email here or 770-209-7248. For information or assistance with TAPPI’s Speaker Management System and the NETInc Technical Program please contact Ben Hopper at by email here or 770-209-7248.

 

Source: TAPPI