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Joshua Weed Elected Vice Chairperson of NWI’s IAB Executive Committee

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Sophie-Nunno Gorbachev, The Nonwovens Institute, NC State University

Apr 19, 2024

Sophie Nunno-Gorbachev, Direct-to-Textile 3D Printing

The objective of my NWI research project is to develop a better understanding surrounding direct-to-textile 3D printing, to investigate 3D-printed structures and prototypes, and to study the interaction between 3D-printed parts and fabric.
NWI Student Researchers Who Will Graduate In May 2024

Apr 16, 2024

Congratulations to 3 NWI Ph.D. Student Researchers Who Will Graduate In May

NWI is proud to recognize Vinod Balakrishnan, Sophie Nunno-Gorbachev, and Pallav Jani for completing their Ph.D. studies.
The Nonwovens Institute's Spring 2024 IAB Preview

Apr 10, 2024

[Preview] NWI’s Spring 2024 Industrial Advisory Board Meeting

NWI’s Spring 2024 Industrial Advisory Board Meeting will be held May 14-16 on the Centennial Campus of NC State University.
Angelo Corino, The Nonwovens Institute, NC State University

Apr 2, 2024

[NWI Behind the Scenes] Angelo Corino, Lab Manager

Angelo Corino is a Research Engineer/Lab Manager responsible for the Meltblown and Spunbond/Hydroentangling Labs at The Nonwovens Institute (NWI).
DiloGroup CEO Johann Philipp Dilo with the new MicroPunch at ITMA 2023.

Mar 28, 2024

Emerging Trends and Applications In Nonwovens

In the Jan/Feb edition of Textile World magazine, Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., NWI's Executive Director, highlighted some thought-provoking trends in nonwovens. 
Eric Lawrence, The Nonwovens Institute, NC State University

Mar 4, 2024

[NWI Behind the Scenes] Eric Lawrence, Lab Manager

Eric Lawrence is a Lab Manager responsible for the Fiber and Polymer Science, Filament Spinning and Staple Carding labs at The Nonwovens Institute (NWI).
Natalie Young, The Nonwovens Institute, NC State University

Feb 26, 2024

[NWI Behind the Scenes] Natalie Young, Research Specialist

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is excited to welcome the newest addition to our team, Ms. Natalie Young, who joined NWI as a Research Specialist in July 2023.
NWI Announces Dr.-Ing. Martin Lehmann, Dr. Ravi Ravishankar, and Mr. Arnold Wilkie have been elected to the IAB Executive Committee.

Feb 21, 2024

NWI Elects 3 New Members to IAB Executive Committee

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is pleased to announce the election of three new members to the Executive Committee of its Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). Dr.-Ing. Martin Lehmann, Principal Expert Research Network…
NWI is excited to announce Mr. Robert Dale, Mr. Pierre Grondin and Mr. Ralph Moody – long time contributors to the nonwovens industry – have been elected as Emeritus Members of the Institute.

Feb 15, 2024

NWI Recognizes 3 Long-Time Industry Contributors as Emeritus Members

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is pleased to recognize its three newest Emeritus Members.  Each have made outstanding contributions to the nonwovens industry and to NWI over their distinguished careers. Mr.…
Joshua Weed, The Nonwovens Institute

Feb 12, 2024

Joshua Weed Elected Vice Chairperson of NWI’s IAB Executive Committee

During The Nonwovens Institute’s (NWI’s) Fall 2023 Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) Meeting, Mr. Joshua Weed was elected Vice Chairperson of the IAB Executive Committee.