IAB Meeting – May 2023
OVERALL SCHEDULE NWI Recruiting Showcase Online: Fri. May 5th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (tentative) Executive Committee Meeting In-person: Tue. May 16, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm IAB student presentation In-person: Tue. May 16, 12:00 pm – Wed. May 17, 5:00 pm (Zoom link will be provided for online attendees) IAB Student Poster Session In-person: Tue. May 16, 4:45…
ITMA Milan 2023
Transforming the World of Textiles The world’s largest international textile and garment technology exhibition, ITMA highlights innovations that will help textile and garment manufacturers transform and grow their business.
Nonwoven Product Development & Innovation Short Course – June 2023
The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesFrom stage-gate to patent landscaping to market intelligence and decision making via a hands-on case study – attendees will be exposed to the full lifecycle of nonwoven product development. This course integrates relationships, perspectives, and team dependencies between product design, manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, and business disciplines. Following the in-class portion of the course where attendees will learn about…
Intermediate Nonwovens Short Course – August 2023
INDA 1100 Crescent Green, Cary, North CarolinaDesigned for industry professionals with nonwovens experience or a technical background, this 3.5-day course is a bridge between INDA's Elementary Nonwovens Training Course and the Advanced Courses of the Professional Development Series. INDA instructors will lead the class, with select guest speakers contributing to educational content. This educational course is aimed at making professionals and…
Fiber and Filament Extrusion Fundamentals Short Course – September 2023
The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesThe Fiber & Filament Extrusion Fundamentals Short Course will provide attendees a firm understanding of the critical variables and process parameters required to optimize extrusion processes for meltblown, spunbond and staple-fiber nonwovens. Key topics covered during this course include: Fiber morphology and defining the molecular aspects related to fiber orientation, crystallinity, amorphous volume, etc. Stress-strain…
RISE® 2023
Talley Student Union 2610 Cates Avenue, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, United StatesThe Nonwovens Institute (NWI) and North Carolina State University are proud to once again host RISE® – the Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics conference – in collaboration with INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, September 26-27, 2023. Attendees will experience a full two days of insights into nonwovens innovation and also have…
Filter Media Short Course
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Filter Media Short Course is a two-day training designed to provide a strong technical overview of nonwovens and their applications in both air and liquid filtration, technology options, unmet needs, and trends for future development. This is an intensive course designed for professionals who would like to learn more about the development, testing and…
FiltXPO™ 2023
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Nonwovens Institute (NWI) will be attending FiltXPO™ October 10-12, 2023, at Navy Pier in Chicago. FiltXPO™ is North America's only exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to filtration and separation on October 10-12, 2023 at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. With the warp-speed changes in our industry, you definitely need to be a part of…
Intermediate Nonwovens Short Course – October 2023
The Nonwovens Institute 1010 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesThis course aims to make professionals and their organizations more successful by providing: Advanced nonwovens and engineered materials knowledge In-depth understanding of processes, technologies, chemistries, and raw materials Expanded business options for branded and private label products Enhanced professional and personal growth Expert Instructors: Ed Thomas, Head of Research and Product Development, First Quality, Fiberweb,…
NWI Industrial Advisory Board Meeting – Fall 2023
The Hunt Library 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC, United StatesThe Nonwovens Institute's semi-annual Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) Meeting is a members-only forum for a candid discussion of the economic and scientific significance of NWI’s current and prospective research initiatives. The IAB also provides a venue where student, faculty and industry researchers can remain apprised of emerging challenges and opportunities facing the nonwovens industry. …