High-end non-woven fabric conference focuses on main development areas

Providing solutions to meet new demands has always been a special strength of the non-woven industry. The 3rd Conference on Nonwovens for High-performance Applications (NHPA 2017) provided a successful platform for speakers to introduce the latest developments in new application fields and production processes. The conference aims to highlight the success stories of entering and expanding the high-end nonwoven market. During the two-day conference, Mr. Detlev Kappel from Tenowo and Mr. Michael Effing from Composites Germany gave keynote speeches each morning. In order to reflect the original theme of the conference, Mr. Detlev Kappel introduced how their company transformed from a traditional German textile company to a leading company in the field of engineered non-woven fabrics and technical textiles in the 21st century. Mr. Michael Effing introduced how the composite material market has created new opportunities for fiber reinforcements. Industry expert and conference chairman Mr. Adrian Wilson introduced the results of two major non-woven market researches. Other speakers discussed the use of non-woven fabrics as lightweight automotive parts, alternatives to other materials, composite reinforcements, and high-efficiency filter media. The potential of their applications as energy generation and storage materials, as regenerated carbon fiber components, and as breakthrough new medical devices and implants are also discussed in detail. In terms of technology, the increasing commercial application of nanofiber layers and coatings is a key theme. Other themes include the extended application of spunmelt and spunlace nonwovens beyond the traditional disposable sanitary products and wet wipes. . Participants gathered in Prague for a two-day symposium. 'The level of participants and the number of institutions present left us a deep impression. 'Said Mr. Adrian Wilson, the chairman of the conference. Participants said that the conference brought industry professionals from all over the world together. Speakers and participants are easy to communicate during the conference, especially in the exhibition area and during the conference reception on the first day. The conference held 5 forums, and the Qu0026A stage after each forum facilitated extensive on-site discussions between speakers and audiences. Five forums discussed the development of high-end non-woven fabrics from the perspective of market, product and technology. Topics include: high-performance nonwovens, pioneering applications, breakthrough technologies, finding suitable markets from a series of applications, new materials and new opportunities. NHPA 2017 is hosted by International Newsletters Ltd. and sponsored by companies such as Technical Absorbents, a superabsorbent fiber manufacturer.