CARY – INDA has confirmed that registration for this year’s RISE 2024 (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) is now open.
The event will see industry leaders convene to discover cutting-edge nonwoven research and advancements, from 1-2 October at the James B. Hunt, Jr. Library, at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.
The theme for this year’s event is ‘Sustainability Solutions: Manufacturing More with Less’.
The RISE program will focus on a number of key topics including:
- Disruptive Innovation & Enabling Technology
- Advancements in Natural & Bio-Based Fibers
- Sustainability in Chemistry
- Energy Efficiencies in Machinery
- Advanced Recycling Techniques & Methods
- In the News: Legislation & Regulation
Prior to RISE, continuing the program begun last year, there will be complimentary webinars featuring technology advancements and innovations. More details and topics will be announced at a later date.
The programme highlights for RISE also include the RISE Innovation Award for which three finalists will compete for the Award with the winner being announced Wednesday 2nd October. Nominations may be submitted until July 29th via the INDA website: https://www.inda.org/awards/rise-innovation-award.html
The Nonwovens Institute will also host a tour of their $65 million-plus, 60,000 square-foot facilities featuring state-of-the-art equipment, pilot lines, and analytical laboratories on 1st October. An RSVP is required and space is limited.
Elsewhere, a welcome reception will take place on the evening of 1st October at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course, an event that will include a ‘Graduate Student Poster’ session showcasing their latest research.
New to RISE is the Nonwoven Bonding Fundamentals course which will provide a detailed overview of the major fabric bonding processes used to make nonwovens. More details are available here: https://www.inda.org/training/advanced-training.php#NBF
Last year’s RISE Innovation Award was won by TiHive for its SAPMonit technology. The system inspects millions of diapers weekly and delivers lightning-speed inline inspection of superabsorbents’ weight and distribution, optimises resources, detects flaws, and accelerates R&D.
SAPMonit also utilizes advanced see-through cameras, high-speed vision algorithms, and secure cloud integration, offering sustainability and waste reduction benefits, cost reduction, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
For more details or to register, visit: https://www.riseconf.net/
