EDANA recently confirmed the 15 students or researchers selected for the 2017 EDANA Nonwovens R&D Student Grant. The grants cover all participation costs for students to attend the Nonwovens Innovation Academy (NIA) to be hosted by the Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI) in their brand-new Centre of Textile Lightweight Engineering in Chemnitz, Germany from the 25th to the 26th of October.
This Student Grant initiative is a strong and tangible result of the NIA‘s main goal: to encourage the development of technical understanding and research and to support innovation and growth in the nonwovens and related industries by bringing together academics, students, scientists, engineers and industry experts. The grants were awarded to the following 15 academics studying in the field of nonwovens or related areas:
The students will have the opportunity to showcase their projects through posters during the NIA event. An independent panel of experts will cast their votes and nominate the laureates who present the best 3 posters. These laureates will be invited to the International Nonwovens Symposium in Rome in May 2018 to present their work in front of over 250 attendees.
“The NIA promotes fundamental understanding and knowledge of the science and technologies contributing to the advancement of nonwoven fabrics, products and processes, and provides a unique opportunity for both relaxed networking and structured meetings between researchers, students specialising in nonwovens or related fields, and potential employers.” said Pierre Wiertz, General Manager of EDANA.
Please visit the NIA website for further information