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IDTechEx provides independent market research and business intelligence to companies across the supply chain to help them make strategic decisions
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Dr. Sean McAlinden, vice president, strategic studies, and chief economist, Center for Automotive Research
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Dr. McAlinden's presentation was entitled, "The Short- and Long-Term Forecast for the U.S. and North American Motor Vehicle Market."
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NCSU College of Textiles, Textile Engineering, Chemistry & Science Assistant Professor Dr. Jesse S. Jur.
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Dr. Jur shared information on just a small slice of textile electronics research that is taking place at NCSU.
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(l to r): Roger Crossfield, CTW; Jerry Eskew, Saurer Inc.; Meredith Boyd, Unifi; Aaron Ledet, VF Corp.; Christopher Schultz, Brawer Bros.; and Alasdair Carmichael, PCI Fibres
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Nik Casstevens, Palmetto Synthetics; Paul Schiffelbein; Diane Bayatafshar, American Fiber Manufacturers Association; and Marty Moran, Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.
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(l to r): Kari Martin, Messe Frankfurt Inc.; Mike Becker, Michael S. Becker Inc.; Keith Adams, ITG-Burlington; and Anatol Schweizer, PolySpinTex Inc.
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During his presentation entitled, "What's New in Fabric Finishes and Coatings," Sullivan shared Crypton's newest technologies with the crowd.