A Planning Workshop on Research Needs in Fiber Textile and Related Industries; April 23, 1987; Washington, DC

美国的纤维、纺织及相关产业在国际市场上正在经历一段衰退期。为了重新获得领导地位，需要解决各种技术和非技术问题。然而，从长远来看，必须开发资本和劳动强度较低的新技术。此外，还需要启动研究，为未来的市场开发新产品。这个项目的目的是与相关行业的领导人和参与这些领域研究和教育的教职员工举行一次为期一天的规划研讨会。有希望的研究机会将被发现。国家科学基金会在鼓励大学和工业联合研究活动方面的作用将被勾勒出来。这些建议将用于制定计划公告。

The American fiber, textile and related industries are going through a period of decline in the international market. To regain the leadership various technical and non-technical issues need to be resolved. On a long-term basis, however, new technologies which are less capital and labor intension must be developed. Further, research needs to be initiated to develop new products for the market of the future. The purpose of this project to convene a one day planning workshop with the leaders of the industries concerned and faculty members who are involved in research and education in these areas. Promising research opportunities will be identified. The role of the National Science Foundation in encouraging university-industry joint research activity will be delineated. The recommendations will be used in developing a Program Announcement.