ROI of Automation Paid Members Public
Presented by Tom Kepper, Pinnacle Converting Equipment & Services, LLC The long-term demographics of the US labor force are not favoring the domestic manufacturing environment. Additionally, many of the educational opportunities point new entrants into segments of the labor market outside of the factory. Automation is one of the trends
Recycling Flexible Packaging Waste by Solvent-Targeted Recovery and Precipitation (STRAP) Paid Members Public
Presented by Reid Van Lehn, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Solvent-Targeted Recovery and Precipitation (STRAP) process is a platform technology for recycling multicomponent plastic waste, including multilayer plastic films. In this talk, I will describe the basic principles of the STRAP process, in which target polymer components from multilayer plastic films
Practical Applications of AI and GenAI in Supply Chain Planning for paper converters Paid Members Public
Presented by Peter Dobell, OMP In this presentation OMP will share its experience and thoughts on where AI and GenAI is best utilized in supply chain planning. We will cover examples in demand planning, S&OP, rough cut capacity planning, scheduling and shop floor data collection.
PCR-PET Films – a Sustainable Alternative! Paid Members Public
Presented by Dilip Dubey, Polyplex USA, LLC PTA (Terephthalic acid) & MEG (Mono Ethylene Glycol) are primary raw materials (monomers), derived from petrochemicals which is a natural resource, these undergo Polymerization (glycolysis) & are converted to Polyethylene terephthalate resin (polymer) - commonly known as Polyester or PET. Thereafter PET Resin
Optimize Your Process by Knowing the Tension Profile Across the Width of Web Paid Members Public
Presented by Christ Makris, FMS USA Inc. Knowing the tension profile across the width of your web can eliminate waste. Detecting transients may help eliminate the causes. The example of curtain coating illustrates the sensitivity of the various coating processes. All plant components and parameters must be ideally matched to
No promoters for Immediate Ink Adhesion on Poly Films thanks to NH Flame Treatment Process Paid Members Public
Presented by Stefano Mancinelli, esseCI srl This presentation is focused on sharing main NH-FT Technology features, an upgraded surface flame treatment process, producing on polyolefin (PP, PE) and PET substrates, among the others, such high surface energy, to allow these materials printing (Flexo, Gravure, UV), without the need to use
New Digital Design of the 5-Roller Coating Head for Solvent Less Adhesives Paid Members Public
Presented by Giancarlo Caimmi, Nordmeccanica The current set up of the coating head for solvent less adhesives (100% solids) was introduced to the industry and patented in the early 80s. During the past few decades, the technology has evolved in accuracy and reliability. Now a new coating head design has
