Kevin Lifsey

Converting Performance Members Public

Presented by Neal Michal, Converting Expert, LLC Converting performance is measured in different ways. Tons per day. Cases on the overhead. Speed, waste, and delay. Yield and Uptime. OEE. Incentive Pay. Stops per Day. # of Occurrences. Running waste vs Waste from Unplanned Events. Top Line Revenue from New Product Launch.

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Oriented Polyethylene: 5 Things You Need To Know Members Public

Presented by Robert Clare, NOVA Chemicals Invention description A new Biaxially Oriented HDPE based film that enables 100% PE mono and laminated recyclable structures to be produced on a wide range of print and conversion equipment at a scale that matches high volume applications, with consistent performance and excellent properties.

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Surface Treating Insights for Emerging Coating & Laminating Markets Members Public

Presented by Mike McConnell, Enercon Industries Corporation The vast majority of coating and laminating technologies have been developed for the production of Flexible Packaging. Today these technologies are being repurposed for emerging markets with applications that have their own set of unique application challenges. Or do they? In this presentation

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

AOI Requirements for Specific Converting Applications and Processes Members Public

Presented by Michelle Sullivan, Dr. Schenk of America Converted products need a reliable form of inspection and monitoring to achieve a consistently high-quality product. Automated Optical Inspection Systems (AOI) can provide reliable inspection and help improve processes. There is a balance between standard solutions and customized solutions to provide an

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Epsilon Xline – Optimize Yield R2R Production By On-Product Elemental Insights Members Public

Presented by Dr. Michel Zoontjes, Malvern Panalytical Towards a sustainable future hydrogen will become an important molecule to store the energy made by sustainable energy sources. Further it will be essential for future synthetic chemicals. To be able to use green energy widely, reducing the costs of electrolysers and fuel

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

High Performance Technology Solutions for Sustainable Film Capacitor Metallizing Members Public

Presented by Dr. Michael Muecke, Bühler Alzenau GmbH, Leybold Optics Achieving CO2 neutrality to curb global warming is one of today`s biggest challenges. Authorities have decided to exchange the fossil hydrocarbon-based energy generation by renewable energies and therefore the automotive industry is exchanging the combustion engine by an electric

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Managing Colors: One Brand Manager's Journey Into Color Management Members Public

Presented by Michael John, 3M Company I will speak to the evolution of managing color with a consumer brand company, how we established our process, what lead us to using a third party color management system and show the benefits the tool has provided to 3M as well as our

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Embracing the Challenges of Eco-Focused Products Members Public

Presented by Max Michieli, CPI Card Group In today's world, sustainability is quickly becoming table stakes for manufacturing operations. Increased scrutiny of eco-focused claims, regulatory compliance, price constraints, and product quality can make launching an eco-focused product a daunting task. In this presentation, we will seek to provide

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA