Kevin Lifsey

Development of Water-Based Barrier Coatings for Sustainable Packaging Members Public

Presented by Dr. Yong Zheng, Mica Corporation The demand for sustainable solutions has placed unprecedented emphasis on recyclability and compostability of packaging materials. Water borne barrier coatings are increasingly accepted as one of the sustainable alternatives because of their inherent composability and/or recyclability and ability to provide the required

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Surface Treatment Technology of Fluoropolymer Using Linear Ion Beam Source Members Public

Presented by Dr. Sunghoon Jung, Korea Institute of Materials Science Fluoropolymers possess high chemical resistance, thermal resistance, and low dielectric constant. They are chemically stable and widely used in various fields. However, their low surface energy poses a significant challenge when it comes to their compatibility with other materials. To

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Bridging the Gap Between Bench-Top Coater and Industrial-Scale Roll to Roll Coater Members Public

Presented by Dr. Sid Vaijapurkar, FAUSTEL Market-leading roll-to-roll coaters and converters focus on product and process development due to the reasons of increased competition and/or need to innovate on consumer driven or policy motivated factors such as sustainability. The prompt introduction of well-researched new products often yields a technological

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Electron Beam for Roll-to-Roll Applications: Sustainable Versatility Members Public

Presented by Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration From flexible packaging to décor paper to batteries, electron beam is a flexible and versatile technology that has sustainability at its core. Learn the basics of what ebeam is, how this solvent-free, low-energy method can benefit different roll-to-roll applications, and what challenges

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Digital Twin Technology for Roll-to-Roll Continuous Manufacturing System Members Public

Presented by Jaeyoung Kim, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) The Roll-to-Roll (R2R) continuous manufacturing system is a system that utilizes multiple rollers to transfer and process a flexible web based on speed and tension control. Recently, the Roll-to-Roll system has been employed in the continuous manufacturing process of

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Top 10 Secrets of Web Handling Members Public

Presented by David R Roisum, Finishing Technologies, Inc. Way back in 1995, very early in my career, I wrote a paper entitled the 10 Commandments of Web Machine Design. It was given at several venues including the 3rd International Conference on Web Handling put on by the Web Handling Research

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Scaling Up Solid State Batteries with Roll to Roll Members Public

Presented by Dr. Daniel Walker, ilika Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most mature zero-emission technology for automotive applications, but have limitations in cycle-life and energy density, with public concern about battery life, range and safety issues. Solid State Batteries (SSB) alleviate these issues with intrinsic properties of higher energy densities,

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

European Perspectives on Flexible Packaging Members Public

Presented by Mr. Davide Garavaglia, European Rotogravure Association (ERA) * A few words about myself and the European Rotogravure Association * The sustainability scenario in Europe: upcoming regulations/market requirements * The reaction of brand owners and converters, what is the impact on flexible packaging and gravure printing in particular * Examples of solutions

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA