2021 R2R USA
Advances in Micro-optic Origination and Replication for Roll-to-Roll Products in the Packaging, Lighting, and Product Security Markets Paid Members Public
Presented by Kent Coulter, Wavefront Technology Inc. Advanced micro-optics are enabling next generation display, imaging and detection capabilities in the electronics, transportation, and medical device markets. The origination technologies behind these advances include electron beam lithography, grayscale lithography, and precision diamond turning to fabricate precise traditional and freeform surfaces that
Adding Biocidal Properties to Flexible Plastics Paid Members Public
Presented by Dermot Monaghan, Gencoa Ltd. V.Bellido-Gonzalez, Patricia Killen, T.Sigrilli, Lara Diaz, D.Monaghan Gencoa Ltd, Liverpool, UK Society requires new solutions to reduce the probability of COVID-19 cross-infection as people resume their daily lives. However, common touch surfaces have been shown to contain significant viral and microbial
The Recycled Material Standard Paid Members Public
Presented Laura Thompson, GreenBlue The Recycled Material Standard (RMS) has been designed to help advance the use of recycled material. By adopting multiple chain of custody models under a single standard, the RMS couples supply chain flexibility with robust assurances that brands expect. Most manufacturers are familiar with “controlled blending”
Sustainability Innovations – Satisfying the Market Needs for Sustainable High-barrier Flexible Packaging via Dry Vacuum and Wet Dispersion Coating Paid Members Public
Presented by Carolin Struller, Bobst Manchester In recent years, sustainability, reduction of plastic waste and development of more environmentally friendly packaging solutions have been key objectives for the packaging industry in order to move closer towards a circular economy. According to WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme), nearly 70 % of
Recyclable Resource-efficient Packaging Enabled by Oriented Polyethylene Paid Members Public
Presented by Dr. Karlheinz Hausmann, DOW Chemical Company The journey towards a circular economy requires the increase of recycling rates and the reduction of packaging materials. Dow is offering a broad technology platform to enable value chain partners to redesign difficult to recycle multimaterial packages into monomaterial packages that are
Impact of Sustainable Materials on Packaging Equipment Paid Members Public
Presented by Daniel Cluskey, Printpack 2025 is fast approaching, bringing with it commitments from consumer packaged goods companies to have all their packaging be recyclable, compostable, or reusable. For many flexible packages this means a complete redesign of the base material focused on end of life. With any material change,
Can Flexible Packaging Ever Truly be Circular? Paid Members Public
Presented by Dana Mosora, CEFLEX In the circular economy, we are able to collect, sort and recycle all flexible packaging – and use it in sustainable end markets to substitute virgin materials. This session will outline the steps on that journey with a focus on driving value and quality through recycling
Challenges in Color Management Addressing Brand Owner PQP Programs Paid Members Public
Presented by Richard Hayden, Sun Chemical
