2022 R2R USA

View all of the technical proceedings from the 2022 R2R Conference located in Orlando, FL.

Material Meets Machine - Successful Equipment Start-ups: Part 1 Members Public

The start-up of any web equipment is the introduction of the web to the machine. If engineers were diligent, knowledgeable and well-supported, there can be a long and effective relationship between the web and machine.

Kevin Lifsey
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Compostable Water-Based Laminating Adhesives - An Approach to Sustainability Members Public

Compostable packaging has become a key industry focus due to increased consumer awareness and brand owner commitments to sustainability in recent years.

Kevin Lifsey
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Material Meets Machine - Successful Equipment Start-ups: Part 2 Members Public

Part 2 of Material Meets Machine to be presented by Joe Kotwis and Dave Stephan (first presentation and then 2nd presentation right after each other).

Kevin Lifsey
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Computational Fluid Dynamics for Slot Die Coating Analysis Members Public

Research into slot die coating processes has grown steadily as more industries adopt this technology for manufacturing battery electrodes, electronic displays, adhesives, and much more.

Kevin Lifsey
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Solving the Sustainable Barrier Film Availability Problem Development of Clear EVOH-Free Oxygen Barrier Packaging Members Public

Convertors and Brands are facing challenges in development and sourcing of sustainable barrier films and laminates due to multiple reasons-

Kevin Lifsey
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Technology Advancements for Wide-web Digital Printing in the Décor Market Members Public

Touching on what the determining factors are for designs that shall remain printed gravure and what we allocate for digital print. Additionally what are some of the potential pitfalls that face digital printing and future outlook.

Kevin Lifsey
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Recent Advances in Polymer/solvent/particle Film Drying Model Development Members Public

The coating and drying of inks and slurries is an important step to manufacture many products, ranging from adhesives to membranes.

Kevin Lifsey
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Integrating Digital Printing into the Value Stream Members Public

DIPA - Digital Print Academy. Discussing how to successfully integrate digital printing into the value stream for creating digital surfaces expanding the design opportunity and versatility by means of digital printing.

Kevin Lifsey
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