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The Troubleshooter’s Trap: Why Adjusting These Two Parameters Can Be Fools Gold Paid Members Public
Presented by Joe Kotwis, Web Handling Insights LLC In web handling systems, speed and tension are the two most powerful control parameters—and the most tempting to adjust when things go wrong. Yet, tweaking these knobs without a full understanding of their systemic impact often leads to new defects, material
A Steam-Free Solution for Curl Control Paid Members Public
Presented by Joonas Kaariainen, Valmet Coating and laminating machines are facing challenges in terms of energy, production, quality and costs, curling being one of the most crucial quality challenges for the producers. Lay-flatness can be controlled through moisturizing, because cross-directional curling is influenced by uniform and comprehensive wetting
Absolute, In-Process Coating Thickness Measurement via Non-Nuclear and Non-Contact Ruggedized Optical Interference technology for Enhanced Process Control Paid Members Public
Presented by Dominic Gallelli, Industrial Physics In modern continuous coating operations, real-time knowledge of applied layer thickness is crucial for maintaining product quality, minimizing waste, and preventing downstream defects. This talk introduces a non-contact, non-destructive and non-destructive optical interference approach—often called Ruggedized Optical Interference (ROI)
AC Drives for Dummies Paid Members Public
Presented by David Stephan, PCT Ebeam and Integration AC drives and motors are the prime movers of nearly every modern web handling line. While drives are often treated as a “black box” left to integrators or maintenance staff, everyone benefits from knowing how they work. This presentation will break down
Achieving a High Oxygen Barrier Recyclable Extrusion Coated Polyethylene – Paper Package Paid Members Public
Presented by Robert H Clare, Borouge International Paper is being used in many more packaging applications through clever structure design and packaging technology to meet the demand for sustainability by brands and their customers. Functionality and strength for non barrier applications is achieved relatively easily while retaining the credentials required
Advanced Coating Optimization: Transfer Knowledge into Machines Paid Members Public
Presented by Ralf Diehm, rhc+ Consulting GmbH Slot die coating in battery cell production is a highly sensitive process, where minor deviations in material or machine parameters can lead to significant defects and scrap rates of up to 30%. This presentation introduces the Siemens Coating Scout, a physics-based, digitally
Advancing Sustainability in High Performance Laminations Paid Members Public
Presented by Eric Hair, Henkel Corporation The packaging industry is under increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact while maintaining performance standards. One critical area of focus is the transition from traditional solvent-based laminations to solventless technologies. Solvent-based processes, while well-established, pose challenges related to emissions, energy consumption,
AI‑driven process‑control for autonomous vacuum metallizing Paid Members Public
Presented by Chris Marshall, BOBST North America The increasing complexity of vacuum metallizing processes, combined with rising quality expectations and a global shortage of skilled operators, has accelerated the need for intelligent automation in film converting. This paper presents the **Intelligent Metallizing Assistant (iMA)**, an AI‑driven process‑control and
