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Air Bearing Web Handling Enables Scaling Flexible Electronics Paid Members Public
Presented by Drew Devitt, New Way Air Bearings Air Bearing Web Handling Enables Scaling Flexible Electronics When building up electrical devices, photo spacers or other functional surfaces on flexible substrates it can be advantageous or necessary, not to touch the surfaces during processing. This is a problem for the industry
Automated Inspection in R2R Production Paid Members Public
Presented by Connor Fleming, ISRA VISION Automated inspection is a key enabler for quality and efficiency in roll-to-roll (R2R) production. These high-speed machine vision systems are designed for print, surface, and battery inspection across a wide range of web materials. With advanced line-scan cameras, LED illuminations,
Barrier Paper: The Solution to Recyclable Food Packaging for the Existing Circular Infrastructure Paid Members Public
Presented by Alex Shashoua, Celplast Metallized Products Oxygen and moisture barrier are essential aspects of modern food packaging, allowing for the extended shelf lives that support the global food industry. However, conventional high-barrier packaging solutions, such as foil or multi-material film laminates, are not suited to a circular
Bringing Simulation Within Reach: Maximizing Value for R2R Systems Paid Members Public
Presented by Chad Schmitke, Maplesoft When applying simulation to improve a roll-to-roll (R2R) process, the specific steps and goals vary by company. Even so, there are common first steps and proven principles for success that apply across converting processes and web handling machinery. In this session, you will
Building a Digital Foundation for Roll‑to‑Roll Success Paid Members Public
Presented by Taylor Buckthorpe, Colordyne Technologies Learn how to modernize roll‑to‑roll converting operations. We’ll cover the 6 Cs of digital color management for consistent output across substrates, then review sustainable materials – from recyclable mono‑material structures and advanced barrier coatings to bio‑based and paper‑based packaging
Case Study – Safety and Productivity Improvement Paid Members Public
Presented by Michael Sellers, MTorres Diseños Industriales This paper will discuss a case study how a new design and concept of unwinding and splicing significantly improved safety and productivity. The paper will discuss the original request from the customer, and how a new concept was developed and approved. The original
CD Curl - Causes and Cures Paid Members Public
Presented by Neal Michal, "Converting Expert, LLC" The boom in e-commerce, food delivery, and sustainability concerns has accelerated the development of paper laminates used for packaging. MD and CD Curl are inherent risks with any laminate. MD curl can be controlled by matching MD Strain. CD Curl
Coating Technique Selection: The Right Questions to Ask When Choosing a Coating Method Paid Members Public
Presented by Jeff Innocenzo, Web Handling Insights LLC More often than not, the method used for a given coating is preselected by circumstance, availability of equipment in a lab, pilot line, manufacturing line or vendor or toller site. When the choice of coating technique is an option, what are the
