2026 R2R USA
Drying Methods and Technologies In Converting Industry Today Paid Members Public
Presented by Gene Plavnik, "Heat Technologies, Inc." An informative and educational review of the major drying methods utilized by converting industry today will be presented as a part of educational session. The conductive, convective, radiant (infrared, NIR,etc), UV, and laser drying methods will be discussed. Drying Methods
Eliminating Photoinitiators in UV Curing Paid Members Public
Presented by Mark VandenBosch, IST America UV curing of inks, coatings, silicones, and adhesives is an established, fast, and energy-efficient method for crosslinking reactive systems. It is widely used in industrial applications including printing, tapes, wood processing, and industrial surface coating because UV curing enables high production speeds, compact
Enhancing Carbon Footprint and Design Freedom in Paper Laminations Paid Members Public
Presented by Eric Hair, Henkel Corporation The packaging industry is striving to design solutions that are both sustainable and high-performing. One critical challenge is enabling paper-based laminations that are easier to repulp while minimizing environmental impact. This presentation introduces a breakthrough adhesive technology that combines low coating weight
How to Merge Process Knowledge and Modern Machine Learning Techniques to Improve Machine Performance Paid Members Public
Presented by Nils Barthel, Kampf Schneid- Und Wickeltechnik GmbH & Co. KG In a time of increased employee turnover and therefore 'deskilling' in many industries, including converters, it is of extreme importance to preserve domain and process knowledge. To maintain high productivity, it is necessary to provide support
Image Analysis and Diagnosis of Curtain Coating Defects Paid Members Public
Presented by Aaron Clapp, Carestream Contract Manufacturing An image processing technique was developed to quantify the severity of streak defects in multilayer films arising during curtain coating of a gelatin-based photographic film product. Film samples were digitized in a scanner and analyzed by a custom-built algorithm in MATLAB
Impact of EPR Legislation on Flexible Packaging Paid Members Public
Presented by Latricia Fry, Inteplast BOPP This presentation will review the current implemented EPR legislation across the USA, the fees associated with flexible packaging by the various states and the impact it has on the industry. Impact of EPR Legislation on Flexible Packaging_2Impact of EPR Legislation on Flexible Packaging_
Improving Rotogravure Press Operations: A Case Study in Ultrasonic Curing of Water-Based Varnishes (OPV) on Food Packaging Materials Paid Members Public
Presented by Gene Plavnik, "Heat Technologies, Inc." Heat Technologies, Inc (HTI), the provider of the Spectra Ultra HEÔ acoustic ultrasonic heat and mass transfer technology for the crosscut of industries, will discuss results of the operational advantages of ultrasonic curing of the food packaging materials on rotogravure presses
Industrial Ventilation Inside Roll to Roll Manufacturing-What’s Happening in the Duct Work? Paid Members Public
Presented by Julie Beaudry, "Flexcon Company, Inc." In roll-to-roll manufacturing there is a high emphasis on knowledge in web handling, coating methodologies, drying, and oxidizers, but an area that is usually an afterthought is the duct work that connects these systems together. Full systems thinking is
