2026 R2R USA
From Process Variables to Machine Learning Paid Members Public
Presented by Malcolm Keif, Rochester Institute of Technology From Process Variables to Machine Learning examines how structured measurement data can make process control more practical and effective in printing environments. Drawing on example datasets from inkjet, gravure, and screen printing, this session shows how different ways of structuring and labeling
Recyclability of Fiber Based Products in North America Paid Members Public
Presented by Shawn Mortimore, Western Michigan University Sustainability considerations when designing packaging is now a driving force from Brand Owners and fiber based packaging has become more desirable due to the ability to recycle the fiber contents. Repupability and recyclability testing protocols have been established to certify if products are
Replacing ePTFE and ETFE: Low-Pressure PECVD Hydrophobic Coatings for Membranes and Composite Release Films Paid Members Public
Presented by Nicolas Vandencasteele, Coating Plasma Innovation This presentation introduces a versatile low-pressure PECVD surface-treatment process designed to enhance hydrophobicity and water entry pressure (WEP) across a wide range of membrane substrates. We investigate how plasma configuration—direct versus indirect PECVD—affects hydrophobic performance. Multiple precursor chemistries are
Roll-to-Roll Battery Electrode Manufacturing without Solvents Paid Members Public
Presented by Stuart Hudelson, AM Batteries Drawing on his experience scaling a 10GWh next-generation battery factory at Tesla and his leadership roles at GE, Zpower, and Quallion, Hieu Duong is now spearheading the development of second-generation dry electrode technology. As former Director of Electrode Engineering at Tesla and
Safer by Design: Enhancing Machine Safety on Web Handling Lines Paid Members Public
Presented by Marcus Delaney, PCT Ebeam and Integration A safety upgrade project on a web handling line requires careful planning and execution to address hazards such as high-speed moving webs, rotating rolls, and pinch points. The process typically moves through several stages, including risk assessment, safety concept development, hardware
Scaling Film Recovery: What Converters Need to Know About the Evolving U.S. Film Collection & Reprocessing Landscape. Paid Members Public
Presented by Meredith Leahy, Flexible Film Recycling Alliance Post consumer film recovery remains a major bottleneck to circular flexible packaging, and converters often lack visibility into how rapidly the U.S. collection and reprocessing landscape is evolving. This session from the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA) will highlight the key
How to Select a Coating Method that Works for You Paid Members Public
Presented by Sid Vaijapurkar, Faustel Drawing from several coating and laminating trials conducted annually for top-tier R2R converters and consumer brands; this presentation tackles the most crucial step in product development: selecting the right coating technique. While rheology, line speed, and loading are standard benchmarks for the selection, a
Sensors In Converting Paid Members Public
Presented by Benjamin Tremblay, Delta ModTech Some machines operate well without sensors; some machines operate well with sensors. We will review several different types of sensors that are used in coating and converting, along with how they can help with things like tension, registration, verifying product quality, etc. on your
