Conference Proceedings

Self-Priming Oxygen Barrier Coating for Mono-Material Packaging Members Public

Presented by Dr. Yong Zheng, Mica Corporation In this presentation, we will discuss using a water-based coating to introduce oxygen barrier properties in flexible packaging structures. To reach sustainability goals, flexible packaging companies look to replace non-recyclable multi-layer packaging designs and components. Recyclable mono-materials such as BOPE or BOPP films

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

ROI of Automation Members Public

Presented by Tom Kepper, Pinnacle Converting Equipment & Services, LLC The long-term demographics of the US labor force are not favoring the domestic manufacturing environment. Additionally, many of the educational opportunities point new entrants into segments of the labor market outside of the factory. Automation is one of the trends

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Recycling Flexible Packaging Waste by Solvent-Targeted Recovery and Precipitation (STRAP) Members Public

Presented by Reid Van Lehn, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Solvent-Targeted Recovery and Precipitation (STRAP) process is a platform technology for recycling multicomponent plastic waste, including multilayer plastic films. In this talk, I will describe the basic principles of the STRAP process, in which target polymer components from multilayer plastic films

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Process Development and Validation of Complex Multi-Layer Dielectric Thin Films on R2R Vacuum Coater Members Public

Presented by Mike Simmons, Intellivation LLC Large area web coating is an efficient way to manufacture thin film coatings, but challenges exist when producing sophisticated multi-layer dielectric coatings by reactive magnetron sputtering because the reactive working gas distribution and concentration each contribute to the characteristics of the deposited film. In

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Practical Applications of AI and GenAI in Supply Chain Planning for paper converters Members Public

Presented by Peter Dobell, OMP In this presentation OMP will share its experience and thoughts on where AI and GenAI is best utilized in supply chain planning. We will cover examples in demand planning, S&OP, rough cut capacity planning, scheduling and shop floor data collection.

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

PCR-PET Films – a Sustainable Alternative! Members Public

Presented by Dilip Dubey, Polyplex USA, LLC PTA (Terephthalic acid) & MEG (Mono Ethylene Glycol) are primary raw materials (monomers), derived from petrochemicals which is a natural resource, these undergo Polymerization (glycolysis) & are converted to Polyethylene terephthalate resin (polymer) - commonly known as Polyester or PET. Thereafter PET Resin

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Optimize Your Process by Knowing the Tension Profile Across the Width of Web Members Public

Presented by Christ Makris, FMS USA Inc. Knowing the tension profile across the width of your web can eliminate waste. Detecting transients may help eliminate the causes. The example of curtain coating illustrates the sensitivity of the various coating processes. All plant components and parameters must be ideally matched to

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

No promoters for Immediate Ink Adhesion on Poly Films thanks to NH Flame Treatment Process Members Public

Presented by Stefano Mancinelli, esseCI srl This presentation is focused on sharing main NH-FT Technology features, an upgraded surface flame treatment process, producing on polyolefin (PP, PE) and PET substrates, among the others, such high surface energy, to allow these materials printing (Flexo, Gravure, UV), without the need to use

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA