Conference Proceedings
Brand Perspective on a Global Automated Workflow Paid Members Public
Presented by Jasmine Hietpas & Kim Haugh, HAVI + tms Brands are increasingly relying on the use of tools and technology to effectively manage artwork, ink, color, and print quality. In our ever-changing world it is more important than ever to integrate a standardized workflow utilizing tools and technology to manage
Not Just Quality Assurance: Reliable Automated Inline Inspection in Battery Cell Production Help Mitigate Risk Paid Members Public
Presented by Ken Jones, ISRA SURFACE VISION INC. Battery technology, which is expanding rapidly worldwide, forms the core of several innovative future technologies. In particular, the lithium-ion battery, with its high energy density, has established itself as the leading electricity storage technology in recent years. Without the powerful lithium-ion batteries,
Empowering Efficient Battery Electrode Drying Paid Members Public
Presented by Dr. Kai K. O. Bär, adphos Digital Printing GmbH Traditional methods of drying Li-ion-electrode slurries for battery production can consume up to 50% of the energy required for manufacturing. The battery electrode advanced rapid light initiated thermal emission technology, a photonic based electro-thermal drying solution, enables effective electrode
On the Use of Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy, and UV/Visible Spectrophotometry for Coating Quality Investigations Paid Members Public
Presented by John Wydallis, Carestream Health A wide variety of analytical tools can be used to obtain information about a coated surface. The availability, cost, accuracy, and practicality of these tools are all important considerations when undertaking an investigation of a coated material. This paper will describe a case study
NIR Drying - A Game Changer for the Processing of Print and Coatings Paid Members Public
Presented by John Palazzolo, Adphos North America, Inc A competitive analysis and comparison of conventional and advanced near infrared drying systems will be presented using actual installation examples. NIR drying allows the thermal drying and curing of water-based or solvent-based printing and coatings with zero onsite CO2 emissions. The high
Ring of Fire: Problem Solving for High Temperature Film Processing Paid Members Public
Presented by Joe Kotwis, Webineering Solving film issues related to high temperature operations can seem complicated and unattainable. The list of problems include variations in adhesion, % solids, % moisture, thickness, mechanical properties, thermal expansion, color, isotropy (birefringence), contamination, curl, shrinkage, and flatness. Breaking the defect into its representative pattern and matching
Revolutionizing Roll to Roll Production with Digital Supply Chain Twins and Optimization Paid Members Public
Presented by Joe Gotshall, Greycon Width efficiency & slitting-cutting optimization is a longstanding production & converting planning problem proven to be a key factor for the efficiency and the profitability of roll-based and flat-sheet production or converting plants (such as paper & board, plastic film & flexible packaging, nonwovens, metals,
Helping the Industry Attract Talent Paid Members Public
Presented by Mr. Jeffrey White, Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation This presentation will provide an overview of the Print & Graphic Scholarship Foundations work to help students wanting to enter the field. An overview of past successes and contributions from the GAA will be highlighted. Each year the foundation provides
