Sustainability

Double-Side Simultaneous Coating Station for Silicone Application Members Public

Presented by Mr. Konstantin Martynov, KROENERT Gmbh & Co KG Double-sided simultaneous coating station for silicone application KROENERT’s coating unit for simultaneously siliconizing both sides of a web with solvent-free silicones can be included in new plants or retrofitted in existing facilities. Retrofits offer a special advantage: the flotation

Kevin Lifsey
2025 R2R Europe

Advancing Sustainable Packaging with Industrial-Scale Roll-to-Roll Coating Technologies Members Public

Presented by Jan Hesse, Fraunhofer FEP The Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP is a leading research and development partner in the field of surface functionalization and thin-film technologies. In this presentation, we will introduce the institute’s capabilities with a focus on our roll-to-roll (R2R) technologies,

Kevin Lifsey
2025 R2R Europe

Use AI to Give Junior Operators The Performance of Experienced Staff Members Public

Presented by Owen Dayoub, Oden Technologies Manufacturers are facing labor and productivity challenges that are only getting worse with mass retirement. There’s an opportunity to enable the new front-line employees to be successful from day one through using new technology. - Help operators identify and implement improvement opportunities: Production

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Unveiling the Magic of Marginal Gains: Elevating Success through Attention to Detail Members Public

Presented by Nick Harvey, Apex International In a world where monumental achievements often steal the spotlight, the concept of marginal gains emerges as a silent hero, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Marginal gains encapsulate the idea that incremental improvements, when aggregated, yield significant advancements. Our journey today delves into

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Ultrasonic Drying of Recycled Paper Fiber-Based Food Containers Coated and Impregnated with Biodegradable Pulp Additives and Barrier Dispersions 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 ultrasonic drying of the recycled paper fiber bowls impregnated and coated with biodegradable additive and

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

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