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Converting Quarterly | Q2 2022 Members Public

Issue includes special market report on medical & pharmaceutical industries, battery-electrode coating, naming and classifying web-handling defects. Use the link below to download the full issue of Converting Quarterly. Converting Quarterly 2022 Q2 Converting Quarterly 2022 Q2.pdf 26 MB download-circle

Alex Nevels
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The Importance of Proper Tension Control Throughout My Web Processing Line Members Public

Presented by Bob Pasquale, New Era Converting Machinery This presentation will discuss the importance of proper tension throughout a web processing line.  We will cover how web tension can impact the performance of various parts of a processing line including unwinding, coating, drying, laminating, embossing and winding, as well as

Kevin Lifsey
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Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Control Basics Members Public

Presented by David Stephan, PCT Ebeam and Integration An examination of the five building blocks (Reference Generation, Tension Regulator, Speed Regulator, Feedback, and Compensation) that make up a tension loop for non-control personnel. Each block and its relevant parameters are discussed. Straight-forward examples are used to illustrate concepts without diving

Kevin Lifsey
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Recyclable Resource-efficient Packaging Enabled by Oriented Polyethylene Members Public

Presented by Dr. Karlheinz Hausmann, DOW Chemical Company The journey towards a circular economy requires the increase of recycling rates and the reduction of packaging materials. Dow is offering a broad technology platform to enable value chain partners to redesign difficult to recycle multimaterial packages into monomaterial packages that are

Kevin Lifsey
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Impact of Sustainable Materials on Packaging Equipment Members Public

Presented by Daniel Cluskey, Printpack 2025 is fast approaching, bringing with it commitments from consumer packaged goods companies to have all their packaging be recyclable, compostable, or reusable.  For many flexible packages this means a complete redesign of the base material focused on end of life.  With any material change,

Kevin Lifsey
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Can Flexible Packaging Ever Truly be Circular? Members Public

Presented by Dana Mosora, CEFLEX In the circular economy, we are able to collect, sort and recycle all flexible packaging – and use it in sustainable end markets to substitute virgin materials. This session will outline the steps on that journey with a focus on driving value and quality through recycling

Kevin Lifsey
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Challenges in Color Management Addressing Brand Owner PQP Programs Members Public

Presented by Richard Hayden, Sun Chemical

Kevin Lifsey
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Converting Data Analytics Informed by Elegant Web Handling Models Members Public

Presented by Steve Lange, ProcessDev, LLC Decreasing costs of sensors and data storage enable large datasets in converting processes to be assembled and analyzed for predictive maintenance, quality assurance, and improved process availability. Elegant web handling models inform what process and material measurements are needed and where to measure them

Kevin Lifsey
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