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ASTM International to Host April Packaging Workshop

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2023, ... standards development meetings of the committees. Topics for this workshop include, but are not limited to: Standards research and development; Case studies; Best practices; Packaging industry ...

Italy’s Majocchi Achieves Exacting Textile Functionality and Aesthetics With Baldwin’s Corona Treatment Technology

(Surface Prep)

February 07, 2023, ... has cemented itself as a leader in the global textile market by focusing extensively on applying the latest research and innovation within the field to achieve superior results.  Within a decade of its ...

Leader in Advanced Sensing and Control Solutions

(Web Handling)

February 06, 2023, ... mark detection, fold detection, defect detection, missing end detection, and much more. Our products are the result of strong fundamental research funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 06, 2023, ... in-house team of engineers, research scientists, and technical field experts partner with our customers to provide comprehensive expertise, convenience, and solutions that optimize production processes. ...

Recycled and Recyclable: The Woven Plastic Bag of the Future

(Bag Pouch)

February 05, 2023, ... Waste Reduction and Overcapacity, 2021, FitchRatings, viewed 12 December 2022, https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/china-circular-economy-push-addresses-waste-reduction-overcapacity-17-08-2021 ...

MHI Introduces Small-batch Blister Machine Ideal for Stability Tests and Other R&D Efforts

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2023, ... in diameter, and lidding materials up to 220mm in diameter. The unit is capable of both thermoforming and cold foil forming.  “Research and development teams need a blister machine designed with their ...

QC Electronics, Inc. – Trusted Corona Treatment Experts

(Surface Prep)

January 23, 2023, ... corona treatment equipment and solutions. Our team works tirelessly to research and develop powerful technologies in the field, ensuring that our products are at the forefront of the industry. We are proud ...

Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

(Web Handling)

January 22, 2023, ... entering the building roll. Dr. David Pfeiffer pioneered the use of a single drum pilot winder to measure WOT in the 1960s. Dr. Keith Good significantly extended this work at the Web Handling Research ...

Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, ... Research Center (WHRC). The WHRC WOT winder is shown in Figure 1. The author has conducted WOT studies on more than a dozen materials.  Figure 1 WOT Winder In both cases (Pfeiffer, Good) the combined ...

TAPPI Journal Announces New Editorial Board Members

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2023, ... join the Board Journal (TJ) announces the appointment of four new members to its Editorial Board, continuing the publication’s longstanding commitment to provide comprehensive, peer-reviewed research ...

Important Considerations When Choosing an OEM

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 01, 2023, ... projects and, if we’re honest, recognition for our well-researched and successful recommendation. It is quite exhilarating, and daunting, to be responsible for recommending and specifying new equipment. ...

Winding: Part 2

(Roll Handling)

December 18, 2022, ... authority in web handling, process design and optimization. He worked with the Web Handling Research Center for 20 years. Currently serving as a technical advisor with AIMCAL, he can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 2

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2022, ... of Converting Expert is a well-known authority in web handling, process design and optimization. He worked with the Web Handling Research Center for 20 years. Currently serving as a technical advisor with ...

For Composite Packaging Recycling, the Future is Now

(Flexpack)

December 04, 2022, ... at 63–72 percent lower than rigid glass or metal packaging – even though, today, only aluminum foil is generally recycled from such composite packaging materials. The research points to one long-term ...

Recycling is Broken

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2022, ... threat¹ to the planet and to human health. Plastic is polluting our water and soil, and has been found in people’s blood, lungs and other organs. Recently, researchers² have discovered that plastic waste ...

Glue Tabs: Failures?

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, ... strength value of a typical 11⁄4 glue tab, our research began. Now we are looking for data that supports carton strength relative to size along with inside or outside flap. High-speed camera inspection ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Debuts First Fully Transparent Recyclable Mid-barrier Blister Package at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... packages recyclable is a crucial step toward healthcare materials circularity, one in which technical challenges needed to be overcome with extensive research, trials and dedication,” said Chris Qualters, ...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America Corrugating Machinery Division Launches New Mitsubishi Prefeeder for EVOL at Corrugated Week 2022

(News | New Products)

October 05, 2022, ... the sheet stack. “Our research indicates that 50 percent of equipment downtime is caused by auxiliary equipment, with the prefeeder accounting for 38 percent of that number,” said Isoai. “The new Mitsubishi ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... design and optimization. He worked with the Web Handling Research Center for 20 years. Currently serving as a technical advisor with AIMCAL, he can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or through www.convertingexpert.com. ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... Research and development into alternatives is no doubt underway. Papers and paperboards are available in many grades and include materials ranging from thin tissues to thick boards with everything in ...