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Digital Transformation in the Pulp and Paper Industry [New Report]

Research from Frost & Sullivan highlights the current state of digitalization, recommends steps to incorporate new technology.

Effect of fly ash-based calcium silicate on physical properties of cardboard paper, TAPPI Journal July 2023

YP Open House with Coating & Graphic Arts

Join TAPPI's Young Professionals Division and Coatings & Graphic Arts experts for an essential career development session on navigating change and transition in the pulp and paper industry. Learn proven strategies for managing career pivots, process changes, and professional growth from seasoned industry professionals with decades of experience. Discover how TAPPI membership accelerates technical skill development, builds valuable industry networks, and provides mentorship opportunities that advance early-career professionals. Get practical advice on leveraging professional associations, changing one variable at a time during transitions, and building leadership skills through committee involvement and volunteer opportunities in paper coating, printing technologies, and surface enhancement.

Effects of metal surface morphology on deposition behavior of microstickies from papermaking white water, TAPPI Journal July 2023

Editorial: The state of cellulosic nanotechnology: June conference captures current and emerging trends, TAPPI Journal July 2023

Building Information Modeling for Projects in the Tissue Industry

BHM Ingenieure offers its customers the advantages of a digital twin.

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Automation and AI technologies are transforming tissue manufacturing operations, offering critical solutions for production efficiency and safety challenges. Industry leaders like Luigi Lazzareschi emphasize digitalization as essential for future competitiveness, particularly as skilled personnel become scarce. Advanced robotic systems and autonomous production solutions are emerging as strategic investments that deliver measurable ROI through improved operational performance and enhanced workplace safety. For plant managers and operations leaders, implementing digital transformation initiatives across the production supply chain represents a key opportunity to benchmark against industry best practices while addressing talent pipeline constraints and proving concrete value to executive stakeholders.

TAPPI Academy’s Tissue Month 2023 Was the Place to Be

TAPPI Academy's Tissue Month 2023 featured three comprehensive tissue industry courses designed for career development at all levels. The introductory Tissue 101, intermediate Tissue 202 Converting Operations, and advanced Tissue 201 Operations courses exceeded attendance goals by 15-25 percent, covering essential tissue manufacturing processes, converting technologies, and operational best practices. Led by top industry experts including Bruce Janda, Scott Hansen, Jeff Peters, and Matt Bryer, these hands-on programs provided practical knowledge for new professionals entering the tissue industry and established workers seeking skill advancement. Continuing Education Units are available, making these courses valuable for building tissue industry expertise and professional credentials.

Machine Health for Pulp and Paper Webinar

This TAPPI webinar explores machine health solutions for pulp and paper manufacturers, featuring industry experts discussing predictive maintenance strategies to combat unplanned downtime and operational challenges. Mid-career professionals learn how AI-driven analytics deliver predictive insights that optimize asset lifecycle, reduce MRO costs, and improve production capacity. The presentation covers implementation strategies, environmental considerations for harsh paper mill conditions, and real-world case studies showing ROI achievement within 1-6 months. Topics include overcoming change management barriers, building technician trust in AI systems, and integrating machine health programs with existing maintenance strategies for enhanced reliability and operational excellence.

Totally chlorine-free peracetic acid pulping for nanocellulose isolation from hemp and poplar, TAPPI Journal August 2023