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ABB Web Inspection Systems Upgraded Successfully
Papertech delivers a cost-effective upgrade solution for existing ABB Web Inspection Systems, leveraging proven WebInspector WIS technology to minimize complexity and engineering expenses. The upgrade seamlessly integrates matrix or linescan cameras with existing infrastructure while offering energy-efficient WebLED lighting that reduces power consumption and maintenance requirements. Built on non-proprietary technology with hundreds of units deployed globally, the system features advanced AI neural network defect analysis for superior paper quality control across all grades. This streamlined approach provides operations managers with reliable spare parts availability, reduced installation complexity, and proven ROI through decreased energy costs and maintenance downtime.
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Copelme Leverages Valmet's MyGo Technology to Boost Production Capacity
Copelme has strategically invested in Valmet's Perini MyGo line to increase production capacity from 95% to accommodate 25% higher monthly output, reaching 62-63 million rolls. This modular, plug-and-play tissue converting solution operates at 600m/min with integrated safety features and sustainable Aquabond technology that replaces glue with water. The investment delivers measurable ROI through reduced installation time, faster market introduction capabilities, and real-time productivity monitoring via Valmet Digital Services. For operations managers seeking proven capacity expansion strategies, this case demonstrates how advanced converting technology can optimize production efficiency while supporting sustainability goals and maintaining competitive positioning in tissue manufacturing markets.
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Valmet to Deliver Quality Control System for Corrugator to Inter Eastern Container in Thailand
Valmet delivers advanced IQ Quality Control System to Inter Eastern Container in Thailand, featuring integrated warp measurement, moisture control, and automated closed-loop systems for corrugated board production. This comprehensive automation solution addresses critical quality challenges by reducing sheet warping, improving bonding performance, and maximizing box plant productivity through precise moisture level control. The December 2024 implementation represents Valmet's proven expertise in Southeast Asian markets, offering corrugated manufacturers enhanced operational efficiency and product quality improvements that directly impact bottom-line performance and competitive positioning in demanding packaging applications.
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ANDRITZ Hands Over the World’s Biggest Single Line Pulp Mill to UPM
ANDRITZ successfully delivered UPM's Paso de los Toros pulp mill in Uruguay, representing the world's largest single-line eucalyptus pulp operation with 2.1 million tons annual capacity. This milestone project showcases advanced pulp mill technology and environmental leadership, generating 1 TWh of surplus green electricity annually while boosting UPM's production capacity by over 50%. The complete turnkey solution included wood processing, fiber line, recovery systems, and biomass power generation, demonstrating ANDRITZ's expertise in large-scale industrial project management. Despite COVID-19 challenges, the project experienced minimal delays, reinforcing proven engineering excellence and sustainable manufacturing practices that industry veterans recognize as setting new performance standards.
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Signode Unveils Latest Case Packaging Innovations With the LDX-RTB Premier
Signode unveils the LDX-RTB Premier Case Sealer, a semi-automatic packaging solution engineered for high-speed e-commerce operations with belt speeds up to 155 feet per minute. This advanced case sealer features smart guarding systems, dual OSHA NRTL certifications, and CaseLocker tape cartridges with patented safety mechanisms. Designed for versatile case handling across multiple dimensions and fill levels, the Premier model reduces downtime while maximizing operational efficiency. Manufacturing leaders can evaluate this equipment firsthand at MODEX 2024 booth B1411, with comprehensive pre-installation consultation and factory acceptance testing ensuring optimal ROI for production environments.
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Best Practices for Consistency Measurement
This comprehensive webinar covers best practices for consistency measurements in pulp and paper operations, addressing critical challenges faced by plant managers and operations leaders. Craig Hannan explores different measurement technologies including shear force, optical reflection, and microwave systems, emphasizing that consistency measurement requires a systems approach beyond just the transmitter. Key topics include control loop design guidelines, proper dilution valve sizing, sampling techniques, and calibration procedures. The presentation highlights how measurement technology selection depends on specific applications, with no single solution fitting all scenarios. Attendees learn practical strategies for reducing dead time, optimizing agitation, maintaining stable pressure conditions, and implementing proper sampling protocols to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
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STAR - April 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods
TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are essential technical resources for plant managers and R&D professionals seeking operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Individual documents cost $35 for TAPPI members versus $53 list price, available in electronic PDF or hard copy formats. Company licenses provide the most cost-effective solution for teams, offering continuous updates and web-based access to the complete collection. Beyond purchasing standards, professionals can join Standard Specific Interest Groups to influence industry practices, develop new TIPs to address emerging challenges, and contribute to technical advancement. Contact TAPPI Press for enterprise licensing quotes or Member Connection for individual orders to benchmark operations and demonstrate ROI through standardized best practices.
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Efficiency Significantly Increased on the PM3 Winder From Progroup Sandersdorf
IBS Papertech's iSTOP+ technology delivers proven winder efficiency improvements at Progroup AG's advanced paper mill, demonstrating measurable ROI for operations managers. This camera-based system eliminates web marking failures while reducing operating costs through contactless monitoring and minimal maintenance requirements. The retrofit solution integrates seamlessly with existing TotalVision systems, providing continuous optimization through service partnerships. For plant managers seeking operational excellence, iSTOP+ offers a unique approach to paper roll length code transfer without traditional color markers, addressing production pressure challenges while improving equipment availability and reducing total cost of ownership.
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Application of fuzzy TOPSIS in the Analyze phase of the DMAIC cycle to aid decision-making, TAPPI Journal April 2020
ABSTRACT: This paper reports the use of multicriteria analysis in the Analyze phase of the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) cycle for continuous improvement. The research was carried out in a tissue paper factory located in southern Brazil. A sample of 64 parts of 16 different reels of recycled paper was used. A problem regarding paper quality variability was detected, presenting a scrap index ranging between 9% and 23%, compromising machine productivity and product sales. This motivated the implementation of a structured project supported by the application of the DMAIC cycle. The project team (machine operators, maintenance staff, supervisor, and data analyst) defined the evaluation criteria and determined the control intervals and their equivalence with linguistic variables to support the necessary evaluations for the application of fuzzy TOPSIS (Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution). The criteria were C1-Longitudinal Strength (Kgf), C2-Longitudinal Elongation (mm), C3-Cross-strength (kgf), C4-Cross-elongation (mm), C5-Weight (g/m²), and C6-Humidity (%). The results showed that samples with the same ranking had the lowest scrap indexes in the subsequent process. Also, the criterion C5 had a more significant impact on the quality of the product than the other criteria, which was determined from the DMAIC sequence. Improvements related to C5 should be prioritized. The fuzzy TOPSIS method presented is a flexible tool, adapting itself to the solution of the problem and contributing to the decision-making process.
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Effects of different parameters on the morphology of electrospun cellulose acetate/polyaniline nanocomposite, TAPPI Journal February 2025
ABSTRACT: Cellulose is the most abundant naturally occurring polysaccharide. Its inherent mechanical stability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and abundant hydroxyl groups available for derivatization provide benefits in the production of fiber-based materials such as conductive fibers. Cellulose derivatives, including cellulose esters such as cellulose acetate (CA), are readily generated in the fiber form following dissolution using a variety of solvents. Electrospinning is one of the emerging technologies with an outstanding ability to regenerate fibers in the nanoscale range. Polyaniline (PANI) is a conductive polymer that is popular for its high chemical stability, nontoxicity, good processability, and stable intrinsic redox state. This study explored the fabrication of a conductive PANI/CA nanocomposite through electrospinning. Working conditions, electrospinning variables, and solution parameters were established to produce coherent PANI/CA nanofibers. The effects of varying CA concentration, amount of PANI, molecular weight of CA, and feed flowrate on the morphology of the nanofibers were investigated.