AI for Predictive Maintenance in Paper Mills

AI for Predictive Maintenance in Paper Mills

Virtual
Thursday, July 31, 2025 to Thursday, July 31, 2025

Young Professionals Webinar | 2025 Summer Webinar series on AI

11AM - 12PM (ET)

Presented by Gokul Gopakumar of SUN Automation, attendees can expect to learn to capture critical component failure early and use planned and scheduled downtime focused on what matters. 
 
This webinar is Thursday, July 31 from 11am - 12pm EST. Bring your lunch and join the conversation! All are welcome, you don't have to be a TAPPI member or young professional to attend. Bring your curiosity about using AI in the pulp and paper industry. Register Here to receive your meeting link. The presentation will be recorded; however, you'll want to join live to be part of the dialogue. 
 

Gokul Gopakumar

Vice President of Technology and Business Development, SUN Automation Group

As Vice President of Technology and Business Development at SUN Automation Group, Gokul Gopakumar leads the company’s global growth initiatives, new product development, and the implementation of emerging technologies. He continues to guide the evolution of Helios—SUN’s OEM-agnostic IIoT platform—designed by corrugated experts to meet the unique needs of the corrugated industry.

With more than a decade of experience in engineering leadership across industries including Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, and power infrastructure, Gokul brings a deep understanding of innovation and industrial automation. His previous role as SUN’s Senior Director of Electrical Engineering positioned him at the forefront of designing and deploying cutting-edge solutions for the box plant of the future.

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