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Recent Development In Nanocellulose Researh At RISE
RISE Research Institute presents breakthrough nanocellulose production and processing innovations for industrial applications. Dr. Andreas Ahl demonstrates advanced manufacturing techniques including mobile pilot plants, optimized dewatering processes, and specialized characterization methods using synchrotron facilities. Key developments include barrier coatings for food packaging achieving ultra-low oxygen transmission rates, conductive filament spinning technology, and scalable formulations for electronics applications. The presentation covers enzymatic pretreatment optimization, mechanical fibrillation processes, and novel film formation methods that reduce production time from hours to minutes. These advancements offer significant ROI potential for operations managers and R&D leaders seeking to implement sustainable, high-performance nanocellulose solutions in manufacturing processes.
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A Foray into Feedforward Control Webinar
Process control expert Matthew Howard demonstrates practical feedforward control implementation through two real-world case studies at Sappi Somerset Mill. Learn advanced control strategies for hog fuel boiler SO2 scrubber pH management and evaporator set black liquor concentration, featuring dynamic modeling, dead time compensation, and lead-lag tuning techniques. Howard shows how existing instrumentation can deliver significant process improvements without capital investment, achieving absurd variation reduction and cost savings. Essential viewing for plant managers, R&D leads, and process engineers seeking to optimize control performance, reduce operating costs, and implement sophisticated automation schemes that operators actually want to run consistently.
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Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar Part 5: Runnability & Process Efficiency
This comprehensive webinar on molded pulp production reliability addresses critical deposit formation challenges that impact process efficiency and product quality. Dr. Martin Huber explores tacky material management, foam control mechanisms, and equipment cleaning strategies essential for mid-career professionals managing production operations. Key topics include pitch and stickies characterization, retention aid applications, temperature-dependent tackiness behavior, and preventive treatments using aluminum compounds and detackifying agents. The presentation provides actionable solutions for screen plugging, delamination issues, and release problems in thermoformed products, offering practical troubleshooting approaches that combine chemical analysis with process optimization to enhance operational performance and reduce downtime costs.
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Superior Drying Efficiency in Steel Dryers Concept
This TAPPI webinar explores how carbon steel dryer cylinders deliver superior performance compared to cast iron alternatives in paper manufacturing. Simone Puccini from Tosco Tech demonstrates how steel's higher allowable stress enables thinner shell thickness, resulting in 15-20% improved heat transfer coefficients and production increases up to 25%. Mid-career professionals will discover practical benefits including reduced energy consumption, better cross-direction moisture profiles, shorter drying section requirements, and easier maintenance through welded construction versus bolted cast iron assemblies. Real case studies showcase measurable ROI improvements for corrugated and scoreboard production lines.
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Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar – Part 1: Retention & Uniformity
This comprehensive webinar covers retention chemistry fundamentals for molded pulp production, targeting plant managers and R&D professionals seeking advanced technical insights. Dr. Hubbe explores retention aids including cationic polyacrylamide, alum systems, and polyamines for improving fines retention and drainage efficiency. Key topics include pH optimization, microparticle technology, over-flocculation prevention, and gentle retention approaches suitable for molded fiber applications. The session emphasizes practical strategies for enhancing product uniformity, reducing equipment deposits, and optimizing production rates while managing costs. Essential knowledge for operations professionals looking to benchmark performance and implement proven retention chemistry solutions in their molded pulp manufacturing processes.
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Nanocellulose-Mycelium Hybrid Materials Webinar
Dr. Tiffany Abitbol presents groundbreaking research on nanocellulose mycelium hybrid materials, demonstrating how submerged fermentation creates advanced bio-based composites with enhanced mechanical properties and barrier performance. This innovative approach combines plant-derived nanocellulose with fungal biomass to develop sustainable packaging materials, barrier films, and functional composites that outperform traditional materials. The research reveals how controlled fermentation conditions enable precise material property tuning, from lightweight foams to dense barriers, offering mid-career professionals practical insights into next-generation bioengineering applications for industrial scale-up and commercial deployment.
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2021 Woman of the Year
TAPPI's Women in Industry Division presents the 2021 Woman of the Year Award to Paula Hodgkin, Principal Technical Specialist at USG and TAPPI Fellow. With 16 years of industry experience, Hodgkin chairs multiple committees including Paper and Board Division and demonstrates exceptional leadership in technical development and mentoring. Her acceptance speech emphasizes diversity's critical role in advancing the paper industry and encourages professionals to leverage TAPPI's networking opportunities for career advancement. This recognition highlights how seasoned industry leaders can maintain influence through volunteer roles, committee participation, and knowledge sharing, showcasing TAPPI's commitment to honoring experienced professionals who continue shaping industry standards and developing the next generation of leaders.
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Use AI to Give Junior Operators the Performance of Experienced Staff
This TAPPI webinar explores how AI transforms manufacturing operations by enabling junior operators to achieve experienced-level performance through predictive quality models and real-time process recommendations. Manufacturing leaders discover practical applications of machine learning in paper and pulp operations, addressing critical workforce challenges including 50% retention rates and decreased operator tenure from 20 years to 3 years post-COVID. Willem Sundblad from Odin Technologies demonstrates proven results including 33% line speed increases and 5% cost reductions, showing how interpretable AI models help operators make confident process adjustments with immediate feedback, ultimately reducing training time and improving overall equipment effectiveness for mid-career professionals managing operations and R&D initiatives.
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Managing Staff Turnover and Knowledge Gaps: Which Training Solutions Should You Apply?
This TAPPI webinar addresses critical staff turnover and knowledge gaps in the paper industry through innovative onboarding learning paths. IBC Paper Training presents structured solutions combining online and on-site training to rapidly develop newcomers without paper industry backgrounds. The presentation demonstrates how personalized learning paths reduce turnover, improve safety, and preserve institutional knowledge when experienced operators retire. With practical implementation steps, real-world case studies, and live platform demonstrations, mid-career professionals gain actionable insights for building effective training programs that enhance productivity, quality, and employee retention while addressing the industry's shortage of qualified technical staff.
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AI: Catalyzing Progress in the Pulp and Paper Sector
This TAPPI webinar explores how AI catalyzes progress in the pulp and paper sector, addressing industry challenges including rising input costs, declining pulp quality, and workforce turnover. Vipin, CEO of Haber, presents real-world success stories demonstrating AI-driven process control applications that reduce quality variation by up to 25%, increase productivity up to 10%, and optimize chemical consumption. The presentation covers machine learning models for bleaching optimization, refiner management, and wet tensile control, showing significant cost savings and operational improvements. Mid-career professionals gain advanced technical insights into implementing predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, and root cause analysis solutions across pulp mills and paper manufacturing operations.