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Refiner Enzymes: Cutting Costs and Improving Specifications

New to the mill floor? Learn how refiner enzymes can cut fiber costs by up to $350K/yr and slash energy use by 30% on tissue machines. This quick read breaks down real performance gains, fewer breaks, better bulk, and lower costs, plus how structured trials work. Great context for process engineers looking to understand cost-saving chemistry early in their careers.

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A Solution for Sticky Problems in Paper and Board Production

Stickies and dust buildup in dryer sections are real headaches you will encounter as a process engineer. This article breaks down how PCA technology applies a release agent via an aramid wick to passivate drying cylinders and dryer fabrics, cutting breaks, dust risk, and energy waste. A Smurfit Westrock case study shows measurable wins, fewer blade changes, and cleaner cylinders, giving you a practical reference for your next process improvement conversation.

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Uncertainty in the Era of Turbulence

New to the industry? This is your global market briefing. Learn how tariffs, regional strategies, and AI are reshaping tissue manufacturing across the US, Europe, and Asia. Understand why companies like Sofidel are betting big on US growth, and why AI adoption is now non-negotiable. Essential context for any early-career engineer or analyst building industry awareness fast.

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AI in ERP & Plant Management

Early-career engineers, this is your cheat sheet on AI hitting corrugated and packaging plants now. Industry experts break down agentic AI vs. generative AI, how ERP systems get smarter, where to start without exposing proprietary data, and real use cases cutting bottlenecks and quoting time. Understanding these tools early puts you ahead, making you the person your team turns to when AI adoption accelerates.

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Using VSM to Understand the Current State

Early-career engineers, this one's for you. Learn how value stream mapping (VSM) gives you a practical, no-coding-required framework to identify where AI can eliminate tedious tasks in packaging and converting operations. Discover a 4-step approach, including an AI Opportunity Matrix, to prioritize quick wins and build credibility with your team, making you a contributor to digital transformation from day one.

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eMazzanti and Redlist Help Corr Manufacturers Use Digital Tech to Cut Costs, Boost Uptime

Early in your career, understanding Manufacturing 4.0 gives you a real edge. This case study shows how AI tools, predictive maintenance software, and cloud integration helped a corrugated plant hit 95% uptime and save $200K+ annually. Learn the concrete metrics and tech stack behind the results, so you can speak confidently about digital transformation on your plant floor.

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Information is Power: Pulp & Beyond Delivers in Helsinki

Get up to speed on where the pulp and paper industry is heading. This recap of Helsinki's Pulp & Beyond conference breaks down what early-career engineers need to know: AI applications in process optimization, carbon capture at commercial scale, and how major producers like Metsä Group and UPM are reshaping their strategies. Ideal for building industry awareness and sparking conversations with mentors.

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Securing the Future of Process Automation Through IT/OT Convergence:

As a new process engineer, understanding IT/OT convergence is becoming essential. This article breaks down why mill automation systems are no longer isolated, how distributed control systems (DCS) now bridge plant-floor data with enterprise tools like AI and ERP, and what cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, ISO 27001) actually mean in practice. A solid read for building technical fluency in industrial automation and digital transformation.

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UpTime Podcast Connects Listeners and Leaders

By embracing a new generation of young professionals, our industry is growing stronger and more sustainable. This article has been excerpted from the upcoming Sep/Oct 2026 issue of TAPPI's Paper360° magazine and is being shared here as a special "sneak peek" for AOTC readers. Access the complete article and more at TAPPI's new OnDemand platform.

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Two10 Named Innovator of the Year

Two10 Technologies has received the Innovator of the Year Award for its photo-based AI quoting application. Board Converting News and AICC co-sponsored the annual award, which garnered seven entries for the 2026 competition.

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