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Scientists at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago have developed a plastic material with the ability to take on many forms.

With the theme, "Adapting to Change, Optimizing for Excellence," Tape Week 2024 will give attendees the information they need to navigate the latest industry challenges.

Improving packaging efficiency can produce dramatic results, including savings in materials, labor, and freight.

ASI interviewed packaging industry veteran Carlos Quintero, the director, Industry Services, at PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, about the latest industry trends.

Compact, efficient UV LED systems offer several cost-saving advantages including decreased demand for facility space, minimal heat generation at the curing site, reduced downtime and reduced energy consumption. 

This overview highlights some of the new tools adhesive and sealant manufacturers can use as they formulate.

The newly developed CREATS (Coupled REaction Approach Toward Super-resolution imaging) allows researchers to image polymerization catalysis reactions at single-monomer resolution and, through fluorescent signaling, to differentiate monomers from one another.

The three-day event takes place April 15-17, 2024, at the Omni Louisville Hotel.

Embracing the use of digitalization into chemical industry maintenance requires a strategic approach, commitment to change, and a focus on the holistic development of both technology and human resources.

Examining the manufacturing process and chemistries of key materials used for packaging materials, such as latex binders, can help the industry keep up with the increased demand for parcel shipping while also meeting sustainability requirements.