2017 R2R Call for papers
Topics
A sample of the topics of interest for the AIMCAL R2R Conference are listed below. Papers covering other related subjects will also receive committee review. Presentations must focus on the technology, not individual brands or products. Commercialism in the technical program is not acceptable to attendees and must be limited to the introduction and/or closing only.
Web Coating and Laminating
Criteria
Presentations for the Conference are selected upon the following criteria:
Proposals
For consideration as a presenter to the AIMCAL R2R Conference, please complete the online Call for Papers Form. The committee will review all submissions and notify you of the status of your submission in August 2017.
A sample of the topics of interest for the AIMCAL R2R Conference are listed below. Papers covering other related subjects will also receive committee review. Presentations must focus on the technology, not individual brands or products. Commercialism in the technical program is not acceptable to attendees and must be limited to the introduction and/or closing only.
Web Coating and Laminating
- Web coating technology related to applications and fluid rheology and process implications.
- Process measurement including coating weight, defects, viscosity, process modeling
- Laminating processes including alternatives to laminations, process optimization, web variability, modulus, guiding and tracking
- Coating operations: An overview that compares/contrasts various coating techniques, roll coating systems, slot die/curtain coating techniques, extrusion coating, coating thin on metallized films, toll coating
- Substrates and liners technology including new technology and performance, innovations, and applications
- Cost reduction/process optimization for web coating and handling including such techniques as Six Sigma, Downgauging, Lean, etc.
- Adhesives and coatings innovation and new product
- Drying/curing technology including thermal drying and radiation curing. Case studies describing drier upgrades and findings related to moisture cure technologies are especially encouraged.
- Advanced analytical methods for diagnotics and alalysis of manufacturing and product related issues. Methods may include advanced microscopy, thermal, rheological, and other means of analyzing materials for processing capabilities.
- Process optimization and preventive maintenance in the vacuum web coating processes
- Machine and equipment accessories upgrade cost / benefit
- Advances in substrate technology
- Advances in process control and measurement
- Patterning and edging of vacuum coated films and papers
- New coating processes, tools and equipment
- Advances in barrier performance, process and measurement
- Novel or developing web coating technologies
- Nano coating technology
- Developing web coating technologies and markets
- Exceptional and innovative web handling techniques
- New or improved equipment, design, or materials
- Process improvements, process modeling, productivity improvements
- Winding, roll formation, tension control, web guiding and process modeling
- Slitting advancements, controls and best practices
- Roll/material handling, packaging, warehousing
- Substrate specific challenges in web handling and winding (film, paper, wovens, etc.)
- Overviews and updates of key roll to roll product markets including flexible packaging, labels, flexible displays, flexible semiconductors, superconductors, thin film battery, flexible solar cells, super barriers, anti-counterfeiting films and papers, OLED, holography, and solar control
Criteria
Presentations for the Conference are selected upon the following criteria:
- Applicability to the advancement of the manufacturing process
- Uniqueness and innovativeness of new technology and its contribution to the industry
- Value to the technical/production community
Proposals
For consideration as a presenter to the AIMCAL R2R Conference, please complete the online Call for Papers Form. The committee will review all submissions and notify you of the status of your submission in August 2017.
