Packaging Testing
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The APPTI Packaging Testing team is focused on the development of more accurate physical test methods and models to enable reduction in manufacturing costs, limit customer product loss, and facilitate the development of higher performing containerboard and converted packaging.
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Identify research gaps and fund pre-competitive research to close the gaps in the following areas.
- Improve existing test methods or develop new tests based on developments in measurement technology, data analysis and other means
- Improve performance models to better predict field performance
R&D Needs
Work that addresses the following research gaps:
High-Priority Initiative
Madison, WI. June 26, 2019 The Alliance for Pulp and Paper Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service, held a workshop on Improving Test Methods and Performance Models for Containerboard and Converted Packaging on June 25-26, 2019 at the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison Wisconsin. The summary report from the workshop can be found by clicking this link.
Corrugated Box Model for Time-dependent Load Scenarios - The Packaging Testing Team issued an RFP 11/11/2019 seeking projects that address key R&D Needs. Following a review of the proposals, APPTI has selected an international team led by Miami University to carry out a project, under the direction of Dr. Douglas Coffin, titled Development of a Corrugated Box Model for Time-dependent Load Scenarios. In addition to Miami University, the team includes RISE Research Institutes Of Sweden, Scion and Massey University (New Zealand). The combined experience and expertise of the four international teams of investigators working in close collaboration will result in the development of models and methods for predicting containerboard performance. More Details
Work that addresses the following research gaps:
- factors that impact field performance of packaging
- development of more accurate and precise physical tests
- a greater understanding of the impact of environmental factors on box performance
- more comprehensive predictive models
High-Priority Initiative
Madison, WI. June 26, 2019 The Alliance for Pulp and Paper Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service, held a workshop on Improving Test Methods and Performance Models for Containerboard and Converted Packaging on June 25-26, 2019 at the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison Wisconsin. The summary report from the workshop can be found by clicking this link.
Corrugated Box Model for Time-dependent Load Scenarios - The Packaging Testing Team issued an RFP 11/11/2019 seeking projects that address key R&D Needs. Following a review of the proposals, APPTI has selected an international team led by Miami University to carry out a project, under the direction of Dr. Douglas Coffin, titled Development of a Corrugated Box Model for Time-dependent Load Scenarios. In addition to Miami University, the team includes RISE Research Institutes Of Sweden, Scion and Massey University (New Zealand). The combined experience and expertise of the four international teams of investigators working in close collaboration will result in the development of models and methods for predicting containerboard performance. More Details