Video00:45:12 Sep 15, 2025Caliper Dynamic Correlation – Single point Method TAPPI TIP 1101-10This TAPPI webinar delivers advanced caliper measurement correlation techniques specifically designed for mid-career professionals managing paper quality control systems. Mike Buczynski from ABB presents the dynamic single point method for correlating online caliper sensors with laboratory measurements, covering essential prerequisites including sensor calibration, safety protocols, and alignment verification. The session addresses common challenges in caliper measurement such as pressure differences between online and offline sensors, sampling methodology, and data analysis using linear regression. Key topics include understanding calibration versus correlation terminology, implementing proper sampling techniques to prevent conditioning, and calculating slope and offset adjustments for accurate measurements. The presentation emphasizes practical applications for process control optimization, potential fiber savings of 500 tons per 100,000 tons produced, and ROI demonstration strategies that resonate with plant managers and operations leaders seeking measurable quality improvements and cost reductions.
Article1 min read Jul 17, 2025Valmet Launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor for Ensuring the Highest Availability and Accuracy for pH Measurement in Pulp MakingValmet launches Pulp Filtrate Extractor for more precision in pH measurement. It provides the highest availability and most accurate process temperature and measurement conditions on the market, ensuring pH and residual chemical accuracy.
Video01:00:20 Jun 4, 2025Transitioning from micro to nano: unlocking the potential of cellulose nanomaterials WebinarThis comprehensive presentation explores advanced cellulose nanomaterial production through real-time monitoring and machine learning optimization. Marc Delgado-Aguilar demonstrates how tempo-mediated oxidation and enzymatic pretreatments can be monitored using NIR spectroscopy and chemometric modeling, enabling better process control. The research reveals optimal processing conditions for high-pressure homogenization, showing 1.5% consistency delivers maximum fibrillation yield while minimizing energy consumption. Advanced AI models including artificial neural networks and random forest algorithms successfully predict key properties like aspect ratio and yield of fibrillation from easily measurable process parameters. These breakthrough approaches address critical industry challenges in scaling cellulose nanofiber production, offering practical solutions for reducing processing costs, improving quality control, and accelerating time-to-market for sustainable nanomaterials applications across multiple industries.
Article1 min read Apr 3, 2025Kurita America Announces Todd Emslander as Successor to Retiring CEO Greg BeckeKurita America, part of the Kurita Group, a leading global provider of industrial water treatment and process technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Emslander as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2025. This announcement aligns with the planned retirement of his predecessor, Greg Becker, a 40-year veteran of the water treatment industry who has guided the company through significant change and growth.
Article1 min read Mar 20, 2025Metsä Group Signs Agreement on EU Funding for Muoto Packaging Product Mill, but Challenges RemainIn October 2024, Metsä Group announced that it had been invited to negotiations on partial funding from the EU Innovation Fund for the first Muoto packaging product mill planned for construction in Rauma in Finland. The negotiations have now been concluded and an agreement on partial funding has been signed.
Article2 min read Mar 13, 2025Pritzker Private Capital Agrees to Acquire BuckmanPritzker Private Capital ("PPC" or "the firm"), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Buckman ("the company"), a family-owned innovator in specialty solutions for water treatment and industrial processes.
Article1 min read Aug 23, 2024Sulfur makeup in an unbleached kraft pulp mill, TAPPI Journal August 2024Application: Kraft pulp mills (unbleached or bleached) require sulfur makeup. This paper reviews chemical makeup options for sulfu
Article2 min read May 9, 2024Suzano Invests up to US$5 Million to Further Develop Bio-Based Plastic AlternativesSuzano Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Suzano, the world’s largest market pulp producer, has made a strategic investment into the Canadian materials science startup, Bioform Technologies. The investment provides up to US$5 million towards the company’s seed round, enabling it to accelerate the development of its novel bio-based plastic alternatives.
Article1 min read Apr 24, 2024Metsä Group Collaborates with ANDRITZ on Textile Fiber Mill Pre-studyNew textile fiber made from Finnish wood.
