Article3 min read Oct 9, 2026Precision Under Pressure: Keystone Solves Packaging ChallengesSee how Keystone Folding Box tackles zero-margin-for-error clinical trial packaging using BOBST die-cutting and folder-gluer technology. Learn how designing around machine capabilities, automation, and supplier collaboration solves complex engineering challenges, a real-world model for early-career process engineers looking to connect manufacturing decisions to quality outcomes.
Article7 min read Oct 9, 2026A Solution for Sticky Problems in Paper and Board ProductionStickies 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.
Article8 min read Oct 9, 2026Novel Technology Invites Producers to unFOLD SustainabilityCurious how origami physics could reshape your career in packaging or materials? VTT's FOLD technology applies the Miura folding technique to paperboard, creating 3D structures with real cushioning, stiffness, and sustainability credentials. As a young engineer, understanding emerging roll-to-roll innovations like this builds your technical edge and signals where the industry is heading, from luxury packaging to construction.
