Article1 min read Jul 30, 2025STAR - July 2025 - TAPPI TIPs under reviewTAPPI announces new Technical Information Paper (TIP) 0502-14 on forming section monitoring for papermakers, opening July 8, 2025. This advanced technical standard review offers mid-career professionals an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise, build industry leadership credentials, and expand professional networks. Working Group participation provides valuable benchmarking insights, enhances technical knowledge in paper manufacturing processes, and demonstrates measurable value to employers through industry standards development. The one-year review timeline allows for meaningful contribution while managing existing responsibilities. Professionals can join the Working Group review process by contacting tip@tappi.org, positioning themselves as subject matter experts in papermaking technology.
Article1 min read Jun 5, 2025Industry Publishes Updated Voluntary Standard for Recycling CardboardThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and Fibre Box Association (FBA) today announced an update to their “Voluntary Standard For Repulping and Recycling Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard and its Equivalents in the Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) Recycling Stream.”
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.
Video00:52:23 Feb 24, 2025Headbox Design and Operation for High Quality and ProfitabilityThis comprehensive webinar explores critical headbox components and optimization strategies for papermaking professionals seeking advanced technical insights. Pierre, a seasoned mechanical engineer with four decades of industry experience, covers pulsation attenuators, taper headers, turbulence generators, slice controls, and dilution systems. Learn how proper headbox design based on actual flow rates impacts paper formation, fiber orientation, and basis weight control. Discover best practices for edge feed adjustment, jet landing optimization, and maintenance schedules including boil-out frequencies. The presentation emphasizes practical troubleshooting techniques for common issues like tube plugging and provides actionable guidance for achieving superior CD control and formation quality in modern papermaking operations.
Video00:55:33 Dec 17, 2024How Predictive Maintenance Can Turn Data into Action in the Pulp and Paper IndustryThis TAPPI webinar demonstrates how predictive maintenance transforms pulp and paper operations by converting sensor data into actionable insights. Mid-career professionals learn advanced techniques for detecting equipment issues weeks before failures occur, using AI-powered analytics to monitor thousands of assets simultaneously. The presentation covers automated model deployment, real-time monitoring systems, and integration strategies that connect engineering teams with maintenance workflows. Key benefits include reduced unplanned downtime, lower repair costs, and improved operational efficiency through early detection of bearing vibrations, pump issues, and boiler fouling. Industry case studies showcase practical applications for operations managers seeking to benchmark performance and demonstrate ROI to leadership.
Video00:46:04 Nov 19, 2024PIMA/APPTI Decarbonization Investigations Webinar Series - AIDiscover how automation and AI can drive significant CO2 reduction in pulp and paper operations without massive capital investments. Industry expert Pat Dixon reveals four key automation opportunities, including freeness control, basis weight optimization, causticizing efficiency improvements, and kappa number management, that could potentially save 11 million tons of CO2 annually across North America's paper industry. This webinar demonstrates practical applications of predictive analytics, online instrumentation, and process optimization techniques that mid-career professionals can leverage to achieve measurable environmental impact while proving ROI to leadership.
Video00:45:38 Sep 21, 2021Enhancing and Expanding Wastewater Treatment at Pulp and Paper Mills WebinarThis comprehensive webinar explores advanced wastewater treatment technologies for pulp and paper mills, featuring Veolia's high-rate anaerobic reactors, biogas desulfurization systems, and moving bed biofilm reactor (MBR) solutions. Industry professionals will learn proven retrofit strategies to enhance existing treatment facilities, increase capacity, and meet environmental compliance requirements. The presentation covers specific technologies including UASB and EGSB systems for cod removal, biological desulfurization for biogas utilization, and compact MBR systems that reduce footprint while improving treatment efficiency. Real-world case studies demonstrate successful implementation approaches for facility expansions and process conversions, providing actionable insights for operations managers seeking cost-effective wastewater treatment upgrades.
