Technology

Kadant Black Clawson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., announced the acquisition of the Tornado® pulper product line from Bolton Emerson Americas.

Recycled paper & corrugate is an excellent source of useable cellulose fiber in the US. However, there are some issues that accompany the urban forest.

Is your pulp and paper mill pushed to operate well beyond capacity limits to keep up with demand? Are your production costs rising in a non-linear fashion as a result? Our latest white paper discusses how to optimize resource consumption and get your efficiencies back in line.

Two major French industrial leaders Danone and Michelin, the American start-up DMC Biotechnologies and Crédit Agricole Centre France, a key investor in the region, have agreed to create the Biotech Open Platform to bolster the development of advanced fermentation processes, particularly precision fermentation, on a larger scale. Precision fermentation is a revolutionary biotechnological process to produce bio-based materials and ingredients.

The AI application developed by Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch for detecting insect damage won the international Innovation of Innovations prize. Metsä Fibre's Future Sawmill concept was recognised in the Business innovations category.

To address the growing area of UV curing technologies for coatings, printing and other embellishments, three industry experts will be on hand for a panel discussion.

Södra has decided to invest in a battery-electric long-haul truck in its daily logistics chain for transporting woodchips.

A fail proof solution for the production line is a NIR moisture measurement solution that allows for full monitoring.

Biotech Heights is a new research hub, aiming to establish an open innovation environment focused on bioprocessing technologies.

Sustainable packaging provider invests in Nozomi C18000 printer to drive innovation and unlock opportunities for corrugated display solutions.

Failure Prevention Associates (FPA) will be conducting Vibration Analysis Training Seminars in Houston, Texas on April 25-28, Aug. 15-18 and Oct. 3-6 for Level 1 Certification Training, and Level 2 Certification Training on Nov. 7-10.

A new timber truck without a crane cab and controlled with virtual reality is currently rolling in Götaland. It is the result of a development project between Södra and the suppliers Exte and Hiab to increase safety and at the same time strengthen efficiency. The project will be evaluated in 2023 and guide future investments.

Producing paper, films and other converting applications can require a moisture and coating reading across the web of the product - MoistTech's Near-Infrared sensing technology can now be mounted and traversed for more accuracy and control.

Failure Prevention Associates (FPA) will be conducting two Vibration Analysis Training Seminars in October and November, Level 1 Seminar Oct. 4-7, and Level 2 on Nov. 7-11.

MoistTech manufactures the diamond standard in moisture measurement and control sensors for both use directly on the production line and also for laboratory use.

FPA is comprised of experienced staff certified in Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Ultrasound Inspection, Electric Motor Testing, Field Balancing, Laser Alignment and Reliability Centered Maintenance practices.

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Karl Hoffower, Founder and Executive Director, Failure Prevention Associates, LLC (FPA) (www.failureprevention.com). Failure Prevention is located in Houston, Texas. FPA is comprised of experienced staff certified in Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Ultrasound Inspection, Electric Motor Testing, Field Balancing, Laser Alignment and Reliability Centered Maintenance practices. If it vibrates, FPA can analyze the situation. If it is not supposed to vibrate, FPA can facilitate the solution.

In its continuing efforts to discover and develop innovative technologies for the packaging industry, Amcor (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC) announced its strategic investment in PragmatIC Semiconductor, a world leader in ultra, low-cost electronics.

Some exciting news for recovery operators--the SMS2000 Interface Systems.

Building on work conducted at UBC's Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC) over the past 15 years, the new Biorefining Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC) will bring together top academic researchers and industry partners to create leading-edge technologies that could significantly reduce reliance on carbon-intensive fossil fuels.

Paperitalo recommends you give Lubrication Engineers an opportunity to work with your mill.

Via Separations, an MIT spinout company developing process intensification systems to reduce energy intensity, announced its first successful pilot with Graphic Packaging International (GPI) for black liquor concentration.

Charmin BRB Bot stands in for people, so they don't miss a beat while on the seat.

Valmet has delivered the world's first fully virtual paper mill to Mondi's new production line at the Mondi mill in Ružomberok, Slovakia. Prior to the start-up of the Valmet-supplied Old Corrugated Container (OCC) line, the stock preparation and the containerboard machine, the new machinery's virtual design twin is being used to train operators and other personnel.

If you have waste handling needs, Paperitalo recommends Sebright Products of Hopkins, Michigan.