2017 TransPack Forum SPEAKERS
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Study of Less-Than-Truckload Freight Density and Stacking
David Leinberger, Senior Manager - Packaging Engineering & Material Handling
ABF Freight
While it is common for freight to be stacked during transit in the less-than-truckload distribution environment, little is known of the distribution of size, weight and density of the potential top loads. These characteristics of top loaded freight are important to understand when designing the ‘Just Right’ package or performing a pre-shipment package test. This study will provide detailed information about top loading conditions that can be used to improve package design.
Takeaway:
Understanding of LTL distribution environment. Understanding of top load conditions.
Biography: Education: BS & MS in Packaging - Michigan State University Activities: ISTA Testing Council former chair, ISTA Technical Commitee, ASTM D-10 Committee. Achievements: IoPP CPP-Lifetime, IoPP College of Fellows, ISTA CPLP- Professional, US patent holder.
Designing Packaging for e-Commerce to Reduce Damages and Delight Our Customers
Suzanne Fisher, Senior Program Manager, Special Handling Packaging
Amazon.com
Caitlin Harren, Manager, Sustainability
Amazon.com
• Understanding e-Commerce and the branding shift that is driving a different first moment of truth for customers.
•The journey of a package through online fulfillment.
• Designing packaging for e-Commerce that reduces waste, minimizes damage and delights customers.
Takeaway:
1) Clear understanding how the demands on an ecommerce packaging are so different than brick and mortar packaging.
2) How Amazon defines certified e-Commerce ready packaging.
3) How to design packaging to reduce damages.
Suzanne Fisher Biography: Education: BS, Packaging - Michigan State University. Achievements: Hall of Fame inductee in Michigan State University’s School of Packaging, a former Member of the Year and College of Fellows member at the Institute of Packaging Professionals, and strong supporter of packaging education.
Caitlin Harren Biography: BA, Government and Environmental Science & Policy - Smith College; MS/MBA, Sustainable Enterprise - University of Michigan.
Today’s Intermodal, What Packaging Professionals Need to Know
Tom Feltault, Director, Damage Prevention & Loading Services
Association of American Railroads; Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
Rail intermodal transportation has changed radically since its early years. This presentation will illustrate these changes and what they mean to today’s shipper, and offer a preview of a new intermodal ride quality study.
Biography: Tom is a 1980 graduate of Iowa State University and began his railroad career in 1981 with the AAR Damage Prevention & Freight Claim Section in Chicago. In 1985, he transferred to Pueblo, Colorado to manage the closed car loading test program. In 1998, Tom left the AAR and worked as a consultant in freight loss and damage prevention. Tom returned to the AAR/TTCI as the Senior Manager Damage Prevention Engineering in May of 2011 and currently holds the position of Director DPLS. Tom’s work has been published by an alphabet soup of organizations, including ASTM, ASME, IOPP, CCMTA and others. Tom resides in Pueblo with his wife Johanne. He has 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
Elimination of Shipping Damage Through Stretch Film Optimization
Kyle Pischel, Technical Director, Atlantic Packaging
The topic of this presentation is the effective application of machine stretch film for load integrity and security of goods in-transit. Improper stretch wrapping is the primary driver of break, damage and loss during shipping for manufacturers of consumer goods. The goal of this course is to illustrate the science of proper stretch film application through the optimization of stretch film, the wrapping machine and the load.
With an endless variation of inputs in the wrapping process - it is critical to understand the function of each to yield an effective combination. We will cover: How gauge, roll width, and resin blends effect the operational window of each film, key differences between pre-stretch carriages styles - exposing strengths and weaknesses of each, and specific load dynamics and how they effect inherent stability.
Stretching of the film is paramount to load success in transit, but it is critical to understand the effects of both pre-stretch and secondary stretch in the sum of ‘on-pallet stretch’. Covered will be a technical explanation of the benefits each provide and how load characteristics dictate their ratio to each other. Load stability is the sum of all parts and testing to confirm success will be discussed in regards to current and future methods.
Biography: Education: Michigan State University - School of Packaging. Activities: ISTA, ASTM, PMMI.
Aligning Test Requirements with Distribution Hazards
Travis Norton, Technical Director
Bureau Veritas, Consumer Products Services
Set minimum packaging test standards for shipments with the goal of reduced damages based on a review of actual distribution hazards vs. current/proposed test scope.
Takeaway:
Reducing overall packaged product damage through pre-shipment testing that has been aligned to distribution hazards.
Biography: Education: State University of New York at Brockport. Activities: Service Development, Supply Chain Risk Management, Standards R&D (ASTM, CGSB, EN, etc). Achievements: Global Quality Program Development for Leading Brands / Retailers, 16 years living outside of USA.
Innovating Your Innovation
Robby Martin, Sr. Commercializations Mgr.
Bush Brothers & Co.
Pursuing innovation is at the forefront for many organizations these days. Recent industry news items include organizational changes to better achieve innovation goals. But, with the feelings of discomfort, angst, and even fear many organizations experience with these changes, do we have to get this change right the first time?
Takeaway:
Thoughts and lessons learned from a core member of one company’s experience as it learns to embrace change in different ways, and explores products and business pursuits for the future.
Biography: Education: BS in Industrial Engineering Technology. Activities: PMMI Packaging Managers Council; IOPP member; ISTA member.
Bulk Packaging Satellite Television Receivers
Brianne Pluta
Packaging Engineer
EPE USA
Kara Rutherford
Senior in B.S. Industrial Technology and Packaging
California Polytechnic State University
Idan Tal
Senior in B.S. Industrial Technology and Packaging
California Polytechnic State University
Currently bulk packaging for satellite television receivers are comprised of either:
1. polyethylene (PE) foam or
2. corrugated fiberboard (CFB)
Both packages utilize a regular slotted container to house all components. EPE USA has identified a need to investigate various combinations of protective packaging solutions for both PE foam and CFB inserts. The objective of this study is to gain an understanding of shock levels experienced by these receivers in various bulk packaging formats. Dummy receiver payloads will be instrumented with tri-axial accelerometers to record peak G as a result of multiple drops in accordance to ISTA 2A. A comparison of shock results will be conducted between the various bulk packaging formats to identify the most optimum form of packaging solution with regard to performance, cost and minimal usage of protective packaging components.
Takeaway:
A packaging engineer can utilize the findings and methodology of this study to create a bulk packaging solution for electronic goods while utilizing the synergies of different forms of protective packaging components.
The Effect of Pallet Stacking Patterns on the Deflection of the Pallet Under Common Support Conditions
Eduardo Molina, Graduate Packaging Laboratory Manager
Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design - Virginia Tech
In the design of material handling operations, optimal pallet loading configuration is a common concern for maximizing cube utilization and increasing unit load stability, but little is known about the effect of the stacking patterns on the performance of the pallet. The load carrying capacity of a pallet can change depending on the stacking patterns used due to the load redistribution as part of the effect known as load bridging.
The presentation will cover the results of the latest research on the interaction between the packages, the pallets, and the material handling equipment focused on the effect of the stacking patterns in the pallet performance and load carrying capacity. During the study, five pallet stacking patterns were investigated using three pallet stifnesses and four common support conditions.
Takeaway:
• Interlocking package layers contribute to significantly increase pallet deflection.
• The effect of the pallet pattern on pallet deflection is dependent on the support conditions.
• Choosing the optimal pallet stacking pattern, considering the influence on pallet performance as an additional factor, can lead to a more efficient logistics operation.
• Current pallet design methodology doesn’t account for the influence of the load characteristics, which can lead to overdesign.
Biography: Education: B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Costa Rica Institute of Technology. Currently finishing an M.S. in Packaging at Virginia Tech and starting with the PhD program. Achievements: ISTA Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional.
Solving Supply Chain Issues Utilizing a Packaging Testing Approach
Tom Blanck, Principal, Industry Supply Chains
Chainalytics
When customer complaints are increasing or if damage warranty claims keep creeping up, it is often a signal that something has changed in the distribution supply chain. Often, causes of packaging damage can be difficult to determine when these packaging systems have worked in the past and if they have passed current test protocols.
Today’s supply chain is ever evolving and new hazards and events can work their way into proven distribution systems. When these situations arise, some basic principles can help identify what has changed and what has gone wrong. This presentation is a look into situations where companies had to figure things out fast – and solve for new shipping damage situations.
Takeaway:
Insight into solving supply chain problems and reinforcing basic tenets of packaging testing for solution development.
Biography: Education: B.S. University of Minnesota. Activities: ISTA North American Board, UW Stout Packaging Advisory Board, member APICS and CSCMP. Achievements: IoPP Certified Packaging Professional (CPP), APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), 2013 Supply Chain Pro to Know (SDCE), 20+ years certified Dale Carnegie Trainer.
Vibration Analysis of Motorcoach Buses Used in the Transport of Goods
Taylor Warren , Student
Clemson University
Paige Watson , Student
Clemson University
Packaged products are commonly shipped using a variety of vehicles types including truck, train, and airplane. Each type of vehicle has been thoroughly studied to understand the motion associated with each. Recently, motorcoach buses have been used to transport packaged products, however no published analysis of their motion is available.
Greyhound Lines ships packages daily through their Package Express Service. There are over 2,700 hundred Greyhound Package Express headquarters around the country, and approximately 20 packages are shipped from every location daily. Amazon.com has also explored using bus transportation to ship packages and has filed a patent for this type of delivery under “Mobile Pickup Locations”.
This study focuses on the collection and analysis of motorcoach motion with a goal of developing a comprehensive understanding of their vibration input to packaged products. With packaged products being shipped daily via motorcoach buses, vibration data from these vehicles can prove useful in package design. Once collected and analyzed, this data can be used for laboratory replication of bus vibration and the testing of products encountering this environment.
Takeaway:
1. Familiarity with current and proposed mechanisms for packaged product distribution using motorcoach buses.
2. Vibration spectra suitable for laboratory simulation of motorcoach bus motion.
3. Comparative analysis between motorcoach bus vibration spectra and that of other common vehicles.
Temperatures in Transport between Europe, China, Africa and USA: Data and Predictive Model
Florian Dramas, Research and Development Packaging Manager
Materne North America - GoGo squeeZ
This presentation will review the analysis made in previous research papers and complement it with additional measurements done during the summer 2015. From this review, a model will be presented to calculate inside-container temperature function of outside min/max temperatures during ground and sea transportation.
Takeaway:
A model description and a tool (Excel sheet) to calculate the in-container temperature profile during oversea and ground transportation.
Biography: Education: PhD.
Flipping the Formula: Rethinking How We Stretch Film
Lucas Venechuk, Senior Packaging Engineer
Highlight Industries
For 20+ years stretch film research has been focused on what takes place during the wrapping process, and primarily within the pre-stretch section. What happens on the pallet long-term? This study takes a look at long-term compression behavior over a wide range of pre and post-stretch levels. Do the old conventions hold up?
Takeaway:
Compression behavior over time. The effects of pre-stretch and post-stretch. Unit load stabilization with stretch film. Better optimization by new thinking.
Biography: Education: BS in Packaging from Michigan State University. Activities: Vice-Chairman for ASTM subcommittee D10.25 on Palletizing and Unitizing of Loads, member of IoPP's Transport Packaging Committee, contributor to ISTA testing protocols for unitized goods.
Know Your Environment – The Power of a Distribution Mapping
Michael Pagel, Sr. Staff Packaging Engineer
Kohler Co.
ISTA and ASTM standards do not replicate the distribution environment seen by every product. Understanding your environment is critical to the success of the packaging system. This presentation will provide examples of distribution maps and test plans created from these maps as well as showing what a powerful communication tool these maps can be.
Takeaway:
Attendees will gain insight into creating a good distribution map and test plan from that map. Along with using the map as a communication tool and decision making tool for packaging design and supply chain optimization.
Biography: Education: B.S. Packaging, University of Wisconsin – STOUT. Activities: Member of ISTA and IOPP. Achievements: UW – STOUT Packaging Program Advisory Board, Six Sigma Certified, Created a packaging consortium team with outside companies.
Over-the-Road Load Shift Investigative Case Study
Eric Joneson, Vice President, Marketing
Lansmont Corporation
A major brand owner was receiving feedback from their distribution facilities of abnormally high amounts of “dumped” loads upon arrival from their production facility. Dumped loads meant unit loads that completely tipped over during transport. This presentation will highlight some of the interesting investigative work that was initiated to determine whether abnormal dynamics were occurring during transport between the production facility and two specific distributors.
Takeaway:
• Effectiveness of playback video with audio, varying playback speeds to provide awareness of vibration variability during transport.
• Effects of normal braking on heavy unit loads.
• Impacts on material handling system due to improperly wrapped unit loads.
Biography: B.S. in Packaging from Michigan State University. Activities: ISTA Global Board of Directors - Past Chair; ISTA Technical Division Board Director; ASTM D10, US Random Vibration Expert for ISO-TC122-SC3-WG7; Editor International Journal of Advanced Packaging Technology (IJAPT); International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI). Achievements: ISTA CPLP Professional, numerous technical presentations, publications and training sessions, Transportation packaging expert witness, Distribution measurement and analysis expert.
Thinking Outside the Box, Literally – Ship Testing Products Without Packaging
Joseph Fair, Packaging Engineer
Lexmark International, Inc.
On site installations and relocation of printers has become an increased source of “packaging” related field concerns in recent years for Lexmark.
This presentation reviews what the Lexmark Packaging team has learned by participating in installations and working hand in hand with product engineering teams at Lexmark.
Additionally, this presentation will cover how the Lexmark packaging team is adapting current specifications along with the ISTA standards to simulate the environments encountered during installations and the relocation of printers.
Takeaway:
• It is critical to learn as much as possible about the environments your packaging/product encounters.
• The equipment in a packaging lab can have value beyond traditional style package testing.
• Just because your product leaves your site in packaging doesn’t mean it will arrive at the end user in that packaging or that a customer is going to retain that packaging for future shipments.
Biography: Education: B.S. in General Science Education from Michigan State University. M.S. in Packaging Engineering from Michigan State University. Activities: Member of ISTA TSG. Achievements: ISTA CPLP Technician and IoPP CPP.
e-Commerce Shipping Systems in China
Dr. S. Paul Singh, President
Packaging Forensics Associates, Inc.
This presentation will cover the rising impact of e-business with Amazon China and Alibaba and has put a significant challenge on packaging for these and other e-commerce businesses to provide on-time fast delivery while maintaining the integrity of products and preventing damage. The presentation will provide good and bad examples of what works in the second largest economy with the world’s largest demand and population.
Biography: Education: Ph.D., (Ag. Engg) MS, (Packaging), BS (Honors - Mech Engg). Activities: ASTM, IAPRI, ASSE, ASME, ISTA, IOPP, NIPHLE, ISO, WFLO. Achievements: Military Packaging Hall of Fame, ASTM Award of Merit, Fellow IOPP and ASTM.
A Comparative Study of Fatigue Damages of Column Stacked Printed Packages between a Single Axis Vibration Profile and Field Vehicle Vibrations
Changfeng Ge, Professor
Rochester Institute of Technology
This study investigates the difference in scuffing damages of printed kraft paper between a single-axis lab vibration and an actual field event. A special fixture was designed and built to contain 4-column stacked printed packages. The ASTM D4169 truck assurance level I / II tests and field truck test were conducted respectively, based on accelerated vibration formula. The optical density of printed papers after testing were measured and compared. Fatigue cycles were computed using Rainflow counting algorithm to correlate the scuffing damages to the vibration stress cycles applied upon printing surfaces.
Takeaway:
Understanding factors influencing vibration equivalencies between lab based test and field data; Know the difference in scuffing damages of printed packages between a single-axis lab vibration and an actual field event; Know techniques of qualifying fatigue damage caused by vibration hazards.
Biography: Education: Dr.-Ing. from University of Dortmund- Mechanical Engineering, M.E and B.E. from Tongji University-Mechanical Engineering. Activities: Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Applied Packaging Research, ASTM D10.13 Chair, Board Member of IAPRI and member of TAPPI.
State of Sustainable Packaging
Adam Gendell, Associate Director
Sustainable Packaging Coalition
When it comes to packaging sustainability, what matters most? There is no shortage of important issues, but prioritization is constantly shifting and evolving. This presentation gives an overview of the most current understanding of packaging sustainability considerations, including industry trends, regulatory happenings, and ways to contextualize and articulate the sustainability story of packaging.
Biography: Adam Gendell is the Associate Director of GreenBlue’s flagship project, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.. Adam‘s work with the packaging value chain touches on goal-setting, design considerations, and stakeholder engagement. Adam has developed and delivered training seminars for hundreds of packaging professionals, including the Coalition’s Fall conference SPC Advance. Since joining GreenBlue in 2010 he has brought together stakeholder groups to lead work on topics ranging from life-cycle-oriented design to substantiation data for FTC-compliant recyclability claims. Most recently, Adam spearheaded a collaboration between packaging trade associations, recycling-focused NGOs, and government agencies to conduct a robust nationwide study on consumer access to recycling systems.He coordinates several Industry Leadership Committees and is a frequent speaker and writer on sustainability topics. In 2013 Adam served on the PAC NEXT Leadership Council.
The Effect of a Non-Chemical Phytosanitary Treatment on the Packaging Integrity of Unitized Products to Prevent the International Spread of Invasive Plant and Animal Species
Marshall White, Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech
In a global economy international product shipments have been a source of spreading invasive animal and plant species. The impact of these “invasives” are economic as well as a decline in human health and environmental quality. When international shipments of product are quarantined, the primary method of phytosanitary treatment is fumigation with methyl bromide. The pre-shipment and quarantine treatment of internationally shipped product is the second largest use of this fumigant in the US. Under international agreement the use of this ozone depleting and dangerous chemical is to terminate when an effective alternative treatment is identified. One targeted invasive, is the Mediterranean snail that has been detected in imported unit loads of packaged ceramic and marble tiles. The USDA Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service supported research at Virginia Tech to evaluate the use of steam and vacuum to heat sanitize the unitized and packaged tiles that were inoculated with this invasive snail species. The effect of steam and vacuum, using a 56 C for 30 minute treatment cycle, on snail morbidity and the properties of the tile, corrugated sleeves, shrink wrap, and gum labels was evaluated. The entire 775 kg unit load of tiles can be treated in about 50 minutes. Snail morbidity was 100%. By using a chamber design and vacuum, to control condensation and increase the speed of the treatment cycle, the physical and mechanical properties of the tile, paper and plastic packaging were not significantly altered by the treatment. The results indicate that this heat based treatment method can effectively sanitize certain packaged commodities that can tolerate temperatures in the 55 to 65 C.
Takeaway:
Replacing an ozone depleting chemical with an environmentally benign and treatment to prevent the spread of invasive plant and animal species during global product shipment.
Biography: Education: B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees - Colorado State University and Virginia Tech. Activities: Member of The Institute of Packaging Professionals, and the American Society of Testing and Materials D-10 Committee on Packaging. In this latter organization, he was co-chair of the pallet Testing Task Group. He has also served as Head of the U.S. Delegation to the International Standards Organization TC-51 Committee on Pallets, and past Chairman of the MHIA, MH1 Committee on Pallets Standards. Achievements: Published widely on the subject of CAD/CAM design of pallets and containers and the dynamic sequence of palletized unit-loads in shipping environments. Recognized by Modern Materials Handling Magazine as one of the Top Ten Materials Handling Professionals for his revolutionary ideas on the “Systems-Based ” alternative to the existing “component based design” of Global supply chains.
SUSTAINABILITY TRACK SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Adam Gendell, Associate Director, Sustainable Packaging Coalition
LCA Workshop: Designing Sustainable Transport Packages
Prashant Jagtap, President & CEO
Trayak LLC
Many considerations go into designing effective packages. Sustainability is increasingly one of these considerations. Primary packages invariably get most of the attention when sustainability discussions arise. For greater impact, a total packaging systems approach should be considered. This additionally incorporates properly optimized secondary and tertiary packages, which are often overlooked. In this workshop we will explore Life Cycle Assessment or LCA and how it can help you design more sustainable transport packages. Taking this systems approach makes this analysis very easy to perform and understand, enabling better decisions early in the design cycle.
Takeaway:
-Benefits of LCA to the transport packaging industry
-Sustainable Package Design knowledge
Biography: Education: Masters in Manufacturing Engineering from UMASS at Amherst and an MBA from Xavier University.
Innovation in Sustainability & Sourcing Packaging Material
Oliver F. Campbell, Director, Packaging
Dell Technologies
Packaging innovation has never been more important. Demands for cost reduction, quality, sustainability, and more direct customer fulfillment among others drive the need for new packaging materials, processes, and predictive analytic tools. Learn from case studies how Dell Technologies uses circular economy principles and sustainability to drive packaging innovation and competitive advantage.
Takeaway:
Adopt some of Dell’s practices to inspire your organization to become more innovative and to create a packaging advantage.
Biography: Education: BS, MEng Engineering, Cornell University; MBA, University of Texas. Achievements: Industry first innovations in bamboo, wheat straw, AirCarbon carbon negative, and Ocean Plastic packaging.
Cold Chain Sustainable Take Aways
Quint Marini, Package Engineering Manager
UPS Customer Solutions
Information will concentrate on developing best practices for Cold Chain packaging in association with the Food Industry. Outlining process and procedures in evaluating the effectiveness of their cold chain packaging will help manage cost. This will help develop and promote the use of sustainable materials in the Cold Chain network.
Takeaway:
Provide a foundation on how to evaluate Cold Chain Packaging with a Sustainable material twist. Developing solutions that work will help with the usage and promotion of new materials.
Biography: Bachelors of Science in Packaging from Michigan State University Activities: ISTA North American Division, Technical Committee, Sustainability; Member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition Achievements: Two patents in Packaging.
PHARMA TRACK SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Paul Harber, Principal, Modality Solutions LLC
Defining a Process for Creating Testing Profiles for Thermal and Vibration Testing of Passive Shipping Containers
Bernard McGarvey, Ph.D., Sr. Engineering Advisor
Eli Lilly and Company
Bryan Cardis, Consultant Distribution Engineer
Eli Lilly and Company
The approach to defining OQ ambient test profiles for thermal testing of passive shipping containers used at Eli Lilly and Company is reviewed. The use of container performance curves to support the use of these test profiles is discussed. The relationship of defining thermal test curves to defining vibration test curves is presented. Finally a method for defining vibration test curves based on recorded lane vibration data is outlined.
Takeaway:
• How OQ test temperature profiles are defined.
• How performance curves can be used to support qualification activities.
• Example of the application of (1) and (2) to a shipping container qualification.
• How defining thermal test curves is related to vibration test curves.
• How vibration test curves can be defined based on vibration data from actual lane shipments.
Key Considerations for Shipping Commercial Biologics
Carolyn Williamson, Principal Packaging Engineer
Bristol Myers Squibb
The presentation will describe the critical elements necessary for the consistent management of distribution networks from development and continuing throughout the life cycle of the product. The process includes development of user specifications and risk assessments that insure harmonization across the network for containers, lanes, and modes. The talk will highlight development of processes across the network for temperature qualification, lane qualification, and evaluation of impact on the product and life cycle management post commercialization.
Takeaway:
• Understanding your lanes
• Challenges of gathering lane data including temperature, vibration, shock, humidity, altitude and x-ray
• Standardizing the process across network for container review and acceptance
• Life cycle management beyond temperature
The Pro’s and Con’s of Monitoring the Temperature of Each Pharmaceutical or Biological Shipment Compared to Developing a Qualified Packaging Solution
Jean Pierre Emond, Ph.D.
The Illuminate Group
Melissa Germain, M.S.c.
The Illuminate Group
The presentation will review the benefits and disadvantages with individual package level temperature monitoring devices compared to the development of a qualified package for temperature sensitive products. Several temperature monitoring devices will be discussed, including how their effectiveness is highly based on the users handling procedures and temperature results analysis. The process for developing a qualified shipping package and its corresponding temperature profile will be outlined.
Takeaway:
• Comparison of various temperature monitoring devices
• Understanding the importance of temperature monitor placement inside the package
• Realizing the impact of human factors on the results of the monitoring
• Understanding the process needed for developing a qualified packaging solution
• The importance of seasonal requirements when developing a qualified solution
TESTING OF TOMORROW TRACK SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Greg Batt, Assistant Professor, Clemson University
Big Data and Its Impact On Package Testing & Design
Chandra Arcot
CTO
Axiom
Emerging Technologies Will Revolutionize Future of Package Evaluation - This presentation aims to capture the impact of game changing technologies such as Big Data, Analytics , IoT, Smart and Connected devices on how packages will be evaluated in future. The presentation also outlines the progress made through several real world examples.
Takeaway:
Understanding of emerging technologies such as Big Data , Analytics , IoT etc. and its application to package evaluation. Roadmap for introduction of new technologies in an easy streamlined fashion.
Biography: Education: Master in Thermal Engineering NIT , Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. Achievements: Co Founder and Technology Lead at Axiom , Publications in the area of use of Modelling and Simulation for Automotive, Aerospace, Consumer Goods and packaging Verticals.
Adam Armstrong
Director of Sales
Specright
Increasing Efficiency Across Your Supply Chain With Accessible Packaging Data - This presentation will enumerate the benefits of centralizing packaging data for all valued partners in your supply chain. Utilizing the cloud, the packaging industry has new ways to share information in a secure, scalable manner. We will discuss how this collaboration unlocks the potential of big data from the design stage to the retail shelf.
Takeaway:
See how all stakeholders along your supply chain will gain efficiency with accessible data: improve productivity, increase sustainability, and reduce packaging failures.
Biography: Education: MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management; Bachelors in Economics, UCLA.
Matt Thompson
Executive Director - Packaging Technology
Sealed Air Corporation
Considerations for Packaging Design in Preparation for Simulation of Drop Testing - The presentation will summarize work focusing on the development of material and simulation models for virtual drop testing including over 30 years of transmitted shock data used as a baseline for our data-driven packaging design process. It will show how we automatically generate multiple packaging designs and then virtually drop test them.
Takeaway:
Will show options for design and development of engineered cushioning solutions with the correct balance of cost, performance and sustainability.
Biography: Bachelor in Science in Packaging from San Jose State University + 25 years of on-the-job experience at Sealed Air Activities: Current Member of the ISTA Global Board.
ISTA Online Test Planner Platform
Eric Hiser, Vice President - Technical
ISTA
Biography: Michigan State University – Bachelors of Science in Packaging; Member of ASTM International Committee D-10 on Packaging Testing Standards, IoPP Certified Packaging Professional (CPP), and an Active Member of IoPP Transport Packaging Committee.
Multi-Axis Vibration Testing: Interactive Q&A
Kyle Dunno
Atlantic Packaging
Eric Joneson, Vice President, Marketing
Lansmont Corporation
Patrick McDavid, Instructor
Michigan State University School of Packaging