By Giancarlo Caimmi, Ph.D., commercial director, Nordmeccanica Group, and Chris Vierra, principal product line manager, Nordson Measurement & Control Solutions In industries such as flexible packaging, pharmaceuticals, batteries, solar panels and electronics, the converting industry has undergone significant growth, driven by technology advances and substrate advantages. … [Read more...] about Coating weight monitoring technology: Process monitoring evolves into process managing

By John Young, president, AIS Gauging Real-time monitoring and analytics via in-line gauging systems are transforming web converting operations such as coating, extrusion, curing and slitting by enabling continuous, data-driven control of key production variables. This article explores how integrated sensor networks, like those developed by the author’s company, help … [Read more...] about Improving efficiency and quality with in-line gauging systems

By Josh Gibson, gauging industry technology manager, Quad Plus In roll-to-roll manufacturing, consistency, accuracy and safety are critical. Yet, many converters still rely on outdated gauging systems that typically are radiation-based, require routine calibration, involve regulatory burdens and fail to meet today’s quality control expectations. How can maintenance and … [Read more...] about Replacing legacy gauging systems with ultrasonic measurement