Enhancing Efficiency in Plastic Film Packaging Development
Abstract
Plastic films are crucial in food packaging, directly interacting with products to preserve freshness and ensure safety. Their role demands the highest optical properties to allow for clear visibility and inspection of the contents. Additionally, because they come into direct contact with food, these films must adhere to stringent regulations to ensure consumer safety.
Problem
Highly Competitive Environment: The industry is highly competitive, with companies constantly needing to innovate to stay ahead. This includes developing new film formulations with better performance characteristics (such as higher strength, clarity, or barrier properties) or creating more sustainable alternative materials.
Frequent Regulatory Changes: Plastic film producers must navigate a complex landscape of regulations, which can vary significantly by region. These regulations may govern everything from the types of materials that can be used to the end of life of the plastic films.
Solution
The Knowledge Center serves as a centralized hub for all research, production data, and regulatory information. It ensures companies remain compliant with food and environmental regulations throughout the product development cycle.
The Visual Analyzer allows teams to visually compare the effects of different polymers, additives, or process changes on product performance, speeding up the innovation process by clearly showing what works best.
Benefits
- Persona-specific data access empowers teams to make smarter decisions, leading to greater efficiency in product development.
- MaterialsZone enables analysis of the impact of various materials and processing conditions on the final performance of the products, such as their optical and mechanical properties. This allows for a comprehensive understanding of how different materials and processing conditions influence the end results, enabling more informed adjustments and optimizations.
With real-time data analysis and insights, companies can make more informed decisions, potentially increasing overall product performance by 20%, leading to higher customer satisfaction and market competitiveness.
