Ahead of the Curve

Manufacturing 4.0: Is US Industry Lagging Behind?

10 Jul 2019 At the 2019 Manufacturing Leadership Summit in June, John Fleming, chairman of the Manufacturing Leadership Council's Board of Governors and former executive vice president of global manufacturing and labor affairs for Ford Motor Co., answered a critical question for manufacturing executives: Is US industry lagging behind in its adoption of Manufacturing 4.0?

Facing the Market

26 Jun 2019 Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from an article that appeared in the May/June issue of Paper360°, and is offered here for Ahead of the Curve readers who may have missed it. Find the complete article at www.paper360.tappi.org.)

Europe Invests Billions in Bioeconomy

19 Jun 2019 With growing global backlash again fossil-fuel dependence—for both environmental sustainability and political stability—the formation of a robust bioeconomy has moved from idea to reality. Taking the lead on bioeconomy development, European scientific, academic, and governmental communities have worked together to create a partnership worth more than US$4 billion.

What is the Most Valuable Piece of Paper?

12 Jun 2019 How long does it take to make a piece of paper? Well, in 2011, the world's largest, fastest woodfree-producing paper machine was started-up at the Zhanjiang Chenming mill in China. In November 2012, the recorded speed on the Valmet machine was 1,808 m/min. That's FAST! But at this time of year, we're likely to be thinking of a certain piece of paper that takes most people at least FOUR YEARS to make, but which may be the single most valuable piece of paper they ever own: a diploma.

Modern Communication Technologies Driving Changes in Analog and Digital Printing

29 May 2019 The role of print is changing due to the impact of the Internet and mobile connectivity on the way businesses and individuals communicate and access information. This affects traditional printing (changing expectations of speed, relevance, and degree of interactivity) and is driving growth in digital printing.

Reinvention brings rewards for Cascades Sonoco

22 May 2019 Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from an article in the forthcoming issue of Paper360°, and is offered here as an exclusive "sneak peek" for Ahead of the Curve readers. Read the full article in the May/June issue this week at paper360.tappi.org.

A Strong Family Business Perseveres

15 May 2019 This article is from the most recent issue of Tissue360°, and is offered here for Ahead of the Curve readers who may have missed it. To view the entire issue, visit https://www.tissue360-digital.com.)

A Strong Family Business Perseveres

01 May 2019 This article is from the most recent issue of Tissue360°, and is offered here for Ahead of the Curve readers who may have missed it. To view the entire issue, visit https://www.tissue360-digital.com.)

When Planning & Scheduling May Not Be the Problem

24 Apr 2019 I often ask my kids, "What did you learn at school today?" and they universally reply, "Nothing." My son is about to graduate high school; according to him, he has learned "nothing" in the last 12 years.

Paper Archives Bring Distillery Back to Life

17 Apr 2019 If it weren't for paper archives, Nelson's Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, TN would be nothing but a memory. This recent post on the Newsroom page of Domtar Paper Company (https://newsroom.domtar.com/paper-archives-distillery/) illustrates how paper can play a pivotal role in reconstructing history.