Main research interests are packaging technology and material converting technology with an emphasis on process control and monitoring. Also forming tool development and substrate/tool interaction are key aspects of the research. Particular attention is paid to the processes of die cutting, press forming, cup manufacturing and manufacturing of fibre-based packages in general.
Control methods of the various converting processes and essential properties of the forming tool machinery and package materials are investigated. Tool geometry, tool heating arrangement and blank preparation in addition to effect of material properties of the converted substrates are included to research work. New measurement methods and equipment are developed to enable advanced packaging technology research and to fully understand the operation of converting processes and behaviour of packaging materials.
Study produces knowledge for creation of packages for novel applications, successful setup of the converting machinery and optimization of package production processes. Research work provides insights to utilization of renewable fibre-based packaging materials and thus possibilities for replacement of oil-based material alternatives.
The main research scope is to develop next-generation package manufacturing methods that seamlessly combine novel tooling technologies, process control methods and utilization of package material properties.
