Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the structure, market segments, and key trends of the flexible packaging industry.
• 2 Understand the properties, selection, and testing of plastic films, foils, papers, and adhesives.
• 3 Analyze printing technologies including flexography, gravure, and digital printing for flexible substrates.
• 4 Apply lamination and coating processes to create multi-layer structures with barrier and sealant properties.
• 5 Implement slitting and rewinding best practices for roll integrity and defect reduction.
• 6 Develop pouching and bag making workflows for various package formats and sealing methods.
• 7 Apply quality control methods including in-process inspection, statistical process control, and testing standards.
• 8 Comply with food contact regulations, migration limits, and global packaging standards.
• 9 Evaluate sustainability strategies, recyclability, bio-based materials, and end-of-life solutions.
• 10 Design efficient plant layouts, incorporate lean manufacturing principles, and manage equipment maintenance.