Date: 8/12/2009 - 8/13/2009

Location: Philadelphia, PA

This seminar gives packaging industry professionals a sound understanding of the science and applications of various packaging materials. An understanding of the underlying principles of materials science is beneficial when performing troubleshooting of packaging problems and in development of packaging. This two day seminar covers fundamental concepts of materials science and then applies that to common packaging materials, such as plastics, metals, papers and composites.

Instructor Duncan Darby, President of D3 Consulting and Associate Professor for the Packaging Science Department at Clemson University, is a recognized expert in the use and manufacture of flexible packaging with over 20 years of experience in the flexible packaging industry.

Any personnel in the R&D, testing, process, design, fabrication and manufacturing of food, pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, chemical, veterinary or industrial product packaging can benefit from this unique course. Packaging, film and foil personnel will also benefit.