Intelligent Process Control In Paperboard Compression-Drawing Using Digital Twins And Machine Learning

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Beitragende

Abstract

Disposable plastic packaging is widespread due to its low cost, efficiency, and ease of production. On the contrary, its slow biodegradation contributes to long-term environmental pollution. This favors paperboard as a more sustainable and recyclable alternative. However, to effectively control the compression-drawing process for producing paperboard cups, it is essential to manage the interactions between the material and various process parameters (e.g., blankholder force, tool temperature), as well as ambient conditions. Targeted moistening of the material has been shown to stabilize the process, further increasing the overall complexity. The main challenge is coordinating all these interdependent parameters during each production cycle to ensure a stable paperboard production process. As part of a joint project between Fraunhofer IWU and TU Dresden, an intelligent process control system was developed and implemented on a paperboard cup compression-drawing demonstrator. This paper highlights the development and deployment of this control system, emphasizing the integration of digital twin technology and machine learning to adaptively regulate process parameters of paperboard compression-drawing. The result of such control system is a robust manufacturing process and consistent cup quality, paving the way for more intelligent and sustainable packaging processes.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
TitelProceedings of the Conference on Production Systems and Logistics: CPSL 2026
Seiten76-186
Seitenumfang111
Band1
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 2026
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Publikationsreihe

ReiheProceedings of the Conference on Production Systems and Logistics

Konferenz

Titel8th Conference on Production Systems and Logistics
KurztitelCPSL 2026
Veranstaltungsnummer8
Dauer14 - 17 April 2026
Webseite
OrtInstituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP) & Online
StadtPorto
LandPortugal

Externe IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-5701-6298/work/223385319

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • Compression-drawing, Paperboard, Digital Twins, Intelligent Process Control, Machine Learning