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

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Contributors

  • Muhammad Faisal Yaqoob - , Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (Author)
  • Klara Liesegang - , Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (Author)
  • Lena Berthold - , Chair of Processing Machines/ Processing Technology (Author)
  • Stephan Kronenberger - , Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (Author)
  • Christer Clifford Schenke - , Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (Author)
  • Steffen Ihlenfeldt - , Chair of Machine Tools Development and Adaptive Controls, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (Author)

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

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Conference on Production Systems and Logistics: CPSL 2026
Pages76-186
Number of pages111
Volume1
Publication statusPublished - 2026
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesProceedings of the Conference on Production Systems and Logistics

Conference

Title8th Conference on Production Systems and Logistics
Abbreviated titleCPSL 2026
Conference number8
Duration14 - 17 April 2026
Website
LocationInstituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP) & Online
CityPorto
CountryPortugal

External IDs

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

Keywords

Keywords

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