As brands and converters encounter increasing consumer and regulatory pressure to reduce material usage, improve recyclability, and deliver high-performance packaging, Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) has emerged as a key technology shaping the future of flexible packaging.
Discover how manufacturers are leveraging MDO to achieve sustainability goals while maintaining the performance, efficiency, and product quality that modern packaging applications demand.
This session will provide a practical overview of the MDO process while examining the real-world challenges that pose a barrier to production success. From managing static electricity and contamination to ensuring reliable web handling at higher line speeds, attendees will gain valuable insights into the critical factors that influence MDO performance.
Drawing on decades of experience supporting film and packaging manufacturers around the world, Meech will share proven strategies, emerging industry best practices, and customer success stories that assist with MDO process implementation.
Learning Objectives:
- The MDO process and common challenges encountered in implementation.
- Critical factors that influence MDO performance.
- Purpose-designed solutions to improve process reliability, reduce waste and maximize operational efficiency.
- Common themes among MDO implementation success stories.