Course Title: Science & Engineering of Flexible Packaging

Duration: 2 Days (6 Hours/Day)

Mode: In-person

Target Audience: Packaging professionals, R&D engineers, quality control teams, production managers, procurement teams, entrepreneurs, and students in packaging-related fields.

Course Details
Day 1: Fundamentals & Material Science (6 Hours)

Session 1: Introduction to Flexible Packaging (1 Hour)

• Overview of the packaging industry & trends
• Role of flexible packaging in various industries
• Advantages & challenges of flexible packaging
• Regulatory considerations & compliance

Session 2: Material Science in Flexible Packaging (2 Hours)

• Types of flexible packaging materials:
  Polymers: PE, PP, PET, PA, EVOH
  Barrier Materials: Alu foil, MPET, MCPP
  Coatings & Laminates
• Mechanical & barrier properties of flexible films
• Influence of material selection on packaging performance

Session 3: Manufacturing Processes (2 Hours)

• Extrusion & Film Manufacturing:
  Blown film vs. cast film
  Co-extrusion & multilayer film technology
• Printing Technologies:
  Flexography vs. Rotogravure vs. Digital Printing
• Lamination & Coating:
  Adhesive vs. extrusion lamination
  Heat-seal & cold-seal coatings
• Slitting & Pouching:
  Different pouch styles & their applications

Session 4: Interactive Discussion & Q/A (1 Hour)

• Case studies on flexible packaging innovation
• Common challenges & troubleshooting in flexible packaging

Day 2: Performance, Sustainability & Advanced Engineering (6 Hours)

Session 5: Performance Testing & Quality Control (2 Hours)

• Testing methods for flexible packaging:
  Tensile strength, impact resistance, WVTR, OTR
  Seal strength & integrity testing
  Drop & compression tests
• Quality control standards & certifications (ASTM, ISO, FDA, etc.)
  Bangladesh Institute of Packaging (BIP)

Session 6: Advanced Packaging Technologies & Innovations (2 Hours)

• Smart packaging & active packaging solutions
• High-barrier films & modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
• Bio-based & compostable flexible packaging
• Advances in digital printing & AI in packaging

Session 7: Sustainability & Circular Economy in Flexible Packaging (1 Hour)

• Challenges of plastic waste & recyclability
• Sustainable alternatives & eco-design strategies
• Life cycle assessment (LCA) in flexible packaging

Session 8: Industry Best Practices & Future Trends (1 Hour)

• Cost optimization & process efficiency
• Future of flexible packaging: automation, AI, and machine learning
• Open forum discussion & certificate distribution

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will: Understand the science behind flexible packaging materials Gain knowledge of key manufacturing & printing processes Learn about testing methods & quality assurance Explore innovations & sustainability solutions in packaging Be prepared to implement best practices in flexible packaging