On Monday June 12th, product
development staff, process engineers, and technical
support staff from IPST member companies will be
able to utilize three new Web-based problem-solving
tools - all available to any member company employee
through the IPST Member Channel Web site.
The
new tools will provide these industry professionals
with specialized resources to assist with development
or optimization of processes, enhancements to product
performance, and the resolution of pulp, paper, and
paperboard manufacturing issues.
First,
a new "Problem and Expertise Listing" tool matches
paper manufacturing processes and issues with individual
IPST staff having the specialized skills and expertise.
Resumes, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses
provide direct access to IPST staff.
A
second tool provides customers with a simple method
to use IPST research facilities and expertise by
establishing a proprietary development or optimization
project in one of the following processing areas:
A new "Proprietary Testing" resource
provides process engineers and manufacturing sites
with access to comprehensive testing services to address
processing and product performance issues. Primary
areas of analysis include:
The above problem-solving features
represent only a few of the tools that IPST is beginning
to implement to serve and respond to the changing needs
of its member companies.
The IPST Member Channel is a service
to the employees of its member companies. It provides
these industry professionals with access to leading expertise,
and some of the industry's most innovative research,
current information, and relevant educational programs
available. Anytime. Anywhere.
The Institute of Paper Science and
Technology is an independent, fully accredited, graduate
research school located on the campus of the Georgia
Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. In a unique
partnership with the paper industry, the Institute provides
Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees, innovative research,
informational and technical services, and access to educational
development programs.
For more information contact Bob Patterson at Bob.Patterson@ipst.gatech.edu.
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