Introduction to the Flexible Packaging Universe

1.1 Flexible Packaging Market  |   page 26
Margaret Hayasaki

1.2 Consumption Trends that Impact in Packaging   |   page 32
Assunta Napolitano Camilo

1.3 Innovation    |   page 74
Assunta Napolitano Camilo

1.4 Packaging Design    |   page 100
Glaucia Boner

1.5 Flexible Packaging Project    |   page 106
Simone Ruiz

1.6 Business Model: Digital Printing    |   page 114
Felipe Toledo

Materials and Inputs

2.1 Polymers | page 122
Claudio Marcondes

2.2 Polyethylene (PE): Properties and Applications | page 123
Claudio Marcondes

2.3 Polypropylene (PP): Properties and Applications | page 128
Claudio Marcondes

2.4 Polyester: Properties and Applications | page 138
Célia Freitas

2.5 Other Polymers | page 138
Claudio Marcondes

2.6 Additives and Masterbatches | page 147
Claudio Marcondes

2.7 Papers and its Packaging | page 155
André Badaró

2.8 Aluminum: Properties and Applications | page 163
Guilherme Benetti
Lucas Accorsi
Mariana Moura

2.9 Inks Resins | page 171
Fernando Ferreira
Levi Vieira de Sousa

2.10 Inks, Varnishes and Adhesives | page 175
Olinda Miranda

Packagings and Acessories

3.1 Films for Flexible Packaging | page 181
Claudio Marcondes

3.2 Structures and Applications of Flexible Packaging | page 192
Simone Ruiz

3.3 Types of Flexible Packaging | page 218
Simone Ruiz

3.4 Labels | page 233
Simone Ruiz

3.5 Closures, Seals and Accessories | page 246
Simone Ruiz

3.6 Shrink and Stretch Films | page 253
Matheus Rosa

3.7 Transport Packaging | page 258
Simone Ruiz

Processes

4.1 Colors | page 266
Elcio Sousa

4.2 Prepress Systems | page 272
Elcio Sousa

4.3 Details of the flexographic prepress system | page 278
Adriano Godoi

4.4 Printing Processes | page 282
Elcio Sousa

4.4.1 Gravure

4.4.2 Offset

4.4.3 Digital

4.4.3 Flexography

4.5 Color Standard Control | page 292
Simone Ruiz

4.6 Extrusion, Metalization and Lamination Processes | page 296
Claudio Marcondes

4.7 Flexible Packaging Tests | page 319
Simone Ruiz

Machines

5.1 Packaging Systems For Bulk Material | page 333
Leandro Vieira

5.2 Filling Machines for Liquid and Pasty Products | page 342
Olinda Miranda

5.3 Vacuum and Modified Atmosphere (MAP) Packaging Machines | page 347
Ralph Vieira

5.4 Labelers | page 350
P.E. Labellers

5.5 Marking and Coding Machines | page 355
Olinda Miranda

Packaging and Sustainability

6.1 Flexible Packaging & Sustainability | page 362
Assunta Napolitano Camilo

6.2 Life Cycle Assessment | page 367
Claudio Marcondes

6.3 Environmental Certifications, Simbology and Labeling | page 374
Assunta Napolitano Camilo

6.4 Circular Economy | page 392
Assunta Napolitano Camilo

6.5 Environmental Friendly Packaging and Projects | page 409
Assunta Napolitano Camilo

Bibliographic References and Credits | page 428

Sponsors | page 438