{"id":6762,"date":"2025-06-18T13:01:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T17:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/pdc\/?page_id=6762"},"modified":"2026-04-23T13:01:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:01:06","slug":"pdc-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/pdc\/pdc-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6762_c5e2bc-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6762_c5e2bc-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6762_c5e2bc-77\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6762_c5e2bc-77 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6762_c5e2bc-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6762_c5e2bc-77\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6762_c5e2bc-77 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6762_c5e2bc-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6762_c5e2bc-77\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6762_c5e2bc-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6762_c5e2bc-77\">Maine Forest BioMaterials Week 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6762_4dc3d1-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6762_4dc3d1-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6762_4dc3d1-09\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#27b682;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6762_4dc3d1-09 mark.kt-highlight, 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all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id6762_d9767b-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id6762_d9767b-a1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column6762_032bed-af > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6762_032bed-af > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6762_032bed-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6762_032bed-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6762_032bed-af > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6762_032bed-af > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6762_032bed-af{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6762_032bed-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6762_032bed-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6762_032bed-af\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">3rd Annual Thermoformed Molded Fiber Symposium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Once again, the University of Maine\u2019s Process Development Center will host the Thermoformed Molded Fiber Symposium, bringing together industry leaders to collaborate, innovate, and inspire continued advancement in the thermoformed molded fiber industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column6762_578d2c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6762_578d2c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6762_578d2c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6762_578d2c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6762_578d2c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6762_578d2c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6762_578d2c-2b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6762_578d2c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6762_578d2c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6762_578d2c-2b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">PDC Cellulose Nanomaterials  Forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The University of Maine\u2019s Process Development Center is excited to welcome everyone back to Orono for the 8th Annual Cellulose Nanomaterials Forum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Also featuring sessions from Maine&#8217;s Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub on Thursday and Friday!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id6762_b9dcb2-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id6762_b9dcb2-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id6762_b9dcb2-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id6762_b9dcb2-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id6762_b9dcb2-8c 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kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane6762_4e27b5-6a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>2025 Symposium<\/strong>: Advancing Molded Fiber &#8211; Collaboration Driving Innovation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday, August 25, 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tours of the <strong>Process Development Center<\/strong> (including demonstrations) and the <strong>Advanced Structures and Composites Center<\/strong>, home to the largest 3D printer in the world and BioHome, a 3D printed house<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday, August 26, 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keynote Presentation: \u201cDeveloping the Difference: Fiber Trays for Modern Food Retail\u201d &#8211; <\/strong>Mike Roxas, Packaging Engineer Manager, Adhold Delhaize USA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q&amp;A Session: <\/strong>Moderated by: Kelly Helein, VP Business Development, Genera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Machinery Panel<\/strong>:  <em>Leading equipment manufacturers discuss challenges in getting capital costs down, reducing water and energy use, and equipment specs needed for comparing cycle times.<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moderator: Scott Lilley, Rev1 Packaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cPackaging that Performs: Designing for Real World Composting and Solid Waste Systems\u201d &#8211; <\/strong>Susan Thoman, Founder and Managing Director, Composter Approved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cAqueous Coating Considerations: Thermoformed Molded Fiber Product Applications\u201d \u2013 <\/strong>Gordon Bugg, Principal Engineer \u2013 Coating, Kemira<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cCoating Molded Fiber Articles\u201d<\/strong>&#8211; Bob Versluys, Senior Technical Manager, Motus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coating Panel<\/strong>: <em>Chemical suppliers discuss challenges in coating molded fiber articles, new application technologies, curing and drying issues, new geometries, and keeping costs down.<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Jim Fogg, Director of Sales and Business Development, Motus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday, August 27, 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manufacturer\u2019s Panel:  <\/strong><em>A&nbsp;dynamic discussion on the key limitations and challenges in the industry, focusing on factors such as equipment, fiber sources, chemistry, instrumentation, and the global economy.<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moderator: Chelsea Cross, Business Development Manager, Barriers &amp; Molded Fiber, Solenis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rapid Fire Student Presentations \u2013 Part 1<\/strong>:  <strong><em>Graduate students give short presentations on <\/em><\/strong><em>their posters<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cMicrofibrillated Cellulose (MFC) in Molded Fiber Trays\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 David Cowles, Valmet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cMFC produced using FiberLean Wet Stirred Media Mills: Applications in molded and formed fiber products\u201d <\/strong>\u2013 Mark Paradis, Customer Technical Services Director \u2013 North America, FiberLean Technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brand Perspective\/Wrap-up<\/strong> &#8211; Wes Blanding, Senior Account Sales Executive, Daikin America, Inc. and Vineet Dua, Scientist, Daikin America, Inc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane6762_8fe577-bc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>2024 Thermoformed Molded Fiber: <\/strong>Technologies and Trends<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">December 10-11, 2024 \u2013 University of Maine, Orono, Maine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday, December 10, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fiber Basics 201<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Nick Palumbo, North American Technical Sales Manager, Brueckner Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beyond the Basics: Cutting-Edge Stock Preparation for Molded Fiber<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Tina Lawton, Director, Sales &amp; Technology, Stock Prep &amp; Recycle, North America,&nbsp;Valmet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplified Stock Prep for Molded Fiber<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Matthew Job, President, Motus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increasing Wet End Turbulence in Molded Fiber Production<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Karl Palmer, Fiber Process Engineer, Brueckner Group and Jim Fogg, NA Business Development Manager Barriers and Coatings, Solenis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantifying Fiber Formation<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Matt Griswold, Vice President of Innovation, Genera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additively Manufactured Tooling for Prototyping \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Jonathan Roy, Research Engineer, Advanced Structures and Composites Center, University of Maine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dispersion Barrier Coating for 3D Molded Fiber \u2013 Overview of Surface 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