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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
MSE.542

Converting and Packaging Processes, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Active in period 5 (16.5.2022–31.7.2022)
Course code
MSE.542
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Sanna Auvinen, Päävastuu
Responsible teacher:
Johanna Lahti
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Materials Science Studies 100 %
Core content
  • Selection of package type and packaging line
  • Package printing (printing methods)
  • Form fill seal techniques
  • Primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, logistic efficiency of packaging
  • Failures in packaging
  • Dispersion coating
  • Lamination methods
Complementary knowledge
  • Printing inks, print quality
  • Other converting methods (hot melts, waxes, siliconisation, etc.)
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Learning material
Kokonaisuudet, joihin opintojakso kuuluu
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.

Participation in teaching

10.01.2022 27.02.2022
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)

Exam

28.02.2022 31.05.2022
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Active in period 5 (16.5.2022–31.7.2022)