Three regional universities and Kaligraf conducted the first regional scientific-industry seminar on packaging. ‘Packaging 2024 – Trends, Production, Regulations’ took place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Banja Luka, in collaboration with the Faculty of Technology at the University of Banja Luka and Kaligraf.
The seminar brought together experts from academia, industry professionals, students, and anyone interested in the field of packaging. Speakers included experts from three regional faculties – the Faculty of Technology at the University of Banja Luka, the Faculty of Technical Sciences at the University of Novi Sad, and the Faculty of Graphic Arts at the University of Zagreb, as well as packaging specialists from Kaligraf, Zagreb. The event attracted over 100 participants, demonstrating significant interest in such gatherings and highlighting the importance of these collaborations for the advancement of the packaging industry in the region.
The Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Borislav Malinović, opened the seminar and welcomed all attendees, emphasizing the crucial role of cooperation between educational institutions and industry. “We primarily educate our students for the workforce, with only about 10% remaining in academia. This is why this kind of interaction, connecting the scientific community with the industry, is essential,” stated the Dean.
The seminar program included a series of expert lectures, covering various aspects of packaging development and application, presenting fresh perspectives and up-to-date information from the sector.
Prof. Dr. Mladen Stančić, Vice Dean of the host faculty, gave a lecture on “Designing Cardboard Packaging and the Production of Die-Cutting Tools”, explaining the technological processes involved in creating packaging products and highlighting common mistakes and key considerations in production.
Miho Karolyi, Director and Founder of Kaligraf, discussed the impact of new regulatory changes on the local packaging industry with his presentation on “How the New EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Will Affect Non-EU Producers”
“Packaging of the Future – A New Dimension of Creativity” was the theme presented by Željka Tihomirović, packaging consultant from Kaligraf, who outlined trends in packaging and demonstrated how creative solutions and innovations are shaping the future of the industry.
Prof. Dr. Nemanja Kašiković, a professor at the University of Novi Sad’s Faculty of Technical Sciences, presented on “Digital Printing in Packaging”, explaining the principles of digital printing and the advantages of digital technology in packaging production.
Prof. Dr. Igor Majnarić from the Faculty of Graphic Arts at the University of Zagreb delivered a presentation titled “Standardization in the Graphic Industry”, stressing the importance of ISO standards alignment and the application of norms in the increasingly complex environment of printing and packaging production.
The final lecture by Assistant Prof. Dr. Zoran Gazibarić, titled “Cost Calculations in the Production of Graphic Packaging”, provided a detailed insight into the financial aspects of packaging production, a critical topic for all industry stakeholders.
The seminar offered an exceptional opportunity for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and ideas between scientists, industry professionals, and students, encouraging further cooperation between academia and business sectors. Given the high level of interest and success of the event, plans for similar future events have been announced.
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