Faster Beverage Can Coating Testing Developed
Researchers from Georgia Tech and Novelis have announced a new approach to testing beverage can coatings, significantly reducing the time required to evaluate how beverages interact with the can’s interior. This collaboration, built on a long-standing relationship, aims to accelerate product development and improve packaging innovation.
Key Developments
The Georgia Tech School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, led by Associate Professor Nian Liu, has developed specialized tools for more frequent measurement and analysis of coating interactions. Previously, testing cycles could take months, but the new method now allows for data collection throughout the process in just weeks.
Benefits for Beverage Makers
Faster testing offers beverage manufacturers quicker decisions regarding packaging choices. This can ultimately shorten the time it takes to introduce new products to consumers. Furthermore, manufacturers gain a deeper understanding of the interaction between beverages and aluminum packaging before products reach the market.
Expanding Collaboration
This advancement builds upon the Novelis Innovation Hub at Georgia Tech, established in 2019. Since its inception, the hub has expanded to include student scholarships, workshops, and educational opportunities, fostering innovation and sustainability.
Quotes
“Working with Professor Liu and his students has been incredibly rewarding,” said Juraj Liska, senior principal coatings scientist at Novelis. “The ability to generate more frequent performance data gives us new insights into coating behavior and helps accelerate product development.”
“This collaboration demonstrates the impact that can happen when academic research and industry expertise come together to address real-world challenges,” said Shreyes Melkote, Executive Director of the Novelis Innovation Hub at Georgia Tech.
Further Information
To learn more about the role of aluminum flat rolled products in the packaging sector, explore the report “ALuminium in Packaging: Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics.”
Source: AL Circle. Featured image credit: AL Circle.
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