 The Containers Technology group currently has 17 members who have expertise in resistance welding, deep drawing, forming, wall ironing and finite element modelling. They undertake research into all types of can / component manufacture, from fundamental studies of new products to process capability studies with pilot lines that are capable of replicating actual can making processes. Research in this group focuses on satisfying our customers’ demands for cost-effective, efficient, attractive packaging. Corus customers continually look for increased efficiency in can making processes, which involve very high speeds and volumes, and require feedstock of a very high, consistent quality. These demands are usually coupled with requirements for lower costs in very competitive markets. Another important factor in our research is finding new ways to differentiate products using decoration, embossing and shaping. Corus also cooperates with other steel makers on selected projects to protect and increase steel’s share of the packaging market. Our research projects are aimed at increasing our competitive position in the market place and often involve collaborative projects with different areas of the packaging chain, such as can fillers and brand owners, as well as can makers. Naturally, we also work on projects with other groups in Packaging Research.
Case studies
These case studies illustrate some of the projects where the Containers Technology knowledge group have contributed to. |
