PulPac announces 500 global patents for Dry Molded Fiber technology
For decades, fiber shaping has been dominated by wet processes. Today, this category is expanding with the rise of Dry Molded Fiber, which is gradually emerging as an evolutionary and competitive fiber formation method.
“Dry Molded Fiber is no longer an experimental technology. It is now an entire industrial category, and we see the market shifting from curiosity to engagement,” said Viktor Wingård Börjesson, operations director at PulPac. “The intellectual property platform and engineering experience we have developed over the past decade provide a solid foundation for companies investing in Dry Molded Fiber.”
The company’s patent portfolio covers various aspects of the process, including fiber preparation, airlaying, forming and pressing methods, tooling configurations, and integration of specific functionalities in products.
Towards increased industrialization
The milestone of 500 patents reflects several years of technological development and process optimization. In total, PulPac indicates having invested over 800,000 hours of research and development in Dry Molded Fiber.
According to the company, this technical knowledge set helps reduce uncertainty related to industrialization and facilitates large-scale technology deployment.
The industrialization of the process also relies on an ecosystem of partner machine manufacturers, bringing together companies active in areas such as injection molding, non-wovens, fiber processing, and packaging line automation.
Technology driven by regulatory evolution
PulPac believes that Dry Molded Fiber is approaching a turning point in industrial adoption. The commitment of machine manufacturers on a global scale and the evolution of regulatory frameworks contribute to accelerating this momentum.
Among these factors is the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, which stimulates demand for fiber-based packaging alternatives capable of being produced on a large scale.
According to the company, the implementation of Dry Molded Fiber is increasingly being seen as complementing existing solutions, whether it involves plastic conversion or traditional wet fiber molding processes.
PulPac develops dry fiber molding technologies for the production of fiber-based packaging and products. The company collaborates with an international network of industrial partners to accelerate the adoption of Dry Molded Fiber on a large scale.
Based on information published by PulPac.
