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Automated deep forming process for biobased and sustainable 3D-products

The project further develops deep forming of fiber – a Swedish technology that has already resulted in the world’s first commercial fiber-based screw caps. The next step is to make the technology even more competitive and broaden its use to more products where plastics dominate today.

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time, and pressure on industry is increasing through both global negotiations on a plastics treaty and the EU’s new packaging regulation. Sweden has unique conditions to lead this transition, thanks to its strong forest industry, advanced tool manufacturing, and long tradition of packaging innovation.

Behind the initiative stands Blue Ocean Closures, which operates its own production facility and works with global customers, together with RISE in Olofström, with expertise in forming processes, and MFS Technology, a toolmaker with long experience in advanced tool manufacturing. Together, they are developing a technology platform that combines high performance, short cycle times, and lower costs.

The goal is to create fiber-based components that can compete with plastics in both function and price. In the short term, this applies to closures for liquid packaging, but in the longer term the path opens for a wide range of applications. In doing so, Swedish competitiveness, the forest industry, and tool manufacturing are strengthened, while dependence on plastics is reduced and climate benefits increase.