Bell Labs: John Franey on its low-static, eco-friendly packaging technology

John Franey, a Bell Labs researcher, talks about how eco-friendly low-static technology can replace non-recyclable material when used in packaging situations. The Intercept technology he invented allows to replace metallized low-static, non-recyclable bags by low-density bags which protects from static discharges and corrosive gases. These bags are both recyclable, and also allows to reduce the whole packaging thanks to their low-static, anti-corrosion attributes.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Alcatel-Lucent
• Bell Labs
• recyclable
• environment
• packaging
• technology
• static
• Intercept
• corrosion

[bhuti123]

Great video Tom and a great way to get the message out! CONGRATULATIONS John on the very, very innovative thinking and MANY THANKS for inventing something that will no doubt be a MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR towards helping the whole world become GREENER !! Alcatel-Lucent once again proves to be a pioneer and game changer because of its brightest & innovative thinkers :-)

[libertypackaging]

Tom and John - very well done and so glad to have this wonderful video to help explain the many benefits of Intercept Technology Packaging.

[TomO1ALU]

Interesting points, though we don't quite agree. Multi layer packaging is not recyclable - outer PE layers are, but inner layers (polyester + Al) are not and you can't easily separate them. VCIs are not approved for high reliability electronics as their coating attracts dust - causing shorts. On poisonous copper, SI bags have passed extensive environmental testing without any adverse effects (copper is interlocked with plastic and doesn’t become poisonous on decomp). Thanks for your comments.

[SeanFen01]

I hate to burst your bubble but multi layer packaging is just as recyclable with close to zero moisture penetration for up to 10 years and simple anti-stat mb's such as Sabic's Stat-Loy and then to address corrosion a simple VCI will do the trick. Before Randy goes on about H&S, please remember that a well known VCI company has proven that not all VCI'sare equal, besides including copper is poisonous.

[randydutton1]

Missing in this discussion is that pink poly incorporates chemicals, such as amines, that may cause skin irritation or chemical emissions as it degrades. Pink poly also is humidity dependent, so is less effective in low humidity environments such as the desert. Reducing. With more countries making OEMs responsible for cradle-to-grave packaging, Intercept allows for reuse and lowers the transportation cost of shipping one-time-use pink poly back to the OEM.