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Which WVTR Method is Right for Your Application?

Monday, December 15, 2025 44 days ago

Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) matters more than most people realize. Measuring WVTR accurately is critical, but which test method works best depends on your material, target barrier level and amount of precision needed.
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Which OTR Method Is Right for Your Application?

Monday, December 15, 2025 44 days ago

Oxygen transmission rate (OTR) is critical to understanding how well a material or package blocks oxygen, which can drive spoilage and reduced shelf life. But there is no one-size-fits-all method. Selecting the most appropriate ASTM OTR test method can make all the difference.
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Q4 Permeation Newsletter

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 50 days ago

Watch as Joel Fischer, the longtime lab manager of AMETEK MOCON, gives an in-depth exploration of high-barrier encapsulation and edge diffusion pathways. Learn how several key factors affect water vapor transmission rates (WVTR).
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How to Develop Your Perfect Package Webinar

Friday, October 24, 2025 96 days ago

Watch Lab Manager Joel Fischer explain how to align materials with manufacturing needs, product performance and sustainability goals. Whether you package food, pharmaceuticals or electronics, this webinar is for you!
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Safeguarding Beverage Quality with Ultra-Pure CO2

Monday, October 13, 2025 107 days ago

Food and beverage safety begins with clean carbon dioxide (CO₂). In the beverage industry, quality is essential and behind the scenes, CO₂ plays a vital role in carbonation. Yet, when its purity is compromised, the impact can extend well beyond taste.
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Sealing the Edge: WVTR Insights Webinar

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 112 days ago

Join longtime AMETEK MOCON lab manager Joel Fischer as he dives deep into the science behind Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) and its critical role in high-barrier encapsulations.
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Testing Nonwoven Materials Through WVTR

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 119 days ago

Nonwoven materials have found widespread application in various industries, including healthcare, packaging and filtration. Understanding the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of these materials is crucial for numerous reasons.
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Smarter Packaging for Longer Shelf Life

Friday, September 26, 2025 124 days ago

Our lab manager Joel Fischer is writing in Packaging Technology Today about permeation testing. Read his thoughts on Smarter Packaging for a Longer Shelf Life: Avoiding Over- and Under-Engineering Through Data-Driven Barrier Verification.
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Q3 Permeation Newsletter

Friday, September 12, 2025 138 days ago

Testing full packages for gas transmission rate is essential to assess barrier performance and ensure product stability. These tests measure how much oxygen, water vapor or carbon dioxide permeates through packaging materials.
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Q2 Permeation Newsletter

Friday, June 20, 2025 222 days ago

Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) testing is a critical factor across numerous industries, impacting product quality, performance and safety. Measuring this rate is crucial for product success,
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