This course will give students essential knowledge of the packaging process and packaging materials. This course includes 4 chapters: Explanation of the multihead weighing system, elements, speed, installation, maintenance and general advice on buying are addressed in this section. Mr. Rudolf Ernst | August Töpfer & Co.   This chapter addresses the Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) used to preserve the quality and shelf life of nuts and dried fruits. The concept, advantages, mechanisms, gases used, physical aspects and quality control are explained in this section. Mr. Rudolf Ernst | August Töpfer & Co. In this section, vacuum packaging and Modified Atmosphere Packing (MAP) techniques, their applications and formats, and associated risks and problems are described. Mr. Stefano Massari | Oltremare This lesson highlights the importance of packaging, which must protect the product, guarantee ease of use and provide a differentiation. The choice of materials and design shall be oriented to fulfill these three objectives. Mr. Wilfried Thobe | Mondi Consumer Goods Packaging Mr. Vincent Rieckmann | August Töpfer & Co. (Course Coordinator)