Siegwerk launches ink that also acts as oxygen barrier
Siegwerk has launched a new white printing ink that also provides an oxygen barrier – an innovation that aims to combine two layers into one.
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Ampacet introduces ELTech™ Orange 2003 PBT masterbatch for high-voltage PBT connectors
Global masterbatch leader Ampacet presents ELTech Orange 2003 PBT, a masterbatch designed for high-voltage orange PBT electrical and electronic applications, in this edition of the Spotlight.
ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2023: Future-oriented program, strong trade fair
In this edition of the Spotlight, Zellcheming provides a rundown of its upcoming ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2023 trade fair, with events ranging from sessions covering artificial intelligence and augmented reality in the paper, cellulose, and fibre-based sectors to the Women4Paper meeting featuring female…
New hot melt jetting heads and optimisation service from Robatech seek to optimise sustainability of gluing processes
Robatech will present its GreenSaver service, which is said to offer customers a detailed overview of the measures to identify and achieve optimal savings potential in gluing processes, alongside consumption-reducing jetting heads and another new product at interpack 2023.
Rethink Resealable Lidding Film Recyclability
Food packaging recycling is one of the main challenges of a circular economy. This webinar will address the question: Is my resealable lidding film recyclable? Bostik will present the results of their recyclability studies from the most commonly used resealable multilayer film structures in the…
The Netherlands expands national deposit return system to include aluminium and steel beverage cans
From tomorrow, the Netherlands’ national deposit return system for the recycling of beverage containers will accept aluminium and steel cans in a bid to further stimulate a circular economy, TOMRA reports.
Avery Dennison provides automotive, electronics, and premium drinks sectors with lab-based label testing
Avery Dennison is expanding its AD Procerta lab-based label testing to the automotive, electronics, and premium drinks industries to verify the reliability, durability, and maximised lifespan of their labelling materials.
The search for the perfect antimicrobial solutions continues
As l mentioned in my recent article ‘Making the case for antimicrobial packaging films: Time to get more Active?’, the number of research projects developing antimicrobial or antibacterial films is staggering. Industry intel and other reliable sources continue to report regularly as papers are…
Paper band for multipacks and bundles revealed by Mondi and ATS-Tanner
Mondi and ATS-Tanner have worked together to produce a recyclable paper band for individually labelled products or bundles, aiming to eradicate unnecessary plastic packaging in drink, fruit and vegetable, and e-commerce applications.
Beck Automation unveils automated metal handle applicator for industrial plastic pails
Beck Automation AG has launched the Beck Bailer, a self-operating system that is set to enable the fast and fully automatic assembly of metal handles for industrial plastic pails of up to 380mm x 450mm in size.
interpack 2023: PFM develops and applies robotics to high-speed production lines
PFM presents a packaging line produced by SPS that features a robotic feeding system with computer vision for the recognition of the product.
GO ORLEANS project produces whey-based natural active packaging claiming to extend shelf life of cheese by up to 50%
The GO ORLEANS research project has reportedly facilitated the use of whey in an active packaging solution to extend the
UKRI selects seventeen projects for £3.2 million in funding to reduce and effectively manage single-use plastics
Seventeen projects have been selected to receive a total investment of £3.2 million as part of UKRI’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge in a bid to improve the use and management of plastic packaging in the UK. Its choices range between seaweed-based biomaterials, reusable packaging…