On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
PakTech has introduced its TwinKlip Applicator, aiming to provide ‘precise, consistent, and automated’ application of PakTech TwinKlip Handles to a variety of products such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
Schneider Electric and GR3N have partnered to develop the ‘first’ open automation system for advanced plastic recycling – which, in the scale-up of GR3N’s depolymerization technology, is set to reduce human error by 40% and engineering costs by 30%.
E-fulfilment company Active Ants has announced its partnership with beauty brand Oriflame, with its automated operations processing orders ‘50% faster’ than traditional methods.
In recent years, e-commerce has exploded in popularity. Its packaging has developed alongside it, with companies starting to cut down on unnecessary material and automate their packaging processes. Diana Neto, E-Commerce Business Development Manager for Europe at H.B. Fuller, unpacks these…
Last month, we reported on the winners of the German Packaging Institute’s German Packaging Awards 2024. Now, in a unique opportunity to gain insight into the jury process, we spoke to jurors Simone Marquardt, head of Packaging Development & Packaging QA at Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli;…
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has permitted Amazon to fly drones beyond a human operator’s line of sight and trial small e-commerce deliveries via its Prime Air service. Amazon also plans to run a similar project in Italy this year.
Wiliot’s WiliBot – a generative AI chatbot that communicates with ambient IoT-connect products – seeks to improve visibility throughout supply chains by facilitating conversations between businesses and their stock.
Paxiom Group company ValTara has launched the PKR-Dual Delta Robot, its pick-and-place case packing cell designed for efficient, versatile, and low-cost packing processes for a range of packages.
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to EverestLabs about RecycleOS, its AI robotics solution for recycling facilities, nominated in the Commercialized Machinery category.
BEUMER Group will display its latest ‘maintenance-friendly’ stretch hood technology – compatible with films containing recycled content and targeting improved safety, efficiency, and ergonomic performance – at FACHPACK 2024.
BW Flexible Systems has launched the SYMACH 3500S palletizer, which it says delivers high-speed stacking and palletizing performance for bags, bales, crates and cases.
Mondi and CMC Packaging Automation have announced a strategic partnership, aiming to develop packaging solutions that deliver ‘customer benefits’ including enhanced product quality and improved sustainability.
