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…
According to a survey by Gartner, next-generation automation, solutions that enable collaboration, and sustainability initiatives are some of the key technology themes for supply chain management and optimisation identified by supply chain leaders in 2022.
Sihl says its ENDURO and PICOFILM ranges offer solutions for decentralised, on-demand printing of tearproof loop tags, hangtags, and stick-on labels in short runs.
TekniPlex Consumer Products has launched a range of 100% PET Processor Trays with a proprietary sealing technology for more efficient transport, aimed a high-end poultry packaging applications.
GEA has launched the PowerHeat heating systems, designed to accommodate the specific demands of recyclable mono-materials during the thermoforming process, for its PowerPak thermoforming packaging machines.
Toppan has developed a thin, card-sized temperature logger label that enables temperature to be measured and recorded at regular intervals during transport with UHF and NFC, and for data to be sent to databases via wireless networks for cost-effective cold chain monitoring.
Agr has introduced its latest product for pressure testing glass containers, the RPT3, an all-in-one system designed to maximise laboratory testing or plant floor throughput and operator usability.
As shortages of packaging materials persist across various sectors, Gartner sets out strategies for mitigating the impacts, including centralising packaging specifications, collaborating with suppliers, and segmenting different packaging types
Markem-Imaje has unveiled the SmartLase F250, a compact 20W fibre laser printer that it says delivers high-quality, permanent coding on high-density substrates without requiring ink.
Both the thermoformed cup and IML label by Greiner Packaging are produced in a single process and made of polypropylene (PP), reportedly offering a recyclable monomaterial solution that is lighter weight and suitable for a range of decorative effects.
A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed dried pasta sheets that transform into larger pasta shapes when placed in boiling water, an innovation that they say will save on packaging size and space.
AROL GROUP’s new TIRELLI ROBOSORTER is aimed at increasing the flexibility of low-speed feeding systems for triggers and pumps used in healthcare applications.
