Smart Packaging
News and analysis on the latest smart packaging developments covering RFID, NFC, barcodes, UV, connected packaging traceability, and more.
The barcode turns 50 and is about to change our lives again, says GS1
The next generation of barcodes can offer new levels of reliable information, for the benefit of consumers, businesses, and the
Tetra Pak uses smart, connected packaging for better consumer engagement
Major food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak has included a fun and interactive smart packaging experience on its cartons
The key to creating brand-friendly and efficient omnichannel packaging
New analysis from Smithers has laid out a suggested pathway for brands to design their premium e-commerce packaging for
Polytag to print QR codes and UV tags on Co-op bottle labels for consumer engagement and recycling traceability
Co-op’s own-label, 2-litre PET spring water bottles will now feature unique-every-time QR codes and
Updates to Avery Dennison atma.io connected product cloud incorporate AI features
Prominent AIPIA member Avery Dennison Corporation has announced updates to its atma.io connected product cloud, which is helping brands
MIT develops an unclonable micro tag for crop seeds to fight counterfeiting
Average crop yields in Africa are consistently far below those expected, and one significant reason is the prevalence of counterfeit
‘Alexa, is my food still fresh?’ New vacuum containers talk to consumers
Israeli startup Silo has developed a vacuum-seal container system that incorporates a built-in Alexa (Amazon’s cloud-based
Void Label suite from Schreiner improves tamper evidence for pharma packs
The use of labels featuring tamper evidence devices on pharmaceutical packaging is becoming more widespread. Now this packaging can be
Re-usable, ultra-thin smart label allows tracking of lightweight items
Pod Group, a Giesecke+Devrient company, which claims to be the world’s first Enterprise Network Operator (ENO), in partnership
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
Tapwow and Identiv partner to deliver enhanced smart packaging and IoT solutions
AIPIA member Tapwow, which provides cloud-based IoT software solutions, has announced a new strategic partnership with fellow member Identiv,
Panasonic produces stretchable substrate for printed electronics applications
Panasonic has introduced BEYOLEX™, a new thermoset stretchable film polymer substrate for printed electronics (PE). This novel material is based