Smart Packaging
News and analysis on the latest smart packaging developments covering RFID, NFC, barcodes, UV, connected packaging traceability, and more.
Evonik and InnovationLab combine to offer Printed Electronics technology at scale
InnovationLab has announced it has acquired Evonik’s TAeTTOOz printable battery technology. The companies have been close partners in this
Gerresheimer offers container-level traceability from production to point-of-care
Gerresheimer, a global supplier of drug packaging solutions, offers a traceability concept that it claims will ensure complete transparency throughout
Integrated holographic label system offers brand protection with sustainability
Australian company Caps & Closures, which designs and manufactures plastic packaging, has launched the ID-Shield holographic labelling and decoration
How can active food packaging help us to avoid waste and improve food safety?
Packaging Europe frequently reports on active packaging solutions that prevent food waste. However, it’s fair to say that a
Wiliot announces new partnership with Avery Dennison and product with Identiv technology
Avery Dennison (AD), the major provider of RFID and digital ID solutions, and Wiliot, the Internet of Things (IoT) specialist,
The Rapid Interview with Talkin’ Things
In our latest Rapid Interview, we speak to Marcin Pilarz, CEO and founder of Talkin’ Things, about innovations and opportunities
How can anti-ice coatings support packaging supply chains?
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a range of coatings for industrial surfaces that use a specialised
New NFC tags from NXP offer security, tamper evidence and condition monitoring
NXP Semiconductors, one of the earliest members of AIPIA, has released a new family of Near Field Communication (NFC) integrated
Sealed Air launches digital packaging brand offering connectivity and sustainability
Longstanding AIPIA member Sealed Air has launched its digital packaging brand, prismiq, which has a portfolio of solutions for design
Latest R&D shows growing interest in antibacterial packaging technology
From a film made of bamboo, to coatings that double the shelf-life of cheese products – here’s an update
Smart tracking solution for coffee capsule returns launched by Nestlé and Nozama
Nestlé has partnered with Nozama to implement a tracking solution for Dolce Gusto coffee capsules to enhance the traceability of
Personalised skincare for Clinique customers via NFC link
Cosmetics manufacturer Clinique is using near field communication (NFC) technology to connect its products to the Internet of Things in