Smart Packaging
News and analysis on the latest smart packaging developments covering RFID, NFC, barcodes, UV, connected packaging traceability, and more.
Colour shifting liquid crystals for authentication and brand protection
Idvac Ltd, a specialist in advanced vacuum and thin film technology, has been investigating the properties of some Liquid Crystals
Telling your story through connected packaging
In 2022, we’re asking AIPIA members to tell their product story, using real examples of their technology in action.
AIPIA and Packaging Europe connect to fast-track Smart Packaging development
AIPIA (the Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) and Packaging Europe have entered into a strategic partnership aiming to accelerate
Collaborative solution for processing recycled material into thin-walled containers
The Thin Wall Integra collaborative project offers a fully automated solution for the high-volume processing of recycled material into
Digital watermarking contexts: HolyGrail stakeholder panel
Throughout autumn of 2021, the HolyGrail 2.0 hosted a series of open house events in Copenhagen, the site of
Outlook for 2022: Trends and disruptive innovations
As we move ever closer to a new year, it’s time to ask what kinds of trends, priorities and
Taking the next steps in the digitization of packaging
This year’s AIPIA congress had an overarching theme of the digitization of packaging with a special focus on connected
How is HolyGrail 2.0 working in practice?
September was a busy month for the HolyGrail 2.0 project, which aims to simplify the process of sorting packaging
HolyGrail 2.0 receives validation for prototype detection sorting unit
Following last week’s announcement that it has reached its semi-industrial trial stage, the digital watermarking initiative HolyGrail 2.
HolyGrail 2.0 project reaches semi-industrial trial stage
AIM, the European Brands Association, and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste announced today a partnership to start semi-industrial
Leveraging the power of smart packaging
David Rogers, marketing manager at Blue Bite, discusses how brands can benefit from smart packaging technologies and build a digital
Printed electronics and packaging - a look at the OE-A competition
In its annual competition, OE-A, the Organic and Printed Electronics Association, a working group within VDMA, looks for new