All Automation & Software articles
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ArticleSpecright unveils AI-powered Declaration of Conformity reporting for PPWR
Specright has developed an automated Declaration of Conformity reporting capability, designed to help companies quickly and easily source documents across workflows to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
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ArticleShelf-scanning, AI-powered robots hit supermarket aisles to mixed reviews
Supermarkets such as SPAR Austria, Kroger, Carrefour and Tesco are introducing a shelf-scanning robot from Simbe Robotics to keep track of inventory and pricing accuracy in real time – yet consumers have raised concerns over the shop floor experience, human employment, and value for money.
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ArticleHow are big brands working with plastic packaging in 2026?
How are household brands using or reducing plastic packaging – and what does it say about brand sentiment on the whole? We take a closer look at the five biggest brands by sales – Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Coca-Cola – to discover their attitudes ...
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ArticleWhy investors are making the case to keep the PPWR on track
The question on everybody’s lips: should we reopen the PPWR? A coalition of financial investors recently said no.
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ArticleEngineer-to-order platform for assembling medical devices now available
After debuting at interpack 2026, IMA MED-TECH’s new modular engineer-to-order platform for medical device assembly is now available on the market.
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ArticleMcKinsey recommends AI as a tool to tackle costs at pulp and paper mills
In its latest insights article, McKinsey & Company makes the case for using AI to stage cross-functional interventions and bring down the total cost baseline at pulp and paper packaging mills.
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ArticleSpotlighting PPWR, innovations and AI at Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026
The Sustainable Packaging Summit is returning to the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre, Utrecht, on 10 – 12 November 2026 – complete with another jam-packed agenda covering all things sustainable packaging.
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ArticleAnnouncing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards 2026 are under way! Ten years on from the launch of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition, our expanded jury of 63 international experts has announced this year’s finalists in a new-and-improved range of categories.
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ArticleHow the packaging industry is embracing intelligent sorting
We take a look at some of the most widely talked-about advanced sorting technologies available to meet the demands of the various packaging formats and types, examining the recent advances in the field and the enabling conditions required to scale them to the levels needed to meet regulatory demands.
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ArticlePackaging Europe’s reflections on interpack 2026
With interpack 2026 now firmly in the rearview mirror, the Packaging Europe team has had time to reflect on the most important new products and talking points that we experienced at the show. From AI and greenwashing, to diversity and regulation – here are the things that made the biggest impressions on us at this year’s event.
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ArticleHEUFT’s interpack lineup detects tiny contaminants in packaged food
HEUFT is showcasing its deep-learning AI inspection lineup at interpack 2026, using camera and X-ray processing technologies alongside new IT solutions to identify tiny contaminants in packaged food.
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ArticleGEA presents thermoforming machine for simple, flexible production at interpack
GEA will display its PowerPak 5000, a new thermoforming packaging machine for medium-sized food producers, at interpack 2026 – targeting easy operation, repeatable output, and predictable lifecycle costs.
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Sponsored ContentSmurfit Westrock on the digital innovation driving sustainable packaging
Is digitalization the future of the paper and corrugated board industry? In this edition of our ’In Conversation With…’ series, Arco Berkenbosch, chief innovation officer at Smurfit Westrock, tells us how the company’s hands-on Experience Centres, Design2Market accelerated development process, and recent Innovation Event point to the next steps for fibre-based packaging.
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Articleinterpack’s Spotlight Forum platforms brand owners, start-ups and more
At interpack 2026, the Spotlight Forum will feature daily presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions from a range of industry professionals – spanning a range of themes, from regulation to the next generation of innovators.
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ArticleOnly one week to go until interpack 2026!
interpack 2026 will begin in exactly one week – are you ready? Read on for a comprehensive overview of the events, exhibitions, and opportunities available on the show floor, and learn more about Packaging Europe’s live coverage of the event.
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ArticleE2Pack introduces automatic pallet unwrapping system
E2Pack has unveiled its new EASYROCK automatic pallet unwrapping system, said to improve safety, increase consistency and support smoother integration into existing lines.
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ArticleSidel’s bottle filler targets hygiene, high output, and line integration
Sidel has unveiled EvoFILL PET, its fastest filler for water and still beverages – intended to optimize output, hygiene and flexibility with its redesigned filling valve, advanced fluid-dynamics engineering, and compact design.
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ArticleOcado automates final packaging handling with Beckhoff technology
Ocado has automated the final packaging handling step for grocery deliveries with its Automated Frame Loader (AFL), powered by Beckhoff technology. The company enables customer fulfilment for Ocado and Morrisons in the UK, Kroger in the U.S., Sobeys in Canada, and other retailers worldwide.
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ArticleWhat to expect at interpack 2026
With only one month to go until interpack 2026, we take stock of what to expect from this year’s programme – and from Packaging Europe, reporting live on the ground.
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ArticleSealed Air’s automated void reduction system tackles two box sizes per machine
Sealed Air has designed an automated void reduction system to process two box sizes on one machine, right-size corrugated packaging and avoid unnecessary waste.