All Comment articles – Page 35
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ArticleCircularity and the cardboard box
Angelika Christ, Fefco’s Secretary General, explores the circular economy potential of the humble cardboard box.
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ArticleThe Future Belongs to the Curious
The scope of augmented reality is being explored by inquisitive minds in the industry, dedicating time and effort to research and accrue knowledge of the most valuable ways AR can be applied to the packaging sector.
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ArticleIs blockchain the key to a secure supply chain?
Three experts share their insights into the use of blockchain as an avenue to counter disruption in the supply chain and more.
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ArticleAll about the box: Increasing medication safety with packaging considerations
Oliver Pittock, managing director of pharmaceutical packaging supplier, Valley Northern, examines the areas of pharmaceutical packaging that require special attention, and how it can contribute towards a future of safer medication.
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ArticleWhen the planet has an environmental overdraft
For the first time ever, and around two months earlier than it was 20 years ago, the 29th July 2019 was Earth Overshoot Day.
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ArticleHolograms for non-traditional substances: A gimmick or a long-term trend?
Petr Franc, divisional director for security at IQ Structures, discusses the increasing sophistication of hologram technology and how it can be used for brand protection as well as decoration.
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ArticleHow can we ensure traceability along the food supply chain?
What are the most significant traceability challenges across the food supply chain and how can the industry address these? We spoke to Grant Cochrane, CEO of Oritain, to get his perspective on the subject.
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ArticleEvaluating the impacting factors for AI implementation in industrial manufacturing
Dr Tim Foreman, European R & D Manager, Omron Industrial Automation, highlights 3 key issues that are involved in implementing AI; how it can improve processes and production, and if cloud or edge computing should be implemented.
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ArticleAdjust in time: beware of the challenges Annex VI brings for labelling
Gordon Alexander and Simon Jones outline how imminent changes to EU clinical trial regulations will have major implications for labelling processes.
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ArticleSustainability: New materials, new challenges
With the topic of climate change on the rise, and statistics revealing that only 30% of Europe's plastic is recycled, the demand among consumers for products and packaging made with sustainable packaging continues to grow.
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ArticleTOMRA welcomes feedback on DEFRA DRS consultation
The summary of results from Defra’s consultation into a deposit return scheme for England, Wales and Northern Ireland has been welcomed by world-leading reverse vending company, TOMRA Collection Solutions.
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ArticleLeading industry voices warn against “self-sabotaging” no-deal Brexit
Rising up to address escalating concerns, key industry players in the packaging sphere aim to fill in the vast gaps - just one crucial sector of the UK’s industry that may be greatly affected by this risk-filled strategy.
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ArticleTo Error is Human
Adem Kulauzovic, Director of Coding Automation, Domino, explains how integrated and automated coding and marking reduces costly product recalls
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ArticleMore than just a label
Ken Moir, VP Marketing, NiceLabel explores solutions to today's labelling challenges
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ArticleRobotics – from science fiction to reality
Elisabeth Skoda speaks to several industry experts to shine a spotlight on just a few of the recent developments that showcase robots’ potential in the industry.
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ArticleDigital’s day has arrived
Sean Riley, senior director, media and industry communications, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, explores the evolution of digital printing and explains why it is poised to "pop".
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Packaging Connections 08/07/2019
Our weekly packaging highlights, featuring a conceptual green design for green fingered applications, an acquisition with big implications for rigid plastics globally, and a German collaboration to explore potential for (edible?) seaweed packaging.
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ArticleHow the art of drinks packaging is set to change for brands as NOLO grows
Leyton Hardwick, founder and creative director at Drink Works, explores the growing trend of NOLO (no and low alcohol), and what it means for pack design.
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ArticleSustainable Design Series 2 – Minus Water
Using insight driven design as a tool for innovation, this four-part series showcases a range of future focused concept designs looking to reduce the negative environmental impact of packaging.
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ArticleElevating the customer experience with personalized packaging
In today’s shopping trends, customers, particularly millennials, are looking for not only the product but also the personal connection that products and brands have to offer.