All Efficiencies articles
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ArticleRobotpick automates 99.9% of parcel picking and singulation for efficiency
BEUMER Group has launched a fully autonomous robotic picking and singulation solution – reportedly able to handle 99.9% of bulk parcel operations, including cardboard boxes and polybags.
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ArticleIMFA’s European Regulation Tracker to help moulded fibre comply with EU rules
The International Molded Fiber Association has launched a European Regulation Tracker to help its members understand and adjust to policy changes that could affect their access to the European market, all through a single platform.
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ArticleCompact collaborative palletizer designed for heavy cases in limited space
FlexLink has launched RC20: a compact, standardized collaborative palletizing cell designed to handle heavier cases and high-throughput applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and more.
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ArticleElopak on the rise of paper-based packaging in home and personal care
Home and personal care brands are starting to embrace paper-based packaging in response to regulatory developments and consumer demand. In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Dirk Endlich, Vice President P2C Division at Elopak, provides deeper insight into this shift – and makes the case for Elopak’s D-PAK™ carton as an effective solution.
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ArticleX-Rite Pantone’s portable spectrophotometer to optimize colour print
X-Rite Pantone has revealed its new portable spectrophotometer, eXact 2 Basic – a device set to unlock consistent colour workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency alongside digital workflow solutions.
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ArticleProco Machinery introduces cobot to blow moulding machine’s take-out system
Proco Machinery has integrated state-of-the-art cobot technology into a new take-out system for shuttle-type blow moulding machines, said to be faster than any other system on the market.
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ArticleSide-seam gluer developed for short-run corrugated box runs and more
Boxmaker.Pro has launched SSG1600, a compact side-seam gluer for short-run corrugated box production, hand-glued operations, sample work and more.
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ArticleWonder and Zipline to deliver food in original takeaway packaging via drone
Wonder and Zipline are joining forces to deliver takeaway meals, in their original packaging, via drone – bringing the technology to locations across Texas, USA.
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ArticleBattery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping developed by Signode
Signode has revealed a battery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping – a solution designed for cost-effective operations, consistent performance, and reduced operator fatigue.
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ArticleSurvey casts light on consumer expectations and misconceptions of packaging
A survey led by the German Packaging Institute reveals widespread consumer expectations for recyclable packaging, the value they place on hygienic formats, and their misconceptions about material recycling rates and efficiencies.
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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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ArticleFold-and-squeeze paper pack dispenses 98% of liquid product for easy use
The single-dose Papersnap pack from Easysnap Technology can be folded and squeezed to dispense liquid products – a design set to ensure full accessibility, avoid loose components, minimize product waste, and streamline recyclability.
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ArticleSealed Air announces custom paper cushioning system for compact spaces
Sealed Air has expanded its ProPad range with a compact paper cushioning system, designed to integrate into fast-paced conveyor lines and work cells with limited space.
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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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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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ArticleAll-in-one closure integrates desiccant, tamper evidence, and child-resistance
Colorcon has revealed OneLock, its all-in-one closure system for moisture-sensitive oral dosage products – featuring a built-in desiccant and child-resistant component for protection and simplicity.
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ArticleSquare-shaped cup from Greiner improves stability and pallet efficiency
Greiner Packaging’s square-shaped cup format is designed to be space-efficient and stable in transit and on the shelf, with up to 35% more units shipping per pallet than round alternatives.
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ArticlePCR aluminium bottle from Sustainaholics targets up to 90% carbon reduction
Made entirely from post-consumer recycled aluminium, the Alumini bottle from Sustainaholics is intended as a recyclable, reusable alternative to conventional 5cl bottles – and to reduce carbon footprint by up to 90%.
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ArticleMIT uses AI to simulate shipments between warehouses in logistics network
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Mecalux have created an AI-based simulator for warehouses in a logistics network, aiming to optimize inventory and transport at minimal cost without incurring stockouts.
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ArticleBiodegradable paper ashtray to streamline hygiene for outdoor hospitality
Ekoroll has developed a disposable and biodegradable paper ashtray, intended to simplify cleaning operations for outdoor hospitality while meeting waste reduction requirements.