Mondi has unveiled a new packaging concept combining a corrugated outer box with recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging, designed for e-commerce and bag-in-box applications.
Aiming to eliminate the need for conventional decorative printing and the associated printing plates, the concept utilizes laser marking technology to apply directly apply artwork onto flexible packaging during converting. Mondi says this enables greater design flexibility, personalization and allows customers to respond more quickly to changing consumer preferences and market trends.
Apparently, the concept can be adapted across multiple flexible packaging formats such as pre-made pouches and bags including Mondi’s re/cycle StripPouch and re/cycle FlexiBag, designed to simplify material structures. Bio-based feedstocks or post-consumer recycled content can also be incorporated depending on the application requirements.
Mondi states that its internal Product Impact Assessment results indicate significant CO2 reductions for the bio-based laser-marked StripPouch compared with a conventional fossil-based printed and laminated stand-up pouch. The concept seeks to help customers achieve shorter lead times and supply chain agility.
The company adds that it is working with customers and partners to explore broader commercial implementation of the concept for pet food, home and personal care products.
Earlier this year Domino Printing Sciences revealed the Domino Cx150i, a direct-to-box piezo inkjet printer for coding onto porous substrates with ink made from vegetable oil. Target applications include secondary packaging in general manufacturing, food and beverage markets.
In June Polytag and DataLase are combined their technologies to help customers apply GS1-compliant QR codes to challenging packaging substrates including films, foils, metals and coated surfaces. On the production line, a laser activates a pigment within the coating and produces a permanent, indelible QR code – negating the need for additional inks or consumables.
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