All Print and Labelling articles
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ArticleFINAT explores AI opportunities and challenges for label industry
FINAT has revealed the key points from its session on the opportunities and challenges AI poses to the label industry, held at the FINAT European Label Forum 2024 and aiming to explore AI’s role in driving innovation, improving operational efficiencies and maintaining competitive advantage.
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ArticleDomino introduces electric pallet labelling solution
Domino has announced the launch of its new Mx350i-eP electric pallet labeller, designed for improved efficiency and said to require up to 40% less energy and up to 50% less factory air than previous generation pallet labellers.
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ArticleFedrigoni supplies resistant, embossed, recycled wet-glue labels for premium products
Intended for use in the gourmet food, beverage, and wine and spirits industries, Fedrigoni’s new Wet-Glue Collection includes wet-strength papers made from virgin, alternative, and recycled fibres – complete with high barrier properties, printability, and visual impact.
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ArticleEverything you need to know about digital product passports
With the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) expected to become operational in 2027 and the European Commission due to propose Digital Product Passport (DPP) content for certain product groups, Daniel Sabin Diaz, global senior solutions consultant at Systech, outlines the potential impact on data carrier printing, data exchange and stakeholder responsibilities.
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ArticlePlatinum Press upgrades headquarters with Durst and Koenig & Bauer printers
In a $15 million (€14,383,575) expansion and infrastructure enhancement, Platinum Press has installed new Koenig & Bauer and Durst printing presses and unlocked nearly 50% more floorspace for healthcare packaging production at its Fort Worth headquarters.
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ArticleReusable smart label from Giesecke+Devrient unlocks IoT tracking and more
Giesecke+Devrient has revealed the reusable, ‘ultra-thin’ G+D Smart Label, which embeds IoT features into a package and enables location tracking, tamper protection, proof of delivery, and more.
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ArticleX-Rite seeks improved efficiency with new LED lighting booth
X-Rite has announced its Judge LED light booth, designed to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and help brands and suppliers transition to LED-based colour assessments without operational disruptions.
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ArticleOPRL to adopt Recyclability Assessment Methodology for packaging EPR
OPRL plans to adapt its Recyclability Assessment Tool to fully align with the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) for packaging EPR published by Defra, which it describes as ‘valuable clarification’ for businesses and labelling.
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ArticleHow2Recycle announces label with real-time, localized disposal instructions
Aiming to simplify recycling across the U.S, How2Recycle recently revealed its new How2Recycle Plus label, featuring The Recycling Partnership’s Recycle Check QR code and anticipated to pave the way for real-time local recycling and disposal instructions, beginning in 2025.
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ArticleKen Wilkins Print aims to increase sheet conversion with plastic pallets
Following the launch of its plastic pallets in 2023, C&T Matrix (C&T) has supplied 106 format pallets to carton packaging manufacturer Ken Wilkins Print, said to increase sheet conversion by up to 15%.
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Sponsored ContentH.B. Fuller’s quest to label reusable glass with water-based adhesives
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Sabine Pietka, global marketing manager Beverage at H.B. Fuller, explains how the company’s water-based adhesive technology aims to transform the beverage space by addressing both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
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ArticleVideojet laser marking technology seeks to improve coding flexibility
Videojet Technologies has announced its new 7920 UV laser marking system aiming to boost ease-of-use, flexibility and reliability in coding operations for the consumer packaged goods, parts marking and pharmaceutical industries.
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ArticleExploring the use of holography in packaging
Holography is sometimes incorporated in packaging for its visual elements and as a security measure. Journalist Frances Butler takes a look at the use of holography in applications such as tapes, labelling and stickers, how companies are utilizing it for shelf appeal and anti-counterfeit purposes, and raises the question of its recyclability.
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ArticleIs your production line ready for what is next?
The adoption of Data Matrix or QR codes, commonly known as 2D codes, is set to bring numerous competitive advantages to the food and beverage industry. Meeting new regulations, reducing downtime, and ensuring traceability all hinge on choosing the right coding technology.
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PodcastTalking accessibility in packaging with RiDC
How far has the packaging industry come in accessible design, and how can it do better? Victoria Hattersley spoke with Gordon McCulloch and Allan Mabert from the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC) to find out.
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Sponsored ContentWhere HP Indigo’s labels and flexible packaging division can take us next
What do advancements in HP Indigo’s labels and flexible packaging division mean for factors like print quality, sustainability, legislative requirements, and product protection? Vice president and general manager Noam Zilbershtain dives deep in this instalment of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleSealed Air launches new flexible printing solution for e-commerce packaging
Sealed Air has developed a new on-demand printing system for late-stage, customised printing on protective packaging.
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ArticleP&G prints packaging directly with LasX laser marking technology
Developed alongside LasX Industries, Procter & Gamble is using a direct-to-package laser marking technology to replace conventional label application methods with label-free packaging.
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ArticleFocus on dairy: Exploring Constantia Flexibles’ new digital print solution for aluminium
At FACHPACK 2024, Constantia Flexibles showcased its “industry-first” aluminium prints, created specifically for die-cut dairy lids. At the event, Elisabeth Skoda sat down with Michael Harder, Senior Vice President Dairy and Thomas Schulz, VP Group Marketing Communication, to learn more about the new technology and the opportunities it can unlock.
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ArticleUPM Raflatac launches wash-off linerless label
UPM Raflatac has launched OptiCut – a new wash-off label solution designed for returnable and reusable plastic food containers, including PP, HDPE and PET crates used in food logistics.