All Smart Packaging articles
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ArticleCopper-infused masterbatch to prevent food spoilage and extend shelf life
Copperprotek has developed a copper-infused masterbatch for the inner layer of food packaging, said to help preserve products and reduce waste using copper’s natural antimicrobial properties.
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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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ArticleAmazon boxes devices with more recyclate, less ink, and tactile QR instructions
New, circularity-minded packaging designs for Amazon’s Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV products claim to use an average of 30% more recycled fibre content and 60% less ink, with a tactile-marked QR code intended to guide visually impaired consumers through the setup process.
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ArticleSemiconductor manufacturers receive government funding for U.S. production
In order to bolster semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, SkyWater Technology and Intel Corporation could receive combined investments of up to $7,876,000,000 under the CHIPS for America programme, administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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ArticleMetsä Board introduces QR code solution for packaging material deliveries
Metsä Board has launched a new solution hoping to simplify the recycling process for packaging materials in its product deliveries via a QR code, which links to an app providing customers with recycling information.
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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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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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ArticleOcado shoppers guided through reuse scheme via on-pack Polytag QR codes
Polytag has implemented Digital Link QR codes into Ocado Retail’s reusable packaging, connecting consumers to instructions for refilling and returning their products.
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ArticleThink Tank merges smart NFC packaging and back-end platforms into one service
Think Tank is integrating physical packaging and digital back-end platforms into a single smart packaging service, intending to help brands deliver bonus content to consumers for Black Friday and Christmas.
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ArticleEU project targets wood-based meat packs, fibre adhesive, smart sensors and more
Following its one-year anniversary, the REDYSIGN project – which aims to develop recyclable, wood-derived packaging alternatives for fresh meat products – reports such progress as using fibre as an adhesive, testing smart solutions to signal spoilage, and applying markers for traceability.
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ArticleVarieT Technology launches rechargeable battery for on-demand food and beverage can heating
VarieT Technology has unveiled its Smart Heat Battery designed to heat cans on demand, said to use solar rechargeable fuel, have zero CO2 emissions and be suitable for applications in food delivery, camping, emergency situations, and military use. VarieT says its Smart Heat Battery provides an ‘eco-friendly, ...
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Reelables’ 5G Smart Label
As part of our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series we spoke to co-founder and CEO of Reelables, Brian Krejcarek, about its 5G Smart Label for shipment tracking, nominated in the Commercialized Renewable Materials category.
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ArticleNewwen and Paardekooper join forces for reusable transport packaging
Aiming to make the logistics sector more ‘efficient and sustainable’, Newwen has launched reusable plastic (PP) transport boxes equipped with IoT technology such as RFID and QR codes, distributed by Paardekooper.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Pulpatronics’ chipless RFID tag
As part of our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series, we spoke to Pulpatronics about its ‘metal-less and chipless’ RFID tag, nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Climate category.
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ArticleBeetlejuice-themed Fanta cans celebrate movie release and Halloween season
Fanta and Warner Bros. Pictures are celebrating the release of Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in cinemas with a lineup of limited-edition Fanta cans, including an exclusive Beetlejuice flavour, and the opportunity to win tickets by scanning a QR code.
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ArticleCoveris counteracts retail theft with increased security label production
In response to rising prices and increasing retail theft, Coveris has set its sights on bolstering its security label production through further investments and R&D.
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ArticleEuropean Commission permits 'first-of-its-kind' microchip manufacturing plant
The European Commission has approved a €5 billion German measure to help European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) build and operate a ‘first-of-its-kind’ microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden – planning to produce 480,000 silicon wafers annually when it operates at full capacity by 2029.
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ArticleAmkor backs USA’s semiconductor reshoring efforts with advanced packaging facility
Amkor has signed a non-preliminary memorandum of terms with the U.S. Department of Commerce to receive up to $400 million in proposed funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, set to result in the ‘largest’ outsourced advanced packaging and test facility in America.
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ArticleNew Domino printing lines replace bottle labels with on-cap QR codes
Domino Printing Sciences aims to support the transition into label-free beverage bottles with a range of Bottle Closure Printing Stations, designed to print variable data and machine-readable codes onto HDPE bottle caps and closures.
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ArticleConnected packaging campaign links Tetra Pak consumers to sustainability games
Appetite Creative and Advertising Design Studio have developed new on-pack communication for Tetra Pak, designed to educate consumers about sustainability through games and information accessed via QR code.