All Smart Packaging articles
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ArticleToppan to build new line for next-generation semiconductor packages
Toppan has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with JOLED Inc. to build a mass production line for high-density semiconductor packages at JOLED’s Nomi site.
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ArticleSchreiner MediPharm enhances medical blister pack with smart data tracking
Schreiner MediPharm has partnered with Keystone Folding Box Co. to develop a child-resistant, senior-friendly blister packaging solution featuring integrated electronics to capture dosing history data.
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ArticleLevi’s and Avery Dennison’s NFC patch unlocks exclusive experience for football supporters
Avery Dennison has partnered with Levi Strauss & Co to produce an NFC-chip-enabled patch that unlocks a premium experience for San Francisco 49ers season ticket holders at the tap of a smartphone.
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ArticlerPET MAP tray for fresh protein re-released by Klöckner Pentaplast
Klöckner Pentaplast has relaunched kp Elite, its certified recyclable modified atmosphere MAP tray made entirely of rPET, in pursuit of a closed-loop packaging system for protein products.
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ArticleNew syringe and label combine to protect vaccines at -100 °C
Therapies and vaccines with mRNA substances as well as cell and gene therapies are becoming increasingly important. However, these novel active ingredients entail special challenges: On the one hand, they must be transported and stored on dry ice at freezing temperatures of down to -100 °C. On the other hand, special light protection is frequently required, depending on the type of substance. Precisely for these applications, Schreiner MediPharm has developed the Freeze-Light-Protect syringe label, it says.
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ArticleMultiple Smart Packaging features take cannabis pouch to a new level
Brandmydispo, is predominantly a cannabis packaging enterprise founded in 2019., based in Oklahoma, USA. According to a report in Industry Intel, it has introduced an innovative range of technologically advanced cannabis pouches and custom packaging solutions with a number of smart packaging features, ushering in a new era of cannabis packaging.
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ArticleBattery-free RFID inventory tracking system a winner with apparel retailers
We talk a lot about RFID and NFC technology in the AIPIA newsletters, but, of course, the readers who identify and interpret the signal are a crucial part of the system. So, it is good to focus on that aspect of the RFID success story in the apparel trade for a change
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ArticleQR codes add new dimension to kombucha tea range
Polytag, a UK-based member of AIPIA which creates unique QR code solutions and UV tags, has developed QR codes for drinks brand Blighty Booch, a range of award-winning naturally fermented kombucha teas.
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ArticleIs packaging just too confusing now?
At a time when consumers have to grapple with the complexities of sustainable packaging claims on a daily basis, how can Smart Packaging help them make the right decisions? Andrew Manly, communications director at AIPIA, tells us more.
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ArticleAvery Dennison launches Digital Product Passport as a Service
Avery Dennison has today launched a new product with the aim of helping brands to fully prepare for forthcoming EU legislation on Digital Product Passports (DPPs).
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ArticleLatest marker technology meets DPP requirements as unique identifier
Germany-based Polysecure, an AIPIA member which provides a range of marker technologies for anti-counterfeiting, sorting and tamper evidence has developed TrackByStars®, a technology with which products can be uniquely identified and tracked, it says.
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ArticleCongress Special: Connected Packaging gets personal as Tetra Pak rolls out winter campaign for juice brand
Major food processing and packaging company (and AIPIA member) Tetra Pak has refreshed its fun and interactive smart packaging experience for a leading European fruit juice producer with a brand-new winter drinks theme to inspire its customers.
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ArticleSmart packaging-based technology solutions aid paper and plastic recycling
Colpac, a UK food packaging manufacturer and designer, is providing easily accessible recycling and composting guidelines for its paperboard food packaging via on-pack QR codes and product webpages, with the aim of supporting end users in making informed product choices and responsibly disposing of waste.
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ArticleCongress special: Digimarc and Domino on getting ready for the 2D sunrise
GS1, the global standards body for coding, is preparing to transition away from 1D barcodes to a new 2D barcode format – the GS1 Digital Link. At the GS1 Global Forum in Brussels in Feb 2023, the standards body announced an official sunrise period for 2D codes starting in 2027.
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ArticleGet ready for the Digital Product Passport
As a tool to create transparency and enable circularity, the European Commission is proposing the implementation of digital product passports (DPPs) that share product and traceability information across the entire product lifecycle.
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ArticleBayer launches ‘world’s first accessible QR code in healthcare’ with Zappar
Bayer Consumer Health UK, in partnership with AIPIA member Zappar, has introduced a new Accessible QR code (AQR) on its Canescool Soothing Gel Cream product packaging to help those who are blind or partially sighted.
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ArticleWhat to expect from the most important smart packaging event of the year
In just a few weeks’ time, the AIPIA World Congress will be returning to the Beurs van Berlage in central Amsterdam. With a focus on smart packaging, visitors from across the value chain will have an unparalleled opportunity to meet each other and discuss the latest trends and innovations. Eef de Ferrante, managing director of AIPIA, lets us know more about what attendees can expect from the event.
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ArticlePhilips home appliances adopt 100% recycled and recyclable paper boxes
Versuni is repackaging its top-performing Philips home appliances in 100% recycled and 100% recyclable paper boxes and intends to replace all single-use plastics inside them within four years.
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ArticleRecyclable silver ink aims to enable sustainable smart packaging
Researchers at Swansea University in Wales have developed a recyclable silver conductive ink which they hope can enable the creation of circular electronics without compromising performance.
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ArticleJoin AIPIA at Pack.Nxt: The smart, active and sustainable packaging event for India
AIPIA is pleased to announce its collaboration with IppStar, a member of the IPP Group and THREEFOLD, to organize a one-day event dedicated to the Active & Intelligent Packaging sector, its development in India, and how it can impact sustainability issues in South Asia. The conference, called Pack.Nxt, will take place at the Lalit, Mumbai on 18th January 2024.