All Technology articles – Page 6
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ArticleDePoly’s showcase plant to turn 500 tonnes of PET into raw materials yearly
DePoly is launching a showcase plant for converting PET and polyester waste into ‘virgin-quality’ raw materials without fossil fuels, anticipating the production of 500 tonnes every year.
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ArticleSidel fills and seals 40,000 small beverage cans hourly with compact machine
Sidel’s EvoFILL Can Compact filling solution claims to fill up to 40,000 cans of beer, carbonated soft drinks, and other premium beverages every hour, and to offer flexibility and space efficiency for the low-to-medium speed production market.
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ArticleIdentiv and Tag-N-Trac target IoT tracking for cold chain pharma deliveries
Identiv and Tag-N-Trac plan to develop and commercialize a smart labelling solution for cold chain tracking across pharmaceutical supply chains in a new strategic business development and marketing partnership.
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ArticleRoyal Mail utilizes Wiliot’s Intelligence Platform to track delivery assets
As part of a three-phase plan to digitize its vehicles, facilities and delivery routes, Royal Mail is utilizing Wiliot’s technology to ‘see’ its assets in real-time and use data to optimize operations.
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Article‘Frictionless’ reuse system uses QR and avoids apps for simpler cup returns
Borro has developed a ‘frictionless’ reuse system for beverage cups served at events; its app-free, QR-driven return process is thought to be ‘as easy as single-use’ and aims to improve return rates and consumer satisfaction.
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ArticleHP’s digital printing press applied to short-run tissue and wrapping paper
JUNG has invested in HP’s Indigo 200K digital printing press, claiming to save on time and setup costs for short-run, customizable collections of its branded tissue paper and gift wrap for luxury applications.
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ArticleBCG reveals packaging trend predictions
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has published an article identifying five ‘megatrends’ anticipated to reshape packaging over the next decade and recommending ways industry players can successfully navigate the change.
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ArticleCanapa automates packing process for tubes and trays of pre-rolled cannabis
Canapa by Paxiom has unveiled JuanaPack, an end-of-line solution designed to quickly, precisely, and flexibly load tubes and pack trays of cannabis pre-rolls in a single, unified platform.
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ArticleMcDonald’s, Costa Coffee, and others recycle paper cups with AI screening
Paper cups from McDonald’s, Greggs, Pret a Manger, Costa Coffee, and Caffè Nero can now be recycled via a ‘world-first’ AI-based recycling trial run in Cardiff by the National Cup Recycling Scheme, Keep Wales Tidy, and Bower.
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ArticleAstroNova to launch digital label presses and direct-to-package printer at FESPA 2025
AstroNova has announced plans to launch two high-performance digital label presses and a direct-to-package printer at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 in Berlin, Germany, aiming to deliver speed, flexibility and cost-efficiency for the light to medium production segment.
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ArticleHigh tenacity stretch film developed by ExxonMobil and Malpack
ExxonMobil and Malpack have teamed up to launch a high-performance pre-stretch film using ExxonMobil’s Signature Polymers, said to have high tenacity, holding force and stability while maintaining production efficiency.
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ArticleWaitrose tracks and traces plastic packaging waste with Polytag’s UV tags
Waitrose has become the newest member of Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme, which identifies and captures data on single-use plastic packaging throughout the recycling stream using invisible UV Tag technology.
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ArticleDataLase and TamperTech collaborate on tamper-evident tape technology
DataLase and TamperTech have joined forces to incorporate DataLase’s photonic printing technology into tamper tape, aiming to provide security, authentication and tracking in a single solution.
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ArticleNew Syntegon machine fills up to 400 ready-to-use syringes per minute
Syntegon has revealed a new filling machine for ready-to-use nested syringes, reportedly offering a safe output of up to 400 syringes per minute with 100% in-process control.
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ArticleIndustrial-scale HolyGrail 2.0 trial sorts 56,000 rigid packaging items daily
HolyGrail 2.0’s latest industrial-scale sorting trials – driven by AIM, the European Brands Association, and powered by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste – claim to have exceeded a detection efficiency of over 90% and a daily detection rate of almost 56,000 items of post-household rigid packaging.
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ArticleSensoneo reports over 1 billion containers collected through Irish DRS
Sensoneo, IT solution provider for Ireland’s DRS introduced last year for single-use beverage packaging, has reported that over 1 billion containers have been collected via the scheme.
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ArticleYangi reduces water and energy consumption with dry forming technology
Yangi has introduced its Yangi Cellera industrial machine platform for fibre-based dry forming technology, said to reduce water and energy consumption and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 70%.
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ArticleDry Molded Fiber rolls out in Japan as Nippon Molding installs machinery
Egg tray producer Nippon Molding plans to expand its Dry Molded Fiber portfolio and encourage fibre-based packaging innovation on the Japanese market after completing Site Acceptance Testing for its PulPac Modula machine from TechTribe.
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ArticleScientists use air moisture to turn mixed plastic waste into building blocks
Chemists at Northwestern University are using moisture from the air to depolymerize plastic waste for further plastic production; this is set to save recyclers the task of sorting mixed waste streams while avoiding expensive, energy-intensive, potentially toxic processes.
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ArticleFujifilm to launch wide format print solutions at FESPA 2025
Fujifilm has announced plans to commercially launch its HS3000 single pass solution and the Acuity Triton with AQUAFUZE ink technology at FESPA 2025, as well as showcasing its Acuity Ultra Hybrid Pro with full automation.