Technology

Amazon automates made-to-fit box, paper bag, and label processes in Europe

Intending to reduce its packaging waste, Amazon is deploying automated machinery across its European operations, including made-to-measure box

CEFLEX issues assessment of new recycling technologies for flexible plastics

Barberán makes the case for single-pass digital print with its HS6000 printer

In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Dennis Van Ijzerloo, export manager at Barberán, runs us through the

ULMA Packaging launches new flow wrapper for high-speed MAP applications

ULMA Packaging has introduced its FM 400 horizontal flow wrap packaging machine, aiming to meet the demands of high-speed

French MRF detects 100% of plastic bottles recycled using Polytag’s UV tags

One of Europe’s ‘busiest’ Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFs) has reportedly tracked and traced 100% of the single-use plastic

DePoly’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,

Sidel 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,

Identiv 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

Royal 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’

‘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

HP’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

BCG reveals packaging trend predictions

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has published an article identifying five ‘megatrends’ anticipated to reshape packaging over the next decade