David NewcornDigital TransformationThrough the Line Podcast: Top Episodes of 2025, #4: AI Chat-enabled Packaging Machine CopilotsThe #4 most downloaded episode: As AI continues to grow in its capabilities and prevalence, it may be time for packaging and processing equipment to come with a ChatGPT-style interface. AI chat copilots could assist in alleviating some of the workforce challenges CPGs are experiencing.December 9, 2025Digital TransformationThrough the Line Podcast: AI Chat-enabled Packaging Machine CopilotsAs AI continues to grow in its capabilities and prevalence, is it time for packaging and processing equipment to come with a ChatGPT-style interface?July 9, 2025Digital TransformationSurvey: AI Chat-enabled Packaging Machine Copilots to the Rescue?New research from PMMI Media Group shows an appetite among CPGs for changing the way operators and technicians interact with machines on the plant floor. Is it time for packaging and processing equipment to come with a ChatGPT-style interface?January 31, 2025PMMI NewsPackaging Industry Remembers John KowalJohn Andrew Kowal, loving husband, sibling, and uncle, passed away at the age of 62 on Wednesday July 8, 2020 at home with his family at his side. He fought the good fight against cancer until the very end.July 13, 2020HomeConference provides a peek at the futureThe Packaging Conference has established itself as a place where updates on recent accomplishments and sneak previews of new technologies are both on display.April 28, 2014HomeNew Packaging World apps tailored for iPad, iPhone, and AndroidWith the May 2014 issue, Packaging World launches several new versions of its magazine app.April 28, 2014HomePackaging World re-launches Web siteSimpler navigation, better design, bigger photos, related articles, and mobile/tablet friendliness lead the list of improvements.October 31, 2011HomePackaging pros embrace the tabletA new survey reveals how packaging professionals are using iPads and tablets for accessing packaging media.September 1, 2011HomeOFF THE SHELF: More colorful Asian packsNew Media Director Dave Newcorn is back with another batch of colorful packages he bought recently in Chicago's New Chinatown.January 26, 2011ContainersOFF THE SHELF: Packages with a colorful Asian flairNew Media Director Dave Newcorn comes off the sidelines with colorful commentary on the even more colorful packages he bought recently on the part of Chicago's Argyle Street that is sometimes called New Chinatown.January 20, 2011Page 1 of 26Next PageTop StoriesContainers & ClosuresMcCormick's Old Bay Leads Charge of Spices Back to TinMcCormick's Old Bay, and newer clean-label players, are bringing spices back to printed tin, pairing shelf impact and vintage charm with potential sustainability upside as EPR pressures grow.Contract PackagingHow CVS Store Brands Handles Refreshing a 5,000-item Private Label PortfolioCartoningSpanish Juice Brand Debuts Aseptic Pack with Paper BarrierDigital TransformationAutomation’s Catch-22: CPGs Eye Expansion, But Costs and Constraints PersistSponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency
