Recycling

Digimarc and Wipak Partner to Create Sustainable Smart Packaging with Digital Watermarks

New packaging combines Digimarc's digital watermarks and Wipak’s printed film technology to enhance plastic recycling, improve efficiency, and unlock valuable data for brands.

June 28, 2024

Digital Transformation: Page 10

Package Printing

drupa Review: Digital Printing’s Table is Ready, Packaging to Benefit

Advances in digital printing quality, speed, and economics have the tech poised to take package printing market share from traditional printing methods. Sharply ascending in-market adoption confirms that what was once a curiosity is becoming mainstream.

June 28, 2024

Digital Transformation

50-Year Barcode ‘Scanniversary’ Heralds Next-Gen, 2D On-pack Barcode

A new GS1 US survey reveals that 77% of consumers seek detailed product information; emerging data-rich barcodes to aid shopper purchase decisions and scan at checkout. These are likely to replace the existing, 50-year-old barcodes currently on packaging.

June 26, 2024

Digital Transformation

Digimarc and OMRON Partner to Modernize Industrial Automation

Digimarc

Digimarc's digital watermarking technology and OMRON's machine vision technology come together to transform production processes across industries.

June 24, 2024

Digital Transformation

Success Stories of Implementing AI Technology in Packaging

Companies are finding unique applications for AI technology in packaging, improving operations from processing to facility security.

June 20, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

IMA Group Ramps Up Sustainability, Digitalization Efforts with EU-Funded Research Projects

IMA Group

IMA is enhancing its initiatives in innovation and technologies with a leading role in seven new projects under the Next Generation EU program, three coordinated by BI-REX.

June 10, 2024

Home

How Today’s Technology Can Enhance Training

Technologies like augmented reality and AI can enhance training and simplify complex tasks to bridge the packaging skills gap.

June 6, 2024

Package design

A drupa Tour with Brand Packaging Designer Uwe Melichar, EPDA

At drupa, PW tagged along as Uwe Melichar, European Brand and Packaging Design Association president, led a select group of brand owners on a personally curated booth tour. Here's what we found out.

June 6, 2024

Digital Transformation

Google Shopping and PVH Americas & CK Global Executives Join GS1 US Board of Governors

GS1 US

Mike Capsambelis and Antonio Lee bring e-commerce and global operations knowledge to help guide adoption of GS1 Standards in digital commerce.

June 4, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Live at drupa: E-commerce Bracing with Sustainable, Decorative Twist

Retention/suspension in e-comm packaging has traditionally been utilitarian, usually accomplished with poly film or tape applied over a product, bracing it against corrugated or board. This stylish twist optimizes DIM weight while making an impression.

June 4, 2024

Logistics/Supply Chain

Duravant Launches Global Lifecycle Services Network

Duravant

Duravant Lifecycle Services delivers comprehensive aftermarket solutions through Duravant’s global network of operating companies and center of excellence.

June 4, 2024

Digital Transformation

A Match Made at drupa: Right-sized Case Erecting & Digital Printing

In an e-comm-minded unveiling that makes so much sense, right-sized boxing tech was married to on-demand digital printing in a joint venture stakeholders say is the world's first full color on-demand right-sized case system.

June 4, 2024

Home

Relying on OEMs Through the Packaging Skills Gap

Packaging and processing companies are relying on OEMs for training, maintenance, and support amid worker shortages.

May 31, 2024