Package Design

Google’s Ken Leung Reimagines "Shock & Vibes" Package Testing

How new tools, namely high-speed cameras in conjunction with AI, are helping engineers at Google and beyond understand what’s happening inside products during transport. They're building an open-source playbook to design packaging accordingly.

April 21, 2026

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Logistics/Supply Chain

As Walmart DCs Automate, Pack Developers Face New Forces, Standards

The emergence of layer-by-layer robotic depalletizing in Walmart DCs is exposing a new failure mode, sustained horizontal (side-to-side) compression. This signals broader shifts in how cases and shelf-ready packaging must be designed, tested, and validated for automated distribution.

April 16, 2026

Digital Transformation

AI Turns Online Product Reviews into Packaging Design, Consumer Behavior Data

AI is turning online reviews into actionable packaging data. Michigan State research shows how brands can pinpoint failure points, quantify consumer frustration, and prioritize redesigns using real-world feedback.

April 15, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: 2026 Automation Annual Outlook Report

How are CPGS approaching automation in 2026? Editors Sean Riley and Casey Flanagan sit down to discuss why companies are turning to automation to solve labor constraints and throughput demands while simultaneously grappling with higher costs and internal alignment challenges.

April 14, 2026

Digital Transformation

Packaging Foresight Research: AI Light Path for Circular Future

AI is reshaping packaging faster than expected, while circularity shifts from aspiration to operational risk. New PTIS research shows brand owners, data, and technical expertise will define who leads, and who falls behind.

April 10, 2026

Digital Transformation

From Skepticism to Support: AI Gains Traction in Packaging Operations

As AI reduces workload stress and improves system performance, both workers and suppliers are accelerating adoption, while vendor specialization sets the stage for consolidation.

April 10, 2026

Digital Transformation

Five Steps for Successful AI Adoption in Packaging Equipment

PMMI research shows that preparation, data readiness, and change management are the critical factors separating successful AI implementations from stalled initiatives.

April 2, 2026

Digital Transformation

Column: AI Unlocks Smart Packaging's Latent Potential

RFID, NFC, and 2D barcodes have long carried more potential than most brands could use. According to experts on last week's AIPIA webinar, AI is starting to change that, turning fragmented data into operational insight.

April 1, 2026

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April 1, 2026

Sustainability

Healthcare Packaging Reader Survey: Annual Outlook Report

Watch as we discuss the results of our inaugural reader survey and give a sneak peek into the healthcare packaging trends for 2026.

March 30, 2026

Digital Transformation

AI Revolutionizes Packaging: From Knowledge Transfer to Predictive Maintenance

As AI technology becomes more accessible, packaging industries are embracing innovations that enhance machine vision, streamline training, and predict equipment failures.

March 27, 2026

PMMI News

AI Gains Ground in Packaging Industry

Lower costs and greater functionality are helping increase adoption.

March 24, 2026

Recycling

Community Poll: Effect of Technology and Sustainability on Packaging Strategies

Answer to see how your peers say AI and circularity advances are affecting their packaging strategy.

March 23, 2026