Robotics

Getting Industrial Automation Right the First Time

Vention's Brendan Sterne argues that simulation, digital twins, and AI-assisted virtual commissioning are turning costly automation rework into a digital exercise.

June 23, 2026

Business Drivers/Specialty: Page 15

Robotics

Physical AI Dominates Automate 2026’s Opening Day, While Humanoids Steal the Show Floor

New eight-axis arms, seven-axis cobots, and AI-driven platforms put physical AI to work in Chicago. Backflipping robots and coffee-pouring humanoids are the fun part, but they aren't ready for the packaging line.

June 23, 2026

Digital Transformation

Xaar Opens New Asia Pacific Headquarters in Dongguan to Strengthen Regional Support and Innovation

Xaar

Xaar's China headquarters combines manufacturing, technical services, R&D, and customer support capabilities to accelerate industrial inkjet innovation across the region.

June 22, 2026

Recycling

Packaging’s Part in the Ultra-Processed Food Debate

They are a convenient, comforting, innocent indulgence, say the defenders of so-called ultra-processed foods. Critics trash them as health threats. Packaging is caught in the middle.

June 22, 2026

Package design

End of the Line Video Series: GS1 Connect Recap and a Look at PRS

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

June 22, 2026

Reusable/Returnable

Starbucks, YesStyle, and Limppano Design Reusable and Refillable Packaging

ThePackHub

See a few examples of reusable and refillable packaging from Starbucks, YesStyle, and Limppano from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 22, 2026

Bio-based

New Liquid Milk Pouch from India Converts to Bioavailable Wax

Following four years of development, Indian dairy company Mother Dairy has introduced a pouch for liquid milk that microbes in soil can fully consume, leaving no plastic residue.

June 19, 2026

Bio-based

Community Poll: Best Use for Compostable Packaging

Answer to see where your peers stand on the best uses for compostable packaging.

June 19, 2026

Sustainability

Community Poll: Balancing Sustainability, Functionality, and Compliance

Answer to see which demand your peers find hardest to balance with sustainability.

June 19, 2026

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Refine Packaging Launches Packaging Optimization Initiative to Help Ecommerce Brands Reduce Fulfillment Costs and Improve Customer Experience

Refine Packaging

Refine Packaging's expanded offerings combine packaging design, logistics optimization, and sustainability considerations to support long-term ecommerce growth.

June 18, 2026

E-commerce

Refine Packaging

June 18, 2026

Workforce

Jane Chase, CPPL, to Retire After More Than 30 Years of Service to IoPP

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

The PMMI Hall of Famer is retiring as executive director of the Institute of Packaging Professionals on July 31, after over 30 years of supporting the packaging industry.

June 17, 2026

Recycling

Live at PRS Day Three: Circularity Insights from WM, BPI, and ThePackHub

WM talks ideal packaging for MRFs, BPI highlights compostable packaging at venues, and ThePackHub emphasizes how sustainable innovation follows regulation at PRS day three.

June 17, 2026