Operational Excellence

Balancing Digitalization and Security: Key Takeaways from the Cybersecurity Summit in Chicago

Consumer packaged goods companies adopting digital technologies like cloud computing and AI need to understand and protect against the security gaps these tools can create.

September 9, 2024

Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation

Argus Launches Indexes to Increase U.S. Polyethylene Market Transparency

Argus

The Argus Polyethylene Transaction Index provides a comprehensive benchmark for pricing polyethylene in the U.S., boosting transparency and supporting fair market practices.

September 6, 2024

Digital Transformation

Five AI Solutions Currently Helping Packaging and Processing

PMMI White Paper highlights AI applications expected to have the most significant impact within the packaging and processing industry.

September 5, 2024

Digital Transformation

PMMI Report: The Top Three Impacts of AI on Packaging Operations

Industry experts are finding AI is more of an evolution than a revolution – boosting areas like staff productivity while still requiring oversight in its current form.

August 30, 2024

Podcasts

unPACKed podcast: AI in Packaging—Driving Innovation and Overcoming Barriers

Listen and learn practical advice on five key AI technologies poised to revolutionize the packaging industry: AI co-pilots, machine vision, predictive maintenance, digital twins, and connected worker platforms.

August 29, 2024

Digital Transformation

AIPIA Congress to Convene Brands, Tech Suppliers to Explore Smart Packaging

AWA Alexander Watson Associates

Themes at the AIPIA World Congress, Nov. 18-19 in Amsterdam, include smart sustainability and collection and use of data through smart and active packaging technologies.

August 19, 2024

Digital Transformation

Diageo’s Johnnie Walker Taps Generative AI for Mass Customization of Labels

A spirits-themed tourist destination in Edinburgh, Scotland, Johnnie Walker Princes Street is hosting Johnnie Walker x Scott Naismith. The company believes it to be the first-ever mash up of Scotch whisky, art, AI, and packaging.

August 8, 2024

Digital Transformation

The Role of AI in Human Factors

Are we blocking innovation by not accepting AI? We talk with Louisa Harvey about how embracing AI in the right way might shape how devices and packaging can be better targeted to patients.

July 22, 2024

Digital Transformation

Packaging Predictions from Years Past Prove True Today

Over the years, PW columnists have gone out on limbs, some sturdier than others, to make bold predictions on packaging trends. Their accuracy and hit rate is worth noting.

July 19, 2024

Digital Transformation

Mars' Digital Package Modeling Cuts Waste, Time to Market

Simulation solutions are supercharging the Mars packaging development process with potential to cut development time by up to 40%. Also, by March 2024, the software already had reduced the quantity of plastics purchased for testing by 246 tons.

July 2, 2024

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