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Top 15 of 2025, #8: AI is Transforming Packaging Manufacturing

The #8 most clicked article of 2025: AI is driving advancements in packaging efficiency with applications in areas like predictive demand forecasting, smart packaging design, and AI-powered robotics for smart factories.

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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in packaging manufacturing has become a necessity. AI is revolutionizing traditional processes, driving efficiency, and creating new opportunities for innovation. Let’s examine how AI technology is transforming both business operations and manufacturing for packagers.

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