packaging technology news

Thursday
Jul222010

AirOpack, A Green Alternative to Aerosol Dispensers

Air0Pack gel tube packaging


Air0Pack is a new application for filling liquids, powders,
gases and products of average-to high viscosity into recyclable PET.
Premium Beauty News
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Thursday
Jul222010

The Italian Job Tulip

Italian Job Tulip Packaging


The Italian Job Tulip is made from high quality food grade PET to maintain wine quality and give shelf life of over a year. Talking Retail
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Thursday
Jun242010

3D Magnetized Packaging

Magnetys 3D Magnetic packaging technique


A 3D effect for plastic packaging can be achieved using a magnetic decoration technique.
Katie Bird, CosmeticsDesign.com +

Wednesday
Jun092010

Grip Strip

Milk Link Grip Stip introduces new packaging system


Milk Link, a British cheese manufacturer, has introduced a new open and closure packaging system called Grip Strip. FlexNews
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Wednesday
Jun022010

Multilayer Packaging Technology

Perrier Multi-Layer packaging technology


Multilayer Packaging Technology continues to become more prominent in the food and beverage industry. FnBnews.com
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Friday
May282010

Rotary Filling Machine

Packaging Rotary Filling Machine


Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery unveiled its revolutionary Rotary Filling machine, designed to fill a multitude of products. packagedesign.com
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Wednesday
May262010

Clamshell Alternative

Pioneer H-Lock Trapped Blister Packaging


Introduced by Heritage Pioneer, the H-Loc Trapped Blister, is a replacement for traditional clamshell packaging. PIONEER Packaging
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Wednesday
May262010

SwiftUp Versatile Packaging

Mondi Consumer Bags and Film resealable packaging


Mondi Consumer Bags and Films has introduced a new innovative packaging design that’s easy to open and resealable. Rory Harrington, DAIRYreporter.com  +

Friday
Apr232010

Universal Packaging System

Universal custom cardboard packaging solution


Designer Patrick Sung's Universal Packaging System is designed to fit anything that needs to be shipped. Cliff Kuang, FastCompany
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Thursday
Apr222010

Augmented Reality

Lego 3D interactive packaging technology


Lego packaging features technology that lets consumers scan a code to view a 3-D model of the Lego kit. Marketing VOX +

Thursday
Apr222010

Resealable Ice Cream Pouches

Dibs Ice Cream Resealable 140 count pouch


Dibs is now offering its bite-sized ice cream snack in resealable 140 piece value pouches.
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, PerishableNews.com +

Thursday
Apr222010

Premium Cake Packaging

Plastic Container Hinged packaging structure


Charpak has unveiled hinged-lid packaging made from recycled PET for premium cupcakes and muffins. Simeon Goldstein, packagingnews.co.uk +

Monday
Apr052010

1D vs. 2D Barcode Data

Barcode packaging technology news


Scanbuy and Augme, mobile barcorde service providers, are working with packaging printers to populate 1D barcodes with useful information. GoMo News +
 

Wednesday
Mar312010

EPA vs. BPA

BPA plastic Bottle Packaging


The US Environmental Protection Agency released a plan of action to study the possible dangerous effects of BPA. WaterTechOnline.com
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Monday
Mar222010

Radio-Frequency Identification

flexible RFID tags to replace Bar Codes on packaging


Carbon-nanotube-infused inked RFID tags could replace bar codes in supermarkets. A Science Centric
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Friday
Mar122010

Stretch & Shrink Film 2010

Appletini Shrink Wrap Packaging designs


Andrew Reynolds, Research Director at Applied Market Information, will give the opening address at the international conference. packagedesign.com +

Friday
Mar122010

Multilayer Packaging Films 2010

Multi-Layer Film Packaging Structures and Materials


The international conference, which will take place in the US for the first time, will discuss the latest packaging trends and technologies. packagedesign.com +
 

Thursday
Mar042010

Bottle Packaging Solution

Fed Ex Bottle Box packaging


FedEx has unveiled the “Bottle Box,” its solution to shipping wine and olive oil from France, Italy and Spain to countries worldwide. Post & Parcel +

Monday
Mar012010

Water-Repelling Material

Spider Water resistant Packaging


Inspired by spiders, engineers have created a water-repelling surface, ideal for food packaging. Greenbang +

Tuesday
Jan262010

Fat Fighting Roll-on

LOreal roll on applicator from RPC packaging


In the UK, L’Oreal chose an applicator from RPC Bramlage-Wiko for its new anti-cellulite roll-on. packagingnews.co.uk +