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ArticleSemiconductor manufacturers receive government funding for U.S. production
In order to bolster semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, SkyWater Technology and Intel Corporation could receive combined investments of up to $7,876,000,000 under the CHIPS for America programme, administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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ArticleWatttron achieves packaging material savings of up to 50% with new thermoforming process
German startup Watttron has revealed its new thermoforming process, ‘cera2heat’, said to be capable of consistently producing uniform, thin-walled packaging shapes and reducing material use by up to 50% compared to traditional processes.
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ArticlePicadeli takes on self-checkout fraud with Digimarc’s digital watermarks
Picadeli’s branded packaging will feature advanced digital watermarks from Digimarc to automatically verify pricing accuracy at self-checkout and tackle both retail shrink and food fraud – particularly among fresh and prepared foods.
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ArticleLaser-etched mangoes provide product information on fruit’s skin
Westfalia Fruit is laser-etching product information directly onto mangoes in an effort to save up to 10 million plastic price look-up (PLU) stickers annually.
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ArticleAutomatic traysealer designed for smooth integration, versatility, and more
ULMA Packaging has revealed TSA 400, an automatic traysealer for low-to-medium production environments; it is designed for easy integration and operation, high production performance, and energy efficiency in a range of packaging applications.
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ArticleMetsä Board introduces QR code solution for packaging material deliveries
Metsä Board has launched a new solution hoping to simplify the recycling process for packaging materials in its product deliveries via a QR code, which links to an app providing customers with recycling information.
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Sponsored ContentPerfectFold: the future of liquid creasing for corrugated board
According to Robatech, its PerfectFold system for liquid creasing will revolutionize the folding process for corrugated cardboard by enhancing its efficiency and quality – but how? David Trinkner, Business Development Manager Graphic & Converting, gives us the lowdown in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleNew belt conveyors for packaging technology unveiled by Montech
Montech Conveyors Corp. has announced its new line of SOLTB belt conveyors, aiming to optimize processes for packaging materials and energy converters such as fuel, battery and solar cells.
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ArticleCapacities rise at DS Smith’s Hungarian sites with €34 million investment
Aiming to boost its manufacturing capacities by 40%, DS Smith has invested €34.4 million into its Hungarian operations, including new converting equipment, an updated corrugator, and three ‘eco-classrooms’ for children.
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ArticleFortress Technology targets improved food safety and reduced costs with metal detectors
Halal meat processor Solmaz Foods has partnered with Fortress Technology to utilize four of its metal detectors for food quality control, reducing processing and product waste costs by an estimated 50%.
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ArticleGem-Pack Berries and Reborn Material partner on biodegradable clamshell packaging
At this year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam, Gem-Pack Berries announced its partnership with Reborn Material to utilize its enzyme additive technology to create PET clamshell packaging for berries, said to integrate ‘seamlessly’ into the PET manufacturing process.
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ArticleSidel targets reduced water consumption and CO2 emissions with new bottle washer
Sidel has launched its new bottle washer with combined chemical and ultrasound technology, aiming to reduce water and steam consumption and CO2 emissions.
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ArticleHugo Beck seeks improved capacity and output speed with new packaging line
Hugo Beck recently collaborated with an instant noodle producer to implement its servo X packaging line, aiming to improve the company’s packaging capacity and meet its demands for rapid output.
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ArticleCircularity roadmap for U.S PET packaging outlined in new study
A new study has been published by Systemiq outlining a roadmap to transition the U.S. PET packaging and polyester textile industries from the current linear single-use model towards circular, low-waste and low-emission systems by 2040.
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Article‘One-touch’ automated e-fulfilment line unveiled by Ferag and Sparck
Ferag and Sparck Technologies have designed a continuous, ‘one-touch’ process to prepare boxes automatically, from order-picking to dispatch, in a ‘first’ for the e-commerce industry.
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ArticleVertical cartoner from EndFlex combines automatic and manual loading
EndFlex has revealed Boxxer Kartnr-V, an automatic vertical cartoning machine with an additional manual loading station – designed for precision, efficiency, and flexibility in the packing process.
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ArticleOcado shoppers guided through reuse scheme via on-pack Polytag QR codes
Polytag has implemented Digital Link QR codes into Ocado Retail’s reusable packaging, connecting consumers to instructions for refilling and returning their products.
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Sponsored ContentWhere HP Indigo’s labels and flexible packaging division can take us next
What do advancements in HP Indigo’s labels and flexible packaging division mean for factors like print quality, sustainability, legislative requirements, and product protection? Vice president and general manager Noam Zilbershtain dives deep in this instalment of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleP&G prints packaging directly with LasX laser marking technology
Developed alongside LasX Industries, Procter & Gamble is using a direct-to-package laser marking technology to replace conventional label application methods with label-free packaging.
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ArticleUnpacking the INC Chair’s vision of a Global Plastics Treaty
The INC Chair has published a non-paper document that will frame upcoming negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty at INC-5 – but WWF argues that it lacks specificity regarding product design requirements and funding, and cautions that single parties could still veto important decisions.