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Materials Technology: Labels

The Intelligence Behind Smart Labels

Labeling technology connects brands and consumers for an enriched experience before, during and after purchase
Kristen Kazarian
November 14, 2018
Smart labels allow retailers and brands to engage directly with consumers, and with manufacturers to track inventory through the supply chain — which, in turn, provides consumers with the transparency and convenience they desire in packaging.
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SternMaid America Small packaging line

Co-Packing: Go Beyond Packaging

Contract packers offer an all-around service as an extension of the customer’s workforce.
Rainer Schindler
November 13, 2018
Many companies outsource the filling and packing of their products to specialized service providers. While the profile of such a contract packer was previously limited to packaging alone, nowadays companies look for experts who can supply an all-in-one service.
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conveyor systems for packaging applications
Machinery Technology: Conveying

Matching Conveyors with Applications

Follow these tips for a clear path to the best return on investment
Stacy Johnson, senior marketing manager, Dorner Mfg.
Stacy Johnson
November 12, 2018
How much do you really know about conveyors? When it comes to specifying a conveyor system to be integrated into a new project, do you know the right questions to ask up front?
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Household Packaging
Cover Story: Household Packaging

Putting the Home in Household Packaging

Packaging for the household sector is becoming greener, more functional and more transparent.
Kristen Kazarian
November 9, 2018
When we think of household packaging we often think of laundry pods, disinfectant spray bottles, and surface cleaners in aluminum cans or rigid containers that include a trigger spray or aerosol. Not anymore.
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Deliciously Ella design by Hero Design
Market Trends: Snack Food Packaging

5 Trends Pushing Snack Food Packaging

Consumers find balance and satisfaction through mindful snacking.
Kristen Kazarian
November 8, 2018
When it comes to snack food choices, consumers know what they want and how to buy them. E-commerce packaging for snacks is showing fast growth in the U.S., according to “Snack Foods – Packaging and Processing Market Assessment and Trends 2018,” by PMMI Business Intelligence.
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Vision Inspection System Uses AI to Increase Accuracy

Vision Inspection System Uses AI to Increase Accuracy

November 8, 2018

Acquire Automation’s new Q Series CapQ vision inspection system features 360-degree inspection of capped beverage and consumer good containers. The system inspects for cap height, cap skew and raised or missing cap, and integrity of the tamper-evident band. 


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Healthy Times Organic Baby Food Brand Refreshes Packaging

Organic Baby Food Brand Refreshes Packaging

November 7, 2018

Healthy Times — a premium, verified non-GMO, organic brand for babies and toddlers — is now appealing to a new generation of parents that are seeking quality options for their children’s nutrition.


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