As an inquisitive trade journal editor and modest Star Trek fan, there’s a certain allure to one of that program’s many devices: sensors. I recently discovered more about the fascinating world of sensors, but for packaging, not for starships. More…
Package design experts convened for three days in early March for the Packaging Strategies Package Design & Development Conference to talk about the past, present and future of package design. More...
The economy is looking up, but it still is placing stresses and demands on packaging machinery, industry thought leaders said at a recent PMMI conference. More...
Nanoparticle technologies have been hailed as a new way to make stronger and more lightweight materials and tastier or healthier foods, but a report issued from Britain on Jan. 8 cautioned that the risks surrounding the use of nanotechnology are largely unknown. More..
It's a popular time of the year for forecasts and prognostications. Although editors typically report rather than predict, I'm going to temporarily step out of my comfort zone with a forecast for heightened interest and activity surrounding "greener packaging machinery." More...
Brand owners have long used packaging to attract and engage consumers through various means, including design, iconic colors and shapes. Today’s managers are increasingly looking to use packages printed with 2-D bar codes and numeric text-message prompts to engage consumers through their cell phones. More...
