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6 Packaging Trends for 2018

Graphic design marketplace 99designs forecasts package design trends based on experience with companies using its platform to source consumer packaging design.

November 30, 2017

Packaging Technology: Page 96

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Ice cream packaging reflects company history, embraces modern design

United Dairy Farmers gives its Homemade Brand ice cream a makeover that speaks to brand character and recipe origins.

November 29, 2017

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Fanuc debuts high-speed material handling robot

The SR-3iA offers a 3kg payload, 400-mm reach, and 200-mm stroke, and the SR-6iA has a 6kg payload, 650-mm reach and 210-mm stroke.

November 29, 2017

Packaging Technology

Amazon Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Frustration-Free Packaging

Since November 2008, Amazon’s Frustration-Free Packaging program has eliminated 181,000 tons of packaging material and avoided 307 million shipping boxes.

November 28, 2017

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Packaging aesthetics in the digital age

According to research investigating public perception of packaging aesthetics in the digital age, changes can be made to take better advantage of online platforms.

November 28, 2017

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Krones wins 2017 Energy Efficiency award

Krones’ development team has been focusing on its “Brewery of the Future” research project for a few months, which helped them gain recognition.

November 28, 2017

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High-speed laser coding comes to canned beverages

A new approach to laser coding aluminum cans is radically changing operational efficiencies, accuracy for beverage manufacturers.

November 27, 2017

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Packaging and processing machinery automation growth curve

Study from PMMI Business Intelligence details the evolution of automation including the ultimate goal—a smart machine that can learn on the fly to operate more efficiently.

November 27, 2017

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Hybrid press broadens converter’s capabilities

Meyers, a forward-thinking and progressive provider of labels as well as signage and displays, is utilizing technology and innovation to deliver more value to brand owner customers while allowing those brand owners to differentiate from their competitors.

November 22, 2017

Automation & Digital Transformation

Balluff: IO-link master

Balluff introduces a compact, rugged, and reliable 4-Port IO-Link master for EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and EtherCAT networks.

November 21, 2017

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Embrace conflict: Befriend your competition

A rising tide lifts all ships; pay close attention to your product-category neighbors, and you can leverage their packaging decisions to your own benefit.

November 20, 2017

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Easy-to-use pattern-generating software for pallets

Discover seamless and simple palletizing solutions that can boost efficiency in virtually any industry. One way is by giving operators the power to build optimal palletizing patterns directly from the HMI.

November 16, 2017

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Bottom-loading case packaging with fast changeovers

The bottom-loading design of this case packers never lets go of products while handling them gently. The versatile equipment also features sanitary design, servo drives and precise speed control.

November 16, 2017