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5 Top Robotics Startups Impacting The Packaging Industry

31 Jul 2020
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Heat Map: 5 Top Robotics Startups For our 5 top picks, we used a data-driven startup scouting approach to identify the most relevant solutions globally. The Global Startup Heat Map below highlights 5 interesting examples out of 214 relevant solutions. Depending on your specific needs, your top picks might look entirely different. PackIt Systems – Robotic Bagging Manual bagging requires a lot of labor and is prone to human error which increases the inconsistencies in product quality. It is also time-consuming and difficult to set standards for.

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Two Italian designers are making handbags from food packaging and Amazon parcels

31 Jul 2020
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Product and pattern developer Chiara and leather goods expert Matteo formed their own studio back in 2011, called Camera60. But recently the pair have been working on this unique upcycling project. Chiara tells Metro.co.uk: ‘It was all about experimentation, making bags from unusual materials. We made a capsule collection using grocery shopping bags – our intention was reuse plastic stuff in a different way.
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Aptar Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results

31 Jul 2020
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Second Quarter 2020 Summary Reported sales and core sales decreased 6% primarily due to the negative effects of COVID-19 on the beauty and beverage markets as well as passing on lower resin costs; negative currency effects were offset by contributions coming from acquisitions Reported sales growth of 7% and core sales growth of 6% in our Pharma segment was offset by decreases in reported sales and core sales in our Beauty + Home and Food + Beverage segments “Thank You Award” costs of $3.6 million (pretax) were included in second quarter reported and adjusted earnings; this one-time Award wa

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Mondi introduces NextLiner - the world’s first sustainable PCK release liner

30 Jul 2020
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Mondi launches NextLiner, the first to market solution that reduces the environmental footprint of polycoated kraft (PCK) paper release liners NextLiner uses recycled base paper and resins made from renewable resources 30 July 2020 – Mondi, global leader in packaging and paper, has developed the world’s first sustainable polycoated kraft (PCK) paper release liner, which is being launched on a global scale. Such liners are indispensable to carry and protect pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) products, and currently are often discarded once the PSA products are used.
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Give consumers a chef experience with the new Maestro solution by Aptar

30 Jul 2020
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A new closure for edible oils Maestro is Aptar’s new solution that gives consumers the easy-to-open, portion control and drip free benefits they desire. Maestro creates an elevated experience that allows brands to stand out from the competition, while also staying aligned with e-commerce and sustainability trends. An enjoyable cooking experience Giving consumers an enjoyable cooking experience is the core mission of Maestro.

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SK Chemicals’ sustainability solutions for cosmetic packaging

30 Jul 2020
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ECOTRIA is a transparent food-contact copolyester that is independently certified as being compatible with the RIC 1 PET recycling stream. At this moment, the product is available in two grades, ECOTRIA R100, recommended for injection stretch blow moulding, and ECOZEN R200 for injection moulding or injection stretch blow moulding. Both grades are supplied as crystallised granules which require drying at conditions similar to PET before being processed.
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Webinar: Introduction to Packaging Connections

30 Jul 2020
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Founded In 2005 Packaging Connections started with an online platform as Your Destination for Anything in Packaging. The company progressed with innovative models of bringing new technologies to world through support to foreign Packaging companies. Packaging Connections is a company by packaging professionals who have worked on successful projects with multinationals for live Packaging projects. This is first Packaging consulting company to have ISO 9001 2008 certification.
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Burgopak and Duallok packaging studios team up to create Kolluda, luxury packaging for CBD

30 Jul 2020
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Burgopak, the company behind the unforgettable packaging slider have joined forces with Duallok, the most awarded child-resistant packaging design of 2019 to blend expertise in a new and innovative packaging range for the rapidly growing CBD and luxury wellness market. Taking advantage of the Duallok team’s invaluable insights into the legalised cannabis industry, Kolluda presents a contemporary and luxury packaging solution for new and existing companies moving into the CBD sector and beyond. Dane Whitehurst, Creative Director at Burgopak describes the new range as “a merge of two captivati
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Marchesini Group, consolidated turnover of 441 million Euro. Three new companies acquired in the mechanical and automation supply chain

30 Jul 2020
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Pianoro (Bologna) – Marchesini Group closed 2019 with a consolidated turnover of 441 million Euro, a repeat of the excellent performance in 2018. During the current year, the Marchesini Group has continued its production activities as steadily as possible, despite the sharp slowdown in the Italian and international economy caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Notably, between February and June more than 50 virtual tests were carried out, which made it possible to respect the machine delivery times and maintain a stable economic outlook for the company.
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Paper cup printers can now add thermochromic/photochromic effects

30 Jul 2020
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CTI has invented a new suite of colour-change technologies using solvent inks, including thermochromic (temperature-activated), photochromic (sunlight-activated), glow-in-the-dark and reveal technology (which reveals a message after product consumption). Previously, solvent-ink printers were forced to use water-based inks that slowed down manufacturing operations. The new solvent-specialty inks eliminate the operational hurdles of water-based inks.

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