packaging

An Appealing Transformation: RB partnered with one of the world’s leading product design and development consultancy DCA to transform the device, with the redesign of shape (also resulting in a 17.2% reduction of plastic) with softer curves and the inclusion of a blossoming effect with the spray hole integrated into this. DCA was also able to make it more attractive to customers in the redesign by reducing the number of batteries required from two to one. The redesign follows in-depth customer research.

The PadPak Compact Cushioning Converter simplifies and improves the packaging and protection of small items at packing stations. Thanks to its small size, the system can be placed on the workstation or on a footstand next to it. With the option of one or two layers, it is possible to pack light and heavy products with an excellent protection capacity.

Dow is expanding its focus on the label industry by launching its INVISU™ Acrylic Adhesive portfolio in North America, the latest advancement for pressure-sensitive paper and film label applications. The new technologies streamline label stock manufacturers’, converters’ and brand owners’ abilities to address new and changing industry demands.

Called the Pentafill® L + Fill, the machine now adds filling capability to the Pentafill L unit which only seals the vials. The new machine accommodates five-unit strips of 0.33-, 0.6-, 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-ml plastic (PE, LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP and EVOH barrier) vials. To execute a fill/seal, an operator loads the five-unit strips into a holder, which is then manually inserted into the machine. The vials are filled and sealed automatically, followed by manual removal of the holder.

Over 250 million deodorants are bought in the UK every year, with the average lifespan of a typical plastic deodorant pack lasting over 400 years after it has been used. Wild aims to change this fact for the better. Wild's deodorant design is minimal and intuitive. The case slides apart to remove and insert the refill and the user experience is not compromised by its sustainability factors. Made from bamboo pulp, the refills are 100% plastic-free and are fully recyclable once a user is finished with them.

Circus Tamper Loop Pro products extend the tamper detection and authentication features of this range of tags with advanced cryptographic capabilities provided by its Pro level IC. Typical application areas include the authentication of pharmaceutical products and luxury goods such as premium spirits, says the report in Printed Electronics Now. The SIC43NT chip uses a secure MICKEY V1 Stream cipher algorithm to create one-time password values for real-time tag and message authentication.