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According to Ketel One, these AQR codes are designed to enhance product accessibility for consumers who are blind or have low vision, providing easier identification and access to detailed product information.

The QR codes will appear on Ketel One’s bottled Espresso Martini and Cosmopolitan products from the company’s ‘Cocktail Collection,’ which are set to hit shelves later this month. The enhanced QR codes can be detected by accessibility apps such as Microsoft Seeing AI, Be My Eyes, and Envision.

“We are a long-standing HEIDELBERG house, having had their presses for many years. This time, we decided to study all the major players in the marketplace before making our decision,” says Mike Lammas, Managing Director, Herbert Walkers. “After our in-depth analysis, we felt the XL 106 was the best performing and most suitable press for our needs, and fits in well with our existing HEIDELBERG equipment.

Baralan is utilizing Stratasys’ 3D printing specifically to produce end-use parts on glass and plastic containers, offering high-end brands customized, fully decorated packaging that supports both personalization and low-volume production runs.

University of Birmingham Unveils Groundbreaking Recyclable Resin for 3D Printing

In a major leap toward sustainable manufacturing, researchers from the University of Birmingham have developed an innovative bio-based 3D printing resin that can be fully recycled. This new photopolymer resin, made from lipoic acid—a naturally occurring fatty acid—promises to transform the environmental impact of 3D printing by enabling products to be broken down into their original components, recycled, and reprinted.

Northeastern University researchers have developed an innovative bioplastic that breaks down in water, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic. Called MECHS, which stands for Mechanical Engineered Living Materials with Compostability, Healability and Scalability, this plastic is derived from engineered E. coli bacteria and a fiber matrix, creating a film-like material that biodegrades faster than other biodegradable plastics. The study was recently published in Nature Communications.

“Our largest sector is the produce industry — with berry growers and shippers being a very large percentage of our clients,” said Greg Ganzerla, president and CEO of the Lake Forest, CA-based company. “Our goal is to offer a MAP solution to the berry industry that is effective, affordable and easy to use.”

Not only does PEAKfresh provide longer shelf life, but it helps lower labor and energy costs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) was employed to optimize the control system of a Sollas packaging machine, with prior training conducted on a Digital Twin of the machine. This application serves as a prime example of how the Industrial Metaverse is revolutionizing the manufacturing sector by amalgamating AI, Digital Twin technology, and software-defined automation.