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Packaging robots: on the rise worldwide
Packaging robots are being used more and more to execute tasks within packaging production. These robots, with their increasing capacities, can now be used in production facilities throughout the entire packaging line, either independently or in direct cooperation with human employees.
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Sustainability of packaging influences purchasing behaviour
Over the past years, more and more goods have been ordered on the Internet. When doing so, consumers value quick and easy deliveries of their products. But that’s not all: For many consumers, sustainable shipping and packaging options also play an important role.
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Brexit: How will it affect industrial packaging?
Originally planned for 29 March 2019, Great Britain’s exit has now been postponed twice – the new deadline for an agreement between the Brits and the EU member states has been extended to 31 October. None of the parties involved wants a chaotic Brexit, which would have dramatic economic consequences.
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Internet of Things in the packaging market
The Internet of Things – IoT for short – is finding its way into the packaging sector, where the so-called Industrial Internet of Things is being applied to production processes. In the future, reliable machinery and smart manufacturing equipment will ensure sustainable and efficient overall productivity.
Infografik - Carriage of dangerous goods
Is packaging able to make confectionery even sweeter? Yes, indeed! 60 percent of the consumers attach great importance to an appealing visual presentation and 45 percent of them prefer decorated packages for their sweets. Our infographic shows interesting packaging trends for the confectionery industry.
Positive outlook for EU label industry
According to the latest report from FINAT, the International Association of Label Manufacturers, this industrial sector can look forward to an exciting and dynamic future. While the association is expecting 5% growth in all, changing customer demands are requiring the use of new technologies and packaging solutions.
Positive outlook for EPAL pallet industry
Up-cycling trend: stable, handy, sustainable ... and now even beautiful to look at!
Considered the most important cargo carriers for the timber-based packaging industry Euro pallets are made from sturdy timber. As a transport tool they are not only seeing growing demand from industry but also from consumers who now turn these plain pallets into unique design objects.
New machines for packaging printing
Personalised packaging with short print runs, seasonal products and limited editions require flexible printing methods. The market is currently full of solutions for quick and simple changes in size and material as well as innovative machinery with state-of-the-art technology.
Software and 3D solutions for packaging
New EU directives on food, pharmaceutical and online packaging require flexible and efficient solutions. Whereas until recently manufacturing has focused primarily on machinery and thus on hardware, more and more companies are now attracted by the benefits of software systems.
Stability for plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers
The manufacturers of plastics and rubber machinery in Germany succeeded in increasing their sales slightly by 5% in total over the sector forecast last year. For the current year the Plastics and Rubber Machinery Association expects turnover to rise again to over Euro 7 billion for the first time ever.
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Digital Printing on the Rise
The packaging industry has discovered the possibilities of digital printing, thereby opening entirely new marketing options for product manufacturers. Thanks to innovative engineering technology the smallest print-runs can be produced without any additional expense.