August 2021

Crooks liberated the package of trackers from a carrier’s pick-up box, unaware that the contents of the box were showing investigators the location of the package — and thieves — in real time. …

Article from Earth Observatory Every year, scientists at the University of Maryland publish new data about the state of Earth’s forests based on observations from Landsat satellites. As has often been the case in […] …

On the heels of a successful in-person show and conference, the planned West+ virtual event gives the packaging community even more opportunities to network, learn, and advance their projects. …

Metal-based aerosol cans can expect healthy competition from PET alternatives that offer molding and consumer advantages. …

Klöckner Pentaplast’s kpNext blister film that can be recycled in #1 PET stream is a drop-in replacement for conventional materials. …

A resurgence of the 1980s popular bold design trend is finding its way into brand packaging, but in a modern way. Here’s how you can leverage the consumer nostalgia for your own products. …

Not every conveyor is designed for robotic automation. Use the right type, and then think about these five considerations when adding robots to your packaging operation. …

Fogg Filler’s new design simplifies torque changes. Adding the feature to existing capping heads is quick and easy. …

A robotic system replaces labor-intensive manual placement of components into pouches. …

With servomotors and HMIs, powering and controlling packaging machinery is easier than ever before. What’s next? …