December 2023
Manufacturers Grapple with AI and Robotics
AI is changing the work of manufacturing office workers before it changes production. Yet AI is likely to begin making a difference on the factory floor in 2024.
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Packaging Solutions to Food Security Problems
Discover how innovative packaging is paving the way for increased food accessibility and justice.
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Recyclable Mono-Material Snickers Bar Packaging Debuts
A healthier, low-glycemic formula candy bar wrapped in a mono-material polypropylene film that adheres to “Designed for Recycling” guidelines is healthier for the environment.
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On-Body Drug Delivery System Reduces User Error & Waste
Vertiva’s reusable controller and prefilled, preloaded cartridges deliver precise basal and bolus injections for multiple therapies.
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Making Sustainable, Circular Packaging a Profitable Reality
Look inside the numbers: A shift to sustainable packaging turns out to be good business.
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Legal Cannabis Industry Is Ripe for Packaging Automation
A new handbook takes a close look at cannabis packaging and pre-roll production, and how to automate those operations.
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Registration Open For Packaging Education Fundraiser In Napa
The AICC Foundation for Packaging Education announced that registration is open for the 2nd fundraising event, set for July 16-18, 2024, at the Silverado Resort & Spa in the heart of Napa Valley, California. Dinner on the Napa Valley Wine Train: Embark on a memorable journey aboard the Napa Valley Wine…
The BoxMaker Partners With Hexpand On Packaging Solution
Kent, Washington based The BoxMaker, a manufacturer of custom corrugated packaging, and Hexpand, inventors of innovative packaging solutions, announced a partnership to bring to market an environmentally-friendly packaging option that redefines the retention and suspension packaging landscape. Designed by the Hexpand team and manufactured by The BoxMaker, Hexpand is a protective…
Pratt Industries To Invest $500M For Green Infrastructure In PA
Conyers, Georgia based Pratt Industries, a private company owned by Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt, is dedicating $500 million for recycling and green energy infrastructure in Pennsylvania, according to media reports. Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro was onsite for the announcement at the company’s facility in central Pennsylvania. The company employs more than 800…
York Container Announces Expansion To Chicago Market
York, Pennsylvania based York Container Company announced the startup of its first greenfield corrugated box plant in Elgin, Illinois. Since 1954, York Container has served its Northeast customers and now brings new capacity for sheets, brown shippers, and graphic packaging under one roof to support the company’s growth throughout the Midwest….