Hybrid Software will debut a suite of AI-driven innovations at Interpack 2026 (Hall 8A, Stand B54), focused on advancing artwork management, workflow automation, and data-driven prepress operations for packaging production. At the core is Smart PDF, a solution designed to automate artwork compliance across the packaging prepress lifecycle, enabling structured validation of …
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Sappi has expanded its portfolio of heat-sealable papers, introducing a wider range of fibre-based materials designed to support the transition from plastic laminates to recyclable mono-material packaging formats. The development reflects increasing regulatory pressure, including frameworks such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), alongside growing demand from brand owners for …
Flexographic printing continues to lead the global packaging print landscape, while gravure maintains relevance in high-growth sectors, according to recent market analysis from Smithers. The combined value of flexo and gravure printing is estimated at $347.6 billion in 2025, reflecting the scale and continued importance of both technologies in packaging applications. …
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Zurich: Amcor has launched an updated version of its UniPak 1 kg pot for the dairy sector, aimed at reducing material usage while maintaining functional performance. The announcement was made on March 26, 2026 with intended use across global dairy packaging markets. The product is a lightweight, round 1 kg rigid …
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UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have jointly developed a bio-based, paper-based food packaging concept designed to deliver grease resistance and improved end-of-life performance. The solution targets applications including bakery, fast food and convenience packaging, where grease barrier and sealing performance remain critical requirements. The concept combines UPM Specialty Materials’ barrier base …
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Amcor has introduced Magic One, an airless dispensing system designed for beauty and personal care packaging, incorporating a single engine architecture to support multiple product formats and dosing requirements. The system is built around a single engine concept that enables output volumes ranging from 0.3 ml to 1 ml across …
UK: Croxsons, has introduced its Rightweight® packaging approach aimed at reducing material use and associated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) costs while maintaining product performance. The initiative focuses on engineering bottles and jars with no excess weight while retaining strength, functionality and shelf presence. According to the company, the approach can reduce …
Domino Printing Sciences has introduced a new Egg Pack Printing Traverser (EPPT), a coding solution designed for high-speed, multi-lane egg grading and packaging operations, aimed at improving traceability, accuracy, and production efficiency. The system combines Domino’s Gx-Series thermal inkjet (TIJ) printers with a traverser mechanism engineered to deliver stable and …
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Henkel has introduced a new tinplate can packaging solution for its adhesive portfolio in Europe, incorporating CO₂-reduced steel as part of its sustainability initiatives. The development has been carried out in collaboration with thyssenkrupp Rasselstein and packaging manufacturer Pirlo. The cans are produced using bluemint® steel, a material designed to lower carbon emissions …
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Egypt-based packaging converter El Alamein Pack has installed a Komori GL-640 advance offset press, expanding its production capabilities and strengthening its position in high-volume packaging print applications. The six-colour press, equipped with an inline coater, is designed to support consistent print quality, colour stability, and high-speed production across long runs. …
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