INNOVATION

Innovation - Printing and labeling

Making gravure shine: utilizing BOBST oneECG to create metallized colors

Adding a luxury look to flexible packaging, BOBST oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) for gravure includes the ability to print a wide range of metallics colors with a standard ink set. By removing the need for expensive metallic inks, the solution simplifies production, cuts cost, increases design flexibility, and supports sustainability goals. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Printing and labeling BRAND: Bobst

Innovation - Automation and Robotics

Nestlé commits to artificial intelligence and large-scale automation

This will enable AI and automation at scale to provide better insights and improve decision-making and processes across the company. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Automation and Robotics BRAND: Nestlé

Innovation - Automation and Robotics

Nestlé and IBM leverage AI and deep tech to unlock new packaging innovations

Nestlé and IBM scientists have developed a generative AI tool that can identify novel high-barrier packaging materials ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Automation and Robotics BRAND: Nestlé

Innovation - Automation and Robotics

Packaging as a patient link: The role of UHF RFID and NFC-enabled smart packaging

Secondary pharma packaging has long played a behind-the-scenes role protecting medicines, guiding logistics, and complying with regulations. But that role is changing fast. Today, smart technologies like UHF RFID and NFC are transforming packaging into a patient-facing tool, connecting individuals to information, support, and safety with a simple tap or scan. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Automation and Robotics BRAND: MM Group

Innovation - Flexible packaging

Packaging with Impact: How Design Saves Food

Australia is front and center in research on sustainable packaging. Proof lies in the latest winners of the Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA). From her personal perspective, Nerida Kelton (IPPO/WPO) highlights two examples showing how intuitive design can cut food loss — from fast food kitchens to households. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Flexible packaging BRAND: interpack

Innovation - Automation and Robotics

REDYSIGN reaches a milestone in the project: boosting classification capabilities with identification markers

The development of new identification markers integrated into the different components of fiber-based packaging (FBP) will enable efficient identification and sorting, paving the way for a smart packaging solution. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Automation and Robotics BRAND: Redysign

Innovation - Automation and Robotics

DS Smith increases digitalization with BOBST Connect insights

DS Smith, an International Paper company and a leading international provider of fiber-based and sustainable packaging solutions, has implemented the BOBST Connect digital platform to enhance operations by bringing data and digital services together into one fully connected platform. These services are currently being utilized across DS Smith facilities in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) region. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Automation and Robotics BRAND: Bobst

Innovation - Printing and labeling

Technological convergence and automation: This is how printing is being redefined at Labelexpo 2025

Wider flexo presses, new offset and hybrid inkjet-flexo configurations will make Labelexpo Europe 2025 a standout event for press technology. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Printing and labeling BRAND: Labelexpo Europe

Innovation - Printing and labeling

Digital Inkjet Printing: A Circular Sustainable Solution for Paper Packaging

Sustainability has proven to be an increasingly influential driver for flexible packaging production. Various brands have been working to increase renewable material usage, minimise C02 emissions, improve End-of-Life (EOL) recyclability, and reduce the overall amount of virgin plastic packaging for their products. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Printing and labeling BRAND: SCREEN Graphic Solutions

Innovation - Printing and labeling

TOMEX installs BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340 All-in-One label press

The DIGITAL MASTER 340 modular platform is set to elevate the Polish printing company’s capabilities with ready-to-ship labels in a single pass. The highly automated press will maximize profitability across applications and run lengths, from short to long print runs, with the highest quality. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Printing and labeling BRAND: Bobst