The introduction of nanoclay to polyurethane improves properties such as
strength and stability in the resulting foam. Sara Tabandeh from
Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran, Iran, outlines studies
into the synthesis process.
The introduction of robotics is key to lowering production costs and
increasing efficiency, yet the UK has been slow on the uptake. Keith
Thornhill from Siemens outlines how centralised control is the next
stage in packaging development.
As a technology, thermoforming now has a surprisingly green story to
tell. As Paul Gander reports, this is about energy efficiency as well as
weight reduction.
Company branding and advances in technology are among the main
influences on packaging design. Chris Hart, Creative Director at Blue
Marlin in Bath, UK, has been part of the redesign team for Sensodyne
toothpaste, as well as major Bulgarian alcoholic beverage Yambolska. He
talks to Martin Parley about the considerations involved.
Despite some high-profile examples in retail, active and intelligent
packaging has never really broken into the European mainstream.
Technology and packaging writer Paul Gander asks why this is, and how
one major initiative is hoping to change that.
Adrian Meacham, Managing Director of Lingl UK, equipment provider for
the field of ceramics, based in Congleton, outlines the factors that
affect the choice of pack designs and packaging systems used in the
construction industry.
Transport costs have escalated for packaging companies. Tim Fawkes,
Business Development Director for transport management company 3t
Logistics, shows how businesses can make logistics more cost-effective.
This year’s Starpack awards for innovation in packaging will build
on previous success and on an outstanding range of entries that
were judged earlier in the year for the Student and Schools’
Starpack Awards.
How Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC) helped
a start-up drinks company, Nordic Spirit,
in Stockholm, Sweden, created a bottle for
the launch of a new ‘super premium’ vodka.
