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View ArticleTrade Show Preview: Integrating the Industry at Hannover Messe
Hannover Messe, a major annual industrial fair in Germany, predicts that this year will see pivotal developments in plant integration technologies representing the stepping stones to tomorrow's...
View Article5 Consumer Trends Shaking Up the Packaging Industry
Consumer buying habits are in constant motion, influenced by evolving lifestyles and now a sense of social citizenship. Packaging thus not only has to protect the products inside but also the greater...
View ArticleSeattle’s Bullitt Center Exemplifies Net-Zero Energy Buildings
The Bullitt Center, a commercial and office building in downtown Seattle, was borne as a showcase for state-of-the-art methodologies in green construction and operations of built environments. While...
View ArticleSustainable Packaging Market to Reach $244 Billion by 2018
Consumer eco-consciousness notwithstanding, there are several major influences on the coming global wave of sustainable packaging. The biggest growth region will be Asia-Pacific, as emerging...
View ArticleJigs and Fixtures Are 3D Printing’s Hidden Value
A manufacturing workforce's productivity is dependent on its access to tools that speed up routines. One less-talked-about area is the 3D printing of jigs and fixtures. Additive manufacturing can put a...
View ArticleLegislation at the Core of Food-Contact Packaging Trends
Packaging researcher Smithers Pira says the food-contact packaging market will continue to be influenced by legislation at all jurisdictions, local and national, around the world. The global roster of...
View ArticleSmart Companies Leverage Green Supply Chains for Competitive Benefits
Green supply chains bring major benefits, including better brand image and, more than ever, competitive advantage. Many companies are still just reacting to sustainability, due partly to upfront costs...
View ArticleAuto Plastics’ Future Is in Biomaterials and Nanotechnology
The development of automotive engineering thermoplastics may go into overdrive as fuel-efficiency regulations add to pressures for vehicle lightweighting. In another regulation-driven movement, many...
View ArticleState of Packaging and Opportunities in Carbonated Soft Drinks
With trends toward healthier beverages threatening the growth of carbonated soft drinks, finding new and innovative ways to get consumers to buy through packaging stimuli will be a key focus for...
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